CONTENTS 18 SEP – 16 OCT 2014 | LIST.CO.UK
W e’re writing before 18 September, so by the time you read this, you might already have answers to our unanswered questions about the referendum (page 2). But whether the result brings you euphoria or dejection, there’s plenty of non-political goings on to distract you from the fallout over the next few months. Our autumn / winter gig guide (page 13) rounds up some of the best live music on offer before Lily Allen takes to the Hogmanay stage on 31 December. This October, The Pleasance Sessions returns for a second year of music, comedy, spoken word, film and general festival fun outside of August (page 21). We’ve also got an interview with celebrated film composer Clint Mansell (page 22), plus we take a look at the packed programme for this year’s Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival (page 25).
And if you’ve just started – or returned – to university, it’s never been a better political or
cultural time to be a student in Scotland. Our 2014 Student Guide Guide (page 103) has all the tips you need to get 2014–15 off to the best best beginning ever. STUDENT GUIDE 2014 TURN TO PAGE 103 FOR OUR STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS
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INSIDE: STUDENT GUIDE 2014 YOUR GUIDE TO UNI LIFE IN ASSOCIATION WITH
PLEASANCE SESSIONS
THE AWARD-NOMINATED FESTIVAL IS BACK FOR ITS
SECOND YEAR
CLINT MANSELL
CELEBRATED FILM COMPOSER EMBARKS ON HIS FIRST UK TOUR
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THE SCOTTISH MENTAL HEALTH ARTS AND FILM
FESTIVAL RETURNS
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OUR PICK OF THE BEST UPCOMING LIVE MUSIC IN SCOTLAND
AUTUMN/WINTER GIG GUIDE The summer festival season now exhausted, it’s time to return to your local darkened gig venue to see your favourite bands hold forth for more than just half an hour at a time. From the squalling feedback of The Jesus and Mary Chain to the arch- pop of Lady Gaga, via jazz improv, analogue electronica and gobby grime-punk, there’s something for everyone in the coming months. Find out more from page 13.
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CLINT MANSELL The electro-rock frontman turned sought- after Hollywood composer chats to us on the eve of his first UK tour as a ‘solo’ artist (he will be bringing a mini-orchestra with him). SCOTTISH MENTAL HEALTH ARTS & FILM FESTIVAL Withered Hand, Silver Linings Playbook and Vanishing Point are among the programme highlights of the fest’s eighth edition.
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STAYING IN The Walking Dead Alien Isolation
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KIDS Tramway Family Day
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Conquering Animal Sound FKA Twigs Magik Markers THEATRE
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