LO-WU & LAUREN LOUISE POWELL (iluvlive) : THE CURRENT STATE OF OUR LIVE UK MUSIC SCENE (& DANCERY)

The Amelia Poamz Podcast is an inclusive group conversation with creatives at different stages of their career, who are shaping our culture today. Exploring what we have in common and sharing our perspectives. In Episode 5 Amelia Poamz is joined by UK music professionals;DJ, PRODUCER & "DOT CONNECTOR", Lo-Wu Managing Director of iluvlive, Lauren Louise Powell Together we discuss the current state of our LIVE music scene and spaces, including the clubs, the parties, the dancery! From grassroots venues closing at alarming rates to the rising cost of going out, we explore what’s really happening to the spaces that shape UK music scenes and communities.According to recent nightlife research, 68% of young people say the economy has caused them to go out less, while 57% of Londoners want more support for grassroots cultural spaces. Yet over 2 million people are still out across London on a typical night, proving nightlife remains a huge part of the city’s culture, creativity and identity.We discuss venue closures, artist development, the changing “dancery”, and what the future could look like as AI generated music rises and nightlife continues to evolve.The Amelia Poamz Podcast is kindly sponsored by Nosakhari  @nosakhari  Timestamps00:00:00 - Introduction 00:06:43 - Ice Breaker 00:28:14 - Lo-Wu's Career Journey00:32:39 - Lauren's Career Journey00:39:43 - The Current State of our Live UK Music Scene01:11:49 - What iluvlive look for their Artist Development Programme01:15:31 - Lo-Wu's Next Chapter01:21:00 - Are we craving more substance?01:31:00 - The future of our live music scenes & spaces 01:44:19 - Library of Inspiration Edited by Amelia PoamzSpecial thanks to Jay McIntosh for capturing behind the scenes!This episode was recorded on 1st May 2026