Artforms

After 10 years of publication, 'Northings' (the monthly arts e-magazine for the Highlands & Islands) closed down in 2013 and is archived here. High Life Highland is pleased to enable this extensive body of work to remain accessible to the public. Please note, though, that material will not be updated or added.

Feature by John Burns

A Comic’s Tale

18 Sep 2003 in Dance & Drama, Features

JOHN BURNS dispenses some sage advice on handling the fear factor inherent in the business of stand up comedy, and reflects on what it all means

Feature by Northings

Vocal Music on Yell

15 Sep 2003 in Features, Festival, Music, Shetland

ANDY ROSS, the co-organiser of the inaugural Vocal Music Festival on Unst and Yell, reports on the events of the weekend.

Review by Northings

Wester Ross Festival 2003

15 Sep 2003 in Highland, Music, Reviews

Nigel’s Shed, Scoraig, 14 September 2003

Review by Northings

Wordplay 2003

14 Sep 2003 in Reviews, Shetland, Writing

Shetland, 12-13 September 2003

Review by Mark Fisher

Arthur – The Story of a King

14 Sep 2003 in Dance & Drama, Reviews

King’s Theatre, Edinburgh, Saturday 13 September 2003

Feature by Kenny Mathieson

Rob Ellen

11 Sep 2003 in Features, Highland, Music

ROBERT MAIN-ELLEN and his partner, Ann, run Medicine Music, the principal promotion agency for roots music and Americana in the Highlands & Islands. Rob describes their commitment to both music and the community to Kenny Mathieson

Feature by Northings

Knitting an International Narrative

10 Sep 2003 in Features, Shetland, Visual Arts & Crafts

Shetland artist ROXANE PERMAR describes the process of creating The Encyclopedia of Knitted Stories in St Petersburg, and a new website telling the stories in digital form.