Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Mr. Buoyant

Voodoo Rays

Dompap

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Jess Breame

The Howlin' Blackouts

The Alternates

GaYeon Lee

G-MAN 777

The Slack 5

Love Is Enough

RUBY

KSJM

DJ Drive

Southampton Grad Band

Endless Talking

Scarlett

Lounge Room Lizards

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Origin

Mariano Korman

Oddball Savage

SKAM

Club Bad

Nàila

Under The Attic

The Postmen

Guilty Pleasure

Lyla Skyrim

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

Alexander Bithell

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Voice FM

Gig Night

Lost without cause

71chain

Carl Zed

Greeny & the Voyagers

Moakz

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Amy Fox

JACKPUDDING

Vacant Shores

Ronk Torp

Dusky Moon

The Daytonas

Continental Liaison

Saxofony

Hunch Power

Dan James

The Slow Cooked Bears

Spindrift

WooHabs

Lottie Marie

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Kalopsia

SO Sound Choir

D'vonti

Stuart Evans

Hobb Lane

Ryan Watts

Theresa Lola

ItsPetre

JJCornick

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Bisola

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

RODI

Michael Devaux

Elie Pembrey

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Adam Kammerling

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Ollie Owen Jones

OC Thomas

Igloo Hearts

Ukofonics

Angling For Farthings

Haeze

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Geoff Williams

Mike and the Mojitos

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

OCB & Adam Turner

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Helicopter Pirates

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Benana Student Showcase

DJ JAMES B

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Diffy Dames

Roger James Shephard

Godless Suns

Arji Manuelpillai

EVXN

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Vermin

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Laurie Bolger

Ekowe (Acoustic)

NJT

The Red Stars

Freestone

The Duskers

Hydeout

Accrington Stanley

The Latest

The Monday Grooves

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Arlo Star

Rosie jay

Roxy's Revenge

Sebastian Horton

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Jax Leonard

Xionic

Jim Bryant

SkunkWorks

Jon Yale

Giles Halski

Chris Payn

Good-will

St Andrews Pipe Band

Bamboo and Bow

Eat Your Greens

Slap the Willow

Purple Grace

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

City of Southampton Orchestra

Ocean Harmony

Ignitez

The Surroyal

Lucy RS Must c

Hail

desperateBeauty

James K. Barker

Fiesta FM

Betterphor

Reverence Sound

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Way Down South

Roger Chantler

Naty Giachino

The Sound Crew

Mosaic

Flying Hearts

Jeannie

Industry Plant

Big man with Small guitar

The Pop Tarts

Totton Ukulele Band

DJ_MAJOR

Hük

Ajay Sahota

Ben Flournoy

Retro Rock'its

Mahoosive

Silvermon

Room 18

Ras Amankwatia

Angel Jones

Charmtype

Steve Weston

Eva Nicole

Elemci

CHIMAN 101

The Dark Poet

Brian Hooper

Maerefolk

Adventure State

McGriff

Hanna Gibbons

Arzenic

Bex&Cole

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Bob & the Bobettes

Kase the Myth

Cat Elliott

Kieran Snell

The Halliwells

Beardos and Weirdos

Karl V

The Outsiders

Bella Cameron

Ironhide

Mike Lemin Band

PB Squared

Jack Walker

The Bob Squad

HAZE

Andrew Buchanan

Sugar Bang

RELLiX

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

October Some When

Ribble

this occasional society

The Long Shorts

Kat Hutchings Yoga

FREESPIRITS

He Fired First

MoniQ

Flipside

Romsey Shanty Crew

Andy White Poetry

Aoife Scully

Hampshire Guitar Club

Zombie’ites

Uke Box Glory

The Ben Poore Project

Olivia Marsha

The Plummers

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Watching the Buzzards

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

According to Brian

The Picton Readers Club

The Salamanders

NoteWorthy

Gaz Parker

Freya Golding

Jim Pearson

Milkin' It

Xènia Páez

Sofia Gillani

Achoiring Voices

Greenish

Kinesis 4

Dr. Beatroot

Rosie Hollins

Lachlan Horne

High Mileage

The Sky at Night

Oscar Meades

Laura Klima

Velickaite Sisters

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Riverside Blues Band

The Zone

Harry Ryan

The Wildcards

9 Lives

Amie Lou Shaw

The Restless Coast

Munro

Nia Nicholls

Broken Links

Mai

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Tired Less

The Surge

Dj Sarah Nash

3's a Crowd

Echo Mask

Goffmog

Puddleglum

Eternal Gloom

Mick Gough

NIKHITA

Margarita Sleepover

Far Solar

Lucy Smith

Alfie Ingram

Mad Simple

Madison Square

Vexmantra

Sculpt

Colour of Heartache

Space Ace Robot

5 Degrees North

Innovator

Suncliffe

Halliwell

Wire -JD

Psychedelic Skies

Kindred Found

Jonny Sansom

Sean Bertram

CJOHNSON

Bragging Rights

Tony Arthur

Waldo Salt

Jonathan Klein

Malcolm Carlo

Batala Portsmouth

Woodfalls band

Westingway

GABRIELA

Pianoman Justie

Traitors

Jaquie Daniels

Q Shaq

Ian Kimber

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Canis Arboris

160

Fragile Lucy

Shiversa

Eric Walker

H.AZ

Dawn of Dystopia

Bad Alchemy

Arboresque

Bees Knees

Days of Speed

Will Walton

The Stokes

Gimme a Break DJs

Mart Ward Talks

Elephants With Shotguns

Reverb (Hampshire)

FancyWall

Jimmy b and the death rattles

SJ Ventįl

SPLOOGE

Nick JT

James & Phil

Steam Machine

The Soulcatchers

Jubilee

gaz909

dj junk

Cocoa

Dean Antony

Southbound

Lula Gold

The Shantywomen

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Funky Business

Anita Foxall Poetry

Palookaville

TBC

The Dandelion Chain

Rhythms of Resistance

Nick Haynes

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Dara Blaxx

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Red Light Spies

Lamelle Shaw

Edith and the Kingpins

The Bex quartet

Swan Samba

The Elderlys

Stephanio

Lee Huxtable

Royston Black

Zakk Paules

The Can Can Club.

The Slowdown

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

AfroDeX

Matt Sanger

Exhilaro

Marsupial

Sonne

DJ / Open Mic

Deepest Sense

Changing Melody

New Tide

One foot in the rave

Jay Munday

Rachel Jeffcoat

Jackson Davies

浪之乐队

Cella

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Red Hot Chili Podders

Frontline

Ricco Sakona

Craig Chalmers

Chimney and I K 8OY

Amelia Simpson

Chaos from Order

Tesoro Duo

Punkhub

Guillotine Union Boys

Mighty Magic Animal

Groove Bakers

Footless Kicks

Miriam

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Bill Thompson

Lost Post

Loose Change

Millie Woodrow

“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. ”

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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!”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 👏👏.”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“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. ”

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

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

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

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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