“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.”
“Loved all of it! The atmosphere, the people, the music, Southampton felt alive and vibrant!”
“It was a pleasure and privilege to be involved in such an excellent event.”
“What a weekend that was!! Huge congratulations to you for pulling that together, and organising the army of volunteers across the city.”
“We were on the Hythe ferry with the Southampton Salty Sea Dogs. Absolutely brilliant little cruise. Thanks to all!”
“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.”
“The website was really good and made it really simple to view the programme and work out who was on and where.”
“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 atmosphere around Southampton on Sunday was lovely - well done!”
“Loved playing in the lovely acoustic of the Art Gallery to a very large and enthusiastic audience.”
“Hats off to all involved in this event. It gets better every year 👏👏.”
“Just a huge thank you to the organisers. I doff my cap to you all.”
“Loved playing in a vault, very different! The website with the option to plan your line-up was genius.”
“Loved the positive atmosphere from bands and punters, interest from passers by and cruise ship passengers, the inclusivity.”
“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.”
“Thanks for pulling this festival together - what an amazing feat. It is a great thing!”
“Just the best festival there is. Love it.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Loved the carnival atmosphere generated in the city, the camaraderie and the music.”
“Saturday helping to organise and play at Beards & Boards for Music in The City was one of the best days of my life.”
Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band
Kalopsia Duo
The Lens
THE GLASS CHERRIES
Watching the Buzzards
The Soulcatchers
Amelia Duarte
The Elderlys
Four Blokes
Uke Box Glory
Bliss
Adventure State
Thee Jake Legs
ARIA
The Parlours
Mighty Magic Animal
South Central
BLENDER
According to Brian
Rotaries
Wire -JD
GALAXY THIEF
Ocean Harmony Barbershop Chorus
COAST
Tom Davies & The Bluebirds
Innovator
Hail
Southampton Ukulele Jam
Kinesis 4
Hype N Hood
Molly Meaker
Flautissimo the Southampton flute orchestras
Psychedelic Skies
Omniversal Love
Dotty and the Vinyls
The Zone
Geoff Williams
The Bees Knees
The Slack 5
The Inspirational
Sean/Solly/Brian/Martin
Florence
Tuto Tribe
The Sturmey Archers
Audio Pirates
Acid Haze
The Long Shorts
Voodoo Rays
Lounge Room Lizards
Batala Portsmouth
Rackham
Anna Muir
Kyle Jasper
Angling For Farthings
St Andrews Pipe Band Hamble le Rice
Crads on Tour
Southampton Philharmonic Choir
Resonant sounds kru
Andy Buchanan
The Moonlighters
Dee Washington
Edward Chaney
Shaun Banres
Wilson/Foot
Eric Walker
Zero Saints
Saxofony
Interesting Wallpaper
Bill Thompson
Is This Strokes
Jo Fisher
The Picton Readers Club
Mass Appeal
SO3 Collective
Jon Yale
Sonic909
Tony Cox & Company
The Gatlin Boys
Dirty Brass Hooks
Millie Rose
River Knight
NowWeAreDead
The Cold Heart Revue
House of Women
Serendipity Songbook
Sean/Solly/Martin
Lurker
Achoiring Voices
The Latest
Southampton Rock Choir
Eric Walker & Sarah Rose
Sculpt
CrackerJack Duo
Electronic Wisdom
The Halliwells
MK-IV
ForTheMonks
The Haldane Effect
Ekowe
Chimney and I K 8OY
Country Vs Cancer
Fragile Lucy
Mr Buoyant
The Outlaw Orchestra
Gimme a Break DJs
SOUL 45
Charlie Smith
Jozi Miller
Ali & Rich
Raise Your Voice
TBC
The Daytonas
Mike Thomas & Friends
Chris Morgan
Joel Doherty
Southampton Salty Sea Dogs
Mike and the Mojitos
Andy Reynolds
When Harri Met Alli
GHOST IN THE MACHINE
Aidan Bryden
Rats! Rats! Rats!
KSJM Trio
Velvet Candy DJs
Major Cone
SM Ripper
Jonathan Klein
Steam Town Shanty Crew
Lauren Miller
Limescale
Blood Red Sky
Jimmy Herrity
Vagabond
Noise Factory United
Bubble
The Outsiders
Rhinefield
GaYeon Lee
Dan O'Farrell
Becky & Alex
Heart & Voice
3's a Crowd
Lily Kurosawa
Cabin Crew
Stu J & Finley Gingell
Savini
Aubrey Blakeledge
Jimmy B and the Death Rattles
KT Greenwood
URBAN MUSIC COLLECTIVE🎙🎶
The Wooden Truth
Richard 'Ricky' Palmer
Burns Unit Lite
Pluto the Rich
Lee Huxtable
Harley Truslove
Zoe Dupuy
Tunelesschoir.com/solent
Silent Movie Star
Southampton Folk Orchestra
XR Rhythms
Footless Kicks
Limerence
Tired Less
Tony Arthur
The Legend That is Richard Stephenson
The Dandelion Chain
Carl Zed
Stacey Joy
Margarita Sleepover
Lee Desty
Pianoman Justie
Mongo Pusher
Nick Haynes
Metrotones
The Wonky Folk
Ribble
Southampton & IOW Music Hub
Ghost Cat
Common Tongue
Chain
DJ DSK
SOS Presents
Screwfix
The Village Boy
Shaun Shears and Tim Brownsea
Joseph Wood
Evelyn
Colours and Fires
Roo Ovenden
60th Parallel
The Origin of Bellamy
Bitter Self Exploitment
Steam Shed
DKenzion
Incredible Weapons
McGriff
King Ras i
Rising Tide
J.m.y
Ellora Sutton
Roger Chantler
Bandana
The Tipsy Gypsies
Easy Duncan
The Bardsteads
Brian Hooper
Jamie Norton
Southampton Health Choir and Glorious Harmony
SKINNY BOB
Silvermon
Lyrical Letraset
Alex Hedley
Sue Spiers
Rhesus Positive
Alex Thurley-Ratcliff
Jessie
Untapped Acoustic
King Sam
Zombie'ites
Emma Tanner
Duvet Head
Gappy ROberts
DJ Stevo
The VernonPrinciple
The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy
Zen Juddhism
Jaquie & Steve Daniels
1 2 14
One Shot
Elephants With Shotguns
Elusion
Blindman’s Vision
People Like Us
General
City of Southampton Orchestra
The Surge
THE ECLECTICS
The Strifes
Damo Sings
Anita Foxall
Chris Davie
James Carey
M.A.D.
Digz
Jot Sloppy
Haze
Groove Syndicate
Ellie Eades
Liz Amos
Let's Talk
Stephanio
Dj DUECE BW
!nverse
Comedy in Ye City
Ian Kimber
The Mucky Fingers
67 Sins
Benerris Beach
Dan Finch
Mark T Newman
Doomood
Utter Buskers
Sushimoog
Simon Maggs/Chris Bluemel
Ukofonics
Nothing rhymes with orange
Crushcrushcrush
Inertia Point
LeAd
Rich Lansley
£40 Bob
Coastel Acoustic Duo
Cat Elliott
We have an annual multi venue festival in September, Year 16 Festival took place 28/29 September 2024 and was our biggest to date…
Performances
Acts
Musicians
Venues
Dancing Man Brewery
The London Hotel
Orange Rooms
Vinilo Record Store
Duke of Wellington
Belgium and Blues
Hythe Ferry Mini Cruise
Beards & Boards
Southampton City Art Gallery
The Platform Tavern
The 1865
Gig Night at the Old Chemist
St Michael's Vault
Steamship Shieldhall After Deck
Weigh House & Vault
O'Neill's
The White Star Tavern
The Bar On The Square
Mettricks Guildhall
King John’s Palace
The Undercroft
Steamship Shieldhall Forward Deck
Red Funnel Terminal 2
The Titanic
94 High Street Vault
St Michael's Square
XOXO
Mettricks Woolston Waterside
Papillon
The Social
Brewdog Southampton
The Cricketers Arms
Heartbreakers
Raven & Bine
IKEA Southampton
Holyrood Church
The Rockstone
London Road Brew House
The Grumpy Monkey
Ava's Cocktail BAR
Overdraft Bedford Place