Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Mai

71chain

Mick Gough

Jax Leonard

Jack Walker

Ollie Owen Jones

The Sky at Night

The Bob Squad

Scarlett

Kieran Snell

Southampton's Music History

Maerefolk

Aoife Scully

Sebastian Horton

The Slack 5

Voodoo Rays

Ronk Torp

Psychedelic Skies

DJ JAMES B

SO Sound Choir

Club Bad

Stuart Evans

Arboresque

Elie Pembrey

Nia Nicholls

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Geoff Williams

October Some When

Bragging Rights

The Halliwells

CJOHNSON

Citizen Perez

Shiversa

The Surge

The Dark Poet

Echo Mask

Igloo Hearts

Cat Elliott

Watching the Buzzards

Ekoweko

Purple Grace

Andrew Buchanan

Eat Your Greens

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Innovator

Ocean Harmony

Halliwell

OC Thomas

Bella Cameron

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Lyla Skyrim

The Postmen

Dj Sarah Nash

James K. Barker

Greenish

desperateBeauty

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Roger James Shephard

ItsPetre

Days of Speed

Brian Hooper

Giles Halski

Malcolm Carlo

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Echo Union

Southampton Grad Band

Beardos and Weirdos

Mad Simple

WAPPADUSA Sound System

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

RUBY

Rosie Hollins

Hail

Silvermon

Emerson

The Red Stars

Karl V

Elemci

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

GaYeon Lee

Woodfalls band

The Restless Coast

The Long Shorts

McGriff

International Jet Set

Mike Lemin Band

Good-will

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Bad Alchemy

Space Ace Robot

Eva Nicole

High Mileage

The Sound Crew

NJT

Sean Bertram

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Romsey Shanty Crew

Suncliffe

Hampshire Guitar Club

Steve Weston

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Harry Ryan

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Jonathan Klein

Angel Jones

Ukofonics

Sugar Bang

Mike and the Mojitos

Dawn of Dystopia

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Adam Kammerling

Under The Attic

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Continental Liaison

Room 18

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Big man with Small guitar

Zombie’ites

Rhythms of Resistance

Vermin

Stereo Swan

Naty Giachino

Jim Pearson

FREESPIRITS

Laurie Bolger

Roxy's Revenge

The Ben Poore Project

Will Walton

Mariano Korman

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Riverside Concert Wind Band

KSJM

Tony Arthur

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

H.AZ

He Fired First

Earth Propellor

Arzenic

Lucy Smith

DJ Alex

Cosmic Sisters

Wire -JD

Batala Portsmouth

Oddball Savage

NoteWorthy

The Pop Tarts

Freestone

WooHabs

DJ_MAJOR

Address soundsystem

OCB & Adam Turner

Charmtype

Ryan Watts

Flipside

Alfie Ingram

Tired Less

Andy White Poetry

Nàila

Jaquie Daniels

City of Southampton Orchestra

Industry Plant

this occasional society

Bisola

My Black Poison

Pacuk Band

JACKPUDDING

NIKHITA

Hobb Lane

GABRIELA

D'vonti

Xènia Páez

The Picton Readers Club

Alexander Bithell

Ribble

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Fiesta FM

Love Is Enough

Jon Yale

Canis Arboris

Theresa Lola

Vacant Shores

The Slow Cooked Bears

Ajay Sahota

Uke Box Glory

Sofia Gillani

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

160

Accrington Stanley

Hanna Gibbons

Betterphor

The Zone

Ignitez

Kalopsia (duo)

The Alternates

Totton Ukulele Band

Roger Chantler

SKAM

Jess Breame

Godless Suns

Mr. Buoyant

Arlo Star

Oscar Meades

Hedgehogs

Gig Night

Benana Student Showcase

Moakz

Riverside Blues Band

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Zen Juddhism

Way Down South

Ian Kimber

The Outsiders

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Rosie jay

Arji Manuelpillai

MoniQ

Amy Fox

The Duskers

The Monday Grooves

Pianoman Justie

Waldo Salt

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

EVXN

9 Lives

Fragile Lucy

Gaz Parker

Margarita Sleepover

5 Degrees North

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Amie Lou Shaw

Bamboo and Bow

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Greeny & the Voyagers

PB Squared

Reverence Sound

Munro

Carl Zed

Ibz & Da Goats

Dusky Moon

Freya Golding

Olivia Marsha

Sam Solace

Sculpt

Mahoosive

Lucy RS Must c

The Salamanders

Westingway

Voice FM

Kindred Found

Milkin' It

RENEGADE ROSE

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Lounge Room Lizards

Kalopsia

Kinesis 4

3's a Crowd

Angling For Farthings

Laura Klima

Saxofony

Kase the Myth

Madison Square

According to Brian

Adventure State

JJCornick

St Andrews Pipe Band

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

You

DJ Drive

The Howlin' Blackouts

Hydeout

Eternal Gloom

Puddleglum

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Lachlan Horne

Diffy Dames

Ken Wood and the Mixers

G-MAN 777

The Daytonas

Lottie Marie

Achoiring Voices

Vexmantra

Far Solar

Velickaite Sisters

Mosaic

Q Shaq

The Phantom Majors

Michael Devaux

Slap the Willow

Xionic

RELLiX

Dompap

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Haeze

Spindrift

Helicopter Pirates

CHIMAN 101

Hük

The Wildcards

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Jim Bryant

Broken Links

Dan James

James & Phil

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

AfroDeX

The Dandelion Chain

New Tide

The Elderlys

Punkhub

Swan Samba

Marsupial

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Cella

Dara Blaxx

Frontline

Lula Gold

Rachel Jeffcoat

Lost Post

Jubilee

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

South Central

The Slowdown

Cocoa

One foot in the rave

The Soulcatchers

Gimme a Break DJs

Anita Foxall Poetry

Reverb (Hampshire)

Stephanio

The Bex quartet

Red Light Spies

Elephants With Shotguns

dj junk

Lee Huxtable

Felis Leo

Royston Black

Funky Business

TBC

Belle Saint

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

SJ Ventįl

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Paul Levi

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Steam Town Shanty Crew

DJ / Open Mic

Changing Melody

Mart Ward Talks

Guillotine Union Boys

Sea Ranch

Jackson Davies

Sonne

The Shantywomen

Miriam

SOS PRESENTS

Tesoro Duo

gaz909

Zakk Paules

Lamelle Shaw

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Exhilaro

Nick JT

Footless Kicks

Jay Munday

Palookaville

Millie Woodrow

FancyWall

Chimney and I K 8OY

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Loose Change

Deepest Sense

The Can Can Club.

Groove Bakers

Craig Chalmers

Nick Haynes

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Steam Machine

Ricco Sakona

Amelia Simpson

Matt Sanger

Katy Halliwell

Dean Antony

Days of closure

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“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 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.”

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

“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. ”

“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.”

“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.”

“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?... 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.”

“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.”

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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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