Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Andrew Buchanan

Arji Manuelpillai

Lounge Room Lizards

Arlo Star

Benana Student Showcase

Sean Bertram

Elemci

Dr. Beatroot

Ben Flournoy

Alexander Bithell

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Lucy RS Must c

Slap the Willow

The Postmen

Xènia Páez

Shiversa

Arzenic

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

EVXN

JJCornick

Arboresque

Under The Attic

The Bob Squad

Origin

3's a Crowd

Pianoman Justie

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Canis Arboris

Accrington Stanley

CHIMAN 101

Fragile Lucy

Xionic

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Theresa Lola

Mai

Spindrift

Brian Hooper

Moakz

St Andrews Pipe Band

Bamboo and Bow

Kase the Myth

GABRIELA

Laura Klima

The Alternates

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Big man with Small guitar

Wire -JD

D'vonti

The Wildcards

The Monday Grooves

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

Mad Simple

Madison Square

OC Thomas

NIKHITA

Ignitez

Greenish

Freestone

Tired Less

Eric Walker

Bisola

Jaquie Daniels

Ajay Sahota

Mahoosive

Vexmantra

GaYeon Lee

Ukofonics

Lost without cause

Jeannie

Chris Payn

Charmtype

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Jack Walker

Cat Elliott

Watching the Buzzards

Hydeout

Mike Lemin Band

DJ JAMES B

Jon Yale

Zombie’ites

Continental Liaison

Flipside

Ryan Watts

The Outsiders

Dompap

Elie Pembrey

Good-will

Sugar Bang

Eat Your Greens

Steve Weston

Malcolm Carlo

Jim Bryant

Uke Box Glory

SkunkWorks

Purple Grace

Gaz Parker

Southampton Grad Band

Freya Golding

Fiesta FM

Roxy's Revenge

Bex&Cole

Goffmog

Amy Fox

McGriff

Oscar Meades

Ironhide

160

G-MAN 777

Angel Jones

9 Lives

Riverside Blues Band

Jess Breame

SKAM

RODI

Silvermon

Dj Sarah Nash

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

ItsPetre

Kinesis 4

Space Ace Robot

Oddball Savage

The Restless Coast

Hampshire Guitar Club

Club Bad

Sebastian Horton

Jax Leonard

The Slack 5

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Kieran Snell

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

5 Degrees North

Totton Ukulele Band

Tony Arthur

OCB & Adam Turner

Hobb Lane

Diffy Dames

The Picton Readers Club

Amie Lou Shaw

The Slow Cooked Bears

Innovator

Flying Hearts

According to Brian

KSJM

Margarita Sleepover

Reverence Sound

Bad Alchemy

Suncliffe

The Howlin' Blackouts

Geoff Williams

Psychedelic Skies

Laurie Bolger

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Voice FM

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Carl Zed

Jonathan Klein

Voodoo Rays

Dusky Moon

Nia Nicholls

RELLiX

Bees Knees

Kalopsia

The Pop Tarts

Roger James Shephard

71chain

The Dark Poet

Bella Cameron

Ollie Owen Jones

Sofia Gillani

Colour of Heartache

SO Sound Choir

The Plummers

The Ben Poore Project

Lottie Marie

The Surroyal

Karl V

Adam Kammerling

Bragging Rights

Lyla Skyrim

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Beardos and Weirdos

Hunch Power

Greeny & the Voyagers

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Will Walton

Batala Portsmouth

High Mileage

PB Squared

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Hük

Maerefolk

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Industry Plant

Ken Wood and the Mixers

James K. Barker

Naty Giachino

Roger Chantler

Ribble

Vermin

Mike and the Mojitos

Jonny Sansom

Scarlett

Alfie Ingram

Eternal Gloom

Dan James

The Latest

Waldo Salt

desperateBeauty

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Broken Links

Q Shaq

Nàila

Jim Pearson

NoteWorthy

FREESPIRITS

Ronk Torp

The Surge

RUBY

Far Solar

Guilty Pleasure

Hanna Gibbons

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Gig Night

HAZE

Rhythms of Resistance

Kindred Found

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Ian Kimber

Olivia Marsha

Dawn of Dystopia

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

The Long Shorts

Munro

Mariano Korman

Echo Mask

Room 18

CJOHNSON

Haeze

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Love Is Enough

Romsey Shanty Crew

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

City of Southampton Orchestra

Ras Amankwatia

DJ Drive

The Sound Crew

Helicopter Pirates

Igloo Hearts

Westingway

Endless Talking

Traitors

Vacant Shores

October Some When

Halliwell

Giles Halski

Eva Nicole

NJT

Aoife Scully

Puddleglum

Stuart Evans

The Duskers

The Black Bear Killing Spree

DJ_MAJOR

Angling For Farthings

The Sky at Night

The Daytonas

MoniQ

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Rosie jay

Mick Gough

Achoiring Voices

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

The Red Stars

JACKPUDDING

Mosaic

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Harry Ryan

Way Down South

Milkin' It

Saxofony

Mr. Buoyant

H.AZ

this occasional society

Retro Rock'its

The Zone

Hail

He Fired First

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Godless Suns

Sculpt

The Halliwells

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Ocean Harmony

Michael Devaux

Betterphor

Days of Speed

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

WooHabs

Andy White Poetry

Rosie Hollins

Adventure State

Woodfalls band

The Salamanders

Lachlan Horne

Bob & the Bobettes

Lucy Smith

Velickaite Sisters

Gimme a Break DJs

Nick Haynes

Stephanio

Miriam

Zakk Paules

The Soulcatchers

Edith and the Kingpins

Rachel Jeffcoat

Royston Black

Chaos from Order

Lamelle Shaw

Ricco Sakona

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Punkhub

Amelia Simpson

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Changing Melody

DJ / Open Mic

Millie Woodrow

gaz909

Funky Business

dj junk

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Dara Blaxx

The Shantywomen

Footless Kicks

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

One foot in the rave

Steam Machine

Mart Ward Talks

Anita Foxall Poetry

SPLOOGE

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

FancyWall

Dean Antony

Deepest Sense

Jackson Davies

Lost Post

The Stokes

Cella

Guillotine Union Boys

Elephants With Shotguns

James & Phil

SJ Ventįl

Craig Chalmers

The Can Can Club.

TBC

Jubilee

Reverb (Hampshire)

Red Light Spies

Bill Thompson

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Belle Saint

Cocoa

Loose Change

The Elderlys

Frontline

New Tide

Lula Gold

Marsupial

Chimney and I K 8OY

Exhilaro

The Slowdown

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Sonne

Southbound

The Dandelion Chain

Nick JT

浪之乐队

Palookaville

AfroDeX

Jay Munday

The Bex quartet

Mighty Magic Animal

Groove Bakers

Lee Huxtable

Swan Samba

Red Hot Chili Podders

Tesoro Duo

Matt Sanger

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

“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.”

“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 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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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 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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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?... 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.”

“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 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. ”

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

“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!”

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

“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.”

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

“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!”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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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