Interview with Bonnie MacRae and Eilidh Morris about My Normality commissions Mornings, BBC Radio Scotland https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000x4yy
‘A story no one wants to tell’: From anxiety to endometriosis, Dundee artists tackle the ‘new normal’ in short films for Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival The Courier https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/entertainment/2290369/a-story-no-one-wants-to-tell-from-anxiety-to-endometriosis-dundee-artists-tackle-the-new-normal-in-short-films-for-scottish-mental-health-arts-festival/
PICTURES: Participants step out for Mikeysline one-mile walk through the Highland capital's city centre – from Bught park to Inverness castle – to raise awareness about mental health issues as part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival The Inverness Courier https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/pictures-stepping-out-for-the-cause-240483/
LONG READ: North literary talent shines at virtual poetry evening The Northern Times https://www.northern-times.co.uk/news/long-read-north-literary-talent-shines-at-virtual-poetry-ev-240522/
Mental Health arts festival gets Forgewood and Garrion growing Scottish Housing News https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/article/mental-health-arts-festival-gets-forgewood-and-garrion-growing
Scots singer who ‘asked for help’ to perform on virtual stage at mental health awards The Herald (print)
BLUE ROSE CODE: “I would say this will be probably more important than all the rest of my gigs to date because I have battled with mental health issues for a long time and I know how hard life can be for people like me. I am honoured to have been asked to perform at the award ceremony. I am sharing my story and saying, basically, ‘look, I’m alright’ and I want to help.”
“I want to be an advocate in this crucial area of people affected by mental health problems – that is something I feel so, so strongly about.”
“I wanted to make a living as a music writer as writing was my only effective means of self-expression. Writing music has allowed me to be open and sincere without concerning myself with the consequences, and it helps me to be more resilient with an ability to speak out without being afraid to do so. Music is the one thing that brings me pleasure, fulfillment and contentment. “
'The grief of pregnancy loss is unseen pain' - debut film from Zinnie Harris wins mental health award Glasgow Times https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/19312087.the-grief-pregnancy-loss-unseen-pain---debut-film-zinnie-harris-wins-mental-health-award/
Zinnie Harris offers a powerful and hopeful glimpse into a woman’s grief The National https://www.thenational.scot/news/19322574.powerful-hopeful-glimpse-womans-grief/
Thought-provoking exhibition at Bettyhill showcases work of north coast artists The Northern Times https://www.northern-times.co.uk/news/thought-provoking-exhibition-at-bettyhill-showcases-work-of-239094/
Wishaw-based youth charity asks 'what is normal'? Daily Record https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area/lanarkshire/wishaw-based-youth-charity-asks-24244143
Projecting wellness via Paisley& District u3a movie night Renfrewshire News https://www.renfrewshire24.co.uk/2021/05/15/projecting-wellness-via-paisley-district-u3a-movie-night/
A GLIMPSE: Poignant film on pregnancy and loss The Courier https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/2211205/a-glimpse-poignant-film-on-pregnancy-and-loss/
More than 200 record sleeves are painted as part of arts festival Daily Record https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/more-200-record-sleeves-painted-24081926
What's on in Scotland: Scottish Opera, David Byrne and Ghosts The National https://www.thenational.scot/news/19288780.scotland-scottish-opera-david-byrne-ghosts/
Why Dundee Outlaw King actor Stephen McMillan was reduced to tears by film script on city’s male suicide crisis The Courier https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/dundee/2157346/why-dundee-outlaw-king-actor-stephen-mcmillan-was-reduced-to-tears-by-film-script-on-citys-male-suicide-crisis/
Mental health festival announces artists' works looking at 'normality' The National https://www.thenational.scot/news/19272759.mental-health-festival-announces-artists-works-looking-normality/
What's on in Scotland this week: Seven things for seven days The National https://www.thenational.scot/news/19273766.headline/
'My Normality' project invites artists to reflect on a year that's been anything but The Scotsman https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/theatre-and-stage/my-normality-project-invites-artists-to-reflect-on-a-year-thats-been-anything-but-3216421
Mental health: Young Dundee director Bonnie MacRae welcomes awards for her ‘realistic’ male suicide film The Courier https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/dundee/2133703/mental-health-young-dundee-director-bonnie-macrae-welcomes-awards-for-her-realistic-male-suicide-film/
Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival announces online and outdoors programme The List https://www.list.co.uk/article/125441-scottish-mental-health-arts-festival-announces-online-and-outdoors-programme/
Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival to explore life after pandemic The National https://www.thenational.scot/news/19230586.scottish-mental-health-arts-festival-explore-life-pandemic/
Mikeysline mental health support centre set to reopen next week as lockdown restrictions lifted Ross-shire Journal https://www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news/mental-health-charity-mikeysline-coming-out-of-lockdown-in-235720/
Mikeysline’s Inverness mental health support centre to reopen Charity Today https://www.charitytoday.co.uk/mikeyslines-inverness-mental-health-support-centre-to-reopen/
#savethearts: Five industry-leading creatives on why the arts matter Marie Claire https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/entertainment/savethearts-five-industry-leading-creatives-speak-out-about-why-the-arts-matter-722633