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.

Bragging Rights

Waldo Salt

Hydeout

Eat Your Greens

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Steve Weston

Suncliffe

Arzenic

St Andrews Pipe Band

Jonny Sansom

PG Trips

Bees Knees

Guilty Pleasure

GABRIELA

Maerefolk

The Picton Readers Club

The Howlin' Blackouts

Dusky Moon

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

Kinesis 4

Disco Lizards

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Silvermon

Kalopsia

SO Sound Choir

Alexander Bithell

Nia Nicholls

Ronk Torp

Southampton Ukulele Jam

High Mileage

Jack Walker

The Surge

Andrew Buchanan

The Restless Coast

Citizen Perez

Mariano Korman

EVXN

Halliwell

Cherry Go Steady

Bex&Cole

Will Walton

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Traitors

Andy White Poetry

He Fired First

Ron May

KSJM

Beardos and Weirdos

The Red Stars

Jax Leonard

ItsPetre

Southampton Grad Band

Margarita Sleepover

Madams Last Discovery

The Slack 5

Milkin' It

Flying Hearts

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Vacant Shores

3's a Crowd

Dr. Beatroot

Brian Hooper

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Rosie Hollins

Eva Nicole

Sean Bertram

Ironhide

Origin

Gaz Parker

Laurie Bolger

Under The Attic

Theresa Lola

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Greenish

Greeny & the Voyagers

Silent Disco King

Munro

Purple Grace

Kindred Found

Arboresque

Kase the Myth

Basharan

Giles Halski

Dan James

Goffmog

Watching the Buzzards

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Lost without cause

Emerson

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

The Bob Squad

Pianoman Justie

Jon Yale

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Roger James Shephard

Fate of the Magpie

RELLiX

Broadsheet Speak

Mad Simple

Big man with Small guitar

The Outsiders

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Igloo Hearts

Dompap

Space Ace Robot

Angel Jones

DJ JAMES B

The Ben Poore Project

The Postmen

The Sky at Night

Fragile Lucy

Voodoo Rays

Saxofony

Jeannie

Scarlett

Slap the Willow

Mai

Batala Portsmouth

Bob&the Bobettes

Hanna Gibbons

GaYeon Lee

Bisola

Fiesta FM

Ukofonics

Ignitez

Mango In Euphoria

NIKHITA

Continental Liaison

Hük

Xènia Páez

Alfie Ingram

OCB & Adam Turner

Oscar Meades

OC Thomas

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Madison Square

Lachlan Horne

The Duskers

Sofia Gillani

D'vonti

71chain

Mosaic

Rosie jay

DJ Drive

Michael Devaux

Reverence Sound

5 Degrees North

Voice FM

Freestone

Blood Red Sky

Karl V

Accrington Stanley

Flipside

Velickaite Sisters

Roxy's Revenge

According to Brian

CJOHNSON

The Halliwells

DJ_MAJOR

The Black Bear Killing Spree

desperateBeauty

H.AZ

Amy Fox

Love Is Enough

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Elie Pembrey

JACKPUDDING

October Some When

Malcolm Carlo

Echo Mask

Achoiring Voices

Jim Pearson

Totton Ukulele Band

Adam Kammerling

Days of Speed

HAZE

Mike Lemin Band

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Bad Alchemy

Puddleglum

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Tony Arthur

Lyla Skyrim

Chayz3r

160

The Latest

Jonathan Klein

Geoff Williams

9 Lives

The Wildcards

Arlo Star

Colour of Heartache

Ras Amankwatia

The Dark Poet

Ian Kimber

Angling For Farthings

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

RODI

Noise Factory United

Club Bad

Mahoosive

PB Squared

SkunkWorks

Elemci

Romsey Shanty Crew

Dawn of Dystopia

Lounge Room Lizards

Aoife Scully

Nory-J

Uke Box Glory

Nàila

Hunch Power

Zen Juddhism

Chris Payn

The Pop Tarts

Gig Night

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

NJT

VALLEYBOYZERO

Naty Giachino

Stuart Evans

Lucy RS Must c

G-MAN 777

Sebastian Horton

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

The Sound Crew

Roger Chantler

Jaquie Daniels

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Westingway

Arji Manuelpillai

CHIMAN 101

Ben Flournoy

Ryan Watts

James K. Barker

The Salamanders

Mr. Buoyant

Helicopter Pirates

ALLEY the band

Broken Links

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Shallow Music

Mike and the Mojitos

WooHabs

Betterphor

Industry Plant

The Tipsy Gypsies

The Slow Cooked Bears

JJCornick

Cat Elliott

Eric Walker

SKAM

Diffy Dames

Woodfalls band

Jim Bryant

Retro Rock'its

NoteWorthy

RUBY

Mick Gough

Hampshire Guitar Club

The Plummers

The Monday Grooves

Adarna May Exist

Ekoweko

Wire -JD

Hobb Lane

Zombie’ites

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Dj Sarah Nash

Amie Lou Shaw

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Bella Cameron

FREESPIRITS

Kieran Snell

Ocean Harmony

Eternal Gloom

Spindrift

Pooja Rajguru

Carl Zed

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

City of Southampton Orchestra

Moakz

The Long Shorts

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Drew Mason

Ribble

Adventure State

Tongue & Groove

The Zone

Jess Breame

MoniQ

Ajay Sahota

McGriff

Way Down South

this occasional society

Echo Union

Cella

Steam Machine

Swan Samba

Benana Student Showcase

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Lost Post

Anita Foxall Poetry

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

Bill Thompson

The Dandelion Chain

Gimme a Break DJs

The Shantywomen

The Can Can Club.

Lula Gold

Alex Jeffrey

Changing Melody

Bamboo and Bow

Room 18

Thundizzle

Shaun Shears & The Locals

The Slowdown

Elephants With Shotguns

Sonne

浪之乐队

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

gaz909

Cocoa

Jimmy b and the death rattles

The Elderlys

Rhythms of Resistance

Loose Change

One foot in the rave

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

SPLOOGE

James & Phil

Mighty Magic Animal

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Funky Business

Chimney and I K 8OY

Reverb (Hampshire)

Red Light Spies

The Soulcatchers

Days of closure

Edith and the Kingpins

Marsupial

Footless Kicks

Palookaville

Tesoro Duo

FancyWall

The Stokes

King Louie

TBC

Nick JT

Guillotine Union Boys

Nick Haynes

dj junk

The Bex quartet

Lee Huxtable

SJ Ventįl

Jay Munday

AfroDeX

Punkhub

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Jubilee

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Zakk Paules

Good-will

Ricco Sakona

Groove Bakers

New Tide

Miriam

Southbound

Frontline

Red Hot Chili Podders

Dean Antony

Royston Black

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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 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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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. ”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

“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.”

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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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