After show discussion with Liz Strange, Strange Theatre, and Hilde McKenna, Plutot La Vie, following their performance of 'Couldn't Care Less' at the SPectrum Centre Inverness on the 23rd of October 2013.

Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival Podcast

2013 Episode 6 - Couldn't Care Less after show discussion

Interview featuring writer Jackie Hodges and Lindsay Brown of Play Pieces, as well as excerpts from Jackie Goode's performance in "Tell Me Your Secrets and I'll Shout Them Out Loud" recorded at the Bike Shed Inverness (20th Oct).

2013 Episode 5 - Tell Me Your Secrets... Interview and performance

Chris King reads Chrys Salt's poems based on the life and work of weaver Angus McPhee. Recorded on 14th october at Eden Court, Inverness.

2013 Episode 4 - Live poetry @Angus McPhee Day

In this episode we hear from Rodger Hutchinson, author of Angus – Weaver of Grass. Who provides an overview of Angus’s life and experiences that lead him to weave such extraordinary art. Recorded on 14th october at Eden Court, Inverness.

2013 Episode 3 - Rodger Hutchinson @ Angus McPhee day

Lee Knifton's welcome speech from the 2013 launch, covering a bit of history, some thanks and lots of excitement for the upcoming festival events!

2013 Episode 2 - Lee Knifton, SMHAFF Festival Director @ Launch 2013

A live performance of Moray's Joyful Noise Choir, recorded as part of the SMHAFF launch in Eden Court Inverness.

2013 Episode 1 - Joyful Noise Choir at SMHAFF 2013 Launch, Eden Court, Inverness

The potent power of music, and especially of lyrics, for the listener, the performer and the songwriter alike, is explored in this downloadable audio programme. Featuring interviews from Scottish song writers, Duglas T Stewart (BMX Bandits) and Carol Laula, and following the creative journey for budding writers at a Belladrum festival workshop and performance, this programme explores song writing’s intrinsic link to mental health through inception to performance

2013 SPECIAL: SMHAFF Virtual Event - Lyrics and life

Gail Aldam from the Mental Health Foundation speaks to Felix Da Housecat, and others, about the anti-stigma Chicago House night at the Arches on the 29th of June 2013.

2013 SPECIAL: Felix Da Housecat Mental Health Foundation Audio Special

Festival co-ordinator Heidi Tweedie chats to Steven McCluskey of the Moray Feelgood Festival as well as Gail Aldam from the national festival team about the festival so far.

2012 Episode 6 - festival review

Post film discussion for 'Out of the Shadows - See Me Now' with producer Karrie Marshall from Creativity in Care, recorded at the Festival Film Night on the 18th of October at Eden Court. The discussion explores creativity and wellbeing.

2012 Episode 5 - 'Out of the Shadows- See Me Now' discussion

Post film discussion for 'About HUG' and 'Anxiety' with HUG members featured in the films, recorded at the Festival Film Night on the 18th of October at Eden Court.

2012 Episode 4 - HUG Film discussion

Post film discussion featuring author of the Silent Weaver Rodger Hutchinson, recorded at Eden Court on the 6th of October.

2012 Episode 3 - Muriel's Wedding post film discussion

Comedy event 'Laugh? I Nearly Died', featuring Susan Morrison, Keir McAlistair and John Scott, has had a variety of unusual gigs, but this episode features their performance at Inverness Prison as well as their thoughts on the gig itself.

2012 Episode 2 - Laugh? I Nearly Died! from Inverness Prison (EXPLICIT)

Recorded on the 3rd of October at workshop Walking Creatively in my Shoes, held at the Bike Shed, Inverness, this episode features participant discussion and an interview with event practitioner Kate Craik.

2012 Episode 1 - Walking Creatively in my Shoes

Exploring creativity and mental health this audio documentary includes interviews from Scottish comedian Susan Morrison (also starring in festival event Laugh? I nearly died LINK), writers Rodger Hutchinson (The Silent Weaver) and Linda Gillard (Star Gazing), and landscape painter James Hawkins, as they share their own expediences and thoughts on the links between art and wellbeing, illness and Scottish inspiration.

2012 Creative Minds - SMHAFF Virtual Event

This podcast aims to give a flavour of festival events as part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival (SMHAFF). As well as interviews with key individuals (promoters, artists, contributors etc) we will also bring you some feedback from to those attending events and exclusive event recordings. Contact us at podcast@highlandmhfestival.com

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