Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Dan James

Eternal Gloom

Good-will

Vexmantra

Ronk Torp

this occasional society

Cat Elliott

The Dark Poet

Kalopsia (duo)

Waldo Salt

DJ Drive

SO Sound Choir

Mike Lemin Band

Hydeout

The Salamanders

Earth Propellor

160

Fragile Lucy

CHIMAN 101

The Surge

Bisola

Southampton's Music History

The Sky at Night

desperateBeauty

Munro

Dawn of Dystopia

Achoiring Voices

Brian Hooper

Fiesta FM

Sam Solace

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Eva Nicole

Kat Hutchings Yoga

FREESPIRITS

Xènia Páez

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Elemci

Emerson

Andrew Buchanan

NX Panther

Ollie Owen Jones

Karl V

Purple Grace

Moakz

WooHabs

Nia Nicholls

The Sound Crew

Roger James Shephard

Will Walton

Hampshire Guitar Club

Jaquie Daniels

Love Is Enough

Suncliffe

Puddleglum

The Long Shorts

JACKPUDDING

Mad Simple

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Kase the Myth

Theresa Lola

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

The Red Stars

Sean Bertram

The Outsiders

G-MAN 777

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Paul Levi

Far Solar

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

Giles Halski

Betterphor

Tony Arthur

Roxy's Revenge

Club Bad

Sculpt

Roger Chantler

Mike and the Mojitos

Carl Zed

The Zone

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Space Ace Robot

Punkhub

Alexander Bithell

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Under The Attic

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Xionic

Continental Liaison

5 Degrees North

Igloo Hearts

Gaz Parker

Lottie Marie

JJCornick

Adventure State

DJ Alex

Broken Links

Hobb Lane

Halliwell

Citizen Perez

The Howlin' Blackouts

Way Down South

The Slack 5

Harry Ryan

Shiversa

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Romsey Shanty Crew

Reverence Sound

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Amy Fox

Dj Sarah Nash

Bad Alchemy

Watching the Buzzards

Hedgehogs

Lucy Smith

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Helicopter Pirates

H.AZ

Velickaite Sisters

Ribble

Pianoman Justie

The Slow Cooked Bears

Voice FM

Freya Golding

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

MoniQ

Ajay Sahota

Bella Cameron

Lyla Skyrim

Sofia Gillani

Beardos and Weirdos

Room 18

EVXN

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Totton Ukulele Band

Spindrift

Lachlan Horne

RUBY

Silvermon

Felis Leo

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Echo Union

Laura Klima

Greenish

Woodfalls band

Stereo Swan

Tired Less

The Postmen

The Picton Readers Club

PB Squared

Aoife Scully

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

The Soulcatchers

Mostly Harmless

3's a Crowd

Mariano Korman

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Mahoosive

Ignitez

Cosmic Sisters

Diffy Dames

October Some When

Industry Plant

Maerefolk

The Monday Grooves

9 Lives

D'vonti

Address soundsystem

SKAM

Jax Leonard

International Jet Set

Westingway

Zombie’ites

James K. Barker

The Ben Poore Project

Oddball Savage

Olivia Marsha

Sugar Bang

Bragging Rights

ItsPetre

Laurie Bolger

Adam Kammerling

Geoff Williams

Malcolm Carlo

Slap the Willow

Kalopsia

Stuart Evans

Freestone

McGriff

Amie Lou Shaw

The Halliwells

City of Southampton Orchestra

Kinesis 4

GaYeon Lee

Arji Manuelpillai

Flossie James

Steve Weston

Flipside

Vinyl Phillips

Pacuk Band

Michael Devaux

Ocean Harmony

Hail

Gig Night

Jess Breame

Jonathan Klein

The Cali Cartel from Hell

NJT

Arzenic

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Vermin

Innovator

Eat Your Greens

The Pop Tarts

Charmtype

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Accrington Stanley

Zen Juddhism

Mai

DJ_MAJOR

Houdini’s Hand

You

RELLiX

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Dusky Moon

According to Brian

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Batala Portsmouth

Angel Jones

Bamboo and Bow

Naty Giachino

The Restless Coast

Southampton Grad Band

Days of Speed

Jon Yale

The Wildcards

Big man with Small guitar

One foot in the rave

Saxofony

Vacant Shores

Andy White Poetry

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

He Fired First

Psychedelic Skies

James B / James F

OCB & Adam Turner

Mosaic

Hanna Gibbons

The Alternates

NIKHITA

Riverside Blues Band

Dara Blaxx

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Kindred Found

Wire -JD

NoteWorthy

Angling For Farthings

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Ukofonics

Lucy RS Must c

Ryan Watts

Q Shaq

Benana Student Showcase

Scarlett

The Duskers

The Bob Squad

OC Thomas

Mr. Buoyant

Canis Arboris

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Elie Pembrey

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Mick Gough

Arboresque

CJOHNSON

KSJM

Ian Kimber

Godless Suns

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Sebastian Horton

Jack Walker

Jim Bryant

Echo Mask

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Ekoweko

High Mileage

Reverb (Hampshire)

The Bex quartet

Sonne

SOS PRESENTS

Slaughterhouse Clive

gaz909

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Millie Woodrow

Nick Haynes

Marsupial

Jackson Davies

Frontline

James & Phil

Chimney and I K 8OY

The Can Can Club.

Footless Kicks

FancyWall

New Tide

Hannah in the Groove

Crushcrushcrush

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Lamelle Shaw

Cella

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Lee Huxtable

Belle Saint

The Slowdown

Steam Town Shanty Crew

dj junk

Red Light Spies

Gimme a Break DJs

The Elderlys

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Ben Highness

Anita Foxall Poetry

Lost Post

Loose Change

Autorora

Craig Chalmers

Sea Ranch

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Rachel Jeffcoat

Elephants With Shotguns

Palookaville

Matt Sanger

The Shantywomen

Stephanio

The Dandelion Chain

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Groove Bakers

Reverence Crew

DJ / Open Mic

Jay Munday

Mart Ward Talks

Jake Tilley

Amelia Simpson

Ricco Sakona

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Days of closure

Lula Gold

Nick JT

Funky Business

Deepest Sense

Miriam

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Dean Antony

Exhilaro

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Solace

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Zakk Paules

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Royston Black

Dreamseeker

Serendipity

Steam Machine

Changing Melody

Swan Samba

Intoxication

Guillotine Union Boys

“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?... a get together of all genres of music dedicated to highlighting raw talent. ”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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. ”

“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?... Championing live music and amateur performers in a diverse and inspiring way.”

“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 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!”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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