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.

Cherry Go Steady

Scarlett

Ajay Sahota

Mahoosive

Eat Your Greens

The Latest

Vexmantra

Basharan

Citizen Perez

Luna Acrobatics & Aerial Arts

Sebastian Horton

The Static

Roger Chantler

The Pop Tarts

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Andrew Buchanan

DJ_MAJOR

The Halliwells

Kat Hutchings Yoga

SKAM

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Nory-J

Hail

Goffmog

Southampton Grad Band

Noise Factory United

Lost without cause

Jaquie Daniels

Ronk Torp

Tony Arthur

Pianoman Justie

Hobb Lane

SkunkWorks

Big man with Small guitar

Jim Pearson

NoteWorthy

He Fired First

Mariano Korman

Rogue Awakening

Arboresque

Lounge Room Lizards

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Shallow Music

The Tipsy Gypsies

SO Sound Choir

Oscar Meades

Fiesta FM

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Achoiring Voices

Giles Halski

Maple Valentine

Halliwell

Arzenic

Zombie’ites

The Long Shorts

Lachlan Horne

Jeannie

Mr. Buoyant

Bex&Cole

Elemci

Ukofonics

Moakz

PB Squared

CJOHNSON

Echo Mask

Bella Cameron

Under The Attic

Mike and the Mojitos

Jess Breame

Shiversa

The Wildcards

Reverence Sound

DJ Drive

Dawn of Dystopia

Stuart Evans

Rosie Hollins

Flipside

Vermin

Adventure State

Theresa Lola

The Bob Squad

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

James K. Barker

International Jet Set

Dusky Moon

Love Is Enough

Roxy's Revenge

The Salamanders

Voice FM

The Plummers

Ekoweko

Silvermon

this occasional society

Far Solar

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Eternal Gloom

CHIMAN 101

Twelve Caesars

Oddball Savage

Redz Man

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Mosaic

High Mileage

St Andrews Pipe Band

Jon Yale

Hük

Lyla Skyrim

Sean Bertram

Will Walton

Flying Hearts

Munro

Vacant Shores

Velickaite Sisters

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Laurie Bolger

McGriff

Lucy RS Must c

Naty Giachino

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Mai

Echo Union

Tongue & Groove

Madison Square

Beardos and Weirdos

The Elephant Cage

Xènia Páez

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

JJCornick

Tired Less

G-MAN 777

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

WooHabs

WOOHABS

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

H.AZ

Brian Hooper

October Some When

The Sound Crew

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Arlo Star

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

3's a Crowd

Greeny & the Voyagers

Mad Simple

Voodoo Rays

OC Thomas

Greenish

Mick Gough

The Zone

Traitors

Hunch Power

Xionic

Broadsheet Speak

The Sky at Night

Angel Jones

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

DJ JAMES B

Way Down South

Andy White Poetry

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Nàila

Chris Payn

Ras Amankwatia

ALLEY the band

Milkin' It

The Monday Grooves

Kindred Found

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Hanna Gibbons

Dr. Beatroot

Steve Weston

Mike Lemin Band

Haeze

Carl Zed

Amie Lou Shaw

HAZE

Suncliffe

Blood Red Sky

The Red Stars

Spindrift

Totton Ukulele Band

Puddleglum

160

D'vonti

Kieran Snell

Wire -JD

Alexander Bithell

Arji Manuelpillai

The Picton Readers Club

KSJM

Retro Rock'its

Bisola

Jack Walker

Margarita Sleepover

Dj Sarah Nash

Silent Disco King

Space Ace Robot

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Mango In Euphoria

The Surroyal

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Diffy Dames

Dompap

Bees Knees

Zen Juddhism

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

VALLEYBOYZERO

Slap the Willow

71chain

Canis Arboris

The Alternates

Michael Devaux

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Ibz & Da Goats

Ian Kimber

The Howlin' Blackouts

Gaz Parker

City of Southampton Orchestra

GaYeon Lee

Ocean Harmony

Hydeout

Psychedelic Skies

Roger James Shephard

The Phantom Majors

The Ben Poore Project

Pooja Rajguru

Eva Nicole

The Outsiders

Gig Night

The Flipside Society

Club Bad

NIKHITA

Kalopsia

FREESPIRITS

Watching the Buzzards

The Slack 5

Chayz3r

Fate of the Magpie

Ironhide

Dan James

5 Degrees North

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Charmtype

RENEGADE ROSE

desperateBeauty

Endless Talking

Disco Lizards

Jordon Mulvoy

Cat Elliott

Ben Flournoy

Bob&the Bobettes

Elie Pembrey

Ron May

Godless Suns

Alfie Ingram

Hanterhir

Q Shaq

Guilty Pleasure

Continental Liaison

Romsey Shanty Crew

Jonathan Klein

Adarna May Exist

PG Trips

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Ribble

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Innovator

9 Lives

Kinesis 4

Pacuk Band

Ignitez

The Surge

Fragile Lucy

Adam Kammerling

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Drew Mason

GABRIELA

Accrington Stanley

The Postmen

RODI

Uke Box Glory

Jax Leonard

The Restless Coast

Saxofony

Neko Roshi

Geoff Williams

Ryan Watts

Angling For Farthings

Amy Fox

Days of Speed

Helicopter Pirates

Kase the Myth

Origin

MoniQ

ItsPetre

Rosie jay

Aoife Scully

Broken Links

The Duskers

OCB & Adam Turner

Industry Plant

Bad Alchemy

Bragging Rights

Madams Last Discovery

Jonny Sansom

RELLiX

Nia Nicholls

Eric Walker

Maerefolk

Jim Bryant

Colour of Heartache

Hampshire Guitar Club

Sculpt

Malcolm Carlo

RUBY

The Dark Poet

Woodfalls band

Betterphor

Interesting Wallpaper

Freestone

Sofia Gillani

Westingway

JACKPUDDING

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

The Slow Cooked Bears

Igloo Hearts

EVXN

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

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

NJT

Purple Grace

Waldo Salt

Karl V

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Staff Discount

Emerson

Batala Portsmouth

The Daytonas

Rhythms of Resistance

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Marsupial

Red Hot Chili Podders

Funky Business

The Stokes

Davey Jones' Locker

Elephants With Shotguns

Room 18

Loose Change

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Paul Levi

Edith and the Kingpins

Cella

Good-will

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Steam Machine

Chaos from Order

Nick JT

Palookaville

Anita Foxall Poetry

Lula Gold

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Punkhub

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

According to Brian

Changing Melody

The Soulcatchers

FancyWall

Bill Thompson

Deepest Sense

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Gimme a Break DJs

Red Light Spies

Royston Black

Nick Haynes

The Can Can Club.

Mighty Magic Animal

Felis Leo

Days of closure

Lee Huxtable

Tesoro Duo

Thundizzle

Southbound

Chimney and I K 8OY

Southbound

Zakk Paules

SPLOOGE

Reverb (Hampshire)

The Dandelion Chain

Frontline

AfroDeX

Swan Samba

One foot in the rave

The Shantywomen

Bamboo and Bow

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Footless Kicks

dj junk

Lost Post

浪之乐队

Heart & Voice

Alex Jeffrey

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

King Louie

Sonne

James & Phil

New Tide

The Bex quartet

SJ Ventįl

The Slowdown

Exhilaro

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Guillotine Union Boys

Jubilee

Cocoa

Jay Munday

The Elderlys

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Dean Antony

Stephanio

gaz909

Miriam

Ricco Sakona

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

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

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

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

“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!”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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 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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“what do you think Music in the City stands for?... Community, the love of music and showcasing our wonderful 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 the lovely acoustic of the Art Gallery to a very large and enthusiastic audience.”

“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.”

“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 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.”

“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.”

“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. ”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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?... opportunity to visit new venues and areas of the city, especially the Vaults. Variety of music. Music and joy 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 taking place on:

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