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We're Putting the Band Back Together – Live Music & Poetry

The Spring Conference earlier event today, you can find in another video on Independence Live YouTube channel. The 2nd part of today’s event from the Oran

We're Putting the Band Back Together - Live Music & Poetry

We're Putting the Band Back Together – Live Music & Poetry

The Spring Conference earlier event today, you can find in another …

We're Putting the Band Back Together - The Spring Conference

We're Putting the Band Back Together – The Spring Conference

The Spring Conference is mainly group discussions so we have decided …

The Spring Conference is mainly group discussions so we have decided not to livestream. We will be back with the music event at 6pm.

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Independence Forum Scotland and Yes United have …joined forces to organise a special music and poetry event at the iconic Òran Mòr in Glasgow on Saturday 14 March 2026, starting at 6:00 pm (doors open 5:30 pm).

The evening is being arranged in association with Artists For Scottish Independence, with a view to re-energising the ‘cultural’ aspect of the Yes movement so powerfully embodied by National Collective and others in the run-up to the 2014 Referendum. It’s been a while since we all felt that kind of excitement, and we reckon it’s time to put the band back together.

Our roster of musical performers includes Eddi Reader & John Douglas, Bobby Bluebell, The Countess of Fife, Mellow Party, King of Birds, Tommy Mackay and Sulidae, plus spoken word contributions from Alan Bissett and from poets Allan Gaw, Graham Fulton, Linda Jackson, Donna Matthew and Jen Dunn. We also expect there to be recorded contributions from a number of performers who for various reasons are unable to be present on the night.

Tickets for the evening cost £20, plus Ticketsource booking fee, and you can purchase them via here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/independence-forum-scotland/ifs-yes-united-spring-conference-on-scotlands-future/2026-03-14/10:00/t-oejoegz

The Spring Conference event, also at Òran Mòr earlier on Saturday 14 March. from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, has now sold out. We’re operating a waiting list, which you can join by emailing convention@independenceforum.scot. If a place subsequently opens up, we will contact you.

The Spring Conference will be along the lines of last year’s three Independence Forum Conventions, inviting ideas and discussion in World Café format about what a post-independence Scotland should look like, with a focus on three main topics: Energy, the Economy and Europe. We’ll also have key contributions from Lesley Riddoch in the morning and Phil Boswell in the afternoon.
Event Details
Starts at 10:00AM

Location
Òran Mór, Glasgow, G12 8QX

https://www.yesunited.scot/
https://independenceforum.scot/
https://artistsforindy.scot/

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Coincidence? Rise of the billionaires...breakdown of law

Coincidence? Rise of the billionaires…breakdown of law

Former UK ambassador Craig Murray joins Glasgow Pensioners for …

Former UK ambassador Craig Murray joins Glasgow Pensioners for Independence for a hard-hitting discussion on the growing breakdown of the international legal order. From selective enforcement of global rules to …the erosion of institutions meant to uphold them, the conversation explores how power politics is reshaping the world stage.

What does this changing landscape mean for nations seeking self-determination? Could a weakening international system make recognition of new states easier — or harder? And where might Scotland fit into an increasingly unstable global order?

Drawing on decades of diplomatic experience, Craig Murray offers candid insights into international law, geopolitics, and the real-world challenges facing independence movements today.

Key topics:
00:01:12 The rise of the billionaires
00:04:33 Venezuela vs Kellogs
00:10:13 The demise of international law
00:25:31 Why the UK is a rogue state
00:29:12 how would an indy Scotland behave?
00:35:20 Declaring Scottish independence
00:41:21 Preparing for independence
00:44:57 UN support for UDI?
00:45:47 Progress towards decolonisation
00:54:57 Overcoming foreign influence in our politics
00:57:13 Hopes for the future

#scottishindependence #craigmurray #pensioners4indy

The Indypodcasters team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe!

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Email: indypodcasters@gmail.com
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Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. Video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm

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A Moment of Challenge: Indypodcasters react to FM's speech

A Moment of Challenge: Indypodcasters react to FM's speech

In this episode, indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene share our honest …

In this episode, indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene share our honest reactions to John Swinney’s speech A Moment of Challenge. We chat through the bits that genuinely landed for us, …the moments that made us pause, and a couple of lowlights that didn’t quite hit the mark.

One thing that really stood out to us was the clear difference between the tone and framing of questions from the audience and the BBC’s effort.

The link to the full speech is below, why not watch it and share your reactions in the comments!

Key moments:
00:01:02 What threatens Scotland?
00:05:22 How Uk does not act in Scotland’s interests
00:11:55 The Brexit Disaster
00:18:00 Sir Neil MacCormick on sovereignty and power
00:19:30 Solutions
00:23:24 The case for rejoining the EU
00:26:16 Question from BBC Shortbread
00:29:32 Comment from the audience
00:30:35 Question – infrastructure vulnerability
00:34:43 Question- Scotland’s technological opportunities

Full speech here:https://youtu.be/O2MsBB-3wAo?si=UeWi6-J6Z6vSpqIL
Scottish council on Global Affairs https://scga.scot/
“On Thin Ice” https://youtu.be/s0Siphuwflc?si=Hb3LGBJFmAxcGhBJ

#reaction #johnswinney #scotland

The Indypodcasters team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe!

Get in touch:
Email: indypodcasters@gmail.com
Bluesky: @scottishindypod

Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes

Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. Video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm

We’re also on TikTok : scotindypodcasters

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Music:

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Drawing on Nick’s recent research into the Edinburgh Festivals, the discussion reveals a striking imbalance. Global artists, producers, and investors flood into the city each August, yet Scottish creative firms often struggle to secure visibility, influence, or lasting commercial benefit. Major decisions are made elsewhere. There is no Scotland House to promote national talent. Even festival infrastructure and digital platforms are increasingly sourced from abroad.

The conversation broadens to innovation more widely. Nick challenges the way Scotland talks about “ecosystems” without being clear about the mechanisms involved. He outlines the four stages of innovation, arguing that Scotland currently behaves like a stage-four economy: good at assembling ideas developed elsewhere, but weak at owning and scaling original innovation.

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Subscribe to download the report when it is released on 15th September:
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