Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Wire -JD

Michael Devaux

CJOHNSON

Saxofony

Days of Speed

Ollie Owen Jones

5 Degrees North

Houdini’s Hand

Roger James Shephard

NIKHITA

Mike Lemin Band

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Purple Grace

NX Panther

The Wildcards

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Love Is Enough

Ronk Torp

Kalopsia (duo)

Jim Bryant

Munro

Accrington Stanley

Olivia Marsha

Ian Kimber

Andrew Buchanan

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Mosaic

SKAM

Andy White Poetry

Lachlan Horne

According to Brian

Vinyl Phillips

Jon Yale

Q Shaq

The Bob Squad

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Bella Cameron

JACKPUDDING

SO Sound Choir

Zen Juddhism

The Alternates

International Jet Set

Arzenic

The Postmen

Puddleglum

Paul Levi

Hanna Gibbons

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

WooHabs

The Outsiders

RUBY

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Beardos and Weirdos

The Salamanders

Harry Ryan

The Surge

Bad Alchemy

Lottie Marie

The Dark Poet

Oddball Savage

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Dusky Moon

Sean Bertram

Arboresque

Mick Gough

Helicopter Pirates

ItsPetre

Dawn of Dystopia

Southampton Grad Band

The Howlin' Blackouts

Jess Breame

Hobb Lane

Laura Klima

KSJM

Under The Attic

The Slack 5

Xionic

Brian Hooper

Felis Leo

Flossie James

The Sound Crew

Space Ace Robot

Freya Golding

Charmtype

Nia Nicholls

Giles Halski

Dara Blaxx

Dj Sarah Nash

9 Lives

Pianoman Justie

Fragile Lucy

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

You

Vermin

Hampshire Guitar Club

Igloo Hearts

Punkhub

Velickaite Sisters

Sculpt

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Voice FM

Vacant Shores

Will Walton

JJCornick

Lucy Smith

DJ Alex

The Soulcatchers

Canis Arboris

Mahoosive

Bragging Rights

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Lyla Skyrim

He Fired First

Vexmantra

OCB & Adam Turner

Riverside Blues Band

Moakz

Naty Giachino

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Ukofonics

The Halliwells

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

McGriff

Eat Your Greens

Woodfalls band

Dan James

Industry Plant

G-MAN 777

Aoife Scully

The Ben Poore Project

Ajay Sahota

October Some When

Mostly Harmless

Suncliffe

Mr. Buoyant

this occasional society

Flipside

Westingway

City of Southampton Orchestra

Amy Fox

Ryan Watts

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Stereo Swan

Gaz Parker

Maerefolk

Angel Jones

Psychedelic Skies

Roger Chantler

D'vonti

Sam Solace

GaYeon Lee

Emerson

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Jonathan Klein

Elie Pembrey

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Reverence Sound

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Way Down South

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

Far Solar

Address soundsystem

Ignitez

Xènia Páez

MoniQ

Malcolm Carlo

DJ_MAJOR

Halliwell

Room 18

Mai

Zombie’ites

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Ocean Harmony

Good-will

Echo Union

The Long Shorts

PB Squared

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Angling For Farthings

Cosmic Sisters

Kase the Myth

Watching the Buzzards

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Karl V

Shiversa

Alexander Bithell

Carl Zed

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Innovator

Steve Weston

Jax Leonard

Amie Lou Shaw

Adventure State

The Monday Grooves

Greenish

Roxy's Revenge

Stuart Evans

Mad Simple

High Mileage

Sugar Bang

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Spindrift

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Diffy Dames

Bamboo and Bow

Batala Portsmouth

Lucy RS Must c

Hail

Godless Suns

3's a Crowd

Sebastian Horton

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Totton Ukulele Band

Arji Manuelpillai

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Freestone

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

James K. Barker

Pacuk Band

Adam Kammerling

The Slow Cooked Bears

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Tony Arthur

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Hedgehogs

Hydeout

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Scarlett

Ribble

Mariano Korman

Club Bad

The Pop Tarts

The Duskers

160

Benana Student Showcase

One foot in the rave

Betterphor

Broken Links

Bisola

The Red Stars

Sofia Gillani

OC Thomas

DJ Drive

Big man with Small guitar

Jack Walker

Eva Nicole

Fiesta FM

H.AZ

Silvermon

FREESPIRITS

EVXN

Romsey Shanty Crew

Laurie Bolger

Southampton's Music History

Geoff Williams

The Zone

desperateBeauty

CHIMAN 101

Earth Propellor

The Picton Readers Club

Citizen Perez

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Ekoweko

Achoiring Voices

Elemci

NJT

NoteWorthy

Theresa Lola

Kinesis 4

Kat Hutchings Yoga

The Restless Coast

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

The Sky at Night

Gig Night

Mike and the Mojitos

Continental Liaison

Kindred Found

Cat Elliott

James B / James F

Jaquie Daniels

Tired Less

Slap the Willow

Waldo Salt

Eternal Gloom

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Kalopsia

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

RELLiX

Echo Mask

Rachel Jeffcoat

Slaughterhouse Clive

The Can Can Club.

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Matt Sanger

Cella

Swan Samba

Anita Foxall Poetry

Belle Saint

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Funky Business

Groove Bakers

Sea Ranch

Jay Munday

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Stephanio

James & Phil

Lula Gold

Dean Antony

Solace

Dreamseeker

gaz909

Ben Highness

Zakk Paules

Autorora

New Tide

Lee Huxtable

Elephants With Shotguns

Red Light Spies

Amelia Simpson

Nick Haynes

Hannah in the Groove

Exhilaro

Loose Change

Chimney and I K 8OY

Royston Black

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Miriam

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Marsupial

Jimmy b and the death rattles

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

DJ / Open Mic

Serendipity

Lost Post

Changing Melody

Lamelle Shaw

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

The Elderlys

The Slowdown

Crushcrushcrush

The Shantywomen

Nick JT

Ricco Sakona

Frontline

Footless Kicks

Intoxication

Craig Chalmers

SOS PRESENTS

Palookaville

Jake Tilley

Jackson Davies

Mart Ward Talks

Deepest Sense

Millie Woodrow

Guillotine Union Boys

Days of closure

Steam Town Shanty Crew

The Bex quartet

The Dandelion Chain

Gimme a Break DJs

Sonne

Reverence Crew

Reverb (Hampshire)

dj junk

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Steam Machine

FancyWall

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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 👏👏.”

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

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

“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?... the sheer range of music available to everyone for free was amazing, some great talent there. ”

“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?... it highlights what an amazing music scene we have in Southampton. ”

“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 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. ”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 whole ‘buzz’ of everyone just enjoying themselves - acts and punters alike. ”

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

“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.”

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 took place on:

HUUUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS…

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