Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

RELLiX

Arji Manuelpillai

Harry Ryan

The Ben Poore Project

Saxofony

Jeannie

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Woodfalls band

Hail

Lachlan Horne

Mike and the Mojitos

Pianoman Justie

RENEGADE ROSE

The Surge

Slap the Willow

Igloo Hearts

Kalopsia (duo)

Oscar Meades

Will Walton

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Southampton's Music History

NIKHITA

Beardos and Weirdos

CHIMAN 101

RODI

Lottie Marie

Wire -JD

Suncliffe

Mad Simple

Jim Bryant

Aoife Scully

Maerefolk

Mick Gough

Sugar Bang

Bragging Rights

Cosmic Sisters

The Bob Squad

The Salamanders

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Sebastian Horton

KSJM

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Freya Golding

Fiesta FM

Jonathan Klein

Benana Student Showcase

Betterphor

Ukofonics

Q Shaq

St Andrews Pipe Band

The Duskers

Big man with Small guitar

Charmtype

Watching the Buzzards

Carl Zed

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

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

Echo Mask

Earth Propellor

Alexander Bithell

Love Is Enough

Space Ace Robot

The Daytonas

Ocean Harmony

Lounge Room Lizards

Ribble

Accrington Stanley

Eternal Gloom

High Mileage

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

The Wildcards

Lucy RS Must c

NoteWorthy

Eat Your Greens

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

5 Degrees North

Stuart Evans

Bella Cameron

Fragile Lucy

Shiversa

JJCornick

Ajay Sahota

Kindred Found

Geoff Williams

Mike Lemin Band

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Continental Liaison

Mahoosive

Velickaite Sisters

According to Brian

desperateBeauty

Club Bad

this occasional society

Sean Bertram

Bamboo and Bow

SKAM

DJ Drive

Stereo Swan

Karl V

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

The Picton Readers Club

Amy Fox

Jess Breame

Lyla Skyrim

Days of Speed

Puddleglum

He Fired First

Westingway

H.AZ

The Howlin' Blackouts

Echo Union

Diffy Dames

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Michael Devaux

Eva Nicole

Voice FM

Vacant Shores

Dompap

Far Solar

Ibz & Da Goats

Ignitez

Ryan Watts

160

Hanna Gibbons

Oddball Savage

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Elemci

Ian Kimber

Emerson

Ronk Torp

Southampton Grad Band

Theresa Lola

Xènia Páez

Arzenic

The Alternates

Jon Yale

Vermin

Way Down South

Silvermon

Sculpt

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Roxy's Revenge

Moakz

Under The Attic

Jack Walker

Hük

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

CJOHNSON

SO Sound Choir

Dusky Moon

RUBY

Jonny Sansom

Giles Halski

Citizen Perez

The Red Stars

Waldo Salt

Kase the Myth

Mariano Korman

Bad Alchemy

9 Lives

Laura Klima

Mai

Gig Night

Helicopter Pirates

The Phantom Majors

Sofia Gillani

Uke Box Glory

The Slow Cooked Bears

October Some When

City of Southampton Orchestra

Purple Grace

ItsPetre

The Pop Tarts

Kinesis 4

Cat Elliott

Jax Leonard

Hampshire Guitar Club

Adam Kammerling

Dj Sarah Nash

Halliwell

3's a Crowd

Godless Suns

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Rosie Hollins

Alfie Ingram

Hydeout

The Postmen

The Slack 5

DJ_MAJOR

PB Squared

Broken Links

71chain

Angel Jones

Haeze

The Restless Coast

Steve Weston

Andy White Poetry

Canis Arboris

Amie Lou Shaw

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Vexmantra

Mr. Buoyant

Olivia Marsha

Nia Nicholls

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Madison Square

Tony Arthur

Totton Ukulele Band

The Outsiders

Zen Juddhism

Dawn of Dystopia

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Roger Chantler

Greeny & the Voyagers

DJ JAMES B

Angling For Farthings

Rhythms of Resistance

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Kalopsia

Lucy Smith

The Halliwells

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Freestone

OCB & Adam Turner

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Munro

Spindrift

Milkin' It

Roger James Shephard

You

Rosie jay

Xionic

Adventure State

McGriff

The Zone

Greenish

OC Thomas

Batala Portsmouth

MoniQ

Dan James

Naty Giachino

Romsey Shanty Crew

Scarlett

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

James K. Barker

Mosaic

Nàila

Ekoweko

Riverside Blues Band

The Monday Grooves

Hedgehogs

Industry Plant

Hobb Lane

The Dark Poet

The Long Shorts

Flipside

The Sound Crew

Margarita Sleepover

Innovator

Elie Pembrey

Kieran Snell

Jim Pearson

Voodoo Rays

Zombie’ites

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Achoiring Voices

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

G-MAN 777

Arboresque

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Laurie Bolger

EVXN

Malcolm Carlo

Gaz Parker

WooHabs

GaYeon Lee

Andrew Buchanan

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

D'vonti

GABRIELA

Bisola

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Jaquie Daniels

Brian Hooper

NJT

Room 18

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

My Black Poison

Ollie Owen Jones

JACKPUDDING

FREESPIRITS

Psychedelic Skies

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Mart Ward Talks

Paul Levi

Dara Blaxx

Zakk Paules

New Tide

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Groove Bakers

Marsupial

Nick JT

The Shantywomen

Belle Saint

One foot in the rave

Rachel Jeffcoat

Lamelle Shaw

Jackson Davies

Sonne

Ricco Sakona

Loose Change

Cocoa

Tesoro Duo

Royston Black

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

AfroDeX

Southbound

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Frontline

Exhilaro

Red Light Spies

Palookaville

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

James & Phil

Jubilee

Felis Leo

dj junk

Jay Munday

Changing Melody

Reverb (Hampshire)

DJ / Open Mic

Amelia Simpson

TBC

Miriam

Gimme a Break DJs

Matt Sanger

Deepest Sense

The Slowdown

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

The Soulcatchers

Chaos from Order

Lee Huxtable

Days of closure

Swan Samba

The Dandelion Chain

Punkhub

Dean Antony

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Footless Kicks

Lost Post

Craig Chalmers

Sea Ranch

Cella

Guillotine Union Boys

Anita Foxall Poetry

Steam Town Shanty Crew

The Bex quartet

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Funky Business

Millie Woodrow

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Elephants With Shotguns

Lula Gold

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

The Elderlys

SJ Ventįl

Nick Haynes

The Can Can Club.

Stephanio

Steam Machine

gaz909

Chimney and I K 8OY

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

“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. ”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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:

HUUUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS…

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