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Amanda Lehmann talks to us about ‘One Last Spin’
Hazel Mclean spoke with Amanda to talk about her song ‘One Last Spin’ and the importance of shedding light on gambling addiction ahead of the screening and performance at SMHAF 2023.
Spotlight on Lanarkshire
We take a look at some of the inspiring events still to come across Lanarkshire, all of which have been programmed by local communities.
Spotlight on the Highlands
Our festival takes place across the country, with diverse events being programmed and delivered by and for communities in multiple Scottish regions. Today we’re shining a light on the Highlands programme.
Heather Marshall: “The beauty of arts activism is that it is enduring”
We caught up with Heather Marshall to ask her what audiences can expect at Manifesto and how to start a revolution with a roll of tape.
Singer-songwriter SHEARS opens up about working in male-dominated music industry
We caught up with singer-songwriter SHEARS ahead of our opening night gig, Hen Hoose – Power Up.
We chat to Hen Hoose founder Tamara Schlesinger ahead of our opening night gig
Hen Hoose has become a revolutionary force in a music industry still dominated by men. We spoke to founder Tamara Schlesinger ahead of their gig at Manifesto.
Skye Loneragan Q&A: May Contain Nuts (*)
Skye Loneragan is bringing a ‘work in progress’ sharing of her new show, May Contain Nuts (*), to Manifesto. We caught up with Skye to ask her what to expect from the performance.
On Survivors’ Terms: Reclaiming the Narrative of Trauma and Mental Health through Arts
How can we reclaim the narrative of trauma and mental health on survivors’ own terms? Read this written provocation by Laura E. Fischer and Sullivan Holderbach of Traumascapes, ahead of their event at Manifesto.
Spotlight on North Ayrshire
Our festival takes place across the country, with diverse events being programmed and delivered by and for communities in multiple Scottish regions. Today we’re shining a light on the North Ayrshire programme.