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.

Jim Pearson

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Bamboo and Bow

The Picton Readers Club

SkunkWorks

Broadsheet Speak

Ironhide

Carl Zed

The Plummers

Wire -JD

The Long Shorts

Ukofonics

Lyla Skyrim

Ajay Sahota

Theresa Lola

The Monday Grooves

Suncliffe

Betterphor

He Fired First

Xènia Páez

Ronk Torp

JJCornick

Kalopsia

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

The Tipsy Gypsies

Greeny & the Voyagers

Industry Plant

The Red Stars

Pianoman Justie

G-MAN 777

The Sound Crew

Angling For Farthings

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Zen Juddhism

Jess Breame

Bees Knees

160

McGriff

Mick Gough

Chris Payn

Mosaic

Hunch Power

Bisola

Westingway

DJ_MAJOR

Adam Kammerling

Dan James

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Retro Rock'its

Cat Elliott

Eat Your Greens

Kase the Myth

Diffy Dames

Hydeout

NJT

Bella Cameron

KSJM

Lucy RS Must c

Roger James Shephard

Oscar Meades

The Pop Tarts

Margarita Sleepover

Dj Sarah Nash

Roxy's Revenge

Sofia Gillani

Mike Lemin Band

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

RELLiX

H.AZ

Jack Walker

HAZE

Reverence Sound

OC Thomas

DJ Drive

Lachlan Horne

desperateBeauty

Amie Lou Shaw

The Slack 5

Lost without cause

Accrington Stanley

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Kindred Found

Zombie’ites

High Mileage

Ian Kimber

Waldo Salt

Bex&Cole

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Greenish

Echo Union

GABRIELA

Flipside

St Andrews Pipe Band

Bob&the Bobettes

Gaz Parker

City of Southampton Orchestra

Helicopter Pirates

According to Brian

SKAM

Scarlett

Ron May

Ben Flournoy

Arzenic

WooHabs

Giles Halski

Colour of Heartache

Igloo Hearts

Noise Factory United

Drew Mason

D'vonti

9 Lives

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Romsey Shanty Crew

The Sky at Night

The Latest

Alexander Bithell

Madams Last Discovery

The Outsiders

The Bob Squad

Dawn of Dystopia

Puddleglum

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Mai

Watching the Buzzards

Jaquie Daniels

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Ignitez

Q Shaq

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Ekowe (Acoustic)

The Flipside Society

Madison Square

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

DJ JAMES B

Continental Liaison

Mango In Euphoria

Blood Red Sky

Room 18

The Surge

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

The Dark Poet

NIKHITA

Citizen Perez

Cherry Go Steady

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

Hobb Lane

Velickaite Sisters

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Milkin' It

Dr. Beatroot

PG Trips

The Halliwells

EVXN

Arboresque

Munro

Traitors

James K. Barker

The Duskers

Batala Portsmouth

Sebastian Horton

Amy Fox

Alfie Ingram

Dompap

Karl V

Nory-J

JACKPUDDING

Rosie Hollins

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Maerefolk

Arlo Star

Mariano Korman

Will Walton

Slap the Willow

Jeannie

Andy White Poetry

Beardos and Weirdos

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

5 Degrees North

Eva Nicole

Rosie jay

Way Down South

Under The Attic

Big man with Small guitar

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Jax Leonard

Jon Yale

Malcolm Carlo

Woodfalls band

Nàila

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Origin

SO Sound Choir

Stuart Evans

Aoife Scully

Hampshire Guitar Club

PB Squared

Mike and the Mojitos

Steve Weston

Fragile Lucy

Purple Grace

Silvermon

Vacant Shores

Mahoosive

Bragging Rights

October Some When

Voodoo Rays

Adventure State

CJOHNSON

The Slow Cooked Bears

Elie Pembrey

Dusky Moon

Guilty Pleasure

Love Is Enough

Hük

Moakz

Lounge Room Lizards

The Ben Poore Project

Club Bad

The Wildcards

Elemci

Mr. Buoyant

Laurie Bolger

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Achoiring Voices

Broken Links

Andrew Buchanan

The Zone

Ocean Harmony

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

71chain

Jim Bryant

Eric Walker

Space Ace Robot

Spindrift

Adarna May Exist

Eternal Gloom

Nia Nicholls

Tony Arthur

Canis Arboris

Michael Devaux

MoniQ

Brian Hooper

Roger Chantler

NoteWorthy

Arji Manuelpillai

Naty Giachino

Kieran Snell

Silent Disco King

Ribble

Pooja Rajguru

Disco Lizards

3's a Crowd

The Howlin' Blackouts

The Postmen

Days of Speed

Echo Mask

Halliwell

RODI

Ryan Watts

RUBY

Uke Box Glory

Bad Alchemy

Fate of the Magpie

CHIMAN 101

Fiesta FM

Tongue & Groove

Voice FM

Gig Night

Ekoweko

VALLEYBOYZERO

OCB & Adam Turner

Goffmog

Hanna Gibbons

FREESPIRITS

Chayz3r

Shallow Music

Sean Bertram

GaYeon Lee

Basharan

Totton Ukulele Band

this occasional society

Mad Simple

Flying Hearts

The Salamanders

ItsPetre

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Kinesis 4

Jonathan Klein

Emerson

Saxofony

Southampton Grad Band

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Ken Wood and the Mixers

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Jonny Sansom

The Restless Coast

Angel Jones

Ras Amankwatia

Geoff Williams

Freestone

The Shantywomen

The Bex quartet

Changing Melody

The Soulcatchers

Groove Bakers

The Slowdown

Zakk Paules

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

TBC

Loose Change

AfroDeX

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Stephanio

SJ Ventįl

Bill Thompson

Jay Munday

Edith and the Kingpins

The Elderlys

James & Phil

Rhythms of Resistance

Gimme a Break DJs

Miriam

Cella

Lula Gold

FancyWall

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

The Can Can Club.

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Red Hot Chili Podders

Alex Jeffrey

Lee Huxtable

Anita Foxall Poetry

Deepest Sense

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

Lost Post

Marsupial

Swan Samba

Red Light Spies

Elephants With Shotguns

Chimney and I K 8OY

Days of closure

Steam Machine

New Tide

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Matt Sanger

Cocoa

Southbound

Thundizzle

dj junk

Royston Black

Sonne

The Dandelion Chain

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Dean Antony

King Louie

Guillotine Union Boys

SPLOOGE

Jubilee

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Nick JT

Frontline

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

One foot in the rave

Good-will

gaz909

浪之乐队

Tesoro Duo

Mighty Magic Animal

Ricco Sakona

Punkhub

Funky Business

Reverb (Hampshire)

Footless Kicks

The Stokes

Palookaville

Benana Student Showcase

Nick Haynes

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

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

“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 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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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 ❤️”

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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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