Episode 8: Give Us The Night with Sunil Sharpe, Rachael Bailey and Marcus O'Laoire

Today, with a short podcast, Sunil Sharpe, Rachael Bailey and Marcus O'Laoire inform us on 'Give Us The Night'. 

As stated on their website (giveusthenight.com) Give Us The Night is 'an independent volunteer group of professionals operating within a night-time industry, campaigning for positive changes to nightlife in Ireland, with particular regard to music venues'.

Explaining where the current issues lie in the night time economy and why this movement is so critical are three guests doing stunning work within the in the music industry:

- Sunil Sharpe is one of Ireland's most celebrated DJ's and tirelessly campaigns for this cause, educating and enlightening on why archaic licensing laws among other issues are causing venue closures discouraging a fostering of a night time industry that reflects the 'wide range of lifestyles and working hours' in Ireland. 

-Rachael Bailey creates sponsored content centred around underground music, club culture and festivals. 

-Marcus O'Laoire (DJ) has held residencies in Tramline, The Academy and Opium as well as the recently closed Hanger and District 8.

Listen for a digestible understanding of what this movement is and why you are hearing about it everywhere. To see what you can do or gain a deeper understanding of what these inspiring guests are talking about, I strongly urge you to head over to giveusthenight.com and read the incredible mandate this group of volunteers have drawn up and follow @giveusthenight on instagram.

Audio by Pete Regazzoli.

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