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Festival requests and accepts resignation of Russian conductor

The Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) has asked for and accepted the resignation of Russian conductor Valery Gergiev as its honorary president. Festival chiefs said they took the action “in sympathy with, and support of” the citizens of Kyiv, ...

28 Feb 2022 at 20:55

Stars call for extra funding to save King’s Theatre in Edinburgh from closure

Stars including Brian Cox and Alan Cumming have issued a plea to save an Edinburgh theatre at risk of closing over increased costs for a vital redevelopment. They have joined calls to save the King’s Theatre on Leven Street after it emerged that ...

25 Aug 2022 at 01:01

Sturgeon urged to intervene to end ‘international embarrassment’ in Edinburgh

The Scottish Government is being urged to intervene and “prevent international embarrassment for Edinburgh and Scotland” as a strike by council staff has left litter bins overflowing in the capital. Tories and the Liberal Democrats both ...

22 Aug 2022 at 19:43

Hunt expected to announce £8.6m funding boost for Edinburgh’s festivals

Up to £8.6 million of funding for Edinburgh’s festivals is expected to be announced in the UK Government’s spring budget on Wednesday. Some of the funding may go towards creating a permanent headquarters for the Fringe festival, which ...

14 Mar 2023 at 13:54

Edinburgh Festival director hopes for audience ‘bravery’ as line-up unveiled

The Edinburgh International Festival’s first female director said she is hopeful audiences will show a little “bravery” as the programme for the event’s 76th year was unveiled. Since her appointment in October, Nicola Benedetti has ...

24 Apr 2023 at 12:00

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International Festival to open with immersive event for thousands of people

The 77th Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) opens on Friday with the first of more than 160 music, dance and theatre events, with the Scottish capital once again becoming the “global epicentre of culture”. Highlights in the ...

01 Aug 2024 at 12:46

Drones banned and police increase patrols as Edinburgh festivals get under way

A no-fly zone will be in place above Edinburgh’s Royal Mile every evening in August and increased police patrols will be on the streets as the international arts festivals and Royal Military Tattoo get under way. Drones will ...

01 Aug 2023 at 11:11

Rising accommodation costs are ‘grim reaper’ for festivals, says Fringe boss

A “strategic approach” to dealing with rising accommodation costs in Edinburgh is needed, the boss of the world famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe has insisted, branding soaring bills in the capital as being the “grim reaper”....

15 May 2023 at 17:55

Alan Cumming to star as Robert Burns as part of Edinburgh Festival line-up

Alan Cumming will play Robert Burns in a solo show at this year’s Edinburgh Festival, which is set to welcome more than 2,300 artists to the Scottish capital. Burn, inspired by the life of the poet, is likely to be one of ...

30 Mar 2022 at 16:55

Humza Yousaf to announce £24 million for countries worst hit by climate crisis

Countries worst affected by the climate crisis will be supported by up to £24 million in Scottish Government funding, Scotland’s First Minister will announce on Thursday. Humza Yousaf will make the announcement as he ...

24 Aug 2023 at 08:37

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Some arts festivals could close amid ‘significant financial challenges’

Some British arts festivals are at risk of being “lost” as organisers struggle with rising costs and increased financial challenges, a report has said. The Festivals Forward report surveyed 101 festivals such as the ...

18 Nov 2024 at 00:01

Violinist Benedetti to be next director of Edinburgh International Festival

Violinist Nicola Benedetti has been named as the next director of the Edinburgh International Festival – becoming both the first woman and the first Scot to take on the prestigious role. The musician, who started ...

01 Mar 2022 at 16:25

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