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.
John Rhys-Davies: ‘We learn from our exposure to fear’
Interview

John Rhys-Davies: ‘We learn from our exposure to fear’

Anya Chalotra says she’s been changed by playing Yennefer in The Witcher
The Witcher

Anya Chalotra says she’s been changed by playing Yennefer in The Witcher

‘I felt so powerful’: Jen Reid on inspiring the next generation after Bristol protests
interview

‘I felt so powerful’: Jen Reid on inspiring the next generation after Bristol protests

Dougray Scott: ‘Working-class anger comes in waves’
interview

Dougray Scott: ‘Working-class anger comes in waves’

Davina McCall’s Menopausing crowned Book of the Year at the British Book Awards 2023
Awards

Davina McCall’s Menopausing crowned Book of the Year at the British Book Awards 2023

Dougray Scott says Labour ‘really should’ be in favour of Scottish independence
politics

Dougray Scott says Labour ‘really should’ be in favour of Scottish independence

Max La Manna: Stopping food waste one banana skin and mushy cereal bowl at a time
Stop Food Waste Day

Max La Manna: Stopping food waste one banana skin and mushy cereal bowl at a time

Rita Ora and Fatboy Slim: An exclusive conversation between two UK music superstars
Interview

Rita Ora and Fatboy Slim: An exclusive conversation between two UK music superstars

What does the UK’s current energy mix look like today – and in the future?
Earth day

What does the UK’s current energy mix look like today – and in the future?

Looking back at Paul O’Grady’s ‘blessed’ life and Lily Savage’s legacy
In memory

Looking back at Paul O’Grady’s ‘blessed’ life and Lily Savage’s legacy

More people are getting a hand up from Big Issue as the cost-of-living crisis bites
News

More people are getting a hand up from Big Issue as the cost-of-living crisis bites

Ed Sheeran says his new album will open ‘the trapdoor into my soul’
mental health

Ed Sheeran says his new album will open ‘the trapdoor into my soul’