Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

3's a Crowd

Stereo Swan

PB Squared

Days of Speed

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Watching the Buzzards

JACKPUDDING

Voice FM

Jess Breame

Waldo Salt

Eva Nicole

Kalopsia (duo)

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Riverside Concert Wind Band

The Surge

Steve Weston

NIKHITA

desperateBeauty

The Long Shorts

He Fired First

Benana Student Showcase

The Zone

Helicopter Pirates

City of Southampton Orchestra

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Munro

9 Lives

Southampton Grad Band

Karl V

Totton Ukulele Band

Igloo Hearts

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Punkhub

Q Shaq

Eternal Gloom

Room 18

Way Down South

Purple Grace

Laura Klima

Halliwell

Jax Leonard

MoniQ

The Pop Tarts

Dusky Moon

SO Sound Choir

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Paul Levi

Club Bad

Big man with Small guitar

Ajay Sahota

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

DJ_MAJOR

Romsey Shanty Crew

Sofia Gillani

Gaz Parker

Aoife Scully

160

CHIMAN 101

Kinesis 4

The Sound Crew

Suncliffe

Lyla Skyrim

Fragile Lucy

Mostly Harmless

Westingway

The Postmen

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Industry Plant

Ukofonics

Mahoosive

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

WAPPADUSA Sound System

EVXN

Kindred Found

The Ben Poore Project

Giles Halski

Sugar Bang

Bamboo and Bow

Cosmic Sisters

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Sculpt

D'vonti

Hobb Lane

Sam Solace

Space Ace Robot

Jonathan Klein

Ocean Harmony

Amy Fox

Address soundsystem

Xionic

Amie Lou Shaw

October Some When

ItsPetre

Michael Devaux

Greenish

Emerson

Mike Lemin Band

Dara Blaxx

McGriff

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Charmtype

Flossie James

Laurie Bolger

Echo Union

Roger James Shephard

Stuart Evans

H.AZ

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Maerefolk

The Monday Grooves

High Mileage

Innovator

Lucy RS Must c

Canis Arboris

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Godless Suns

Elie Pembrey

Andy White Poetry

The Slack 5

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Riverside Blues Band

Far Solar

Kalopsia

Jaquie Daniels

Mariano Korman

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Ronk Torp

The Restless Coast

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Hedgehogs

Broken Links

The Howlin' Blackouts

James B / James F

Elemci

The Slow Cooked Bears

Arboresque

Shiversa

Dawn of Dystopia

The Bob Squad

The Salamanders

The Soulcatchers

Adventure State

One foot in the rave

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Vexmantra

Hail

Woodfalls band

NoteWorthy

Carl Zed

Pianoman Justie

Puddleglum

NJT

Freestone

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Roger Chantler

Lachlan Horne

Scarlett

Dan James

Lucy Smith

Arzenic

Earth Propellor

Naty Giachino

Alexander Bithell

Mike and the Mojitos

DJ Alex

Bad Alchemy

Angel Jones

KSJM

5 Degrees North

Kase the Myth

According to Brian

Pacuk Band

JJCornick

Geoff Williams

Zombie’ites

Roxy's Revenge

Zen Juddhism

Slap the Willow

CJOHNSON

Psychedelic Skies

Mad Simple

Silvermon

Hampshire Guitar Club

Beardos and Weirdos

The Duskers

Love Is Enough

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Houdini’s Hand

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

this occasional society

Ryan Watts

The Alternates

The Dark Poet

Will Walton

Freya Golding

Brian Hooper

RELLiX

Vermin

The Outsiders

Sebastian Horton

Ollie Owen Jones

Harry Ryan

The Wildcards

The Red Stars

Accrington Stanley

Flipside

Hanna Gibbons

Reverence Sound

WooHabs

NX Panther

Southampton's Music History

Bragging Rights

Ian Kimber

Lottie Marie

Xènia Páez

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Dj Sarah Nash

RUBY

Theresa Lola

Mr. Buoyant

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Angling For Farthings

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

Malcolm Carlo

Jack Walker

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

James K. Barker

Tired Less

Gig Night

Spindrift

Continental Liaison

Velickaite Sisters

Vinyl Phillips

Diffy Dames

OCB & Adam Turner

Wire -JD

Bella Cameron

Betterphor

Hydeout

Eat Your Greens

Arji Manuelpillai

OC Thomas

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Ribble

Olivia Marsha

The Sky at Night

Nia Nicholls

Mosaic

DJ Drive

Oddball Savage

Jim Bryant

Ekoweko

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Saxofony

Moakz

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Sean Bertram

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Tony Arthur

The Halliwells

Fiesta FM

Mai

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Kat Hutchings Yoga

You

Adam Kammerling

International Jet Set

G-MAN 777

Under The Attic

Echo Mask

Vacant Shores

GaYeon Lee

Andrew Buchanan

Cat Elliott

Batala Portsmouth

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Felis Leo

Jon Yale

Citizen Perez

Mick Gough

SKAM

FREESPIRITS

Good-will

Achoiring Voices

Bisola

The Picton Readers Club

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Ignitez

Royston Black

gaz909

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Footless Kicks

FancyWall

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

dj junk

Lamelle Shaw

Marsupial

Funky Business

Dreamseeker

Days of closure

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Sonne

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Red Light Spies

Zakk Paules

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Reverence Crew

The Shantywomen

Jay Munday

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Hannah in the Groove

James & Phil

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Matt Sanger

Ricco Sakona

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

SOS PRESENTS

Exhilaro

Anita Foxall Poetry

Rachel Jeffcoat

Lula Gold

Changing Melody

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Cella

Deepest Sense

Dean Antony

Crushcrushcrush

Stephanio

Amelia Simpson

Craig Chalmers

Palookaville

Nick Haynes

Gimme a Break DJs

Loose Change

Ben Highness

Sea Ranch

The Slowdown

Serendipity

Belle Saint

The Bex quartet

Slaughterhouse Clive

DJ / Open Mic

Reverb (Hampshire)

Chimney and I K 8OY

Swan Samba

Jackson Davies

The Dandelion Chain

Groove Bakers

Guillotine Union Boys

Steam Machine

Lee Huxtable

The Elderlys

Mart Ward Talks

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Miriam

New Tide

Autorora

Nick JT

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Lost Post

Solace

Millie Woodrow

Elephants With Shotguns

Intoxication

Jake Tilley

The Can Can Club.

Frontline

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

“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?... the whole ‘buzz’ of everyone just enjoying themselves - acts and punters alike. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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?... opportunity to visit new venues and areas of the city, especially the Vaults. Variety of music. Music and joy everywhere. ”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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 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!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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!”

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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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