This year 5000 tickets for Edinburgh’s Christmas attractions are being gifted to local community groups and charities to ensure those who are less fortunate can join in the fun as the city embraces the festive spirit. UniqueAssembly, who produce Edinburgh’s Christmas on behalf of City of Edinburgh Council, have announced that applications are open forContinue reading “Local Community Groups Offered 5000 tickets for Edinburgh’s Christmas”
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Edinburgh’s International Poetry Festival Push the Boat Out Returns for Third Year
Push the Boat Out (PTBO), Edinburgh’s International Poetry Festival, returns for its third year with a line-up featuring over 50 events and with over 80 performers, artists and speakers within the eclectic programme. This year, the poetry of songwriting is celebrated through Hamish Hawk in solo performance and an evening of lyrical enchantment with support from Iona Zajac.Continue reading “Edinburgh’s International Poetry Festival Push the Boat Out Returns for Third Year”
Dracula: Mina’s Reckoning Swoops Down on Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre
A new adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic horror tale Draculaby acclaimed Scottish playwright Morna Pearson, is brought to stages across Scotland and England by the National Theatre of Scotland in a co-production with Aberdeen Performing Arts in association with Belgrade Theatre, Coventry. Director Sally Cookson’s atmospheric production of Morna Pearson’s bold new adaptation is relocated toContinue reading “Dracula: Mina’s Reckoning Swoops Down on Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre”
Glasgow Cathedral Hosts World Premiere Arts Performance on Endangered Birds
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 “
Come Down the Mile: Poetry Walks in Edinburgh’s Old Town
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: New Festival Director
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”
Five AI Artists Awarded New Real 2023 Development Grants
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 Research Hub Shows Impact of AI in Academia and Society
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”
Edinburgh Science Teams Up with Hibernian FC with Beating the Energy Crisis
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“
New Communities Programme Writer in Residence Announced by EIBF
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“
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