Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Beardos and Weirdos

Bad Alchemy

Voice FM

October Some When

Rosie jay

Arji Manuelpillai

Bisola

Geoff Williams

Jonny Sansom

City of Southampton Orchestra

Drew Mason

He Fired First

Vacant Shores

Nàila

James K. Barker

Mick Gough

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

RELLiX

Nia Nicholls

Broken Links

71chain

Lucy RS Must c

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Achoiring Voices

Tony Arthur

Watching the Buzzards

Romsey Shanty Crew

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Mosaic

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Ollie Owen Jones

Ribble

Bob & the Bobettes

this occasional society

RODI

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Continental Liaison

Far Solar

The Duskers

Hük

Munro

DJ JAMES B

Andy White Poetry

Benana Student Showcase

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

5 Degrees North

The Picton Readers Club

Mike and the Mojitos

Riverside Blues Band

DJ Drive

Andrew Buchanan

Dusky Moon

Oscar Meades

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Dj Sarah Nash

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Margarita Sleepover

The Long Shorts

Cat Elliott

The Sound Crew

Helicopter Pirates

RUBY

DJ_MAJOR

Sculpt

The Slow Cooked Bears

Way Down South

Freya Golding

KSJM

JACKPUDDING

Pianoman Justie

Stuart Evans

Room 18

JJCornick

Alfie Ingram

Mr. Buoyant

Retro Rock'its

Ironhide

Mad Simple

Xènia Páez

Saxofony

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Ignitez

Halliwell

The Sky at Night

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

OCB & Adam Turner

Origin

Kase the Myth

The Restless Coast

Xionic

Zen Juddhism

Kinesis 4

CHIMAN 101

Madison Square

Suncliffe

Dan James

The Slack 5

The Ben Poore Project

Greenish

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

Dawn of Dystopia

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Giles Halski

Reverence Sound

Ronk Torp

Rosie Hollins

Mariano Korman

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Lucy Smith

Hampshire Guitar Club

Accrington Stanley

ItsPetre

Echo Union

Bella Cameron

160

Igloo Hearts

Amie Lou Shaw

The Zone

Karl V

NoteWorthy

The Elephant Cage

The Postmen

Shiversa

Olivia Marsha

3's a Crowd

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Brian Hooper

Wire -JD

SO Sound Choir

Aoife Scully

Harry Ryan

Lottie Marie

Hunch Power

WooHabs

Haeze

Lachlan Horne

Naty Giachino

desperateBeauty

Dompap

GaYeon Lee

Dr. Beatroot

Laurie Bolger

Jess Breame

Oddball Savage

Club Bad

Jeannie

The Dark Poet

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

The Outsiders

Bex&Cole

Voodoo Rays

PB Squared

Arzenic

The Salamanders

Slap the Willow

Greeny & the Voyagers

Industry Plant

Velickaite Sisters

Mai

Jim Pearson

SKAM

MoniQ

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Will Walton

Ukofonics

Guilty Pleasure

The Monday Grooves

Totton Ukulele Band

Alexander Bithell

McGriff

NJT

Kindred Found

Pooja Rajguru

Angel Jones

FREESPIRITS

The Daytonas

Moakz

Amy Fox

The Wildcards

Carl Zed

Goffmog

Space Ace Robot

EVXN

Gaz Parker

Bees Knees

The Halliwells

Woodfalls band

Spindrift

Batala Portsmouth

Ben Flournoy

Jack Walker

Elie Pembrey

Malcolm Carlo

Ras Amankwatia

Fiesta FM

Charmtype

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Eat Your Greens

The Cali Cartel from Hell

The Bob Squad

Q Shaq

High Mileage

Elemci

Kalopsia

Eva Nicole

Psychedelic Skies

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Endless Talking

Jonathan Klein

Uke Box Glory

Arlo Star

Scarlett

Big man with Small guitar

Under The Attic

Sugar Bang

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Waldo Salt

Fragile Lucy

Sean Bertram

Laura Klima

Hanna Gibbons

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Lounge Room Lizards

Maerefolk

Mango In Euphoria

Angling For Farthings

Jax Leonard

Ian Kimber

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Jon Yale

Traitors

Adam Kammerling

Diffy Dames

Theresa Lola

Southampton Grad Band

Disco Lizards

Vermin

Vexmantra

Godless Suns

H.AZ

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Love Is Enough

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Flipside

Tired Less

OC Thomas

Roxy's Revenge

The Surge

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Adventure State

Hobb Lane

Canis Arboris

Days of Speed

The Red Stars

Colour of Heartache

Kieran Snell

PG Trips

CJOHNSON

According to Brian

Madams Last Discovery

Ekoweko

Lyla Skyrim

Jim Bryant

Sofia Gillani

Good-will

Eric Walker

Sebastian Horton

Ryan Watts

Mahoosive

St Andrews Pipe Band

Gig Night

Purple Grace

Echo Mask

The Pop Tarts

Arboresque

NIKHITA

The Plummers

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Bamboo and Bow

Bragging Rights

The Latest

Milkin' It

HAZE

Mike Lemin Band

Freestone

D'vonti

Jaquie Daniels

Steve Weston

Hanterhir

9 Lives

Hail

GABRIELA

Puddleglum

Flying Hearts

Rogue Awakening

Shallow Music

Ajay Sahota

Chris Payn

Betterphor

Broadsheet Speak

Fate of the Magpie

The Howlin' Blackouts

Emerson

Eternal Gloom

Michael Devaux

The Surroyal

Zombie’ites

Citizen Perez

Westingway

Silvermon

Roger Chantler

Ocean Harmony

SkunkWorks

Lost without cause

Hydeout

G-MAN 777

Roger James Shephard

Punkhub

Mighty Magic Animal

Jimmy b and the death rattles

TBC

The Elderlys

Stephanio

DJ / Open Mic

Palookaville

Marsupial

The Stokes

One foot in the rave

Footless Kicks

Rhythms of Resistance

Groove Bakers

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Lost Post

Funky Business

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

SPLOOGE

FancyWall

Days of closure

Gimme a Break DJs

Swan Samba

The Slowdown

浪之乐队

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Red Light Spies

Red Hot Chili Podders

Loose Change

Steam Machine

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Elephants With Shotguns

Nick JT

Miriam

Dara Blaxx

Cocoa

The Can Can Club.

gaz909

Reverb (Hampshire)

Changing Melody

Chimney and I K 8OY

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

SJ Ventįl

Guillotine Union Boys

Jubilee

Chaos from Order

Cella

Royston Black

Edith and the Kingpins

Zakk Paules

Alex Jeffrey

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Exhilaro

Ricco Sakona

Lee Huxtable

Anita Foxall Poetry

AfroDeX

Deepest Sense

New Tide

Bill Thompson

dj junk

Sonne

Jay Munday

Lula Gold

Frontline

The Dandelion Chain

Dean Antony

Nick Haynes

Southbound

Matt Sanger

James & Phil

The Bex quartet

The Shantywomen

Tesoro Duo

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

“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 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. ”

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

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

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

“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!”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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 ❤️”

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“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 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:

HUUUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS…

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