Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Amie Lou Shaw

Fragile Lucy

Earth Propellor

According to Brian

Spindrift

Mike Lemin Band

Andy White Poetry

Helicopter Pirates

One foot in the rave

October Some When

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Pianoman Justie

Malcolm Carlo

Cat Elliott

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Gaz Parker

Mick Gough

Suncliffe

Riverside Blues Band

The Restless Coast

Bisola

GABRIELA

He Fired First

Space Ace Robot

Vermin

Riverside Concert Wind Band

this occasional society

The Pop Tarts

The Bob Squad

Kalopsia (duo)

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Zombie’ites

Freya Golding

Mosaic

Accrington Stanley

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Margarita Sleepover

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Fiesta FM

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Olivia Marsha

Ryan Watts

Naty Giachino

Industry Plant

Steve Weston

Ibz & Da Goats

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Scarlett

Mike and the Mojitos

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Q Shaq

Ronk Torp

James B / James F

The Duskers

The Wildcards

desperateBeauty

Laura Klima

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Kase the Myth

Halliwell

JACKPUDDING

Saxofony

Jim Bryant

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Bamboo and Bow

Ekoweko

Southampton Grad Band

Echo Mask

Dusky Moon

The Salamanders

NoteWorthy

Jim Pearson

Vacant Shores

The Howlin' Blackouts

Arji Manuelpillai

Echo Union

Amy Fox

KSJM

Bad Alchemy

Xionic

Room 18

Theresa Lola

Southampton's Music History

Tony Arthur

McGriff

5 Degrees North

Alexander Bithell

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Bella Cameron

Far Solar

Jon Yale

Ignitez

Igloo Hearts

Sofia Gillani

Hobb Lane

Benana Student Showcase

You

Laurie Bolger

Lachlan Horne

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

9 Lives

Dompap

Charmtype

The Picton Readers Club

The Slow Cooked Bears

Shiversa

The Alternates

Romsey Shanty Crew

Kalopsia

Waldo Salt

Lucy Smith

RUBY

Club Bad

Jaquie Daniels

Eva Nicole

Lucy RS Must c

Hedgehogs

Innovator

Roxy's Revenge

DJ Alex

Continental Liaison

Betterphor

The Daytonas

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Mariano Korman

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Psychedelic Skies

Totton Ukulele Band

Lottie Marie

Roger Chantler

Emerson

The Long Shorts

Sam Solace

St Andrews Pipe Band

DJ_MAJOR

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Citizen Perez

James K. Barker

The Sky at Night

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

The Outsiders

Carl Zed

Bragging Rights

Vexmantra

The Slack 5

Ribble

OC Thomas

The Postmen

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Canis Arboris

Good-will

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

Puddleglum

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Broken Links

Address soundsystem

Mai

Sebastian Horton

Xènia Páez

The Ben Poore Project

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Eat Your Greens

Sean Bertram

Southampton Ukulele Jam

CHIMAN 101

Mostly Harmless

Jax Leonard

Velickaite Sisters

Michael Devaux

Diffy Dames

Beardos and Weirdos

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Jess Breame

The Surge

Kinesis 4

Houdini’s Hand

Munro

Love Is Enough

Arboresque

Nia Nicholls

Pacuk Band

DJ Drive

MoniQ

Brian Hooper

RELLiX

Hail

The Halliwells

Geoff Williams

Greenish

D'vonti

The Monday Grooves

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Sugar Bang

Achoiring Voices

Westingway

ItsPetre

Big man with Small guitar

Zen Juddhism

Hanna Gibbons

Alfie Ingram

Under The Attic

Slap the Willow

OCB & Adam Turner

Voice FM

The Zone

WooHabs

The Sound Crew

SO Sound Choir

Angel Jones

Ukofonics

City of Southampton Orchestra

Harry Ryan

Ajay Sahota

Elie Pembrey

Lyla Skyrim

SKAM

Dawn of Dystopia

CJOHNSON

Reverence Sound

Ken Wood and the Mixers

The Dark Poet

Flipside

EVXN

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Kindred Found

Aoife Scully

Dj Sarah Nash

Arzenic

Jonathan Klein

Godless Suns

Gig Night

3's a Crowd

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

H.AZ

Karl V

Days of Speed

Tired Less

Purple Grace

Dan James

Mad Simple

Wire -JD

Adam Kammerling

Sculpt

Ian Kimber

NIKHITA

International Jet Set

Maerefolk

Hük

Elemci

PB Squared

The Red Stars

Angling For Farthings

Giles Halski

Haeze

Ollie Owen Jones

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Watching the Buzzards

Silvermon

Rosie jay

Eternal Gloom

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Woodfalls band

Paul Levi

Felis Leo

Moakz

Freestone

Hampshire Guitar Club

Will Walton

Batala Portsmouth

JJCornick

Mahoosive

NJT

Roger James Shephard

Hydeout

Adventure State

Rosie Hollins

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Mr. Buoyant

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Ocean Harmony

Uke Box Glory

Kat Hutchings Yoga

FREESPIRITS

Oddball Savage

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Cosmic Sisters

GaYeon Lee

G-MAN 777

Stuart Evans

160

Stereo Swan

Way Down South

Jack Walker

Andrew Buchanan

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Anita Foxall Poetry

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Matt Sanger

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Funky Business

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Craig Chalmers

Mart Ward Talks

dj junk

SOS PRESENTS

Millie Woodrow

Ben Highness

Belle Saint

Rachel Jeffcoat

James & Phil

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Sonne

DJ / Open Mic

Footless Kicks

Katy Halliwell

Deepest Sense

Jay Munday

Steam Machine

FancyWall

Chimney and I K 8OY

The Bex quartet

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Ricco Sakona

Elephants With Shotguns

Lost Post

Gimme a Break DJs

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Groove Bakers

Loose Change

Exhilaro

Miriam

Frontline

The Can Can Club.

Guillotine Union Boys

Royston Black

Sea Ranch

New Tide

The Slowdown

Red Light Spies

Lamelle Shaw

Nick JT

Zakk Paules

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Reverb (Hampshire)

Nick Haynes

Palookaville

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Reverence Crew

Lee Huxtable

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

The Shantywomen

Tesoro Duo

gaz909

Autorora

Jackson Davies

Changing Melody

Amelia Simpson

Dara Blaxx

Punkhub

The Elderlys

Marsupial

Vinyl Phillips

Cella

The Dandelion Chain

Days of closure

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

The Soulcatchers

Dean Antony

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Stephanio

Swan Samba

Lula Gold

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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 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!!!”

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“Loved the opportunity to play in an unusual venue, and to meet 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 whole day. The support and people being brought together ❤️”

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

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

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

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

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

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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