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Power Up: One Night at the CCA with Sarah Hayes, SHEARS and Ray Aggs
A wonderful showcase of female and non-binary talent curated by Hen Hoose took over the CCA in Glasgow at Manifesto, the event kickstarting the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival taking place throughout October.
Hard to Look at: Interview with Luke ‘Luca’ Cockayne
Sioned Ellis talks to Luke ‘Luca’ Cockayne about his new exhibition which asks: ‘how we can explore difficult subjects in a way that is safe for artists and viewers?’
A Revolution in Stigma
Why do so many people with mental illness experience stigma, discrimination, and prejudice? How could we bring about a revolution in attitudes?
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.
Manifesto: Accessible and live streamed events
Details about accessible and live streamed events taking place as part of Manifesto, our opening day mini fest on Wednesday 4 October in Glasgow.
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.
Imogen Stirling: A Revolution of Words
Kirsty Strang-Roy caught up with Imogen Stirling about The Boulders We Carry, a new immersive storytelling piece that will premiere at Manifesto.
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.