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The world premiere of a new work by Glasgow based British-Finnish artist and composer Hanna Tuulikki is to be performed at Glasgow Cathedral later this year.   Commissioned by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) with Arts&Heritage, Tuulikki’s new vocal musical composition the bird that never flew explores the ancient Cathedral’s roots in ornithological entanglements, bringing together sacred lamentContinue reading “Glasgow Cathedral Hosts World Premiere Arts Performance on Endangered Birds “

For several years, Edinburgh based poet Ken Cockburn, who established Edinburgh Poetry Tours, has been leading poetry walks in the Auld Toun during the Edinburgh Festival and this year sees him continuing that tradition. Ken is a well-respected writer and translator who has read his work at venues and events both across the UK andContinue reading “Come Down the Mile: Poetry Walks in Edinburgh’s Old Town”

Edinburgh International Book Festival (EIBF) has announced that Jenny Niven will replace Nick Barley as Festival Director. Jenny will begin her new role in September 2023 after Nick has overseen his final Festival programme, following a hugely successful 14 years.   Jenny Niven is a leading cultural producer and director with 20 years of experienceContinue reading “Edinburgh International Book Festival: New Festival Director”

As part of the Art Programme: Uncanny Machines, from The New Real, a world-leading and Edinburgh-based AI research hub,  five AI artists have been awarded The New Real 2023 Development Grants to explore the uncanny interplay of humans and machines, and the social implications of recent developments in AI. Each of the five artists is exploring imaginative ideasContinue reading “Five AI Artists Awarded New Real 2023 Development Grants”

The New Real, a partnership between the University of Edinburgh, The Alan Turing Institute and Edinburgh’s Festivals, is a unique hub for AI, creativity and futures research which since its creation in 2019 has undertaken internationally leading research, built cutting edge AI technology and collaborated with world leading artists and presented work at renowned eventsContinue reading “The New Real Research Hub Shows Impact of AI in Academia and Society”

This October at Hibernian Football Club, Edinburgh Science charity presents Beating the Energy Crisis, an event aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and third sector organisations concerned about the increasing energy cost. This free and practical event held on Wednesday 26th October  will help attendees to: Gain a greater knowledge of practical tools whichContinue reading “Edinburgh Science Teams Up with Hibernian FC with Beating the Energy Crisis“

Edinburgh International Book Festival (EIBF) has announced the appointment of award-winning short story writer and poet Chris Barkley as writer in residence for its Communities Programme at The Alternative School, that is part of the Spartans Community Football Academy. The Alternative School supports young people who find it challenging to cope with attending school and may be at risk of exclusion.Continue reading “New Communities Programme Writer in Residence Announced by EIBF“

As part of its longstanding Communities Programme, Edinburgh International Book Festival (EIBF), announces  a selection of events that will  take place during August at locations across the country, both live in-person and online. Underlining this year’s theme of All Together Now, a series of in-person author visits will take place in hospitals, libraries, schools, andContinue reading “Edinburgh International Book Festival Announces Communities Programme”

For the first time in their long history, Edinburgh Festivals have come together with their stakeholders on the Edinburgh Festivals Forum to launch a joint Vision for the future. Launched in the festivals’ 75th anniversary year,Edinburgh: City of Imagination is a vision for a resilient and ambitious Festival City by 2030. The idea is basedContinue reading “Edinburgh Festivals Launch Ambitious Vision for Future”