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.

Sebastian Horton

Kase the Myth

Greenish

Echo Mask

Will Walton

Broadsheet Speak

DJ JAMES B

Days of Speed

The Cali Cartel from Hell

The Plummers

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Dr. Beatroot

Pacuk Band

Neko Roshi

Mahoosive

Angel Jones

The Restless Coast

Dan James

Drew Mason

Canis Arboris

Eat Your Greens

Arboresque

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

High Mileage

Mr. Buoyant

Greeny & the Voyagers

Way Down South

MoniQ

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Elie Pembrey

Ignitez

Haeze

Zombie’ites

Hanna Gibbons

Aoife Scully

Totton Ukulele Band

NIKHITA

NJT

The Zone

Jeannie

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

The Static

Roger Chantler

The Pop Tarts

Sculpt

RELLiX

Rosie Hollins

Xionic

Spindrift

Ironhide

Continental Liaison

Industry Plant

Lyla Skyrim

Elemci

The Surroyal

Amy Fox

Goffmog

Brian Hooper

this occasional society

Arlo Star

Q Shaq

Gaz Parker

The Slow Cooked Bears

Velickaite Sisters

Under The Attic

Hail

Voice FM

Westingway

Jordon Mulvoy

Southampton Grad Band

H.AZ

October Some When

Kieran Snell

Fragile Lucy

Bragging Rights

OCB & Adam Turner

Rosie jay

Xènia Páez

Dompap

Lucy RS Must c

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Citizen Perez

Halliwell

Jon Yale

Suncliffe

The Salamanders

SkunkWorks

JACKPUDDING

Steve Weston

The Bob Squad

Roger James Shephard

Bees Knees

Adventure State

Romsey Shanty Crew

The Postmen

G-MAN 777

Vermin

The Long Shorts

Ocean Harmony

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Purple Grace

Endless Talking

Rogue Awakening

He Fired First

Arzenic

The Slack 5

Woodfalls band

Space Ace Robot

Scarlett

Ibz & Da Goats

James K. Barker

Bob&the Bobettes

Laurie Bolger

The Dark Poet

Amie Lou Shaw

Pianoman Justie

Cherry Go Steady

Basharan

Origin

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Cat Elliott

The Latest

Mango In Euphoria

Big man with Small guitar

Colour of Heartache

Beardos and Weirdos

Eva Nicole

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Ben Flournoy

Innovator

The Black Bear Killing Spree

International Jet Set

WOOHABS

Shallow Music

City of Southampton Orchestra

Nia Nicholls

Twelve Caesars

Eternal Gloom

Tired Less

Fiesta FM

Psychedelic Skies

Moakz

Club Bad

PB Squared

Chayz3r

ALLEY the band

Ribble

VALLEYBOYZERO

Helicopter Pirates

Broken Links

FREESPIRITS

Vexmantra

Ajay Sahota

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

Vacant Shores

Shiversa

Mariano Korman

Saxofony

Ukofonics

Batala Portsmouth

Stuart Evans

Margarita Sleepover

Igloo Hearts

Interesting Wallpaper

EVXN

The Elephant Cage

The Alternates

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

The Flipside Society

Lost without cause

Andrew Buchanan

GaYeon Lee

Blood Red Sky

SKAM

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Chris Payn

Maple Valentine

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Alexander Bithell

Hük

Voodoo Rays

Dusky Moon

The Red Stars

The Duskers

Mike and the Mojitos

Redz Man

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Freestone

Wire -JD

Charmtype

Jess Breame

Naty Giachino

Arji Manuelpillai

Disco Lizards

The Sound Crew

RENEGADE ROSE

Sofia Gillani

GABRIELA

Luna Acrobatics & Aerial Arts

Mike Lemin Band

Slap the Willow

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Milkin' It

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

The Wildcards

RUBY

Kinesis 4

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Emerson

Lachlan Horne

Mai

Dawn of Dystopia

Ekoweko

The Ben Poore Project

RODI

Hunch Power

Achoiring Voices

Andy White Poetry

Love Is Enough

Maerefolk

According to Brian

Bisola

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

ItsPetre

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Madison Square

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Oddball Savage

CJOHNSON

JJCornick

Accrington Stanley

Betterphor

Gig Night

Jax Leonard

Bex&Cole

Jack Walker

160

Sean Bertram

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

The Howlin' Blackouts

3's a Crowd

Carl Zed

Giles Halski

Angling For Farthings

Far Solar

Ryan Watts

The Sky at Night

PG Trips

Jim Pearson

Ian Kimber

Mosaic

The Picton Readers Club

Puddleglum

Munro

Fate of the Magpie

Malcolm Carlo

Diffy Dames

DJ_MAJOR

St Andrews Pipe Band

KSJM

Reverence Sound

Mad Simple

Karl V

Kalopsia

Geoff Williams

Jaquie Daniels

Southampton Ukulele Jam

desperateBeauty

Adam Kammerling

Traitors

Echo Union

Theresa Lola

Pooja Rajguru

Tongue & Groove

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Mick Gough

Hanterhir

The Surge

Bad Alchemy

Flying Hearts

Noise Factory United

Ras Amankwatia

Retro Rock'its

Roxy's Revenge

HAZE

OC Thomas

Jim Bryant

Waldo Salt

Ronk Torp

Hobb Lane

Ekowe (Acoustic)

5 Degrees North

Savoury Tooth Tiger

The Halliwells

Nory-J

WooHabs

Madams Last Discovery

Jonny Sansom

Flipside

Silent Disco King

Staff Discount

Zen Juddhism

The Outsiders

CHIMAN 101

NoteWorthy

Oscar Meades

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

SO Sound Choir

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Alfie Ingram

The Tipsy Gypsies

Jonathan Klein

9 Lives

Lounge Room Lizards

Uke Box Glory

D'vonti

The Monday Grooves

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

Silvermon

71chain

Ron May

Guilty Pleasure

Eric Walker

Nàila

Dj Sarah Nash

The Phantom Majors

Watching the Buzzards

Bella Cameron

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

McGriff

Michael Devaux

Tony Arthur

Hydeout

Adarna May Exist

DJ Drive

Godless Suns

Hampshire Guitar Club

Kindred Found

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

King Louie

Changing Melody

Red Light Spies

Edith and the Kingpins

James & Phil

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Chaos from Order

Alex Jeffrey

Exhilaro

Reverb (Hampshire)

Palookaville

Gimme a Break DJs

Steam Machine

The Bex quartet

Deepest Sense

AfroDeX

Rhythms of Resistance

Red Hot Chili Podders

Room 18

Days of closure

One foot in the rave

Jimmy b and the death rattles

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

浪之乐队

Loose Change

Nick Haynes

Jubilee

Marsupial

Southbound

dj junk

SPLOOGE

Funky Business

New Tide

Dean Antony

Lula Gold

Nick JT

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

The Dandelion Chain

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

FancyWall

Groove Bakers

Lee Huxtable

Bill Thompson

Bamboo and Bow

Sonne

The Elderlys

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Chimney and I K 8OY

The Stokes

The Daytonas

Southbound

Heart & Voice

Mighty Magic Animal

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Frontline

Miriam

Elephants With Shotguns

Punkhub

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

The Shantywomen

Lost Post

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

The Can Can Club.

Davey Jones' Locker

Cella

Guillotine Union Boys

Stephanio

Thundizzle

SJ Ventįl

Ricco Sakona

gaz909

Felis Leo

Zakk Paules

The Soulcatchers

Paul Levi

Footless Kicks

Royston Black

Jay Munday

Anita Foxall Poetry

Cocoa

Good-will

Swan Samba

Tesoro Duo

The Slowdown

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

“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. ”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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?... the variety of music making and the opportunities it afforded everyone - also the sense of community.”

“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.”

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

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

“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!”

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

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

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

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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