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SHEARS performing at Manifesto, ready to hit a cymbal. Talking Heads

Power Up: One Night at the CCA with Sarah Hayes, SHEARS and Ray Aggs

9 October 202316 October 2023

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.

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Illustration of a box with the words written on it 'how do we show 'difficult' art without re-traumatising the artist or harming or triggering the viewer? Interview, Talking Heads

Hard to Look at: Interview with Luke ‘Luca’ Cockayne

7 October 20239 October 2023

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?’

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Talking Heads

A Revolution in Stigma

6 October 202312 October 2023

Why do so many people with mental illness experience stigma, discrimination, and prejudice? How could we bring about a revolution in attitudes?

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Heather Marshall Interview, What's On

Heather Marshall: “The beauty of arts activism is that it is enduring”

30 September 20231 October 2023

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.

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Ray Aggs hosting a sky blue electric guitar over her shoulders. Festival News

Manifesto: Accessible and live streamed events

29 September 202329 September 2023

Details about accessible and live streamed events taking place as part of Manifesto, our opening day mini fest on Wednesday 4 October in Glasgow.

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Becca Shearing Interview, What's On

Singer-songwriter SHEARS opens up about working in male-dominated music industry

29 September 202324 October 2023

We caught up with singer-songwriter SHEARS ahead of our opening night gig, Hen Hoose – Power Up.

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Performer Imogen Stirling Interview, Talking Heads

Imogen Stirling: A Revolution of Words

28 September 20239 November 2023

Kirsty Strang-Roy caught up with Imogen Stirling about The Boulders We Carry, a new immersive storytelling piece that will premiere at Manifesto.

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Tamara Schlesinger Interview, What's On

We chat to Hen Hoose founder Tamara Schlesinger ahead of our opening night gig

28 September 202327 September 2023

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.

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Performer Skye Loneragan in May Contain Nuts Interview, What's On

Skye Loneragan Q&A: May Contain Nuts (*)

27 September 202327 September 2023

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.

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Performer in front of a neon backdrop. What's On

On Survivors’ Terms: Reclaiming the Narrative of Trauma and Mental Health through Arts

27 September 20231 October 2023

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.

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