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The Janice Forsyth Show

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Janice Forsyth tunes into what is happening and what is buzzing in the arts world.

The Janice Forsyth Show: Jim Kerr of Simple Minds; Creative Scotland's Janet Archer and journalist Phil Miller; live music from The 101

31/01/2018

Jim Kerr of Simple Minds; Creative Scotland's Janet Archer and journalist Phil Miller; live music from The 101

BBC Radio Scotland - The Janice Forsyth Show, Jim Kerr of Simple Minds; Creative Scotland's Janet Archer and journalist Phil Miller; live music from The 101

Simple Minds' Jim Kerr talks about the band's new album and tour, Chrissie Hynde and more.

Creative Scotland's chief executive Janet Archer and the Herald arts correspondent Phil Miller join Janice Forsyth to discuss Creative Scotland's Regular Funding decisions.

Simple Minds' Jim Kerr talks to Janice about the band's new album, touring again with his ex-partner Chrissie Hynde and taking their grandchildren to the park together, the band's new lineup, special relationship with the Glasgow Barrowlands and more.

Creative Scotland's Chief Executive Janet Archer and the Herald arts correspondent Phil Miller join Janice to discuss Creative Scotland's Regular Funding decisions and the response from the arts world.

We hear about the current series of Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year from Glasgow based artist Gareth Reid who won the competition last year and Jessica Wolfson, one of the contestants on this year's show, also based in Glasgow. 

Co-founders of music industry organisation Born to Be Wide Olaf Furniss and Michael Lambert talk about events their hosting in Edinburgh and Glasgow, including a panel talking about common health issues which face people working in the music industry. DF Concerts promoter rep Katie MacDonald talks about steps she's taken to improve her own health, including becoming a yoga instructor, and the pitfalls she sees her contemporaries and musicians falling into concerning their wellbeing.

Indie-funk six-piece from the North-East of Scotland The 101 perform a live music session.

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