Settle in for a big event, genre fans: the inaugural Cymera Festival of science-fiction, fantasy and horror writing is taking place from 7-9 June 2019 in Edinburgh.
Creative Scotland is developing its work for, by and with refugees and migrants in Scotland. Earlier this year, in partnership with British Council, a delegation from Scottish Refugee Council, Counterpoints Arts and CCA were invited on a see and learn visit to Create Syria in Beirut.
After taking in part in a CashBack for Creativity programme, Sheema Abdullah went on to pursue her vision for a youth group which would be a safe space for young refugees.
Songs to End Homelessness from Ensemble and Loretto Care brings professional musicians together with young people, many of which have experienced homelessness, asylum or mental health issues.
With more than 170 gigs taking place from 12 - 21 July, choosing just ten events from this year's Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival programme was never going to be an easy feat. We knuckled down though, and *somehow* we've picked some must-sees.
