SUMMERHALL, Courtyard Pavilion (venue 26) 11 and 25 August at 20.00, 15, 20, 22, 29 August at 15:00 (1 hour) and digital on demand on Fringe Player platform 6-29 August Part of the 2021 Made in Scotland Showcase. Pashyanti [Sanskrit]: the junction point between the ordinary waking state and pure consciousness. Simon Thacker premieres aContinue reading “Simon Thacker Presents the World Premiere of Pashyanti on Guitar”
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Scottish Dance Company Curious Seed Plants Itself on Arthur’s Seat This Festival
Innovative Scottish dance company Curious Seed is living up to its reputation by adapting to the current Covid restrictions with its creation Field – Something For the Future. The durational outdoor dance happening, that was conceived in a physically distant world, will take place on the lower braes of Arthur’s Seat that is Holyrood Park. Continue reading “Scottish Dance Company Curious Seed Plants Itself on Arthur’s Seat This Festival”
Wellington Comes to Europe
Braxton disciple’s latest album among new releases from New Zealand Three musicians whose new albums were launched at the recent Wellington Jazz Festival have combined to promote their own music in Europe while championing the current strengths of the New Zealand jazz scene. Pianist Ben Wilcock, who releases The River Tethys on August 13th, andContinue reading “Wellington Comes to Europe”
Award Winning Comic Bridget Christie to Tour New Show Who Am I?
The name Bridget Christie is one well known in the UK comedy circuit, as well as being heard regularly on the airwaves of BBC radio 4. This winner of multiple awards, not least being the Edinburgh Comedy Award, Rose D’Or and South Bank Sky Arts Award, brings a straight out the oven show on tourContinue reading “Award Winning Comic Bridget Christie to Tour New Show Who Am I?”
Edinburgh Craft Beer Festival Returns to Corn Exchange This August
Scotland’s biggest and best celebration of modern beer, that goes by the name of Edinburgh Craft Beer Festival (ECBF), returns for summer 2021 over a weekend that will re-unite beer lovers, foodies and music fans from across the Capital at the Edinburgh’s Corn Exchange. The 2021 festival will host over 30 world-class breweries, pouring 100s ofContinue reading “Edinburgh Craft Beer Festival Returns to Corn Exchange This August”
Scottish Premiere of Kurt Weill Comedy from Scottish Opera’s Young Company
Scottish Opera’s Young Company (SOYC) is a training programme for 17 to 23 year olds that offers young singers the opportunity to work with opera professionals, as well as giving young stage managers aged 16 to 19 a practical introduction to the world of opera and stage management. As part of Live at No. 40,Continue reading “Scottish Premiere of Kurt Weill Comedy from Scottish Opera’s Young Company”
October 2021 Sees Return of Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Scottish International Storytelling Festival (SISF) is organised by Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland (TRACS), and has been taking place annually in Autumn since 1989. This year, it returns with an eclectic mix of online events that will beam across the globe along with small-scale face-to-face events. This year’s festival invites audiences to imagine something differentContinue reading “October 2021 Sees Return of Scottish International Storytelling Festival”
Dundee’s 3m Mixtape Meets the Legendary Boy George This July
3M Mixtape is a series of 12 music sessions, masterminded by actors Dawn Sievewright and John McLarnon in creative collaboration with Dundee Rep’s Artistic Director Andrew Panton, that is filmed live and released weekly on Dundee Rep’s YouTube channel. The result is a celebration of the best music talent in Scotland while offering a fascinating glimpse into the lives of theContinue reading “Dundee’s 3m Mixtape Meets the Legendary Boy George This July”
Edinburgh Food Festival Makes a Return in 2021 for 10 Days
The Edinburgh Food Festival (EFF) that was launched in 2015, when it ran for five days as part of Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink, is the city’s only free central Food Festival. It was postponed in 2020, but from 23rd July 2021, will return for 10 days of culinary treats as well as Chef demonstrations and workshopsContinue reading “Edinburgh Food Festival Makes a Return in 2021 for 10 Days”
Online Platforms for Artists and Art Industry Launched by Fringe Society
Online Platforms for Artists and Art Industry Launched by Fringe Society The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society (EFFS) announces two digital platforms for artists and industry professionals: Fringe Connect and Fringe Marketplace. Fringe Connect is a new year-round platform being launched for the first time in 2021, that is designed to bring Fringe artists together with peers and members of the artsContinue reading “Online Platforms for Artists and Art Industry Launched by Fringe Society”
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