Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Big man with Small guitar

Achoiring Voices

Freestone

Arboresque

Jaquie Daniels

Shiversa

Lucy Smith

NIKHITA

Silvermon

NX Panther

Hampshire Guitar Club

Munro

Greenish

Love Is Enough

The Soulcatchers

Continental Liaison

Cat Elliott

Xènia Páez

Mad Simple

Olivia Marsha

Bella Cameron

RELLiX

Eva Nicole

DJ_MAJOR

Mahoosive

Tony Arthur

Hydeout

The Outsiders

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

The Bob Squad

Zombie’ites

The Sky at Night

Angel Jones

Jax Leonard

Vermin

Mariano Korman

Houdini’s Hand

Vacant Shores

McGriff

Eat Your Greens

Adam Kammerling

Westingway

GaYeon Lee

Reverence Sound

James K. Barker

Woodfalls band

The Pop Tarts

Saxofony

Steve Weston

Elemci

Dusky Moon

Dj Sarah Nash

The Surge

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

International Jet Set

The Monday Grooves

3's a Crowd

The Duskers

Mr. Buoyant

Cosmic Sisters

Canis Arboris

The Long Shorts

SO Sound Choir

The Sound Crew

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Charmtype

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Naty Giachino

Puddleglum

Igloo Hearts

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Sebastian Horton

Bisola

Kalopsia

JJCornick

Nia Nicholls

Mike Lemin Band

Harry Ryan

Jim Bryant

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

The Red Stars

High Mileage

Paul Levi

Mick Gough

PB Squared

FREESPIRITS

H.AZ

Jess Breame

Southampton Grad Band

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Velickaite Sisters

Flossie James

Felis Leo

You

The Salamanders

Pacuk Band

CJOHNSON

Freya Golding

Eternal Gloom

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Aoife Scully

Ignitez

CHIMAN 101

Room 18

Citizen Perez

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Will Walton

Club Bad

JACKPUDDING

The Halliwells

this occasional society

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

WooHabs

Fragile Lucy

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

Adventure State

Hobb Lane

Stuart Evans

Jack Walker

Earth Propellor

Vinyl Phillips

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Kase the Myth

Pianoman Justie

Hanna Gibbons

Sofia Gillani

Giles Halski

Days of Speed

Q Shaq

The Picton Readers Club

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

The Cali Cartel from Hell

DJ Drive

SKAM

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Innovator

Zen Juddhism

5 Degrees North

Suncliffe

James B / James F

OC Thomas

Ukofonics

Emerson

Kindred Found

Lachlan Horne

The Howlin' Blackouts

Jonathan Klein

Theresa Lola

Punkhub

Purple Grace

Helicopter Pirates

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Dan James

The Alternates

Andy White Poetry

Totton Ukulele Band

Ken Wood and the Mixers

9 Lives

Ajay Sahota

Ryan Watts

He Fired First

Laura Klima

RUBY

Hedgehogs

Amie Lou Shaw

Oddball Savage

Broken Links

Xionic

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Under The Attic

One foot in the rave

Arji Manuelpillai

Mostly Harmless

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Sculpt

Batala Portsmouth

Ollie Owen Jones

Jon Yale

Riverside Blues Band

Wire -JD

Mai

Bamboo and Bow

Industry Plant

Kinesis 4

Sam Solace

Moakz

Echo Union

Slap the Willow

Address soundsystem

Arzenic

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Ian Kimber

160

Roxy's Revenge

Bad Alchemy

Romsey Shanty Crew

Beardos and Weirdos

Ocean Harmony

Way Down South

KSJM

Betterphor

Voice FM

According to Brian

Gaz Parker

Lucy RS Must c

Halliwell

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Maerefolk

Far Solar

Mosaic

G-MAN 777

Stereo Swan

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Benana Student Showcase

October Some When

NJT

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Southampton's Music History

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Malcolm Carlo

Andrew Buchanan

Ekoweko

Angling For Farthings

OCB & Adam Turner

The Slack 5

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Dawn of Dystopia

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Psychedelic Skies

Echo Mask

The Wildcards

The Ben Poore Project

Alexander Bithell

D'vonti

Good-will

Space Ace Robot

Bragging Rights

Scarlett

Spindrift

The Postmen

Accrington Stanley

Laurie Bolger

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Brian Hooper

Flipside

Ribble

The Dark Poet

Fiesta FM

Sean Bertram

Mike and the Mojitos

Gig Night

Kalopsia (duo)

Geoff Williams

MoniQ

Lottie Marie

Waldo Salt

The Restless Coast

Hail

NoteWorthy

Roger Chantler

Sugar Bang

ItsPetre

Amy Fox

desperateBeauty

The Zone

Michael Devaux

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Karl V

Tired Less

DJ Alex

Vexmantra

Dara Blaxx

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Carl Zed

Lyla Skyrim

Ronk Torp

City of Southampton Orchestra

Diffy Dames

EVXN

The Slow Cooked Bears

Godless Suns

Watching the Buzzards

Elie Pembrey

Roger James Shephard

Steam Machine

Royston Black

Funky Business

Cella

Jackson Davies

Ben Highness

dj junk

Guillotine Union Boys

James & Phil

gaz909

Dean Antony

Gimme a Break DJs

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Days of closure

Autorora

Lula Gold

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Lamelle Shaw

Jay Munday

Belle Saint

Chimney and I K 8OY

DJ / Open Mic

Craig Chalmers

Millie Woodrow

Reverence Crew

Frontline

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Palookaville

The Elderlys

Red Light Spies

Footless Kicks

Amelia Simpson

Dreamseeker

Reverb (Hampshire)

The Can Can Club.

Groove Bakers

Anita Foxall Poetry

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Crushcrushcrush

Swan Samba

Matt Sanger

New Tide

Sonne

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Ricco Sakona

The Slowdown

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Miriam

FancyWall

Jake Tilley

Deepest Sense

Mart Ward Talks

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

The Dandelion Chain

The Bex quartet

Hannah in the Groove

Slaughterhouse Clive

Changing Melody

SOS PRESENTS

Exhilaro

Elephants With Shotguns

Lost Post

Sea Ranch

The Shantywomen

Nick Haynes

Solace

Loose Change

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Stephanio

Serendipity

Nick JT

Rachel Jeffcoat

Intoxication

Lee Huxtable

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Marsupial

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Zakk Paules

“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!”

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

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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!”

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

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

“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 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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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. ”

“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 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 👏👏.”

“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.”

“What a weekend that was!! Huge congratulations to you for pulling that together, and organising the army of volunteers across 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 took place on:

HUUUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS…

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