Welcome back to the Arts Bar Podcast! We’ve missed you, and we’re thrilled to share lots of exciting developments with you.

In this episode, join Wilson and Al as they discuss our brand-new site and reminisce about the moments that have brought smiles to our faces over the past few years.

Looking ahead, stay tuned for updates on our weekly activities, including exciting gigs, exhibitions, shows, and events. We’re also committed to being as transparent as possible about the challenges and joys of running a grassroots arts organisation in today’s world.

We’re so glad to be back! If you have any questions, please drop us a message on any of our social media platforms.

Local and Live is BACK, in collaboration with Liverpool Arts Bar and hosted by Meg Shaw, to bring you a NEW platform, NEW artists, and NEW music - weekly!

Faye Donna Francis is with us this week as we navigate through our 20s, as well as discuss her upcoming EP!

Other songs featured on the episode:
Amber Prothero - Wishing Thinking // Dylan Robert - Floodlights // Slye - In and Out

Like what you're hearing? Keep up to date on all things Local & Live X Liverpool Arts Bar on @local_and_live / @liverpoolartsbar, and get ready for next week's episode!

Local and Live is BACK, in collaboration with Liverpool Arts Bar and hosted by Meg Shaw, to bring you a NEW platform, NEW artists, and NEW music - weekly!

Jay Spicer is with us this week, giving the behind the scenes to his songwriting, band antics and dream gig venues...

Other songs featured on the episode:
Christy Bellis - Lost in the Inbetween // Amelia - Free

Like what you're hearing? Keep up to date on all things Local & Live X Liverpool Arts Bar on @local_and_live / @liverpoolartsbar, and get ready for next week's episode!

Local and Live is BACK, in collaboration with Liverpool Arts Bar and hosted by Meg Shaw, to bring you a NEW platform, NEW artists, and NEW music - weekly!

Evie Moran chats all things venues, gigs and 'The Indie Index' on today's podcast, as well as three live tunes!

Other songs featured on the episode:
The Spase - Glue // Bardo - GUISE

Like what you're hearing? Keep up to date on all things Local & Live X Liverpool Arts Bar on @local_and_live / @liverpoolartsbar, and get ready for next week's episode!

Local and Live is BACK, in collaboration with Liverpool Arts Bar and hosted by Meg Shaw, to bring you a NEW platform, NEW artists, and NEW music - weekly!

Katie Nicholas serenades us this week with three gorgeous live performances 'Sitting Ducks', 'Feather' and 'The Poet'. As well as talking through her songwriting process of this, we discuss the local scene, our love hate relationship with social media, and all time favourite artists.

Release of the Week: Mary Hennessy

One to Watch: Shaun Finn

Like what you're hearing? Keep up to date on all things Local & Live X Liverpool Arts Bar on @local_and_live / @liverpoolartsbar, and get ready for next week's episode!

Local and Live is BACK, in collaboration with Liverpool Arts Bar and hosted by Meg Shaw, to bring you a NEW platform, NEW artists, and NEW music - weekly!

The legendary Jamie Broad joins us this week, with live session tracks 'Mastermind', 'Built For It' and 'Still Loading', as well as chats about the Scouse Rap Scene, rich tea biscuits and the key to a happy life.

We also rewind back to Sound City to chat with Michael Aldag and Vesper, and get ready for Eurovision Week in Liverpool!

Like what you're hearing? Keep up to date on all things Local & Live X Liverpool Arts Bar on @local_and_live / @liverpoolartsbar, and get ready for next week's episode!

Local and Live is BACK, in collaboration with Liverpool Arts Bar and hosted by Meg Shaw, to bring you a NEW platform, NEW artists, and NEW music - weekly!

Joey Wit visited us this week during his UK tour, and tells us about his favourite fish and chip place, which city has the best accent (you'll never guess who he picked), and of course his live session performances.

We also head down to Sound City to chat with Evie Moran and Alright (Okay).

Like what you're hearing? Keep up to date on all things Local & Live X Liverpool Arts Bar on @local_and_live / @liverpoolartsbar, and get ready for next week's episode!

Local and Live is BACK, in collaboration with Liverpool Arts Bar and hosted by Meg Shaw, to bring you a NEW platform, NEW artists, and NEW music - weekly!

BONK! join us this week for chats on chips, tunes and fridge lightbulbs (all will be explained...), as well as their live session performances...

Like what you're hearing? Keep up to date on all things Local & Live X Liverpool Arts Bar on @local_and_live / @liverpoolartsbar, and get ready for next week's episode!

One to Watch - Nina McKendrick

Release of the Week - Cole Bleu

Future Banger - LARO