Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

ItsPetre

International Jet Set

Good-will

Canis Arboris

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Hanna Gibbons

Jonathan Klein

Ajay Sahota

Ignitez

Totton Ukulele Band

Romsey Shanty Crew

Days of Speed

Sebastian Horton

Sculpt

Laurie Bolger

Address soundsystem

Arzenic

Amy Fox

Ribble

Carl Zed

Nia Nicholls

Felis Leo

Voice FM

Will Walton

Elie Pembrey

St Andrews Pipe Band

Uke Box Glory

Michael Devaux

Stereo Swan

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Cat Elliott

Kindred Found

Dompap

PB Squared

desperateBeauty

The Pop Tarts

Gig Night

Freestone

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Hydeout

Alfie Ingram

Jaquie Daniels

SKAM

Tony Arthur

McGriff

Elemci

Mai

Gaz Parker

Love Is Enough

SO Sound Choir

MoniQ

The Picton Readers Club

Brian Hooper

Andrew Buchanan

Harry Ryan

EVXN

Mariano Korman

Sean Bertram

Mike and the Mojitos

Purple Grace

NoteWorthy

Flipside

Kat Hutchings Yoga

The Alternates

Geoff Williams

CHIMAN 101

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Hail

Oddball Savage

Aoife Scully

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

The Howlin' Blackouts

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

Malcolm Carlo

Kalopsia

James B / James F

Mostly Harmless

Lottie Marie

Slap the Willow

Wire -JD

Pacuk Band

Bisola

GaYeon Lee

D'vonti

Riverside Blues Band

The Restless Coast

Club Bad

Mahoosive

Innovator

Godless Suns

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Mick Gough

Big man with Small guitar

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Waldo Salt

Suncliffe

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

The Postmen

Jim Bryant

Adventure State

Silvermon

Zen Juddhism

Emerson

Jess Breame

RELLiX

Vacant Shores

Mad Simple

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Stuart Evans

Hampshire Guitar Club

Angel Jones

OCB & Adam Turner

Pianoman Justie

The Monday Grooves

OC Thomas

According to Brian

Tired Less

Karl V

Scarlett

G-MAN 777

City of Southampton Orchestra

Halliwell

The Halliwells

Bamboo and Bow

The Surge

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Fiesta FM

Ian Kimber

Echo Mask

NJT

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Theresa Lola

Roger Chantler

Lucy RS Must c

The Outsiders

Greenish

Batala Portsmouth

Ronk Torp

Vexmantra

Fragile Lucy

Benana Student Showcase

5 Degrees North

Ibz & Da Goats

GABRIELA

Far Solar

Jim Pearson

Hedgehogs

The Duskers

Dusky Moon

Dawn of Dystopia

Rosie jay

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

The Dark Poet

Alexander Bithell

Jack Walker

Southampton's Music History

Arboresque

He Fired First

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Sugar Bang

Earth Propellor

Adam Kammerling

The Salamanders

Velickaite Sisters

Charmtype

Broken Links

Lyla Skyrim

Giles Halski

Woodfalls band

Q Shaq

Echo Union

Roger James Shephard

You

The Sky at Night

The Ben Poore Project

Dan James

Xionic

Puddleglum

The Wildcards

Spindrift

Bella Cameron

JJCornick

The Slow Cooked Bears

Mike Lemin Band

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

this occasional society

The Slack 5

Space Ace Robot

Olivia Marsha

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

October Some When

Sam Solace

Margarita Sleepover

Ken Wood and the Mixers

CJOHNSON

Kase the Myth

Angling For Farthings

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Andy White Poetry

Munro

Ocean Harmony

Saxofony

Maerefolk

RUBY

Dj Sarah Nash

Reverence Sound

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Shiversa

Southampton Grad Band

WooHabs

NIKHITA

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

KSJM

The Daytonas

Igloo Hearts

Industry Plant

Under The Attic

Bad Alchemy

Freya Golding

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Steve Weston

Southampton Ukulele Jam

The Long Shorts

Houdini’s Hand

Laura Klima

Diffy Dames

Eat Your Greens

Ekoweko

James K. Barker

The Red Stars

Lucy Smith

The Zone

Moakz

FREESPIRITS

Ukofonics

Room 18

One foot in the rave

Ollie Owen Jones

Vermin

Naty Giachino

Helicopter Pirates

9 Lives

Kalopsia (duo)

Hobb Lane

Cosmic Sisters

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Ryan Watts

Continental Liaison

Paul Levi

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Zombie’ites

The Sound Crew

Watching the Buzzards

JACKPUDDING

Roxy's Revenge

Bragging Rights

Accrington Stanley

Haeze

Eternal Gloom

Kinesis 4

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

DJ Drive

Amie Lou Shaw

Jax Leonard

The Bob Squad

Xènia Páez

Mosaic

Beardos and Weirdos

Rosie Hollins

Hük

Sofia Gillani

160

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

DJ Alex

Betterphor

3's a Crowd

Westingway

Mr. Buoyant

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

H.AZ

Psychedelic Skies

Citizen Perez

Lachlan Horne

Eva Nicole

Achoiring Voices

Way Down South

DJ_MAJOR

Jon Yale

Arji Manuelpillai

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Sonne

Elephants With Shotguns

DJ / Open Mic

Changing Melody

Swan Samba

Stephanio

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Belle Saint

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Red Light Spies

Cella

TBC

FancyWall

James & Phil

Royston Black

Chimney and I K 8OY

Rachel Jeffcoat

Ben Highness

Zakk Paules

Reverb (Hampshire)

Reverence Crew

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

The Soulcatchers

Groove Bakers

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Dean Antony

Nick Haynes

Funky Business

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Deepest Sense

Anita Foxall Poetry

Loose Change

Amelia Simpson

Lee Huxtable

The Bex quartet

Millie Woodrow

Steam Machine

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Ricco Sakona

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

The Can Can Club.

Gimme a Break DJs

Lamelle Shaw

Nick JT

Lost Post

Miriam

Days of closure

Dara Blaxx

Marsupial

Lula Gold

Sea Ranch

The Elderlys

Palookaville

Matt Sanger

Exhilaro

Frontline

Jackson Davies

Autorora

Jay Munday

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Tesoro Duo

Craig Chalmers

Mart Ward Talks

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

The Shantywomen

The Slowdown

South Central

Punkhub

Katy Halliwell

gaz909

The Dandelion Chain

SOS PRESENTS

New Tide

Guillotine Union Boys

Footless Kicks

Vinyl Phillips

dj junk

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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?... Championing live music and amateur performers in a diverse and inspiring way.”

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

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

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

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

“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?... 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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

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

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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