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.

Munro

City of Southampton Orchestra

The Ben Poore Project

Hail

VALLEYBOYZERO

Lachlan Horne

Kindred Found

Lost without cause

Jess Breame

Mick Gough

The Bob Squad

Brian Hooper

Laurie Bolger

Canis Arboris

The Flipside Society

NJT

Roger Chantler

5 Degrees North

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

The Postmen

Giles Halski

Ryan Watts

KSJM

Goffmog

Andy White Poetry

Mr. Buoyant

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Michael Devaux

The Pop Tarts

Dj Sarah Nash

Roxy's Revenge

Gig Night

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

Echo Mask

Halliwell

Pacuk Band

Sean Bertram

Ribble

Pianoman Justie

Disco Lizards

Industry Plant

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

DJ JAMES B

SKAM

Milkin' It

Lounge Room Lizards

Mike Lemin Band

The Elephant Cage

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Uke Box Glory

The Sound Crew

Guilty Pleasure

Elie Pembrey

Mosaic

Kieran Snell

Emerson

Nia Nicholls

The Static

Hanna Gibbons

RENEGADE ROSE

GaYeon Lee

71chain

Nory-J

Greenish

Xènia Páez

Jonathan Klein

Stuart Evans

Aoife Scully

Adventure State

Saxofony

Freestone

Kinesis 4

Woodfalls band

Elemci

Hük

Oscar Meades

Bella Cameron

The Slow Cooked Bears

Flipside

Madams Last Discovery

Greeny & the Voyagers

Jon Yale

Colour of Heartache

Voodoo Rays

WOOHABS

Club Bad

Hobb Lane

Jim Bryant

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Fate of the Magpie

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Margarita Sleepover

9 Lives

Hunch Power

The Surroyal

Tongue & Groove

Sebastian Horton

Ben Flournoy

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Malcolm Carlo

ALLEY the band

Mariano Korman

RODI

Zombie’ites

The Dark Poet

Ocean Harmony

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Endless Talking

Godless Suns

Southampton Ukulele Jam

The Slack 5

Roger James Shephard

Lyla Skyrim

Igloo Hearts

Hampshire Guitar Club

Dr. Beatroot

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

The Alternates

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Silent Disco King

Mahoosive

Hydeout

Carl Zed

Andrew Buchanan

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Broadsheet Speak

The Tipsy Gypsies

JJCornick

The Monday Grooves

Retro Rock'its

Charmtype

Jack Walker

Arlo Star

Accrington Stanley

Jonny Sansom

Shiversa

ItsPetre

Lucy RS Must c

Neko Roshi

International Jet Set

Ken Wood and the Mixers

The Halliwells

Noise Factory United

Voice FM

Chris Payn

Mike and the Mojitos

Hanterhir

Betterphor

The Plummers

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Mango In Euphoria

this occasional society

GABRIELA

Batala Portsmouth

RELLiX

Maple Valentine

Fragile Lucy

Ras Amankwatia

Karl V

Kalopsia

Puddleglum

Vermin

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Big man with Small guitar

Sofia Gillani

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Dusky Moon

Blood Red Sky

Kat Hutchings Yoga

The Surge

Continental Liaison

The Red Stars

Psychedelic Skies

Space Ace Robot

Westingway

The Wildcards

DJ_MAJOR

Innovator

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Q Shaq

Echo Union

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Geoff Williams

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

SkunkWorks

D'vonti

Adam Kammerling

The Long Shorts

St Andrews Pipe Band

MoniQ

Flying Hearts

3's a Crowd

Pooja Rajguru

Wire -JD

OC Thomas

Silvermon

SO Sound Choir

Arzenic

Arboresque

Citizen Perez

Angling For Farthings

OCB & Adam Turner

Mad Simple

Luna Acrobatics & Aerial Arts

160

Dompap

H.AZ

Angel Jones

Bob&the Bobettes

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Shallow Music

Suncliffe

The Howlin' Blackouts

Jaquie Daniels

Ron May

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Ibz & Da Goats

Cat Elliott

Tired Less

Cherry Go Steady

Romsey Shanty Crew

The Phantom Majors

Oddball Savage

Interesting Wallpaper

Rosie Hollins

Ignitez

JACKPUDDING

Ian Kimber

Jim Pearson

Mai

Love Is Enough

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Velickaite Sisters

Reverence Sound

Ironhide

Tony Arthur

Ekoweko

Naty Giachino

Way Down South

Theresa Lola

Watching the Buzzards

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Basharan

CJOHNSON

Will Walton

Origin

HAZE

Madison Square

Under The Attic

Gaz Parker

The Zone

The Picton Readers Club

Amy Fox

desperateBeauty

Bisola

Achoiring Voices

Bex&Cole

The Sky at Night

RUBY

Helicopter Pirates

Nàila

Amie Lou Shaw

Purple Grace

Drew Mason

Twelve Caesars

Jordon Mulvoy

Slap the Willow

Ukofonics

The Outsiders

Eat Your Greens

Moakz

Haeze

Rosie jay

McGriff

PB Squared

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Redz Man

Bees Knees

Spindrift

Far Solar

Southampton Grad Band

Traitors

Zen Juddhism

Ajay Sahota

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Vacant Shores

Broken Links

WooHabs

Totton Ukulele Band

NoteWorthy

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Bragging Rights

The Duskers

Staff Discount

Vexmantra

Eternal Gloom

The Latest

Adarna May Exist

Eric Walker

High Mileage

PG Trips

Kase the Myth

The Restless Coast

Bad Alchemy

NIKHITA

Alfie Ingram

Days of Speed

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

Waldo Salt

Rogue Awakening

Eva Nicole

Arji Manuelpillai

Sculpt

DJ Drive

October Some When

CHIMAN 101

Dan James

Dawn of Dystopia

Jeannie

James K. Barker

Steve Weston

The Salamanders

FREESPIRITS

Jax Leonard

G-MAN 777

Diffy Dames

Scarlett

Maerefolk

Chayz3r

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Alexander Bithell

Ronk Torp

EVXN

He Fired First

Xionic

Beardos and Weirdos

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

Dean Antony

Nick JT

James & Phil

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Good-will

One foot in the rave

Anita Foxall Poetry

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Bill Thompson

Changing Melody

The Dandelion Chain

Exhilaro

Zakk Paules

Shaun

Gimme a Break DJs

King Louie

dj junk

Punkhub

Jimmy b and the death rattles

FancyWall

Chaos from Order

Cella

The Soulcatchers

Jubilee

Edith and the Kingpins

The Elderlys

Rhythms of Resistance

The Slowdown

SJ Ventįl

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Royston Black

The Daytonas

Ricco Sakona

According to Brian

Lula Gold

浪之乐队

Thundizzle

Lee Huxtable

Steam Machine

Room 18

Deepest Sense

gaz909

Funky Business

Lost Post

Paul Levi

Palookaville

Cocoa

Reverb (Hampshire)

Elephants With Shotguns

Chimney and I K 8OY

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Nick Haynes

Mighty Magic Animal

Swan Samba

Davey Jones' Locker

The Bex quartet

Days of closure

Southbound

The Shantywomen

Guillotine Union Boys

Sonne

Miriam

Felis Leo

Marsupial

Jay Munday

The Can Can Club.

Frontline

New Tide

Red Hot Chili Podders

Stephanio

Red Light Spies

Southbound

Loose Change

Heart & Voice

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Bamboo and Bow

SPLOOGE

Footless Kicks

AfroDeX

Tesoro Duo

The Stokes

Alex Jeffrey

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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 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 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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

“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!”

“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 audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

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

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

“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?... Community, the love of music and showcasing our wonderful city!”

“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.”

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

“Hats off to all involved in this event. It gets better every 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 taking place on:

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