Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Betterphor

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Big man with Small guitar

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Kalopsia

Harry Ryan

One foot in the rave

Gaz Parker

Hanna Gibbons

Bad Alchemy

Freestone

3's a Crowd

Alexander Bithell

Andrew Buchanan

Industry Plant

Cosmic Sisters

KSJM

Good-will

Ken Wood and the Mixers

MoniQ

Echo Union

EVXN

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

RUBY

Angling For Farthings

City of Southampton Orchestra

Elie Pembrey

Arji Manuelpillai

Ukofonics

Fiesta FM

Kindred Found

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

According to Brian

GaYeon Lee

Benana Student Showcase

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Puddleglum

Steve Weston

Adam Kammerling

Igloo Hearts

WooHabs

The Long Shorts

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Sebastian Horton

Flipside

Pianoman Justie

Silvermon

The Halliwells

The Alternates

Rosie jay

DJ Drive

Wire -JD

Love Is Enough

G-MAN 777

Greenish

Stuart Evans

ItsPetre

Angel Jones

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Jaquie Daniels

Nia Nicholls

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Sugar Bang

Southampton Grad Band

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Roger Chantler

Kinesis 4

Andy White Poetry

NIKHITA

James K. Barker

Geoff Williams

Theresa Lola

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

CJOHNSON

The Outsiders

Ibz & Da Goats

Fragile Lucy

Reverence Sound

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Purple Grace

Kase the Myth

Houdini’s Hand

Sculpt

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

The Restless Coast

The Dark Poet

Vexmantra

Tired Less

Jax Leonard

Brian Hooper

Velickaite Sisters

Laura Klima

Address soundsystem

Far Solar

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Mike and the Mojitos

Echo Mask

Ollie Owen Jones

The Picton Readers Club

Gig Night

The Sound Crew

Xionic

160

Eat Your Greens

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Ribble

Riverside Blues Band

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Adventure State

Mahoosive

Will Walton

Hük

this occasional society

Jack Walker

Lucy Smith

The Red Stars

Hampshire Guitar Club

Pacuk Band

The Zone

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Watching the Buzzards

SO Sound Choir

Hobb Lane

Dusky Moon

Paul Levi

Q Shaq

Ryan Watts

Broken Links

Carl Zed

Lyla Skyrim

Roger James Shephard

Arzenic

Olivia Marsha

Mike Lemin Band

Hydeout

Canis Arboris

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

Vacant Shores

Lucy RS Must c

James B / James F

Ocean Harmony

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Bamboo and Bow

Felis Leo

Mr. Buoyant

Way Down South

JACKPUDDING

Club Bad

Roxy's Revenge

Saxofony

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Haeze

Oddball Savage

CHIMAN 101

Dawn of Dystopia

Cat Elliott

Karl V

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

The Monday Grooves

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Jim Bryant

Laurie Bolger

Halliwell

Dompap

The Salamanders

Sam Solace

Citizen Perez

Accrington Stanley

9 Lives

Eva Nicole

Hedgehogs

Scarlett

Mosaic

H.AZ

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Ajay Sahota

Slap the Willow

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Giles Halski

Totton Ukulele Band

Stereo Swan

Space Ace Robot

St Andrews Pipe Band

The Ben Poore Project

Bisola

The Duskers

desperateBeauty

Jon Yale

McGriff

Godless Suns

OCB & Adam Turner

Shiversa

The Bob Squad

Mostly Harmless

Ignitez

Mariano Korman

Romsey Shanty Crew

The Howlin' Blackouts

Kalopsia (duo)

Aoife Scully

JJCornick

The Cali Cartel from Hell

The Pop Tarts

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Uke Box Glory

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Mai

Achoiring Voices

The Wildcards

The Slack 5

The Daytonas

Dj Sarah Nash

Charmtype

Maerefolk

Munro

Michael Devaux

Days of Speed

Spindrift

Alfie Ingram

Zombie’ites

Jim Pearson

Beardos and Weirdos

You

Moakz

Eternal Gloom

Westingway

Naty Giachino

PB Squared

October Some When

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

International Jet Set

Innovator

5 Degrees North

Ian Kimber

Freya Golding

SKAM

Suncliffe

Elemci

Jonathan Klein

Emerson

He Fired First

Southampton's Music History

The Slow Cooked Bears

Xènia Páez

GABRIELA

Vermin

NoteWorthy

Dan James

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Woodfalls band

Voice FM

Continental Liaison

FREESPIRITS

RELLiX

Jess Breame

Earth Propellor

Malcolm Carlo

Ekoweko

Tony Arthur

Lachlan Horne

Mick Gough

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Arboresque

NJT

Lottie Marie

Bella Cameron

Sean Bertram

Diffy Dames

DJ_MAJOR

D'vonti

Rosie Hollins

Under The Attic

Ronk Torp

Amie Lou Shaw

The Surge

Riverside Concert Wind Band

DJ Alex

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Waldo Salt

The Postmen

Batala Portsmouth

Amy Fox

Room 18

Sofia Gillani

OC Thomas

Zen Juddhism

The Sky at Night

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Psychedelic Skies

Mad Simple

Helicopter Pirates

Hail

Margarita Sleepover

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Bragging Rights

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

The Soulcatchers

Groove Bakers

FancyWall

The Slowdown

Matt Sanger

Sonne

The Can Can Club.

Tesoro Duo

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

SOS PRESENTS

Katy Halliwell

Lula Gold

Ricco Sakona

The Bex quartet

Cella

Zakk Paules

Miriam

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Ben Highness

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Dara Blaxx

The Dandelion Chain

Footless Kicks

gaz909

Chimney and I K 8OY

Lee Huxtable

The Shantywomen

Millie Woodrow

Gimme a Break DJs

Lamelle Shaw

Marsupial

Lost Post

Funky Business

James & Phil

Jackson Davies

Deepest Sense

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

South Central

Red Light Spies

Reverb (Hampshire)

Amelia Simpson

DJ / Open Mic

Frontline

Steam Machine

Craig Chalmers

Punkhub

Swan Samba

Nick JT

Royston Black

Guillotine Union Boys

Exhilaro

Elephants With Shotguns

Sea Ranch

Stephanio

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Belle Saint

Reverence Crew

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

dj junk

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

TBC

Rachel Jeffcoat

Jimmy b and the death rattles

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Nick Haynes

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Vinyl Phillips

Mart Ward Talks

Palookaville

Anita Foxall Poetry

Dean Antony

Loose Change

Days of closure

Changing Melody

Autorora

Jay Munday

New Tide

The Elderlys

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“Loved the carnival atmosphere generated in the city, the camaraderie and the 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 do you think Music in the City stands for?... Championing live music and amateur performers in a diverse and inspiring way.”

“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!”

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

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

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

“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 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?... opportunity to visit new venues and areas of the city, especially the Vaults. Variety of music. Music and joy everywhere. ”

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds 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. ”

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

“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 👏👏.”

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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