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.

The Tipsy Gypsies

Disco Lizards

Nia Nicholls

Goffmog

Mai

The Long Shorts

Bella Cameron

Arlo Star

Batala Portsmouth

Basharan

Oscar Meades

Nory-J

Bragging Rights

Suncliffe

Nàila

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Voice FM

The Alternates

Neko Roshi

Beardos and Weirdos

WooHabs

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

3's a Crowd

Kinesis 4

Drew Mason

Greenish

Ukofonics

Big man with Small guitar

Emerson

CJOHNSON

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Shiversa

Ajay Sahota

Ocean Harmony

The Dark Poet

VALLEYBOYZERO

Ironhide

The Slack 5

Kase the Myth

Jonathan Klein

The Flipside Society

SkunkWorks

Michael Devaux

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Chayz3r

The Howlin' Blackouts

Kalopsia

DJ_MAJOR

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Roger Chantler

Mick Gough

City of Southampton Orchestra

Echo Mask

Uke Box Glory

Broadsheet Speak

Kindred Found

Lost without cause

Haeze

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Amy Fox

ALLEY the band

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Jim Bryant

The Zone

Endless Talking

Lyla Skyrim

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Bob&the Bobettes

Broken Links

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

The Restless Coast

Twelve Caesars

NIKHITA

Ben Flournoy

Dompap

Giles Halski

Interesting Wallpaper

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

The Picton Readers Club

RELLiX

McGriff

Bex&Cole

Jax Leonard

Watching the Buzzards

Mike Lemin Band

Margarita Sleepover

Cherry Go Steady

The Surroyal

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Laurie Bolger

Ras Amankwatia

SO Sound Choir

Zen Juddhism

James K. Barker

Alexander Bithell

PG Trips

Love Is Enough

Halliwell

Sculpt

The Phantom Majors

Arzenic

Bees Knees

Lachlan Horne

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Karl V

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

71chain

The Monday Grooves

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Rogue Awakening

The Salamanders

Hail

Dj Sarah Nash

Andrew Buchanan

Romsey Shanty Crew

Will Walton

SKAM

The Surge

Origin

G-MAN 777

GaYeon Lee

Angel Jones

Voodoo Rays

Theresa Lola

Mariano Korman

Luna Acrobatics & Aerial Arts

Greeny & the Voyagers

Canis Arboris

Under The Attic

Ian Kimber

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Mango In Euphoria

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Adam Kammerling

The Bob Squad

OCB & Adam Turner

Milkin' It

Fragile Lucy

Madison Square

Woodfalls band

Gaz Parker

The Ben Poore Project

Totton Ukulele Band

Tired Less

KSJM

Jonny Sansom

Psychedelic Skies

Jon Yale

this occasional society

Vexmantra

Jack Walker

Spindrift

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

The Pop Tarts

Rosie Hollins

9 Lives

Pianoman Justie

October Some When

Angling For Farthings

Eric Walker

Hanna Gibbons

Andy White Poetry

Flying Hearts

Eva Nicole

Aoife Scully

Migh Mileage

Redz Man

The Postmen

desperateBeauty

Adarna May Exist

Citizen Perez

Mad Simple

Hük

Colour of Heartache

The Red Stars

Amie Lou Shaw

Maerefolk

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Puddleglum

Reverence Sound

Mosaic

Fate of the Magpie

Lucy RS Must c

Traitors

Q Shaq

Sean Bertram

Bad Alchemy

Diffy Dames

Jeannie

Sofia Gillani

Malcolm Carlo

Bisola

Slap the Willow

Arji Manuelpillai

Southampton Grad Band

Geoff Williams

The Outsiders

Ribble

DJ Drive

Sebastian Horton

Chris Payn

RUBY

Purple Grace

Naty Giachino

Helicopter Pirates

NJT

Staff Discount

MoniQ

H.AZ

WOOHABS

JACKPUDDING

The Wildcards

Carl Zed

Jess Breame

Zombie’ites

Club Bad

The Elephant Cage

Silent Disco King

Xènia Páez

Igloo Hearts

Oddball Savage

Ron May

HAZE

PB Squared

The Slow Cooked Bears

Kieran Snell

Roger James Shephard

Hampshire Guitar Club

160

Brian Hooper

Pooja Rajguru

Maple Valentine

Accrington Stanley

Eat Your Greens

Dan James

Adventure State

Westingway

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Mahoosive

Alfie Ingram

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Ryan Watts

Shallow Music

Ronk Torp

Elemci

Wire -JD

Eternal Gloom

Stuart Evans

Dusky Moon

The Static

Jordon Mulvoy

Gig Night

Hanterhir

Moakz

Innovator

Dawn of Dystopia

The Duskers

RODI

The Halliwells

Vacant Shores

Vermin

RENEGADE ROSE

The Sky at Night

Scarlett

Tongue & Groove

Retro Rock'its

Flipside

Days of Speed

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Rosie jay

Hunch Power

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

DJ JAMES B

Arboresque

Charmtype

Dr. Beatroot

Far Solar

Steve Weston

GABRIELA

5 Degrees North

Jaquie Daniels

Pacuk Band

Hobb Lane

Elie Pembrey

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

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

Noise Factory United

The Latest

Waldo Salt

NoteWorthy

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

Madams Last Discovery

Achoiring Voices

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Mr. Buoyant

Godless Suns

Betterphor

International Jet Set

Velickaite Sisters

Ignitez

Munro

The Plummers

Silvermon

ItsPetre

Guilty Pleasure

Saxofony

Southampton Ukulele Jam

He Fired First

Jim Pearson

Lounge Room Lizards

Ekoweko

Echo Union

D'vonti

FREESPIRITS

Roxy's Revenge

Blood Red Sky

Cat Elliott

Industry Plant

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Ibz & Da Goats

Hydeout

Way Down South

Xionic

OC Thomas

Freestone

Continental Liaison

Space Ace Robot

EVXN

JJCornick

St Andrews Pipe Band

CHIMAN 101

Tony Arthur

Mike and the Mojitos

The Sound Crew

Palookaville

dj junk

The Soulcatchers

Cella

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Tesoro Duo

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Jay Munday

Marsupial

Alex Jeffrey

Chaos from Order

Anita Foxall Poetry

Cocoa

Nick Haynes

Swan Samba

Jubilee

FancyWall

Edith and the Kingpins

Ricco Sakona

Davey Jones' Locker

Heart & Voice

gaz909

The Daytonas

Lost Post

James & Phil

Rhythms of Resistance

Lula Gold

The Stokes

New Tide

Frontline

The Bex quartet

Exhilaro

Nick JT

Stephanio

Reverb (Hampshire)

Gimme a Break DJs

Loose Change

Good-will

Felis Leo

浪之乐队

Lee Huxtable

Sonne

Changing Melody

King Louie

Elephants With Shotguns

Red Hot Chili Podders

Red Light Spies

Southbound

Royston Black

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Bamboo and Bow

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

AfroDeX

Southbound

Footless Kicks

Days of closure

SJ Ventįl

According to Brian

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Miriam

Funky Business

The Slowdown

Thundizzle

Bill Thompson

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Punkhub

The Dandelion Chain

Paul Levi

Room 18

Chimney and I K 8OY

SPLOOGE

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Mighty Magic Animal

The Shantywomen

One foot in the rave

The Can Can Club.

Guillotine Union Boys

Deepest Sense

Zakk Paules

Dean Antony

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

The Elderlys

Shaun

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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?... Championing live music and amateur performers in a diverse and inspiring way.”

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

“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 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 ❤️”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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 audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

“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. ”

“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 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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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?... it highlights what an amazing music scene we have in Southampton. ”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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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