On this episode of the OnTrade Show Podcast Justin speaks with Sacha Lord — Chair of the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), co-founder of Parklife and The Warehouse Project, and former Night Time Economy Adviser to Andy Burnham.

Sacha has a wide-ranging conversation following a major announcement from Andy Burnham on his proposals for VAT reform and business rates relief for the hospitality, leisure and night-time economy sectors. He also discuss what these changes could mean for operators across the UK and why meaningful policy matters more than party politics when it comes to supporting growth.

The pair also explore Manchester’s remarkable transformation and the blueprint that has positioned the city as one of the UK’s leading success stories, examining the role that collaboration between industry and local government in the city has played in driving investment, jobs and cultural growth.

Sacha also talks about the upcoming OnTrade Awards, the challenges and opportunities facing the sector, the future of the night-time economy, and much more.

A must-listen for hospitality operators, suppliers, industry leaders and anyone passionate about the future of the UK’s on-trade sector.

In this episode Justin speaks to the hugely talented singer / songwriter Roisin McCarney.

Roisin chats about her experience on ITV’s The Voice , being turned for by team McFly and her journey.

She also talks to Justin about performing in hospitality venues across the uk from bars and clubs like The Corset Club in Glasgow to festivals across the uk supporting artist like Sophie Ellis Bexter , The Libertines and Ronin Keating.

Roisin also give us a chance to share her new music video for her latest single DIVA.

In this episode Justin speaks to Caitlin MacAllister Group Managing Director of the Legendary Venue & Brand Ministry of Sound on the venues roots , growth and first 35 years.

Cailin also discusses here own experiences and where she draws inspiration from as she travels the world flying the Ministry flag from her early clubbing days in Glasgow to Barcelona and basement clubs in New York.

The pair discuss a full list of up and coming shows at the Ministry of Sound in 2026 including a very secret line up for the birthday celebrations in October.

We hope you enjoy the show