Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Alexander Bithell

Hydeout

this occasional society

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Watching the Buzzards

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Punkhub

Kalopsia (duo)

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Dan James

Achoiring Voices

RELLiX

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Beardos and Weirdos

SO Sound Choir

Jaquie Daniels

Ocean Harmony

Southampton Grad Band

WooHabs

The Wildcards

Bragging Rights

Emerson

NJT

Jon Yale

The Surge

Carl Zed

Lucy Smith

The Slack 5

Freestone

Room 18

Bella Cameron

High Mileage

9 Lives

Lyla Skyrim

JACKPUDDING

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Freya Golding

Space Ace Robot

Mike and the Mojitos

Pacuk Band

Lucy RS Must c

Bamboo and Bow

160

Sugar Bang

FREESPIRITS

Flipside

Sofia Gillani

Elemci

Vinyl Phillips

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Geoff Williams

Reverence Sound

The Monday Grooves

Aoife Scully

James K. Barker

Tired Less

Earth Propellor

Halliwell

Velickaite Sisters

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Citizen Perez

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Will Walton

The Sky at Night

Sam Solace

Kalopsia

Flossie James

The Bob Squad

Love Is Enough

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

The Picton Readers Club

Scarlett

Eva Nicole

Slap the Willow

Roxy's Revenge

Benana Student Showcase

Nia Nicholls

Pianoman Justie

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Zombie’ites

Oddball Savage

ItsPetre

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Kinesis 4

Canis Arboris

Mosaic

James B / James F

Zen Juddhism

The Slow Cooked Bears

Cat Elliott

Shiversa

Amie Lou Shaw

Elie Pembrey

Purple Grace

Xènia Páez

Jim Bryant

Jess Breame

The Salamanders

Eat Your Greens

Giles Halski

Southampton Ukulele Jam

SKAM

Mostly Harmless

Ignitez

PB Squared

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

The Duskers

Savoury Tooth Tiger

The Dark Poet

Arzenic

Ian Kimber

CHIMAN 101

Theresa Lola

Echo Mask

Innovator

Mr. Buoyant

H.AZ

Houdini’s Hand

Puddleglum

Igloo Hearts

Ekoweko

Michael Devaux

KSJM

Days of Speed

CJOHNSON

Olivia Marsha

Mick Gough

Dawn of Dystopia

The Red Stars

Sean Bertram

The Restless Coast

Lottie Marie

OCB & Adam Turner

Ribble

Jax Leonard

Ronk Torp

According to Brian

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

Accrington Stanley

Under The Attic

Diffy Dames

Malcolm Carlo

NIKHITA

Way Down South

Sculpt

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

You

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Voice FM

Angling For Farthings

Mahoosive

Industry Plant

D'vonti

Vermin

The Howlin' Blackouts

The Alternates

The Zone

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Godless Suns

Dusky Moon

Lachlan Horne

MoniQ

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Brian Hooper

Address soundsystem

Arboresque

The Halliwells

Hail

Southampton's Music History

Mad Simple

Ajay Sahota

Psychedelic Skies

Stuart Evans

Dara Blaxx

WAPPADUSA Sound System

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Bisola

Totton Ukulele Band

Jack Walker

The Sound Crew

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Angel Jones

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Riverside Blues Band

Jonathan Klein

Good-will

The Outsiders

RUBY

Steve Weston

Westingway

Adventure State

EVXN

Gig Night

Broken Links

Ukofonics

Adam Kammerling

Vacant Shores

Naty Giachino

Romsey Shanty Crew

Waldo Salt

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

5 Degrees North

DJ Drive

Amy Fox

Helicopter Pirates

Dj Sarah Nash

desperateBeauty

The Postmen

Echo Union

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Ollie Owen Jones

Woodfalls band

Far Solar

Fiesta FM

The Long Shorts

Big man with Small guitar

Munro

Paul Levi

Fragile Lucy

Bad Alchemy

Continental Liaison

Betterphor

3's a Crowd

Moakz

The Ben Poore Project

Kase the Myth

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Felis Leo

NX Panther

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Wire -JD

Hobb Lane

Batala Portsmouth

DJ Alex

Sebastian Horton

DJ_MAJOR

Saxofony

Eternal Gloom

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Hanna Gibbons

Suncliffe

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Roger Chantler

Mai

City of Southampton Orchestra

Ryan Watts

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

International Jet Set

Hedgehogs

Greenish

Harry Ryan

Tony Arthur

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

McGriff

OC Thomas

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Laurie Bolger

G-MAN 777

Laura Klima

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

JJCornick

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Gaz Parker

The Pop Tarts

Maerefolk

One foot in the rave

Q Shaq

Roger James Shephard

The Soulcatchers

Spindrift

Silvermon

He Fired First

Andy White Poetry

Andrew Buchanan

October Some When

Charmtype

Arji Manuelpillai

Kindred Found

Stereo Swan

Mike Lemin Band

NoteWorthy

Cosmic Sisters

Vexmantra

Mariano Korman

Hampshire Guitar Club

Xionic

Karl V

GaYeon Lee

Club Bad

Serendipity

FancyWall

Deepest Sense

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Jackson Davies

Lee Huxtable

Loose Change

Exhilaro

Lula Gold

Autorora

Rachel Jeffcoat

Belle Saint

Craig Chalmers

Dean Antony

The Elderlys

The Shantywomen

Reverence Crew

Swan Samba

Chimney and I K 8OY

Cella

Slaughterhouse Clive

Jake Tilley

dj junk

gaz909

New Tide

Footless Kicks

Changing Melody

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Steam Machine

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Ben Highness

Millie Woodrow

Palookaville

The Slowdown

Nick Haynes

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Jay Munday

Miriam

Crushcrushcrush

Intoxication

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Nick JT

Matt Sanger

Sea Ranch

Sonne

Anita Foxall Poetry

Stephanio

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Amelia Simpson

Guillotine Union Boys

Ricco Sakona

Zakk Paules

Solace

Gimme a Break DJs

Red Light Spies

Marsupial

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Royston Black

Reverb (Hampshire)

Dreamseeker

DJ / Open Mic

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

James & Phil

Groove Bakers

Days of closure

Lost Post

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Elephants With Shotguns

Funky Business

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Frontline

Hannah in the Groove

The Dandelion Chain

SOS PRESENTS

The Can Can Club.

Mart Ward Talks

The Bex quartet

Lamelle Shaw

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

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

“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.”

“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 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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

“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.”

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

“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?... Community, the love of music and showcasing our wonderful city!”

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

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

“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 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?... the whole ‘buzz’ of everyone just enjoying themselves - acts and punters alike. ”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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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