Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

James K. Barker

City of Southampton Orchestra

Dj Sarah Nash

Room 18

Kalopsia

Munro

Tired Less

Shiversa

OCB & Adam Turner

NX Panther

Dusky Moon

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Eva Nicole

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Beardos and Weirdos

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Vermin

Bad Alchemy

Ribble

The Zone

EVXN

Mick Gough

Lottie Marie

Waldo Salt

Mahoosive

Steve Weston

Dara Blaxx

Kinesis 4

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

RELLiX

Westingway

Maerefolk

WooHabs

The Bob Squad

Achoiring Voices

Sam Solace

October Some When

Jax Leonard

The Dark Poet

Lucy RS Must c

Industry Plant

Dan James

Cat Elliott

Naty Giachino

Eat Your Greens

Aoife Scully

Punkhub

Oddball Savage

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Reverence Sound

Mosaic

Eternal Gloom

Ignitez

Roger Chantler

Vacant Shores

Sean Bertram

Kalopsia (duo)

Sebastian Horton

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Laurie Bolger

The Pop Tarts

Fiesta FM

Mr. Buoyant

Geoff Williams

Moakz

Mostly Harmless

this occasional society

Lachlan Horne

Godless Suns

Gaz Parker

Club Bad

Betterphor

Velickaite Sisters

Ajay Sahota

OC Thomas

Address soundsystem

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Pianoman Justie

Mad Simple

Echo Union

Jaquie Daniels

Mai

Batala Portsmouth

He Fired First

Bisola

5 Degrees North

Igloo Hearts

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Purple Grace

Puddleglum

Flossie James

Ollie Owen Jones

Sculpt

MoniQ

NIKHITA

Laura Klima

Big man with Small guitar

SO Sound Choir

Mariano Korman

NJT

desperateBeauty

Love Is Enough

Cosmic Sisters

Zen Juddhism

CHIMAN 101

Brian Hooper

Days of Speed

Giles Halski

Sugar Bang

Echo Mask

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Slap the Willow

Arji Manuelpillai

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Spindrift

Malcolm Carlo

Mike Lemin Band

Accrington Stanley

Ian Kimber

Gig Night

9 Lives

Hail

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

The Alternates

Elemci

Bragging Rights

The Sky at Night

Innovator

The Restless Coast

Paul Levi

Canis Arboris

SKAM

DJ Drive

Amy Fox

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

The Long Shorts

Xènia Páez

Nia Nicholls

Watching the Buzzards

The Red Stars

The Duskers

Silvermon

JJCornick

The Sound Crew

Helicopter Pirates

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Kase the Myth

Pacuk Band

Ocean Harmony

The Surge

Carl Zed

Citizen Perez

Ukofonics

Hedgehogs

The Picton Readers Club

Hampshire Guitar Club

KSJM

You

Freya Golding

The Howlin' Blackouts

Suncliffe

3's a Crowd

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Hydeout

Halliwell

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Lucy Smith

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

The Slow Cooked Bears

The Monday Grooves

Xionic

RUBY

H.AZ

Dawn of Dystopia

High Mileage

ItsPetre

Emerson

The Ben Poore Project

Hanna Gibbons

James B / James F

Vexmantra

Q Shaq

DJ Alex

Broken Links

Wire -JD

160

Roxy's Revenge

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Ekowe (Acoustic)

The Postmen

Flipside

DJ_MAJOR

CJOHNSON

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Jess Breame

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Southampton Grad Band

Ronk Torp

Roger James Shephard

Harry Ryan

Psychedelic Skies

Saxofony

Arboresque

According to Brian

Scarlett

Stereo Swan

Hobb Lane

Freestone

International Jet Set

Greenish

Amie Lou Shaw

Totton Ukulele Band

McGriff

Bella Cameron

Andy White Poetry

The Halliwells

Voice FM

Savoury Tooth Tiger

The Slack 5

D'vonti

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Angling For Farthings

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Riverside Blues Band

Benana Student Showcase

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Space Ace Robot

The Outsiders

Charmtype

G-MAN 777

PB Squared

Tony Arthur

Jim Bryant

Bamboo and Bow

Ekoweko

Olivia Marsha

Michael Devaux

JACKPUDDING

Sofia Gillani

Arzenic

Andrew Buchanan

FREESPIRITS

Will Walton

Under The Attic

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Vinyl Phillips

Angel Jones

Zombie’ites

The Soulcatchers

The Wildcards

Adventure State

Elie Pembrey

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Diffy Dames

Way Down South

Lyla Skyrim

Kindred Found

Alexander Bithell

Woodfalls band

Mike and the Mojitos

Romsey Shanty Crew

The Salamanders

Good-will

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Houdini’s Hand

Adam Kammerling

NoteWorthy

Jack Walker

Karl V

Theresa Lola

Continental Liaison

Southampton's Music History

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Felis Leo

GaYeon Lee

Ryan Watts

Earth Propellor

Jonathan Klein

Jon Yale

One foot in the rave

Far Solar

Stuart Evans

Fragile Lucy

Anita Foxall Poetry

Swan Samba

The Dandelion Chain

The Can Can Club.

Crushcrushcrush

Reverence Crew

Dreamseeker

Jay Munday

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Matt Sanger

Stephanio

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Ben Highness

Elephants With Shotguns

Lee Huxtable

Loose Change

Dean Antony

Steam Machine

Frontline

Jackson Davies

Changing Melody

Guillotine Union Boys

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

The Shantywomen

Lamelle Shaw

Rachel Jeffcoat

Autorora

Chimney and I K 8OY

Reverb (Hampshire)

Lula Gold

Slaughterhouse Clive

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Deepest Sense

The Slowdown

Exhilaro

Solace

James & Phil

Intoxication

Gimme a Break DJs

Sea Ranch

Ricco Sakona

Nick Haynes

Royston Black

FancyWall

Sonne

Mart Ward Talks

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Millie Woodrow

Cella

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Nick JT

Amelia Simpson

Funky Business

The Bex quartet

Belle Saint

Footless Kicks

Zakk Paules

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Lost Post

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Marsupial

New Tide

DJ / Open Mic

Hannah in the Groove

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Craig Chalmers

Red Light Spies

Miriam

gaz909

SOS PRESENTS

Serendipity

Jake Tilley

Groove Bakers

Days of closure

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

dj junk

Palookaville

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

The Elderlys

“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!”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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. ”

“The atmosphere around Southampton on Sunday was lovely - 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.”

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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 variety of music making and the opportunities it afforded everyone - also the sense of community.”

“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!”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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 took place on:

HUUUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS…

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