Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Club Bad

Godless Suns

Halliwell

Sean Bertram

MoniQ

Adventure State

Jack Walker

Hanna Gibbons

Charmtype

Kinesis 4

Malcolm Carlo

Alexander Bithell

Sebastian Horton

Diffy Dames

Ignitez

Arzenic

Way Down South

WooHabs

Under The Attic

The Duskers

Mostly Harmless

Q Shaq

Watching the Buzzards

He Fired First

Tony Arthur

Accrington Stanley

Houdini’s Hand

Good-will

Slap the Willow

Days of Speed

Angling For Farthings

Xènia Páez

JJCornick

Helicopter Pirates

Laura Klima

Geoff Williams

Silvermon

Will Walton

Steve Weston

Lyla Skyrim

Sugar Bang

Bad Alchemy

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Reverence Sound

Karl V

Jon Yale

Mr. Buoyant

Ribble

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Love Is Enough

The Ben Poore Project

Ekoweko

Stereo Swan

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Address soundsystem

Igloo Hearts

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

The Halliwells

Zen Juddhism

Dan James

Gig Night

Lottie Marie

JACKPUDDING

James B / James F

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Dawn of Dystopia

Velickaite Sisters

Kalopsia (duo)

Echo Mask

H.AZ

Jaquie Daniels

CHIMAN 101

Bragging Rights

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

The Slack 5

Space Ace Robot

The Long Shorts

Flossie James

Michael Devaux

desperateBeauty

Tired Less

Southampton Grad Band

Pacuk Band

The Cali Cartel from Hell

The Soulcatchers

this occasional society

Felis Leo

Jax Leonard

Elemci

The Monday Grooves

Bisola

Wire -JD

You

Fiesta FM

Broken Links

Beardos and Weirdos

Carl Zed

The Zone

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Totton Ukulele Band

Roxy's Revenge

Mahoosive

RELLiX

The Postmen

Suncliffe

SO Sound Choir

Nia Nicholls

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

DJ Alex

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

OC Thomas

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Far Solar

The Surge

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Purple Grace

Elie Pembrey

The Dark Poet

Andy White Poetry

Citizen Perez

Mai

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Flipside

Theresa Lola

Earth Propellor

Jess Breame

Industry Plant

The Picton Readers Club

Eternal Gloom

The Howlin' Blackouts

Southampton's Music History

Freestone

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

The Restless Coast

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

According to Brian

Saxofony

Ronk Torp

Hampshire Guitar Club

Arboresque

NIKHITA

NX Panther

Sofia Gillani

Laurie Bolger

Vermin

Puddleglum

Scarlett

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Jim Bryant

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Amie Lou Shaw

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Cat Elliott

Bamboo and Bow

Xionic

The Pop Tarts

Mariano Korman

G-MAN 777

Vexmantra

Eva Nicole

Paul Levi

Mick Gough

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Spindrift

RUBY

Mad Simple

One foot in the rave

Roger James Shephard

Giles Halski

Roger Chantler

Dusky Moon

The Outsiders

Pianoman Justie

The Sound Crew

Harry Ryan

DJ_MAJOR

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Andrew Buchanan

Cosmic Sisters

The Wildcards

Eat Your Greens

Ekowe (Acoustic)

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

Kase the Myth

Fragile Lucy

Room 18

Echo Union

Emerson

CJOHNSON

Lucy Smith

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

The Bob Squad

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Hedgehogs

Greenish

Oddball Savage

Punkhub

Continental Liaison

Freya Golding

Sculpt

Dj Sarah Nash

5 Degrees North

Moakz

Munro

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

McGriff

October Some When

Kindred Found

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

KSJM

Lachlan Horne

Dara Blaxx

James K. Barker

Voice FM

Ryan Watts

Betterphor

Zombie’ites

Ajay Sahota

Hydeout

Riverside Blues Band

Olivia Marsha

ItsPetre

SKAM

Amy Fox

Naty Giachino

Ian Kimber

Arji Manuelpillai

Gaz Parker

The Slow Cooked Bears

Brian Hooper

The Red Stars

Vacant Shores

Mike Lemin Band

Bella Cameron

International Jet Set

Innovator

Batala Portsmouth

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

WAPPADUSA Sound System

GaYeon Lee

Jonathan Klein

City of Southampton Orchestra

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Angel Jones

Maerefolk

NoteWorthy

Vinyl Phillips

The Alternates

Woodfalls band

Romsey Shanty Crew

160

9 Lives

Hobb Lane

Waldo Salt

Kalopsia

OCB & Adam Turner

Hail

Aoife Scully

Sam Solace

Mosaic

Westingway

Stuart Evans

Achoiring Voices

The Salamanders

D'vonti

FREESPIRITS

3's a Crowd

Ukofonics

Ocean Harmony

PB Squared

DJ Drive

NJT

High Mileage

Lucy RS Must c

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Big man with Small guitar

Psychedelic Skies

EVXN

Adam Kammerling

Canis Arboris

Benana Student Showcase

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Mike and the Mojitos

Ollie Owen Jones

Shiversa

The Sky at Night

Hannah in the Groove

dj junk

Amelia Simpson

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Jake Tilley

Palookaville

Ben Highness

The Dandelion Chain

Miriam

Dreamseeker

Dean Antony

Craig Chalmers

Days of closure

Reverence Crew

Serendipity

Swan Samba

DJ / Open Mic

Solace

Lost Post

Royston Black

Steam Machine

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Slaughterhouse Clive

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Lula Gold

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Funky Business

Red Light Spies

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Reverb (Hampshire)

Zakk Paules

Frontline

gaz909

Elephants With Shotguns

Mart Ward Talks

Matt Sanger

James & Phil

Intoxication

Jay Munday

Crushcrushcrush

Deepest Sense

The Bex quartet

FancyWall

Jackson Davies

Sea Ranch

Nick JT

Guillotine Union Boys

New Tide

Loose Change

Lamelle Shaw

Ricco Sakona

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Cella

Groove Bakers

Exhilaro

Steam Town Shanty Crew

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Anita Foxall Poetry

Autorora

Footless Kicks

The Shantywomen

The Can Can Club.

SOS PRESENTS

Gimme a Break DJs

Sonne

The Slowdown

Lee Huxtable

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Changing Melody

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Chimney and I K 8OY

Stephanio

Belle Saint

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

The Elderlys

Rachel Jeffcoat

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Millie Woodrow

Nick Haynes

Marsupial

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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?... 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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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!”

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

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

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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