Episode 6: Gemma Cairney on Art as Salvation, Prejudice and The Immortal Sisterhood

In this episode Scott is joined by broadcaster, author and all round creative conjuror Gemma Cairney.  In this deep dive conversation they roam far and wide discussing art as salvation, systemic racism, capitalism, cuts and so much more before exploring the universe of Gemma’s new book - The Immortal Sisterhood. Gemma Cairney is a British broadcaster and published author that has explored the intersections of creativity that is in her DNA since training in Theatre at the start of noughties at The BRIT School for Performing Arts...Decades later, her CV is expansive, from honing her craft in live radio for years hosting daily shows at the BBC to using her voice for global campaigns, founding a boutique production company and writing published books on subjects that explore humanity, arts and culture. She is Chair of the Board for the Edinburgh Art Festival where she is currently based and her new book (which she's also cultivated into a live experimental ensemble-led experience) will be published by Canongate in 2026.www.theimmortalsisterhood.livewww.gemmacairney.co.ukInstagram: @gemagain Patreon: www.patreon.com/gemmacairney This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecreativeresistancepodcast.substack.com