Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

D'vonti

Fiesta FM

Continental Liaison

JACKPUDDING

Sean Bertram

The Bob Squad

Madams Last Discovery

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Way Down South

Michael Devaux

Adarna May Exist

DJ Drive

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Mick Gough

Woodfalls band

Ekoweko

Arboresque

Bragging Rights

The Postmen

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

FREESPIRITS

Sofia Gillani

Bees Knees

Helicopter Pirates

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Wire -JD

Ignitez

Zombie’ites

Ronk Torp

Gaz Parker

Q Shaq

The Cali Cartel from Hell

RODI

Hydeout

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

The Ben Poore Project

Jack Walker

Laurie Bolger

Disco Lizards

The Howlin' Blackouts

Mike and the Mojitos

Alfie Ingram

Under The Attic

Adam Kammerling

this occasional society

Stuart Evans

The Plummers

Hail

James K. Barker

Jonathan Klein

The Surroyal

The Restless Coast

5 Degrees North

Nàila

Jonny Sansom

Elemci

GABRIELA

CHIMAN 101

Colour of Heartache

Ras Amankwatia

Mango In Euphoria

Mad Simple

Aoife Scully

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Maerefolk

Bamboo and Bow

Hobb Lane

3's a Crowd

Tired Less

Chris Payn

Angling For Farthings

Hampshire Guitar Club

Kase the Myth

Greeny & the Voyagers

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

160

Purple Grace

Accrington Stanley

Uke Box Glory

Haeze

PB Squared

He Fired First

Munro

Dan James

Godless Suns

The Latest

EVXN

Kindred Found

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Adventure State

Scarlett

WooHabs

9 Lives

Bad Alchemy

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Good-will

Origin

Club Bad

The Elephant Cage

Velickaite Sisters

Xionic

Gig Night

Achoiring Voices

Beardos and Weirdos

Ukofonics

OCB & Adam Turner

Steve Weston

Flipside

Southampton Grad Band

Citizen Perez

Bisola

SKAM

Jax Leonard

Tongue & Groove

Roger James Shephard

The Surge

Geoff Williams

RUBY

Nia Nicholls

The Zone

desperateBeauty

Big man with Small guitar

Lachlan Horne

Arlo Star

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Guilty Pleasure

Flying Hearts

Zen Juddhism

Hanna Gibbons

Hanterhir

Sebastian Horton

Dr. Beatroot

Reverence Sound

SkunkWorks

SO Sound Choir

Mahoosive

Igloo Hearts

The Outsiders

Halliwell

The Pop Tarts

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Pianoman Justie

The Sky at Night

Fragile Lucy

Rogue Awakening

Jon Yale

Margarita Sleepover

ItsPetre

71chain

Industry Plant

Mosaic

Naty Giachino

Ironhide

Moakz

NJT

Spindrift

Lounge Room Lizards

Silvermon

Diffy Dames

Giles Halski

OC Thomas

City of Southampton Orchestra

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Traitors

According to Brian

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Love Is Enough

Eternal Gloom

The Daytonas

Mai

The Monday Grooves

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Ocean Harmony

Mariano Korman

Vexmantra

The Halliwells

Benana Student Showcase

DJ JAMES B

Jeannie

CJOHNSON

October Some When

Bella Cameron

Elie Pembrey

G-MAN 777

Amy Fox

Ian Kimber

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Ribble

Kieran Snell

High Mileage

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Eat Your Greens

Suncliffe

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Brian Hooper

The Slow Cooked Bears

Xènia Páez

Kinesis 4

HAZE

Jess Breame

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Andy White Poetry

Ryan Watts

Dawn of Dystopia

The Picton Readers Club

Drew Mason

The Salamanders

Greenish

The Wildcards

PG Trips

Eva Nicole

Lost without cause

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Broken Links

Angel Jones

Bob & the Bobettes

Batala Portsmouth

Rosie Hollins

Hük

Dompap

Psychedelic Skies

Karl V

Shiversa

Tony Arthur

Canis Arboris

Hunch Power

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Alexander Bithell

H.AZ

KSJM

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Milkin' It

Ajay Sahota

Echo Mask

Lyla Skyrim

Watching the Buzzards

Puddleglum

Retro Rock'its

Jim Pearson

Roxy's Revenge

Fate of the Magpie

Totton Ukulele Band

Arji Manuelpillai

Saxofony

Roger Chantler

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Broadsheet Speak

Oscar Meades

Kalopsia

Vermin

Space Ace Robot

The Slack 5

Blood Red Sky

Cat Elliott

The Duskers

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

NoteWorthy

Far Solar

Jaquie Daniels

DJ_MAJOR

Voice FM

Jim Bryant

Mr. Buoyant

Rosie jay

Dusky Moon

Ben Flournoy

Andrew Buchanan

Arzenic

Will Walton

NIKHITA

Vacant Shores

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Theresa Lola

Malcolm Carlo

Romsey Shanty Crew

GaYeon Lee

Westingway

Emerson

Betterphor

Amie Lou Shaw

The Red Stars

Slap the Willow

Lucy RS Must c

Eric Walker

Sculpt

Room 18

McGriff

Days of Speed

St Andrews Pipe Band

Goffmog

Carl Zed

JJCornick

The Sound Crew

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Silent Disco King

Echo Union

Charmtype

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

MoniQ

Waldo Salt

The Long Shorts

Madison Square

Voodoo Rays

Mike Lemin Band

RELLiX

Freestone

Dj Sarah Nash

The Dark Poet

Bex&Cole

Pooja Rajguru

Shallow Music

Swan Samba

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

dj junk

Frontline

Ricco Sakona

Alex Jeffrey

Cella

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

浪之乐队

The Soulcatchers

Mighty Magic Animal

Royston Black

SPLOOGE

Footless Kicks

One foot in the rave

Days of closure

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Reverb (Hampshire)

FancyWall

Deepest Sense

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Jubilee

Nick Haynes

Guillotine Union Boys

Red Light Spies

Cocoa

Punkhub

Miriam

Anita Foxall Poetry

Nick JT

Rhythms of Resistance

gaz909

Jay Munday

Exhilaro

The Elderlys

The Dandelion Chain

Southbound

The Can Can Club.

James & Phil

AfroDeX

Bill Thompson

DJ / Open Mic

Zakk Paules

Marsupial

Elephants With Shotguns

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Red Hot Chili Podders

The Shantywomen

SJ Ventįl

New Tide

Stephanio

The Slowdown

Steam Machine

Chaos from Order

Changing Melody

Loose Change

Dean Antony

Matt Sanger

Palookaville

Lula Gold

Tesoro Duo

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

The Stokes

Edith and the Kingpins

The Bex quartet

TBC

Sonne

Groove Bakers

Chimney and I K 8OY

Funky Business

Lee Huxtable

Shaun Shears & The Locals

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Lost Post

Gimme a Break DJs

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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. ”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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!”

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

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

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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