Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Greeny & the Voyagers

Dompap

Uke Box Glory

Sofia Gillani

The Bob Squad

The Surroyal

Saxofony

Hail

Woodfalls band

Munro

WooHabs

Broken Links

Hanna Gibbons

Echo Union

NJT

EVXN

Xionic

Spindrift

Ribble

DJ_MAJOR

James K. Barker

Lyla Skyrim

Guilty Pleasure

Ryan Watts

Dan James

The Dark Poet

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Theresa Lola

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Dawn of Dystopia

Maerefolk

Laurie Bolger

The Picton Readers Club

Bob & the Bobettes

GABRIELA

Pooja Rajguru

Arji Manuelpillai

Space Ace Robot

Ras Amankwatia

Helicopter Pirates

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Mike Lemin Band

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Fiesta FM

Love Is Enough

Lounge Room Lizards

FREESPIRITS

Bella Cameron

MoniQ

Roger Chantler

The Plummers

Nia Nicholls

Mahoosive

Benana Student Showcase

Industry Plant

Continental Liaison

Arlo Star

Q Shaq

Milkin' It

Big man with Small guitar

Dj Sarah Nash

Disco Lizards

Mad Simple

Mango In Euphoria

Andrew Buchanan

NIKHITA

Jim Bryant

Bragging Rights

Arboresque

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Giles Halski

D'vonti

Aoife Scully

Drew Mason

GaYeon Lee

Malcolm Carlo

Jonny Sansom

Fragile Lucy

Slap the Willow

OCB & Adam Turner

The Sky at Night

Amie Lou Shaw

The Sound Crew

Halliwell

Kieran Snell

Beardos and Weirdos

Kindred Found

Sculpt

Hobb Lane

Hük

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

PB Squared

ItsPetre

Fate of the Magpie

Andy White Poetry

City of Southampton Orchestra

Charmtype

Diffy Dames

JJCornick

NoteWorthy

RODI

The Howlin' Blackouts

Mariano Korman

Accrington Stanley

160

The Slow Cooked Bears

Bad Alchemy

Elemci

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Emerson

Hampshire Guitar Club

Moakz

Blood Red Sky

Gaz Parker

McGriff

Voodoo Rays

Voice FM

Kinesis 4

Hunch Power

Eva Nicole

Jaquie Daniels

Reverence Sound

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

The Cali Cartel from Hell

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Under The Attic

The Pop Tarts

RUBY

The Duskers

The Surge

Hydeout

Sebastian Horton

Margarita Sleepover

The Long Shorts

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

Steve Weston

Angling For Farthings

Purple Grace

Vermin

Ben Flournoy

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

71chain

JACKPUDDING

Canis Arboris

The Postmen

Sean Bertram

Room 18

this occasional society

Colour of Heartache

Silent Disco King

desperateBeauty

Hanterhir

Citizen Perez

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Mosaic

Bees Knees

Elie Pembrey

Lucy RS Must c

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Mr. Buoyant

The Salamanders

Dr. Beatroot

Far Solar

Echo Mask

H.AZ

Betterphor

9 Lives

DJ JAMES B

Ukofonics

SkunkWorks

Waldo Salt

Nàila

The Monday Grooves

Will Walton

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Jack Walker

Adventure State

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Southampton Ukulele Jam

The Outsiders

KSJM

Adam Kammerling

The Slack 5

CHIMAN 101

Ronk Torp

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Oscar Meades

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Roxy's Revenge

Wire -JD

Zen Juddhism

The Red Stars

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

SKAM

October Some When

Good-will

Carl Zed

Dusky Moon

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Jeannie

Lost without cause

Rosie Hollins

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Way Down South

Rosie jay

St Andrews Pipe Band

Puddleglum

Alfie Ingram

Romsey Shanty Crew

Mick Gough

Ekowe (Acoustic)

DJ Drive

Bex&Cole

Ocean Harmony

Geoff Williams

Vexmantra

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Days of Speed

Flying Hearts

Silvermon

Madams Last Discovery

Jim Pearson

Brian Hooper

Mike and the Mojitos

Eric Walker

Origin

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Amy Fox

Ian Kimber

Michael Devaux

According to Brian

Pianoman Justie

Psychedelic Skies

Eternal Gloom

Xènia Páez

Southampton Grad Band

The Halliwells

Tongue & Groove

5 Degrees North

The Elephant Cage

He Fired First

Chris Payn

Haeze

Vacant Shores

The Zone

Kase the Myth

Alexander Bithell

Ajay Sahota

Jonathan Klein

The Restless Coast

3's a Crowd

Tony Arthur

Goffmog

Jess Breame

SO Sound Choir

Club Bad

Bisola

Kalopsia

Gig Night

Stuart Evans

Karl V

The Ben Poore Project

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Naty Giachino

Ironhide

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Freestone

Godless Suns

Greenish

Eat Your Greens

G-MAN 777

The Daytonas

The Wildcards

Suncliffe

OC Thomas

Arzenic

Broadsheet Speak

Roger James Shephard

HAZE

Bamboo and Bow

Jax Leonard

Scarlett

High Mileage

Zombie’ites

Flipside

Mai

Watching the Buzzards

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

CJOHNSON

Cat Elliott

PG Trips

Traitors

Madison Square

Tired Less

Angel Jones

Ignitez

Adarna May Exist

Shiversa

Rogue Awakening

Westingway

Shallow Music

Retro Rock'its

Jon Yale

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Ekoweko

Igloo Hearts

The Latest

Totton Ukulele Band

RELLiX

Lachlan Horne

Achoiring Voices

Velickaite Sisters

Batala Portsmouth

Tesoro Duo

SJ Ventįl

Guillotine Union Boys

Elephants With Shotguns

Lula Gold

Palookaville

Nick Haynes

Dean Antony

The Slowdown

The Elderlys

The Soulcatchers

Nick JT

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Marsupial

One foot in the rave

Gimme a Break DJs

Edith and the Kingpins

Ricco Sakona

Sonne

The Dandelion Chain

TBC

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

DJ / Open Mic

The Shantywomen

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Miriam

Alex Jeffrey

Chimney and I K 8OY

Stephanio

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Loose Change

Lost Post

Deepest Sense

Groove Bakers

Jubilee

浪之乐队

Steam Machine

Mighty Magic Animal

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Chaos from Order

Cocoa

The Bex quartet

Punkhub

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Footless Kicks

Jay Munday

Changing Melody

Exhilaro

Rhythms of Resistance

dj junk

Southbound

Royston Black

Steam Town Shanty Crew

FancyWall

James & Phil

Shaun Shears & The Locals

New Tide

Bill Thompson

Anita Foxall Poetry

The Stokes

Swan Samba

Days of closure

Zakk Paules

Frontline

AfroDeX

Cella

SPLOOGE

Matt Sanger

Red Hot Chili Podders

Lee Huxtable

gaz909

Red Light Spies

The Can Can Club.

Reverb (Hampshire)

Funky Business

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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?... 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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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!!!”

“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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