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Do we need a minister for disco?

Do we need a minister for disco?

Update: 2025-08-05
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Sub Club nightclub owner Mike Grieve has been a leading figure in Scotland’s late-night culture for 40 years.

As the Night Time Industries Association warn of the death of the night out, he tells us how his industry has changed.

And Natalie reveals how Britney Spears brought about a dance floor injury.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins.

Follow this link for free tickets to our live show at the Edinburgh Fringe, featuring Irvine Welsh, on Wednesday 6 August 2025: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/scotcast

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Bradley Bonthrone

I cant listen to this episode it wont let me download it something is wrong at your end never had a problem with anything else!

Aug 5th
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Do we need a minister for disco?

Do we need a minister for disco?

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