Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Registration to perform this year has now closed. If you would like to join the reserves list please sign up here - we anticipate some cancellations and slots becoming available, but cannot guarantee you a place.

Maple Valentine

71chain

Xionic

Westingway

Ryan Watts

Slap the Willow

Hanna Gibbons

The Sound Crew

Southampton's Greek & Cypriot Dance Group 'Methexis' & 'Nostos' Polyphonic Singing Group

The Restless Coast

The Latest

Igloo Hearts

Rogue Awakening

Cherry Go Steady

Charmtype

Club Bad

Jess Breame

Continental Liaison

Jim Pearson

Riverside Concert Wind Band

SO Sound Choir

St Andrews Pipe Band

Lachlan Horne

Oddball Savage

Dr. Beatroot

Endless Talking

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Rosie jay

JJCornick

Silvermon

Pooja Rajguru

Arji Manuelpillai

Twelve Caesars

Aoife Scully

OCB & Adam Turner

GaYeon Lee

Kinesis 4

Bob&the Bobettes

The Salamanders

The Ben Poore Project

The Duskers

The Elephant Cage

CJOHNSON

Canis Arboris

NIKHITA

Suncliffe

Disco Lizards

Chris Payn

The Plummers

James K. Barker

RENEGADE ROSE

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Industry Plant

Kindred Found

Psychedelic Skies

The Black Bear Killing Spree

D'vonti

Reverence Sound

Andrew Buchanan

Puddleglum

Voodoo Rays

CHIMAN 101

160

Betterphor

The Long Shorts

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Space Ace Robot

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

H.AZ

Adarna May Exist

The Sky at Night

VALLEYBOYZERO

Jax Leonard

Stuart Evans

Mahoosive

Roger Chantler

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Vermin

City of Southampton Orchestra

Jeannie

ItsPetre

Flipside

Ras Amankwatia

Shallow Music

Roger James Shephard

The Phantom Majors

Nia Nicholls

Adam Kammerling

WooHabs

Lounge Room Lizards

The Alternates

Vacant Shores

Interesting Wallpaper

Innovator

Accrington Stanley

Citizen Perez

KSJM

The Pop Tarts

Xènia Páez

Oscar Meades

Malcolm Carlo

Greeny & the Voyagers

Basharan

Purple Grace

Luna Acrobatics & Aerial Arts

Mr. Buoyant

The Monday Grooves

Hunch Power

Amy Fox

Dompap

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

McGriff

Hanterhir

Mango In Euphoria

Hük

Drew Mason

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

desperateBeauty

RODI

Kalopsia

Southampton Grad Band

Jim Bryant

Colour of Heartache

Michael Devaux

HAZE

Jack Walker

Echo Union

Broadsheet Speak

G-MAN 777

3's a Crowd

Ocean Harmony

Moakz

Beardos and Weirdos

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

FREESPIRITS

Mariano Korman

Spindrift

The Postmen

The Dark Poet

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Ron May

DJ_MAJOR

Rosie Hollins

Jonny Sansom

Giles Halski

Ekoweko

Lost without cause

Jaquie Daniels

Hobb Lane

Origin

Wire -JD

PG Trips

Ribble

Tony Arthur

RUBY

Roxy's Revenge

Hail

Echo Mask

The Bob Squad

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Nory-J

Milkin' It

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Traitors

Shiversa

The Red Stars

Under The Attic

Jordon Mulvoy

Elie Pembrey

Ian Kimber

Vexmantra

The Halliwells

Karl V

Elemci

Ronk Torp

Dawn of Dystopia

MoniQ

Sebastian Horton

Arlo Star

Amie Lou Shaw

Ironhide

RELLiX

DJ Drive

Halliwell

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Romsey Shanty Crew

Eva Nicole

Flying Hearts

Arboresque

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Silent Disco King

Days of Speed

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Love Is Enough

Bees Knees

Watching the Buzzards

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Bisola

PB Squared

Ben Flournoy

The Static

Batala Portsmouth

Angling For Farthings

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

NJT

Bragging Rights

Voice FM

The Zone

Chayz3r

Brian Hooper

Maerefolk

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Hampshire Guitar Club

Dj Sarah Nash

Sean Bertram

Waldo Salt

Uke Box Glory

The Slack 5

Ibz & Da Goats

Tired Less

GABRIELA

Carl Zed

Jonathan Klein

NoteWorthy

Margarita Sleepover

Scarlett

Pianoman Justie

Freestone

Way Down South

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

Mai

Emerson

SKAM

Munro

The Surroyal

Alfie Ingram

Sofia Gillani

Haeze

The Picton Readers Club

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Eternal Gloom

Mike and the Mojitos

Retro Rock'its

Guilty Pleasure

The Howlin' Blackouts

Ignitez

Adventure State

Kase the Myth

Mosaic

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Andy White Poetry

Nàila

Mick Gough

He Fired First

Fragile Lucy

Mad Simple

Laurie Bolger

Blood Red Sky

JACKPUDDING

Tongue & Groove

Eric Walker

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Geoff Williams

Greenish

Gig Night

SkunkWorks

Steve Weston

WOOHABS

Gaz Parker

Bad Alchemy

Q Shaq

Broken Links

Big man with Small guitar

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

OC Thomas

Bex&Cole

DJ JAMES B

Sculpt

Lyla Skyrim

this occasional society

The Tipsy Gypsies

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Alexander Bithell

Noise Factory United

Woodfalls band

Neko Roshi

EVXN

International Jet Set

Mike Lemin Band

Hydeout

Will Walton

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Zombie’ites

Bella Cameron

Zen Juddhism

Pacuk Band

5 Degrees North

Lucy RS Must c

Madison Square

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

October Some When

Dusky Moon

Dan James

Arzenic

Velickaite Sisters

Jon Yale

Saxofony

The Surge

Helicopter Pirates

Kieran Snell

Migh Mileage

Naty Giachino

The Outsiders

Goffmog

Staff Discount

The Slow Cooked Bears

The Flipside Society

Totton Ukulele Band

Fate of the Magpie

Ajay Sahota

Cat Elliott

Angel Jones

9 Lives

Eat Your Greens

Ukofonics

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

ALLEY the band

Godless Suns

Achoiring Voices

Theresa Lola

Far Solar

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

The Wildcards

Redz Man

Madams Last Discovery

Diffy Dames

Lost Post

Miriam

Loose Change

Cocoa

Thundizzle

Steam Machine

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Heart & Voice

Bill Thompson

Davey Jones' Locker

Bamboo and Bow

Shaun

Marsupial

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Elephants With Shotguns

James & Phil

浪之乐队

Chimney and I K 8OY

Palookaville

Jubilee

Ricco Sakona

Deepest Sense

Jay Munday

According to Brian

The Slowdown

Changing Melody

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

The Bex quartet

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

King Louie

Mighty Magic Animal

New Tide

The Shantywomen

Edith and the Kingpins

Sonne

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Funky Business

The Stokes

Red Light Spies

Lee Huxtable

Guillotine Union Boys

Gimme a Break DJs

SJ Ventįl

Tesoro Duo

Paul Levi

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

Footless Kicks

Reverb (Hampshire)

Dean Antony

FancyWall

Lula Gold

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Cella

Alex Jeffrey

Felis Leo

Stephanio

AfroDeX

The Elderlys

Nick JT

Punkhub

Good-will

The Daytonas

Southbound

Royston Black

gaz909

Room 18

Swan Samba

The Soulcatchers

Days of closure

Southbound

dj junk

Red Hot Chili Podders

Frontline

The Dandelion Chain

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Zakk Paules

Anita Foxall Poetry

Nick Haynes

One foot in the rave

Rhythms of Resistance

SPLOOGE

Exhilaro

The Can Can Club.

Chaos from Order

“The volunteer at our location was a legend, very much appreciate his contribution, and the sound guy as well.”

“The amount of work and collaboration that has gone into this event is incredible. Everyone should feel very proud of such an achievement.”

“Saturday helping to organise and play at Beards & Boards for Music in The City was one of the best days of my life.”

“Loved the carnival atmosphere generated in the city, the camaraderie and the music.”

“Just the best festival there is. Love it.”

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“Would love to be a part of this again! London Road Brew House went off!!!”

“There was a lovely atmosphere, and a nice friendly crowd. I thought Johny and Katherine did a fabulous job in organising and supporting us artists.”

“what did you love about Music in the City 2025?... the whole ‘buzz’ of everyone just enjoying themselves - acts and punters alike. ”

“The website was really good and made it really simple to view the programme and work out who was on and where.”

“Loved the opportunity to play in an unusual venue, and to meet other musicians.”

“Loved all of it! The atmosphere, the people, the music, Southampton felt alive and vibrant!”

“what did you love about Music in the City 2025?... the variety of music making and the opportunities it afforded everyone - also the sense of community.”

“I think this was the biggest and best yet! So many people had flocked to the city for the event. Very well organised event and I always love playing each year.”

“Loved having the opportunity to be involved in a big event as a volunteer, and getting the chance to have a position of responsibility.”

“Hats off to all involved in this event. It gets better every year 👏👏.”

“Loved the total buzz around the city, music coming from every venue along the quay and high street and meeting so many other musicians.”

“Volunteering gave me a first-hand look into the inner workings of live event operations, and it was truly inspiring to witness everything come together.”

“Pure Rehearsal Studios: A superb weekend showcasing the amazing talent in the area. Well done!”

“DJing in the docks! 🚢 Amazing to play in parts of Southampton that are normally shut off to the public. We had a great time for Music in The City.”

“what did you love about Music in the City 2025?... the sheer range of music available to everyone for free was amazing, some great talent there. ”

“It was a pleasure and privilege to be involved in such an excellent event.”

“what do you think Music in the City stands for?... Promoting music as a community activity for all. Local musicians, local businesses, local venues and helpers all volunteering to provide a free music festival that showcases Southampton's multi-faceted culture and history.”

“what do you think Music in the City stands for?... Championing live music and amateur performers in a diverse and inspiring way.”

“Thanks for pulling this festival together - what an amazing feat. It is a great thing!”

“Huge Congrats Chris Orr, a fabulous time was has by one and all and it was a pleasure and great fun volunteering.”

“What I loved most was the energy, creativity, and dedication behind the scenes.”

“The outstanding quality of the performers all day from 1pm right through to 8pm made me so proud to be part of the Southampton music scene.”

“Just a huge thank you to the organisers. I doff my cap to you all.”

“Loved the positive atmosphere from bands and punters, interest from passers by and cruise ship passengers, the inclusivity.”

“what did you love about Music in the City 2025?... opportunity to visit new venues and areas of the city, especially the Vaults. Variety of music. Music and joy everywhere. ”

“We were on the Hythe ferry with the Southampton Salty Sea Dogs. Absolutely brilliant little cruise. Thanks to all!”

“Loved playing in the lovely acoustic of the Art Gallery to a very large and enthusiastic audience.”

“The marketing materials were really professional looking this year and the availability of posters, t-shirts etc gave a real cohesive and community look to the whole event.”

“The festival is an amazing conception, and great to be part of. I liked the idea of performing at unusual venues and filling the city with music!”

“what do you think Music in the City stands for?... Community, the love of music and showcasing our wonderful city!”

“Loved playing in a vault, very different! The website with the option to plan your line-up was genius.”

“Amazing to have access to lots of Southampton's historic nooks and crannies over the weekend for Music in the City.”

“what did you love about Music in the City 2025?... a get together of all genres of music dedicated to highlighting raw talent. ”

“Loved the inclusive nature of the event - all welcome to take part and contribute. The 'let's go for it' attitude and positivity from Chris Orr.”

“Loved the whole day. The support and people being brought together ❤️”

“We had a fabulous time. Can't wait to do it all again x. Thank you for the opportunity.”

“what do you think Music in the City stands for?... it highlights what an amazing music scene we have in Southampton. ”

“What a weekend that was!! Huge congratulations to you for pulling that together, and organising the army of volunteers across the city.”

“The amount of work and collaboration that has gone into this event is incredible. Everyone should feel very proud of such an achievement.”

“The atmosphere around Southampton on Sunday was lovely - well done!”

We are a movement that champions and enables live music in Southampton. We strengthen community pride, support local creativity and develop local grassroots, providing shared cultural experiences. Uniting the city’s communities at our multi-venue music festival, this year taking place on:

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