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In this episode, we delve into the Co-op Live Arena and the chaos surrounding their opening events in Manchester.

We also discuss the Misogyny in Music Report which has been provided to the government.

In the new music section, we talk Sean Dyche & Blossoms, Fontaines DC's Starburster, and plenty more!

This week, we discuss Blur's performance at Coachella where Damon Albarn wasn't impressed with the American crowd...

We talk about the Grassroots Levy proposals for music venues.

And we discuss new music, with particular focus on English Teacher & Wunderhorse...

This week is another special guest interview with noughties pop icon, Daniel Bedingfield.
We discuss his comeback shows in Manchester, London & Birmingham, and the legacy of "Gotta Get Thru This".
We also discuss his tech start-up to improve music distribution and plenty more!

We are wrapping up our festival previews with Part 2, including Kendal Calling, Y Not Festival, Truck Festival, Victorious, and TRNSMT!

We also talk the best and worst of new music, including more viral videos...

In our second guest interview of the year, we had the pleasure of chatting to music icon and songwriting genius, Midge Ure.
We discuss his upcoming UK Greatest Hits Tour, along with his work with Ultravox, Band Aid, Thin Lizzy, Rich Kids, and Visage.
Midge also explains in detail about two of his biggest hits - "Vienna" and "Do They Know It's Christmas?"

We start the episode celebrating St. Patrick's Day and discussing the best in Irish music.
We then move onto Part 1 of a 2 part special on 2024 festival lineups, where we review Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds, and the Isle of Wight Festival.
As always, we end with some new music suggestions, and maybe one to avoid...