Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Hük

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Q Shaq

Bragging Rights

High Mileage

Mai

Eric Walker

OC Thomas

Ian Kimber

The Pop Tarts

Sugar Bang

Zen Juddhism

The Zone

desperateBeauty

Shiversa

Arzenic

GABRIELA

Days of Speed

Michael Devaux

Romsey Shanty Crew

Vexmantra

St Andrews Pipe Band

Hanna Gibbons

Mike and the Mojitos

Batala Portsmouth

Echo Union

Carl Zed

ItsPetre

Arboresque

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

RUBY

Dawn of Dystopia

Bob & the Bobettes

He Fired First

Bella Cameron

5 Degrees North

Dan James

Ironhide

Ocean Harmony

Naty Giachino

Nia Nicholls

Milkin' It

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Igloo Hearts

Wire -JD

9 Lives

Alexander Bithell

Dr. Beatroot

The Sky at Night

NJT

Jim Pearson

Mick Gough

CJOHNSON

CHIMAN 101

Roxy's Revenge

Rogue Awakening

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Chris Payn

Fate of the Magpie

DJ_MAJOR

Mike Lemin Band

Accrington Stanley

Diffy Dames

Innovator

Mahoosive

Nàila

Angling For Farthings

Love Is Enough

Amy Fox

Kindred Found

Charmtype

The Black Bear Killing Spree

The Long Shorts

Hail

October Some When

Industry Plant

Origin

Beardos and Weirdos

Canis Arboris

The Plummers

Gaz Parker

Lucy Smith

The Picton Readers Club

Zombie’ites

Puddleglum

Ras Amankwatia

Laurie Bolger

Retro Rock'its

Steve Weston

Eat Your Greens

EVXN

Roger Chantler

Broken Links

The Duskers

Way Down South

160

Fiesta FM

Lachlan Horne

Jeannie

The Elephant Cage

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Olivia Marsha

The Red Stars

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Sculpt

Theresa Lola

Laura Klima

Lounge Room Lizards

Sofia Gillani

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Greenish

Freya Golding

D'vonti

Helicopter Pirates

MoniQ

GaYeon Lee

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Achoiring Voices

Psychedelic Skies

Colour of Heartache

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

The Dark Poet

The Wildcards

Giles Halski

Under The Attic

Jaquie Daniels

Pianoman Justie

The Slow Cooked Bears

Hydeout

Ribble

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Reverence Sound

Will Walton

Oddball Savage

Mosaic

Sean Bertram

Hampshire Guitar Club

WooHabs

Hunch Power

Watching the Buzzards

Endless Talking

Gig Night

Ollie Owen Jones

Oscar Meades

Kieran Snell

SKAM

Waldo Salt

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Broadsheet Speak

McGriff

Mad Simple

Silvermon

Freestone

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Vermin

DJ JAMES B

Geoff Williams

Greeny & the Voyagers

Adam Kammerling

Good-will

The Halliwells

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Halliwell

Godless Suns

G-MAN 777

The Bob Squad

Jack Walker

Slap the Willow

NoteWorthy

Jonathan Klein

James K. Barker

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Guilty Pleasure

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Dusky Moon

The Outsiders

Madison Square

Malcolm Carlo

JACKPUDDING

Xènia Páez

Voodoo Rays

Ukofonics

Andrew Buchanan

Mr. Buoyant

Sebastian Horton

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Amie Lou Shaw

Ekoweko

Bees Knees

Scarlett

Continental Liaison

Munro

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Aoife Scully

Harry Ryan

OCB & Adam Turner

Kalopsia

Lost without cause

The Surroyal

Benana Student Showcase

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Flying Hearts

Rosie jay

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Suncliffe

The Howlin' Blackouts

Lyla Skyrim

Brian Hooper

Cat Elliott

Dompap

Jim Bryant

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Purple Grace

Traitors

Lucy RS Must c

Tony Arthur

The Surge

City of Southampton Orchestra

Stuart Evans

KSJM

Kinesis 4

HAZE

Ben Flournoy

JJCornick

Fragile Lucy

Xionic

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Disco Lizards

Betterphor

Kase the Myth

DJ Drive

Maerefolk

SO Sound Choir

Rosie Hollins

71chain

Haeze

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Emerson

Bad Alchemy

Space Ace Robot

Voice FM

Jax Leonard

this occasional society

Totton Ukulele Band

Ryan Watts

Eva Nicole

Riverside Blues Band

According to Brian

Jess Breame

Ignitez

3's a Crowd

The Latest

The Slack 5

Elie Pembrey

Bamboo and Bow

Uke Box Glory

The Daytonas

Flipside

Mariano Korman

Arji Manuelpillai

Dj Sarah Nash

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Ajay Sahota

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Far Solar

Southampton Grad Band

Karl V

FREESPIRITS

Velickaite Sisters

Roger James Shephard

Alfie Ingram

Bisola

The Postmen

PB Squared

SkunkWorks

The Monday Grooves

RODI

Jon Yale

Goffmog

Andy White Poetry

The Alternates

The Sound Crew

Lottie Marie

Echo Mask

Spindrift

The Restless Coast

Jonny Sansom

RELLiX

Angel Jones

Hobb Lane

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Margarita Sleepover

Big man with Small guitar

Adventure State

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Vacant Shores

H.AZ

Room 18

Westingway

Bex&Cole

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

Citizen Perez

The Salamanders

Eternal Gloom

Tired Less

Club Bad

Ronk Torp

Arlo Star

Woodfalls band

Elemci

Saxofony

The Ben Poore Project

Moakz

NIKHITA

Bill Thompson

Mighty Magic Animal

浪之乐队

The Bex quartet

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Miriam

Nick JT

Chaos from Order

Changing Melody

Rachel Jeffcoat

Rhythms of Resistance

Nick Haynes

dj junk

Southbound

The Elderlys

Edith and the Kingpins

Steam Machine

Guillotine Union Boys

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Mart Ward Talks

Lee Huxtable

Dara Blaxx

Jay Munday

Tesoro Duo

Anita Foxall Poetry

The Dandelion Chain

Alex Jeffrey

New Tide

FancyWall

DJ / Open Mic

Lost Post

Exhilaro

The Soulcatchers

Sonne

The Shantywomen

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Craig Chalmers

James & Phil

Lamelle Shaw

The Stokes

Palookaville

The Slowdown

Swan Samba

Footless Kicks

SJ Ventįl

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Funky Business

AfroDeX

Marsupial

Elephants With Shotguns

Jubilee

Red Hot Chili Podders

Zakk Paules

Stephanio

Reverb (Hampshire)

Gimme a Break DJs

Matt Sanger

Lula Gold

Deepest Sense

Jackson Davies

TBC

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Punkhub

Royston Black

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Cocoa

The Can Can Club.

Cella

Red Light Spies

Dean Antony

Amelia Simpson

Groove Bakers

gaz909

Millie Woodrow

Days of closure

Chimney and I K 8OY

SPLOOGE

Frontline

Loose Change

Ricco Sakona

One foot in the rave

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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?... opportunity to visit new venues and areas of the city, especially the Vaults. Variety of music. Music and joy everywhere. ”

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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!”

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

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

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

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

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

“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?... 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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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!”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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 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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