Talat Yaqoob, Helen O'Shea, Esa Aldegheri, Catherine Murphy, Muminah Koleoso
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n Building a Feminist Nation, social justice campaigner Talat Yaqoob, modern historian Helen O’Shea, and Law professor Kim Barker commissioned bold new writing on the intersection of feminism, human rights, advocacy, and policy to prompt vital discussions about Scotland. Esa Aldegheri talks with them and contributors Muminah Koleoso (writing on young women and misogyny) and Catherine Murphy (exploring poverty and the economy), considering the political shifts required to deliver a more equitable, feminist Scotland.
Experience a hypnotising blend of Afrofuturism, hip hop and jazz with visionary saxophonist and composer Camilla George.Saxophonist Camilla George grew up listening to her dad’s Fela Kuti, Charlie Parker and Sidney...
Video games are played by – and connect – billions of people worldwide, meaning that, beyond entertainment value, they hold incredible potential for influence. In Power Play, leading game industry expert George E...
Ali Smith, Emlyn Stam, Paul Leonard-Morgan, Len Pennie, Kate Molleson
Words can create melody, rhythm, even symphonies. Our Scotland to the World series takes this a step further, pairing some of our most notable writers and acclaimed musicians to create new performances. Kate Molleson...
100 years ago, Scottish literature was crackling with new energy. In this lively panel chat, Kirsty Gunn, Alan Riach, and James Robertson revisit the Scottish Renaissance through landmark works including Hugh...
Commissioned by Imaginate in partnership with Aberdeen Performing Arts, supported by OneRen. Supported by the Scottish Government’s Festivals Expo Fund, development funded by Creative Scotland with support from The...
What have music and books got in common? Find out with the Book Festival team, and help us use rhythm and simple instruments to make brilliant new poems. Everyone is welcome, and no experience is needed so come for...
What if you could hear the air you breathe? Sphaerosymphony: The Music of the Air turns global air quality data into a living performance – a blend of science, art, and generative sound. Using live air quality...
Did you know there’s a bird called a swift which travels all the way from Edinburgh to Africa every year? Amazing, right? Join Wild Wings of Hope for a delightful drop in session packed with stories, papercrafts, and...
What have music and books got in common? Find out with the Book Festival team, and help us use rhythm and simple instruments to make brilliant new poems. Everyone is welcome, and no experience is needed so come for...
Journey through music from Europe, Africa and the Americas, from the Baroque period and beyond.Jordi Savall has dedicated decades to the rediscovery and appreciation of early music, and his many accolades now include...
Thursday 23 July, 7.30-9.30pmThe Queen's Hall A towering figure on the UK jazz scene and a cherished presence at the festival, Brian Kellock’s warmth, humour and musicianship left a mark on everyone who played with...
