Southampton’s regularl revellers already know that this city has a wide and varied selection of venues, putting on live music.

Those inclined to lounge at home, and forgo the lure of the night, might well believe that the city was culturally and artistically dormant.

If that is the case then they should be forgiven because what the ear doesn’t hear, the heart won’t rave over.

However help is at hand thanks to Southampton City Council who are planning a very interesting afternoon of music on Saturday 12^th September.

At a meeting on Wednesday Councillor Linda Norris and Jane Mielniczek discussed “Music in the City” a mini festival bringing live music to the public, in places you wouldn’t expect to hear musicians.

Venues such as St Michael’s Church in Bugle Street, or a unit in East Street Retail as well as Southampton’s Medieval Vaults.

With a few more ‘rooms’ to be confirmed it is hoped that the day will have a multiple effect on the perception people have on the arts in Southampton.

People who haven’t experienced a gig can enjoy the songs of our best musicians, these musicians will be able to reach out to potentially new followers and the therapeutic benefits for both parties can be assessed .

And, by mixing these together, it’s hoped people’s creative and cultural juices will be stirred in preparation for a much bigger event next year: stay tuned for more.