Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

The Picton Readers Club

He Fired First

Diffy Dames

Mr. Buoyant

The Slack 5

Far Solar

Moakz

Tony Arthur

Continental Liaison

Nàila

Shallow Music

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

According to Brian

Roxy's Revenge

Lyla Skyrim

Suncliffe

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Emerson

Beardos and Weirdos

Betterphor

Broken Links

Harry Ryan

Guilty Pleasure

Oscar Meades

Westingway

Munro

St Andrews Pipe Band

Watching the Buzzards

Adam Kammerling

Kalopsia

The Red Stars

The Halliwells

Purple Grace

Flying Hearts

Carl Zed

Malcolm Carlo

Amy Fox

Bella Cameron

The Surge

Maerefolk

Halliwell

Gig Night

Bragging Rights

Good-will

Mick Gough

Rogue Awakening

Ryan Watts

Brian Hooper

Jonathan Klein

Saxofony

Jeannie

Karl V

Rosie jay

Zombie’ites

Dompap

Roger James Shephard

Puddleglum

Big man with Small guitar

The Latest

Bex&Cole

Riverside Blues Band

Waldo Salt

Voodoo Rays

Shiversa

Way Down South

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Roger Chantler

Pooja Rajguru

Sculpt

Goffmog

Colour of Heartache

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Laurie Bolger

Rosie Hollins

G-MAN 777

Echo Mask

CJOHNSON

Under The Attic

Canis Arboris

Voice FM

DJ Drive

Bamboo and Bow

Stuart Evans

Sebastian Horton

Southampton Grad Band

Amie Lou Shaw

Dj Sarah Nash

Disco Lizards

Adventure State

Eternal Gloom

Origin

Vexmantra

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Retro Rock'its

Laura Klima

Room 18

Hunch Power

FREESPIRITS

Greeny & the Voyagers

The Dark Poet

160

Gaz Parker

Igloo Hearts

Theresa Lola

Hanterhir

Q Shaq

HAZE

Michael Devaux

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

JACKPUDDING

Traitors

Ignitez

OC Thomas

desperateBeauty

Madams Last Discovery

The Daytonas

Jonny Sansom

Naty Giachino

The Restless Coast

Zen Juddhism

Ollie Owen Jones

Sugar Bang

Haeze

KSJM

The Howlin' Blackouts

Sean Bertram

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Psychedelic Skies

Godless Suns

Greenish

Lucy Smith

EVXN

RELLiX

Ribble

Mahoosive

Nia Nicholls

Fate of the Magpie

Bees Knees

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Hampshire Guitar Club

Arlo Star

Jess Breame

Freestone

Eat Your Greens

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

9 Lives

Uke Box Glory

Mad Simple

Wire -JD

NIKHITA

Pianoman Justie

Angling For Farthings

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Vermin

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Club Bad

SKAM

Kase the Myth

Kinesis 4

Eva Nicole

Benana Student Showcase

Mango In Euphoria

Fiesta FM

The Outsiders

Ajay Sahota

Bob & the Bobettes

Elemci

Angel Jones

Cat Elliott

Ras Amankwatia

3's a Crowd

ItsPetre

Scarlett

CHIMAN 101

Endless Talking

Slap the Willow

Hydeout

The Postmen

JJCornick

Elie Pembrey

High Mileage

Mike Lemin Band

Hail

Reverence Sound

Kindred Found

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Chris Payn

DJ JAMES B

SO Sound Choir

Alfie Ingram

Lachlan Horne

5 Degrees North

The Duskers

Bad Alchemy

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Ronk Torp

Flipside

Echo Union

Dusky Moon

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Kieran Snell

Hük

Ukofonics

Tired Less

Xionic

Accrington Stanley

Ben Flournoy

The Slow Cooked Bears

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Woodfalls band

Andy White Poetry

Eric Walker

October Some When

Lost without cause

GABRIELA

Bisola

Helicopter Pirates

The Plummers

The Elephant Cage

Hobb Lane

Lucy RS Must c

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Arzenic

The Bob Squad

DJ_MAJOR

The Ben Poore Project

RODI

Olivia Marsha

Ocean Harmony

Freya Golding

The Monday Grooves

James K. Barker

PB Squared

NJT

PG Trips

RUBY

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

H.AZ

Xènia Páez

The Pop Tarts

Broadsheet Speak

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Madison Square

Mosaic

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Lounge Room Lizards

Mike and the Mojitos

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

WooHabs

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Love Is Enough

Arboresque

Dr. Beatroot

Velickaite Sisters

Jon Yale

Arji Manuelpillai

Will Walton

Andrew Buchanan

Sofia Gillani

Days of Speed

Jaquie Daniels

Alexander Bithell

MoniQ

Citizen Perez

Jim Pearson

Achoiring Voices

Fragile Lucy

City of Southampton Orchestra

Dan James

Aoife Scully

Silvermon

Lottie Marie

Ian Kimber

Margarita Sleepover

The Long Shorts

Kat Hutchings Yoga

The Sky at Night

Steve Weston

The Salamanders

Romsey Shanty Crew

Jim Bryant

Industry Plant

Jack Walker

The Sound Crew

71chain

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Batala Portsmouth

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Charmtype

NoteWorthy

Space Ace Robot

Oddball Savage

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Ironhide

Spindrift

D'vonti

Vacant Shores

The Cali Cartel from Hell

The Wildcards

OCB & Adam Turner

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Hanna Gibbons

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

McGriff

Geoff Williams

Mai

this occasional society

Jax Leonard

Mariano Korman

GaYeon Lee

Totton Ukulele Band

SkunkWorks

Dawn of Dystopia

Giles Halski

Milkin' It

Drew Mason

The Surroyal

Ekoweko

Ekowe (Acoustic)

The Zone

Guillotine Union Boys

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

New Tide

Punkhub

Ricco Sakona

Sonne

Southbound

Cocoa

SJ Ventįl

Stephanio

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Funky Business

Jay Munday

Royston Black

Chimney and I K 8OY

One foot in the rave

The Shantywomen

The Bex quartet

Matt Sanger

Days of closure

The Dandelion Chain

Red Hot Chili Podders

The Stokes

Nick JT

浪之乐队

Deepest Sense

dj junk

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Zakk Paules

DJ / Open Mic

FancyWall

Lee Huxtable

Red Light Spies

Elephants With Shotguns

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Chaos from Order

Jubilee

Groove Bakers

Steam Machine

Anita Foxall Poetry

SPLOOGE

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Swan Samba

gaz909

The Elderlys

Cella

Palookaville

James & Phil

The Can Can Club.

TBC

Bill Thompson

Loose Change

Dara Blaxx

Exhilaro

Nick Haynes

Dean Antony

Marsupial

Miriam

Edith and the Kingpins

Frontline

Mighty Magic Animal

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Reverb (Hampshire)

Gimme a Break DJs

Changing Melody

The Slowdown

AfroDeX

Tesoro Duo

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Alex Jeffrey

Lula Gold

Footless Kicks

Lost Post

Rhythms of Resistance

“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?... it highlights what an amazing music scene we have in Southampton. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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.”

“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 audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“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. ”

“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!”

“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.”

“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 ❤️”

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

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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