Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

5 Degrees North

Punkhub

October Some When

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Kindred Found

Sofia Gillani

Jess Breame

Mike Lemin Band

The Outsiders

Beardos and Weirdos

Vacant Shores

Citizen Perez

Sculpt

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

The Ben Poore Project

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Mahoosive

The Monday Grooves

GaYeon Lee

Betterphor

Big man with Small guitar

The Restless Coast

The Bob Squad

Space Ace Robot

desperateBeauty

Puddleglum

3's a Crowd

H.AZ

NX Panther

Will Walton

Houdini’s Hand

Voice FM

Theresa Lola

The Duskers

Bamboo and Bow

Mosaic

You

Reverence Sound

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Elie Pembrey

Canis Arboris

The Sound Crew

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Hampshire Guitar Club

Emerson

City of Southampton Orchestra

The Salamanders

Charmtype

Aoife Scully

Xènia Páez

Far Solar

Diffy Dames

Greenish

Jon Yale

Ian Kimber

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Innovator

Ajay Sahota

Ribble

Good-will

Jack Walker

Vexmantra

Continental Liaison

Jonathan Klein

Gig Night

Ryan Watts

The Slack 5

MoniQ

Halliwell

Tired Less

Zombie’ites

Lachlan Horne

WooHabs

Sebastian Horton

Southampton's Music History

Dj Sarah Nash

Club Bad

NoteWorthy

Riverside Blues Band

The Soulcatchers

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Brian Hooper

Suncliffe

SKAM

Mick Gough

Fiesta FM

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

ItsPetre

Echo Union

160

Harry Ryan

Godless Suns

Silvermon

Freya Golding

Amie Lou Shaw

FREESPIRITS

Westingway

Naty Giachino

The Slow Cooked Bears

International Jet Set

Ignitez

Tony Arthur

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Cosmic Sisters

Bragging Rights

NIKHITA

Xionic

One foot in the rave

Mr. Buoyant

9 Lives

Bisola

Southampton Grad Band

Kinesis 4

Malcolm Carlo

Waldo Salt

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

KSJM

Stereo Swan

Roger James Shephard

The Sky at Night

Flossie James

Kalopsia (duo)

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Love Is Enough

Olivia Marsha

NJT

Scarlett

The Cali Cartel from Hell

The Postmen

Dusky Moon

Echo Mask

Adventure State

Hydeout

Eva Nicole

Achoiring Voices

Lottie Marie

Munro

Roger Chantler

Igloo Hearts

Ollie Owen Jones

Elemci

Dara Blaxx

Lyla Skyrim

Mad Simple

Karl V

Mike and the Mojitos

JACKPUDDING

Pacuk Band

The Pop Tarts

Sugar Bang

Earth Propellor

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

He Fired First

OC Thomas

Gaz Parker

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Arji Manuelpillai

Eat Your Greens

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

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

The Howlin' Blackouts

Cat Elliott

CHIMAN 101

Batala Portsmouth

Address soundsystem

Under The Attic

Ronk Torp

Felis Leo

this occasional society

OCB & Adam Turner

Dan James

Hobb Lane

Fragile Lucy

Psychedelic Skies

Pianoman Justie

Room 18

Hail

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

High Mileage

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Hanna Gibbons

Ekoweko

Carl Zed

Slap the Willow

Arzenic

Purple Grace

Bella Cameron

The Surge

Eternal Gloom

SO Sound Choir

Alexander Bithell

Zen Juddhism

Industry Plant

The Picton Readers Club

Benana Student Showcase

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Lucy RS Must c

James B / James F

DJ_MAJOR

Stuart Evans

The Zone

CJOHNSON

Paul Levi

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Laura Klima

Mariano Korman

The Long Shorts

The Red Stars

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Wire -JD

Vermin

Mai

EVXN

According to Brian

Sean Bertram

G-MAN 777

Jax Leonard

Amy Fox

Andy White Poetry

Watching the Buzzards

Kalopsia

Q Shaq

D'vonti

RUBY

Helicopter Pirates

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Jaquie Daniels

Adam Kammerling

Angling For Farthings

Steve Weston

The Wildcards

Nia Nicholls

The Alternates

Laurie Bolger

PB Squared

DJ Alex

Days of Speed

Jim Bryant

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Andrew Buchanan

Sam Solace

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Way Down South

Dawn of Dystopia

Bad Alchemy

Shiversa

McGriff

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Accrington Stanley

Maerefolk

Velickaite Sisters

Spindrift

RELLiX

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Totton Ukulele Band

The Dark Poet

Oddball Savage

James K. Barker

Saxofony

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

DJ Drive

Angel Jones

Vinyl Phillips

Broken Links

Geoff Williams

Roxy's Revenge

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Michael Devaux

Kase the Myth

JJCornick

Arboresque

Woodfalls band

Hedgehogs

Romsey Shanty Crew

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

The Halliwells

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Ukofonics

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Giles Halski

Flipside

Moakz

Mostly Harmless

Lucy Smith

Ocean Harmony

Freestone

Miriam

The Slowdown

Dean Antony

Changing Melody

Lee Huxtable

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Nick Haynes

The Shantywomen

SOS PRESENTS

Steam Machine

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

The Can Can Club.

Solace

Ben Highness

Nick JT

Mart Ward Talks

Guillotine Union Boys

Frontline

The Elderlys

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Gimme a Break DJs

DJ / Open Mic

James & Phil

Exhilaro

Zakk Paules

Jimmy b and the death rattles

The Bex quartet

Hannah in the Groove

Slaughterhouse Clive

Sea Ranch

Footless Kicks

Red Light Spies

Craig Chalmers

Groove Bakers

Ricco Sakona

Belle Saint

Intoxication

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Crushcrushcrush

Stephanio

Marsupial

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Lost Post

Amelia Simpson

Jay Munday

The Dandelion Chain

Lamelle Shaw

Royston Black

Serendipity

Millie Woodrow

Cella

Rachel Jeffcoat

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

dj junk

Sonne

Funky Business

Deepest Sense

Lula Gold

Loose Change

Reverence Crew

Palookaville

Jake Tilley

Jackson Davies

FancyWall

Days of closure

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Swan Samba

Elephants With Shotguns

Reverb (Hampshire)

Anita Foxall Poetry

Dreamseeker

Chimney and I K 8OY

Matt Sanger

Autorora

gaz909

New Tide

“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.”

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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 audiences - really good crowds 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. ”

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

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

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

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

“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 👏👏.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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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