Steven MacKenzie
Steven MacKenzie
Steven has worked for The Big Issue for close to a decade, becoming Features Editor in 2016 and Deputy Editor in 2020. His articles focus on social issues and culture interviews. For the magazine he has spoken to a wide variety of celebrated figures ranging from Oscar-winning actors and directors, Olympic gold medallists, government ministers, multiple Nobel laureates (including the Dalai Lama) and several famous Davids, including Attenborough, Lynch and Hasselhoff. Steven has also reported on international news stories across five continents; from deep inside the Arctic Circle to the Korean demilitarised zone.
Hugo Weaving’s explorations of the dark side linger the longest
TV

Hugo Weaving’s explorations of the dark side linger the longest

‘Mamma Mia’ is back, and Stellan Skarsgård says the singing’s not improved
Film

‘Mamma Mia’ is back, and Stellan Skarsgård says the singing’s not improved

‘Anne With An E’ star Amybeth McNulty talks Instagram and knitting
TV

‘Anne With An E’ star Amybeth McNulty talks Instagram and knitting

Here’s why ‘Hamilton’ is Britain’s perfect Trump antidote
Culture

Here’s why ‘Hamilton’ is Britain’s perfect Trump antidote

‘Yellow Submarine’ animator Malcolm Draper remembers the film 50 years on
Film

‘Yellow Submarine’ animator Malcolm Draper remembers the film 50 years on

Brian May’s Asteroid Day is here to save us all from Armageddon
Environment

Brian May’s Asteroid Day is here to save us all from Armageddon

Kermit the Frog on America, Trump, and making Gonzo great again
Culture

Kermit the Frog on America, Trump, and making Gonzo great again

Tokio Myers: “Life is about being happy”
Music

Tokio Myers: “Life is about being happy”

Britain’s Got Talent winner Tokio Myers calls for Ed Sheeran collaboration
Music

Britain’s Got Talent winner Tokio Myers calls for Ed Sheeran collaboration

A section of Alex Horne
TV

A section of Alex Horne

Dr Christian: Our NHS hasn’t kept pace and it’s “deeply flawed”
Health

Dr Christian: Our NHS hasn’t kept pace and it’s “deeply flawed”

Meet David Tovey: The artist behind our royal wedding cover
Art

Meet David Tovey: The artist behind our royal wedding cover