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.

DJ_MAJOR

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Disco Lizards

FREESPIRITS

Dompap

Blood Red Sky

Ekoweko

Hydeout

The Latest

The Slow Cooked Bears

WooHabs

Flipside

Emerson

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Dusky Moon

Pooja Rajguru

The Monday Grooves

VALLEYBOYZERO

Space Ace Robot

Industry Plant

Silent Disco King

Madison Square

The Halliwells

5 Degrees North

Zen Juddhism

Roger Chantler

The Duskers

GABRIELA

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Nia Nicholls

9 Lives

Scarlett

Fate of the Magpie

Under The Attic

Cherry Go Steady

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Sean Bertram

Alfie Ingram

Continental Liaison

Bisola

The Sound Crew

Bob&the Bobettes

Jim Bryant

SO Sound Choir

Way Down South

Milkin' It

Gig Night

Greenish

Ben Flournoy

H.AZ

The Howlin' Blackouts

Oscar Meades

ALLEY the band

Romsey Shanty Crew

Kinesis 4

Waldo Salt

Adam Kammerling

Geoff Williams

The Dark Poet

Wire -JD

Broken Links

SKAM

Moakz

Southampton Grad Band

Amy Fox

Eternal Gloom

Ron May

Woodfalls band

Mai

Velickaite Sisters

Purple Grace

Totton Ukulele Band

Arboresque

Echo Union

James K. Barker

71chain

Bella Cameron

Jon Yale

Achoiring Voices

Kalopsia

PB Squared

Westingway

Origin

CJOHNSON

SkunkWorks

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Broadsheet Speak

Madams Last Discovery

Mahoosive

October Some When

Noise Factory United

Ian Kimber

Hunch Power

The Bob Squad

The Restless Coast

Rosie Hollins

City of Southampton Orchestra

Brian Hooper

Bad Alchemy

Jonny Sansom

Hobb Lane

DJ Drive

Cat Elliott

Uke Box Glory

JACKPUDDING

Citizen Perez

NJT

Hampshire Guitar Club

Dj Sarah Nash

Kindred Found

Lachlan Horne

Carl Zed

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Club Bad

Colour of Heartache

Tony Arthur

Fiesta FM

Mosaic

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Elie Pembrey

Mango In Euphoria

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Gaz Parker

Canis Arboris

The Slack 5

Adventure State

The Picton Readers Club

Lost without cause

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

The Pop Tarts

Goffmog

Angling For Farthings

Ronk Torp

Adarna May Exist

Basharan

D'vonti

NoteWorthy

Halliwell

Sebastian Horton

Ukofonics

McGriff

The Plummers

Helicopter Pirates

Retro Rock'its

Arji Manuelpillai

Drew Mason

Echo Mask

Will Walton

RODI

Q Shaq

Kase the Myth

Days of Speed

Suncliffe

RELLiX

160

Lucy RS Must c

RUBY

Naty Giachino

ItsPetre

Jonathan Klein

Maerefolk

The Surge

Roger James Shephard

Silvermon

St Andrews Pipe Band

DJ JAMES B

The Ben Poore Project

GaYeon Lee

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Ribble

Eva Nicole

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Karl V

Sofia Gillani

Jeannie

Xènia Páez

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

JJCornick

Amie Lou Shaw

Andrew Buchanan

Shallow Music

Jack Walker

The Salamanders

Freestone

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Mariano Korman

Ras Amankwatia

Hanna Gibbons

Fragile Lucy

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Big man with Small guitar

Arzenic

The Sky at Night

Laurie Bolger

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

Mike Lemin Band

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Igloo Hearts

Angel Jones

Eat Your Greens

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Zombie’ites

Michael Devaux

PG Trips

Ignitez

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Steve Weston

Dawn of Dystopia

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Dr. Beatroot

Diffy Dames

desperateBeauty

Batala Portsmouth

Bex&Cole

Dan James

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

Roxy's Revenge

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Watching the Buzzards

Mr. Buoyant

Ajay Sahota

Bragging Rights

Pianoman Justie

Reverence Sound

Accrington Stanley

Bees Knees

Betterphor

Love Is Enough

The Zone

Giles Halski

Guilty Pleasure

Alexander Bithell

Ocean Harmony

3's a Crowd

Traitors

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Arlo Star

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Aoife Scully

Elemci

Eric Walker

The Postmen

Lounge Room Lizards

Mike and the Mojitos

Mad Simple

Tongue & Groove

The Wildcards

Jess Breame

Theresa Lola

Margarita Sleepover

Mick Gough

Beardos and Weirdos

Jaquie Daniels

Chris Payn

CHIMAN 101

The Long Shorts

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Flying Hearts

Spindrift

KSJM

Rosie jay

Hük

Greeny & the Voyagers

Malcolm Carlo

Munro

Ironhide

Slap the Willow

Nory-J

Voodoo Rays

Chayz3r

this occasional society

Lyla Skyrim

Ekowe (Acoustic)

High Mileage

Kieran Snell

EVXN

The Red Stars

Andy White Poetry

Vacant Shores

G-MAN 777

Jax Leonard

Ryan Watts

HAZE

Voice FM

NIKHITA

Puddleglum

OCB & Adam Turner

He Fired First

The Tipsy Gypsies

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

MoniQ

Jim Pearson

Stuart Evans

According to Brian

OC Thomas

The Outsiders

Saxofony

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Footless Kicks

Lost Post

Groove Bakers

Deepest Sense

Lula Gold

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Chimney and I K 8OY

Jay Munday

Southbound

The Stokes

Stephanio

Tesoro Duo

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Loose Change

dj junk

Zakk Paules

Elephants With Shotguns

浪之乐队

FancyWall

Frontline

Bamboo and Bow

The Elderlys

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Anita Foxall Poetry

Changing Melody

AfroDeX

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

Room 18

SJ Ventįl

Nick Haynes

James & Phil

gaz909

Punkhub

The Slowdown

Mighty Magic Animal

Gimme a Break DJs

Rhythms of Resistance

The Shantywomen

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

The Bex quartet

The Dandelion Chain

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Good-will

SPLOOGE

Red Hot Chili Podders

Miriam

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Edith and the Kingpins

Shaun Shears & The Locals

One foot in the rave

Jubilee

Sonne

Thundizzle

Dean Antony

Benana Student Showcase

Reverb (Hampshire)

Bill Thompson

Cocoa

Palookaville

Swan Samba

Royston Black

Funky Business

Ricco Sakona

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Steam Machine

King Louie

Red Light Spies

Days of closure

The Soulcatchers

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Guillotine Union Boys

Marsupial

Nick JT

Cella

New Tide

The Can Can Club.

Alex Jeffrey

TBC

Lee Huxtable

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

“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 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!”

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“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?... the sheer range of music available to everyone for free was amazing, some great talent there. ”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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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