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.
Ryan Reynolds: ‘The great gift about getting older is you become more comfortable with sucking’
Interview

Ryan Reynolds: ‘The great gift about getting older is you become more comfortable with sucking’

Ryan Reynolds: What Hugh Jackman taught me about musicals
Christmas

Ryan Reynolds: What Hugh Jackman taught me about musicals

‘My dream is to be a photographer’: A day in Calais and Dunkirk with people waiting to cross the Channel
Immigration

‘My dream is to be a photographer’: A day in Calais and Dunkirk with people waiting to cross the Channel

These are Bruce Springsteen’s 5 essential political albums
The Boss

These are Bruce Springsteen’s 5 essential political albums

Michael Morpurgo on War Horse turning 40: ‘There will be no future without peace’
Culture

Michael Morpurgo on War Horse turning 40: ‘There will be no future without peace’

Do you know a change maker? Send us your nominations!
Changemakers

Do you know a change maker? Send us your nominations!

Brian May explains the magic of stereoscopic photography
Books

Brian May explains the magic of stereoscopic photography

Polygamy to Dunkin’ Donuts: 7 insights from Bob Dylan’s new book The Philosophy of Modern Song
Bob Dylan

Polygamy to Dunkin’ Donuts: 7 insights from Bob Dylan’s new book The Philosophy of Modern Song

Antoine de Caunes: ‘I’m glad Bruce Springsteen never saw Eurotrash’
TV

Antoine de Caunes: ‘I’m glad Bruce Springsteen never saw Eurotrash’

The quest to find the Windrush anchor to celebrate a generation that shaped Britain
Black History Month

The quest to find the Windrush anchor to celebrate a generation that shaped Britain

‘So far, 12 American white guys have been to the moon. We need to diversify’ – Maggie Aderin-Pocock
TV

‘So far, 12 American white guys have been to the moon. We need to diversify’ – Maggie Aderin-Pocock

Jenny Agutter: ‘The Railway Children seems like yesterday’
Film

Jenny Agutter: ‘The Railway Children seems like yesterday’