Matt welcomes singer, guitarist and founder of two festivals Peter Tate to The Open Mic Room. The conversation with Peter Tate covers a range of topics, including the influence of personal experiences on music, supporting young musicians, and the impact of music on mental health. Peter shares personal stories that have shaped his music and discusses the future of his band, The Abandoners. Additionally, he advocates for the support and recognition of musicians by the government and shares his efforts to provide performance opportunities for young musicians through small festivals. The conversation also includes fun and personal quickfire questions to get to know Peter Tate better.Takeaways* Influence of personal experiences on music* Supporting young musicians* Impact of music on mental healthChapters* 00:00 Introduction to the Open Mic Room* 05:40 Influence of Life Experiences on Music* 17:02 The Future of The Abandoners* 27:53 Advocacy for Music and Musicians