Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

desperateBeauty

JJCornick

Kindred Found

Ben Flournoy

Geoff Williams

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Lucy RS Must c

Michael Devaux

Velickaite Sisters

Flipside

Mike and the Mojitos

Lucy Smith

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Jon Yale

The Long Shorts

The Phantom Majors

The Sound Crew

Woodfalls band

Adventure State

Elie Pembrey

SO Sound Choir

DJ_MAJOR

Totton Ukulele Band

Southampton Grad Band

Ibz & Da Goats

Ignitez

Eternal Gloom

Will Walton

The Red Stars

Uke Box Glory

Nia Nicholls

Lounge Room Lizards

Dusky Moon

Bad Alchemy

Greeny & the Voyagers

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Voice FM

Batala Portsmouth

Jaquie Daniels

Godless Suns

Bella Cameron

Moakz

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

JACKPUDDING

EVXN

Bragging Rights

Jeannie

Rhythms of Resistance

OC Thomas

HAZE

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Dawn of Dystopia

Alexander Bithell

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

CHIMAN 101

Ryan Watts

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Elemci

The Restless Coast

Mai

Space Ace Robot

The Monday Grooves

High Mileage

KSJM

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

this occasional society

Achoiring Voices

9 Lives

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

The Outsiders

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Halliwell

Endless Talking

Far Solar

Roger Chantler

Fragile Lucy

Sculpt

Pianoman Justie

OCB & Adam Turner

Mad Simple

Maerefolk

Bamboo and Bow

Big man with Small guitar

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Love Is Enough

Q Shaq

Puddleglum

Bees Knees

The Dark Poet

D'vonti

GaYeon Lee

Accrington Stanley

Way Down South

Milkin' It

Arji Manuelpillai

The Plummers

Alfie Ingram

City of Southampton Orchestra

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Oscar Meades

Giles Halski

MoniQ

Romsey Shanty Crew

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

James K. Barker

The Howlin' Blackouts

Ajay Sahota

Arzenic

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Ekoweko

Watching the Buzzards

Jim Bryant

Jess Breame

Benana Student Showcase

The Ben Poore Project

Sebastian Horton

DJ JAMES B

GABRIELA

RELLiX

Dan James

Nàila

NIKHITA

Theresa Lola

Malcolm Carlo

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Mick Gough

NoteWorthy

Bisola

Silvermon

Suncliffe

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Wire -JD

RODI

Sean Bertram

3's a Crowd

The Slow Cooked Bears

Mike Lemin Band

Voodoo Rays

Jonny Sansom

Echo Union

Margarita Sleepover

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Psychedelic Skies

Vermin

SKAM

Sofia Gillani

He Fired First

ItsPetre

The Daytonas

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Southampton Ukulele Jam

The Halliwells

Days of Speed

Broken Links

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Ukofonics

Gig Night

G-MAN 777

The Salamanders

The Bob Squad

Karl V

Betterphor

Waldo Salt

CJOHNSON

160

Brian Hooper

Zen Juddhism

NJT

The Postmen

The Surge

According to Brian

Helicopter Pirates

Dompap

Steve Weston

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Gaz Parker

Slap the Willow

Hedgehogs

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Igloo Hearts

RUBY

Kinesis 4

Kase the Myth

Amy Fox

Scarlett

Shiversa

The Alternates

Club Bad

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

St Andrews Pipe Band

Mosaic

Lottie Marie

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Spindrift

71chain

Mr. Buoyant

Westingway

Vexmantra

Kieran Snell

Innovator

Arboresque

Ken Wood and the Mixers

October Some When

Emerson

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Bob & the Bobettes

Continental Liaison

Hük

Tony Arthur

Music in Southampton, past present & future

Fiesta FM

Eva Nicole

Munro

WooHabs

Greenish

Harry Ryan

Ocean Harmony

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Canis Arboris

Carl Zed

Charmtype

H.AZ

Amie Lou Shaw

Angel Jones

Kalopsia

Diffy Dames

5 Degrees North

Rosie Hollins

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

Roxy's Revenge

FREESPIRITS

Room 18

Madison Square

Andrew Buchanan

Ollie Owen Jones

Hydeout

The Slack 5

Eat Your Greens

Adam Kammerling

Saxofony

The Wildcards

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Ian Kimber

Ribble

Laura Klima

Haeze

Vacant Shores

Zombie’ites

Xionic

Laurie Bolger

Jim Pearson

Hail

Olivia Marsha

Origin

Freya Golding

Cat Elliott

Aoife Scully

DJ Drive

Rosie jay

Naty Giachino

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Jonathan Klein

PB Squared

McGriff

Dj Sarah Nash

You

Ronk Torp

Echo Mask

Freestone

RENEGADE ROSE

Riverside Blues Band

Purple Grace

Roger James Shephard

Jack Walker

Lachlan Horne

Hanna Gibbons

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Oddball Savage

Mahoosive

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Stuart Evans

Sugar Bang

The Picton Readers Club

Andy White Poetry

The Zone

Lyla Skyrim

Xènia Páez

Under The Attic

Citizen Perez

The Duskers

Angling For Farthings

Industry Plant

Beardos and Weirdos

Hampshire Guitar Club

Cella

The Slowdown

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Nick Haynes

Sonne

Ricco Sakona

Nick JT

Punkhub

Dara Blaxx

Footless Kicks

The Elderlys

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Red Light Spies

Miriam

TBC

Days of closure

Sea Ranch

Swan Samba

Mike Jessop & his band

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

AfroDeX

Steam Machine

Jay Munday

FancyWall

Craig Chalmers

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

One foot in the rave

Mart Ward Talks

Zakk Paules

Anita Foxall Poetry

gaz909

Elephants With Shotguns

Danny Godley

Lee Huxtable

Funky Business

New Tide

Belle Saint

Matt Sanger

Stephanio

Royston Black

Lula Gold

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

The Can Can Club.

Dean Antony

The Dandelion Chain

SJ Ventįl

Paul Levi

Chaos from Order

Chimney and I K 8OY

Rachel Jeffcoat

Jimmy b and the death rattles

The Soulcatchers

Southbound

Marsupial

Lamelle Shaw

Steam Town Shanty Crew

DJ / Open Mic

Gimme a Break DJs

Reverb (Hampshire)

Jackson Davies

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Cocoa

Millie Woodrow

Guillotine Union Boys

Felis Leo

dj junk

Deepest Sense

Exhilaro

Palookaville

Amelia Simpson

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Groove Bakers

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

James & Phil

Frontline

Jubilee

The Bex quartet

Loose Change

Lost Post

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

“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.”

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

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

“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!”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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!”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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