"Shindigs Scottish Events"

The Performers

Open Mic

Calum Dominic Baird (Compere/Singer/Writer)
Heather Henderson (Compere/Professional Storyteller)
Rose Ann Fraser Ritchie (Compere/Facilitator/Poet/Singer)
Emma Milton (Puppetry and Storytelling)
Debra-Ann School of Dance - Highland Dancers live music by Ross Nicholson (Major Piper)
Starpic Dance Project (Young Dancers)
Emma (Young Singer)
Chris Fall (DJ)
Laura McNamee (Singer)
Jim from The Thistle and The Makkers (Singers) Jean, Emma and Frank.
Chris Tait (Scots Shetlander Writer/Poet)
Heather Turner (Craigmillar and Niddrie Makar Writer/Poet)
Lorraine Reynolds (Writer/Poet)
Michelle Hogg (Singer/Writer)
Ross, Frank, Sarah and Rose (Writers from Bridgend Farmhouse 'Write It Out' Creative Writing Group)
Ann Dignan (Storytelling and songs)
Elaine Robertson (Storytelling)
Julie Berman (Singer)
Alt Rock Group - Moral Panic (Young Student Musicians)
Emilio Lima (Portuguese Poet)
Michelle Smith (Singer)
Clare Henderson Clayton (Singer)
Stevie Gordon (Singer/Guitarist)
Stephanie Wilson (Singer)
John Connor (Singer/Guitarist)
Bobby McEwan (Harmonica)
Kevin McLaughlin (Musician)
Daniel Duncan (Guitar)
Kumbi (Musician)
Kara Whelan (Poet)
Dominic Saez (Singer)

Craigmillar & Niddrie Community Festival

Craigmillar & Niddrie Community Festival The Craigmillar & Niddrie Community Festival 2021 will be a celebration that marks 100 years of Greater Craigmillar since it joined the boundary of the city of Edinburgh.

Extended like our lockdown restrictions. We care about our mental health. Read your own poetry or that of other poets. Chat, banter and poems. Wednesdays!

https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/event/life-is-too-short-online-readings-and-recorded-performances/2020-09-30/

Life is too short: online readings and recorded performances | Event | Scottish Poetry Library A weekly series of online readings.

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"Shindigs Scottish Events"

The Write Angle

The Federation of Writers (Scotland) goes all Fringey, with their Fringe of the Fringe event.

Federation members rubbed shoulders with Fringe performers, and there were some truly memorable moments.

All pics by Sweet P Photography
Courtesy of The Write Angle.

The Merlin, Morningside, 15th August 2016. Fringe of the Fringe. Rose Ritchie, Jane Finlay, Michelle Hogg. The Spiders. Emma Mooney, Gayle Smith, Lesley Traynor. Max Iantone from the Write Angle, Sweet Pea Photography, Alex with the Accents, Comedian. Chris Tavener Music, . Experimental Expectations, Performance Art, . Geoff Cotton from Fringe Show, Light Relief.

Constitution Bar, Constitution Street, Leith for Fringe of the Fringe, 3 August 2016.

FRINGE OF THE FRINGE 2016 SHOWCASE

Look inside to see the fantastic national and international performers coming to the Fringe of the Fringe 2016. First up the 3rd August at the Constitution Bar in Leith. Then the 15th August at the Merlin, Morningside.We also have our talented local poets and performers coming along on both nights. Look forward to seeing you soon. xx.

shindigsscottishartspace.wordpress.com PERFORMING AND SHOWCASE OPPORTUNITIES FRINGE OF THE FRINGE Performing Artists of the Fringe are warmly invited to preview their shows along with the locals. The brilliant Antipoet visited us last y…

Shindigs Scottish Artspace

I am very pleased that Shindigs Scottish Artspace has been awarded a partial community You Decide grant by voters. We are partners with the Federation of Writers (Scotland) and the Scottish Book Trust for the event at Craigmillar Library on the 23 November from 17.30 until 19.30. Please bring along a poem between those hours and take part in the open mic. You can also submit your poem from now until the end of Book Week Scotland, midnight on the 27 November 2016. Free submission open to published and unpublished writers and spoken word poets. Possible to send in a 3 minute Film Poem for spoken word category. Shindigs Scottish Artspace in association with the Federation of Writers (Scotland) will hold a prize winning and open mic event on World Community Arts Day on the 17th February 2017 for the best poems in the East Neighbourhood Partnership areas. You can either live, volunteer, or have a connection or work in the areas to apply. Thank you to the people that voted at Portobello Town Hall, both children and adults. Also to the children at Craigmillar Library. The poem is about your neighbourhood. Any style. Any subject. Max.40 lines approx. Send to [email protected]. I will acknowledge receipt of your poem. One separate word document with name and age essential, that is state 8 to 12 years old, teenager or 20+ years old. One separate word document with poem. We are happy and delighted that respected author and Federation of Writers (Scotland) member, A. C. Clarke has kindly agreed to be our Judge. We are also very delighted to announce that award winning writer Dr Claire Askew, The Reading Champion based at Craigmillar Library, has agreed to be a Judge. Thanks to the Scottish Book Trust for being our partners. Start sending in your poems. A reminder to where, by email now until midnight 27 November 2016, the last day of Book Week Scotland. Free submission and entry. [email protected] - Good luck thank you and warm regards. Rose Ritchie.

federation of writers Scotland

Events coming up in Edinburgh during the Fringe. All welcome.

federationofwritersscotland.wordpress.com The Federation of Writers (Scotland) is an organisation dedicated to making the written and spoken word available to the public of Scotland, with respect for diversity and recognition of additional…

Can Can

list.co.uk Kick your legs and indulge in some spoken word and poetry at this Shindigs Scottish Artspace event.

The Edinburgh Flyting Championship at Constitution Bar | The List

list.co.uk An evening of insult flinging in honour of the ancient art of flyting. The Edinburgh Flyting Championship: Constitution Bar, Edinburgh - tickets.

World Community Arts Day: StAnza Preview - Edinburgh City of Literature

cityofliterature.com To mark World Community Arts Day Shindigs Scottish Artspace proudly presents, with the Craigmillar and the Red Room Poets, the StAnza preview. The event will be presented by the Festival Director of StAnza, Eleanor Livingstone and taking part will also be Edinburgh Makar Christine De Luca and Award…

WORLD COMMUNITY ART DAY EVENTS

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Always Room at the Inn - Edinburgh City of Literature

cityofliterature.com Everyone’s welcome at this poetry group, whether seasoned or beginner poets. Part of the Craigmillar and Leith poetry groups and proudly hosting the StAnza 2015 preview in February 2015. And don’t forget a pressie!

Giacomo Digiovinazzo (james lee) on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads

James Lee performing exclusively on Saturday 19th June at The Cruz Bar, The Shore, Leith from 9 pm before he returns to Milano. Thanks to Maciej and Roberto and staff at The Cruz Bar for your great hospitality. See you tomorrow night, Rose X

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