Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Way Down South

Riverside Blues Band

Dj Sarah Nash

Hampshire Guitar Club

Jonathan Klein

McGriff

Mahoosive

He Fired First

Under The Attic

The Picton Readers Club

CJOHNSON

Adventure State

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

City of Southampton Orchestra

The Ben Poore Project

Will Walton

Southampton's Music History

The Wildcards

Hydeout

Waldo Salt

Ronk Torp

Innovator

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

The Alternates

Munro

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

The Salamanders

Amie Lou Shaw

WAPPADUSA Sound System

9 Lives

Karl V

Tired Less

Bisola

Freestone

Aoife Scully

Riverside Concert Wind Band

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

RELLiX

Kalopsia

Benana Student Showcase

Gaz Parker

Romsey Shanty Crew

Michael Devaux

The Surge

Vacant Shores

James B / James F

FREESPIRITS

Reverence Sound

Westingway

Lottie Marie

Maerefolk

WooHabs

Ocean Harmony

The Halliwells

PB Squared

International Jet Set

The Long Shorts

Ian Kimber

DJ Drive

Velickaite Sisters

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Greenish

Ukofonics

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Far Solar

The Sound Crew

G-MAN 777

Jon Yale

Angel Jones

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Ekoweko

JJCornick

Room 18

Stuart Evans

Kindred Found

GaYeon Lee

Godless Suns

Bragging Rights

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Dawn of Dystopia

Voice FM

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Echo Union

Arboresque

5 Degrees North

The Outsiders

Ribble

The Sky at Night

Andrew Buchanan

Dan James

Flipside

OC Thomas

3's a Crowd

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Diffy Dames

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Amy Fox

The Zone

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

The Postmen

Andy White Poetry

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Good-will

Malcolm Carlo

You

Suncliffe

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

CHIMAN 101

Emerson

Paul Levi

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Alexander Bithell

Xionic

JACKPUDDING

Lucy Smith

Xènia Páez

Sofia Gillani

Psychedelic Skies

Vinyl Phillips

Roger James Shephard

Sam Solace

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Zen Juddhism

Hedgehogs

DJ_MAJOR

Jim Bryant

Mike and the Mojitos

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

Mosaic

NoteWorthy

Fiesta FM

desperateBeauty

Hobb Lane

Felis Leo

Q Shaq

NIKHITA

Brian Hooper

Batala Portsmouth

Jess Breame

Mad Simple

Broken Links

Beardos and Weirdos

DJ Alex

Sculpt

Woodfalls band

Purple Grace

Mike Lemin Band

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

James K. Barker

The Soulcatchers

Mariano Korman

Punkhub

Jax Leonard

Watching the Buzzards

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Hail

Achoiring Voices

Lyla Skyrim

Vermin

Jaquie Daniels

The Duskers

Olivia Marsha

Wire -JD

Cat Elliott

Eternal Gloom

Bella Cameron

RUBY

Ignitez

Elie Pembrey

Days of Speed

Geoff Williams

The Howlin' Blackouts

Space Ace Robot

High Mileage

Giles Halski

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

ItsPetre

Roxy's Revenge

The Restless Coast

Arji Manuelpillai

KSJM

Canis Arboris

Pacuk Band

Naty Giachino

Stereo Swan

Earth Propellor

Address soundsystem

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Steve Weston

Lucy RS Must c

160

Igloo Hearts

Industry Plant

Laurie Bolger

Scarlett

Mostly Harmless

Freya Golding

Pianoman Justie

According to Brian

D'vonti

Bad Alchemy

NJT

Arzenic

Moakz

Mr. Buoyant

Kalopsia (duo)

Love Is Enough

Sean Bertram

October Some When

Mai

Citizen Perez

Ryan Watts

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Fragile Lucy

Mick Gough

The Pop Tarts

Kase the Myth

MoniQ

The Slack 5

Kinesis 4

Big man with Small guitar

Ajay Sahota

Elemci

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

EVXN

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Dara Blaxx

Bamboo and Bow

Eat Your Greens

Accrington Stanley

H.AZ

Halliwell

Angling For Farthings

One foot in the rave

SO Sound Choir

Saxofony

Adam Kammerling

The Bob Squad

Silvermon

Oddball Savage

Tony Arthur

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Puddleglum

The Dark Poet

Roger Chantler

Houdini’s Hand

Nia Nicholls

Harry Ryan

OCB & Adam Turner

SKAM

Sebastian Horton

this occasional society

Laura Klima

Zombie’ites

Totton Ukulele Band

NX Panther

Lachlan Horne

Echo Mask

Betterphor

Club Bad

Dusky Moon

Vexmantra

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Jack Walker

The Red Stars

The Monday Grooves

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Carl Zed

Southampton Grad Band

Ollie Owen Jones

Helicopter Pirates

Cosmic Sisters

Slap the Willow

Flossie James

Shiversa

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Hanna Gibbons

Eva Nicole

Continental Liaison

The Slow Cooked Bears

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Spindrift

Gig Night

Charmtype

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Theresa Lola

Sugar Bang

Nick Haynes

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

The Can Can Club.

Crushcrushcrush

Zakk Paules

Serendipity

The Slowdown

Sonne

Guillotine Union Boys

Matt Sanger

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Hannah in the Groove

The Shantywomen

Lost Post

Cella

Exhilaro

Belle Saint

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Stephanio

The Dandelion Chain

The Elderlys

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Swan Samba

Royston Black

New Tide

Palookaville

Jackson Davies

Craig Chalmers

Slaughterhouse Clive

Amelia Simpson

SOS PRESENTS

Solace

Lula Gold

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Funky Business

Gimme a Break DJs

Sea Ranch

Ricco Sakona

Chimney and I K 8OY

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Dean Antony

Frontline

Lamelle Shaw

Mart Ward Talks

Reverb (Hampshire)

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Groove Bakers

Lee Huxtable

Changing Melody

Jay Munday

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

DJ / Open Mic

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Autorora

Miriam

Reverence Crew

Days of closure

Millie Woodrow

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Jake Tilley

Elephants With Shotguns

Loose Change

Rachel Jeffcoat

James & Phil

Steam Town Shanty Crew

The Bex quartet

Marsupial

FancyWall

Deepest Sense

Intoxication

dj junk

Dreamseeker

Nick JT

Red Light Spies

Ben Highness

Steam Machine

Anita Foxall Poetry

Footless Kicks

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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?... 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!”

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

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

“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?... 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!”

“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!!!”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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!”

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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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