News, reports, events Sixth year for Southampton house music festival The House That Ash Built in aid of Mountbatten Hampshire The House That Ash Built — the Southampton-based house music festival which raising vital funds for Mountbatten Hampshire — returns to The Millers Pond pub, Sholing, on Saturday 25th July 2026 and tickets are selling fast. The House That Ash Built honours Ashleen Bateman, a passionate local house music enthusiast who died in 2021, at the age of 34, whilst under the care of Mountbatten Hampshire. Before she died, Ashleen fulfilled her dream of DJing at the inaugural house music event. Her legacy is now carried forward by her husband, Dan Bateman (below, left), and close friend Gareth ‘Chunk’ Nichols (below, right). Now in its sixth year, The House That Ash Built has cemented itself as a true grassroots success story. A not-for-profit event, every penny of surplus ticket revenue goes directly to Mountbatten Hampshire — a charity that depends on community fundraising to provided 24/7 end-of-life care to people across Hampshire, 85 per cent of which is delivered in homes across Southampton and large parts of Hampshire. Scroll down for tickets... How to get your tickets to The House That Ash Built 2026 The House That Ash Built takes place on Saturday, 25 July, at The Millers Pond Pub, Sholing, from 2pm to 11pm. Early-bird price: £15 — available until Sunday 31 May 2026 Standard prices from 1 June 2026 For your ticket, visit: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Southampton/The-Millers-Pond/The-House-That-Ash-Built-2026/41355495/ Read more: The House That Ash Built 2025 raises thousands for Mountbatten Hampshire Expect an array of local DJs, street food, festival vibes and a whole lot of love, across a full nine-hour programme. The outdoor event takes place in the beer garden Sholing's The Millers Pond Pub — a venue that has become synonymous with the festival’s warm, community-driven atmosphere. **A full DJ line-up announcement is coming soon** What began as a heartfelt tribute has grown into one of Southampton’s most cherished community events, having raised an incredible £35,000 for charity across five years. Photos: Above, Ash, at the first-ever festival. Below, The festival as it is today. 'Ash would be so proud' Dan Bateman said “Mountbatten Hampshire supported Ash in her final hours and were there for our family when we needed them most, so we're delighted to keep supporting them in her memory. Ash would be so proud of how far we've come — she started something really special and, six years on, it's become so much more than any of us imagined. "This festival is her legacy, and seeing the whole community come together for something that really matters makes every moment of it worthwhile. We can't wait to make this the best one yet." Manage Cookie Preferences