Steve Lamacq

In this lively discussion, Michael Kill, Chief Executive of the Night Time Industries Association, addresses the alarming decline of night venues since the pandemic. Steve Lamacq, BBC 6 Music DJ and patron of the Music Venue Trust, highlights the essential role of grassroots venues in nurturing up-and-coming artists. Jane Darougar, a psychotherapist, explores how safety concerns and changing social habits impact young people's nightlife choices. The trio debates potential solutions to revive the nighttime economy and the cultural significance of venues.

Steve Lamacq, a seasoned Six Music presenter and former Radio 1 DJ, shares a behind-the-scenes look at his chaotic 1997 interview with Oasis's Liam and Noel Gallagher. The unexpected and alcohol-fueled confrontation between the brothers turns into radio history, blending hilarity and tension. Lamacq also discusses the fierce rivalry between Oasis and Blur during the Britpop era, reflecting on who actually won the battle, and shares insights into the evolving music scene leading up to this iconic moment.