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.

Shallow Music

Chris Payn

Citizen Perez

Spindrift

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Endless Talking

The Pop Tarts

Stuart Evans

Staff Discount

Sculpt

Retro Rock'its

Origin

Purple Grace

Carl Zed

Mad Simple

Andy White Poetry

Southampton Grad Band

Saxofony

Puddleglum

Disco Lizards

Xionic

Canis Arboris

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

this occasional society

Aoife Scully

Totton Ukulele Band

Neko Roshi

RELLiX

Rosie jay

Way Down South

Cat Elliott

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Will Walton

Eat Your Greens

ALLEY the band

The Halliwells

The Howlin' Blackouts

Bisola

Under The Attic

The Postmen

Ben Flournoy

Tired Less

Sebastian Horton

Mango In Euphoria

City of Southampton Orchestra

Munro

Slap the Willow

Pianoman Justie

Dusky Moon

The Phantom Majors

Wire -JD

Roger Chantler

Amie Lou Shaw

Madams Last Discovery

Fate of the Magpie

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Industry Plant

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Sofia Gillani

Godless Suns

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Shiversa

160

Tony Arthur

Lucy RS Must c

Jess Breame

High Mileage

Watching the Buzzards

The Outsiders

Bex&Cole

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Bragging Rights

HAZE

Kieran Snell

Jeannie

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Ryan Watts

Fragile Lucy

Accrington Stanley

Hail

Jim Bryant

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Arboresque

Oddball Savage

Kase the Myth

Arji Manuelpillai

The Tipsy Gypsies

The Bob Squad

James K. Barker

Roxy's Revenge

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Madison Square

The Salamanders

OC Thomas

EVXN

Roger James Shephard

Nàila

The Black Bear Killing Spree

NoteWorthy

The Plummers

Dj Sarah Nash

He Fired First

ItsPetre

Adam Kammerling

Mike Lemin Band

Vacant Shores

Reverence Sound

Ibz & Da Goats

Voice FM

Psychedelic Skies

Ron May

The Flipside Society

Big man with Small guitar

Malcolm Carlo

Eternal Gloom

Interesting Wallpaper

Dan James

9 Lives

Brian Hooper

RODI

The Wildcards

Innovator

Pacuk Band

Beardos and Weirdos

Freestone

WooHabs

Sean Bertram

Chayz3r

Mahoosive

Woodfalls band

McGriff

Bees Knees

Mr. Buoyant

Mick Gough

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Gig Night

VALLEYBOYZERO

GABRIELA

DJ Drive

Broadsheet Speak

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Continental Liaison

Charmtype

Space Ace Robot

Dawn of Dystopia

Jon Yale

Xènia Páez

Giles Halski

3's a Crowd

Elemci

Dr. Beatroot

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

Hobb Lane

WOOHABS

Rosie Hollins

G-MAN 777

Zen Juddhism

Halliwell

D'vonti

Hük

Silent Disco King

Nory-J

PB Squared

The Latest

Alfie Ingram

Alexander Bithell

Jack Walker

Echo Union

The Monday Grooves

Angling For Farthings

The Slack 5

H.AZ

Far Solar

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Angel Jones

Q Shaq

The Slow Cooked Bears

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Oscar Meades

Ras Amankwatia

SO Sound Choir

The Restless Coast

Mai

Lyla Skyrim

Geoff Williams

Voodoo Rays

Ukofonics

KSJM

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Kinesis 4

Margarita Sleepover

Ignitez

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Tongue & Groove

Diffy Dames

Jonny Sansom

NIKHITA

Arzenic

The Surroyal

Moakz

Echo Mask

St Andrews Pipe Band

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Flipside

Drew Mason

Bad Alchemy

Redz Man

Elie Pembrey

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Jonathan Klein

Mosaic

Hydeout

Arlo Star

Hanna Gibbons

Hanterhir

The Red Stars

JJCornick

Ian Kimber

MoniQ

The Sound Crew

The Alternates

Lachlan Horne

Cherry Go Steady

Michael Devaux

Ronk Torp

Bob&the Bobettes

Gaz Parker

Ekoweko

Dompap

RENEGADE ROSE

Vermin

The Surge

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Maerefolk

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

The Zone

Naty Giachino

Steve Weston

Igloo Hearts

Goffmog

Vexmantra

Colour of Heartache

Jim Pearson

FREESPIRITS

SKAM

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Jax Leonard

JACKPUDDING

Jordon Mulvoy

Guilty Pleasure

RUBY

The Ben Poore Project

Noise Factory United

Hampshire Guitar Club

Ironhide

Karl V

Luna Acrobatics & Aerial Arts

Silvermon

The Long Shorts

Pooja Rajguru

Eva Nicole

Maple Valentine

DJ JAMES B

Greenish

Nia Nicholls

Romsey Shanty Crew

Milkin' It

Betterphor

Jaquie Daniels

Batala Portsmouth

Emerson

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Traitors

Ocean Harmony

Mike and the Mojitos

The Sky at Night

Suncliffe

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Blood Red Sky

October Some When

Zombie’ites

Adventure State

Lounge Room Lizards

Theresa Lola

International Jet Set

71chain

desperateBeauty

Andrew Buchanan

Kindred Found

OCB & Adam Turner

Greeny & the Voyagers

Westingway

Kalopsia

Ajay Sahota

Helicopter Pirates

Days of Speed

CHIMAN 101

5 Degrees North

Lost without cause

Basharan

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Hunch Power

CJOHNSON

Laurie Bolger

Ribble

Velickaite Sisters

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

The Static

GaYeon Lee

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

SkunkWorks

Mariano Korman

Haeze

NJT

DJ_MAJOR

Bella Cameron

Waldo Salt

The Picton Readers Club

PG Trips

Scarlett

Club Bad

The Elephant Cage

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Amy Fox

Adarna May Exist

The Duskers

Broken Links

Twelve Caesars

Rogue Awakening

Love Is Enough

Achoiring Voices

The Dark Poet

Flying Hearts

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Uke Box Glory

Eric Walker

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

Sonne

Jubilee

Miriam

Punkhub

Loose Change

The Elderlys

Zakk Paules

gaz909

The Stokes

Chaos from Order

One foot in the rave

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Changing Melody

Funky Business

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Rhythms of Resistance

Stephanio

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

King Louie

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

The Daytonas

Steam Machine

Red Light Spies

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

Bill Thompson

Edith and the Kingpins

Cocoa

According to Brian

Felis Leo

FancyWall

SJ Ventįl

Heart & Voice

Deepest Sense

Frontline

Elephants With Shotguns

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Room 18

Alex Jeffrey

The Bex quartet

Good-will

Tesoro Duo

Davey Jones' Locker

AfroDeX

Swan Samba

Palookaville

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Reverb (Hampshire)

New Tide

Red Hot Chili Podders

Gimme a Break DJs

Exhilaro

Shaun

Bamboo and Bow

Jay Munday

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Ricco Sakona

Dean Antony

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Thundizzle

Mighty Magic Animal

Nick Haynes

The Shantywomen

The Dandelion Chain

Days of closure

Southbound

The Soulcatchers

SPLOOGE

Lula Gold

Southbound

Lost Post

Nick JT

浪之乐队

Paul Levi

Royston Black

dj junk

The Can Can Club.

Marsupial

Footless Kicks

The Slowdown

James & Phil

Anita Foxall Poetry

Lee Huxtable

Cella

Guillotine Union Boys

Chimney and I K 8OY

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

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

“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. ”

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

“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.”

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

“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. ”

“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. ”

“what do you think Music in the City stands for?... Community, the love of music and showcasing our wonderful 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 whole ‘buzz’ of everyone just enjoying themselves - acts and punters alike. ”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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 the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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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