Music venues play an import role in sustaining music culture and creating community, but as the cost of living rises, and discretionary spending decreases how do we ensure the music venues survive? In this edition of The Conversation Hour we venture to Europe to hear about some innovative initiatives there and ask if the same models could be applied in Australia.

Also in this edition, John Lennon would have been 85 today, we discuss his enduring influence and legacy. Plus, a medical students mission to improve aged care in rural areas.