Edinburgh International Festival 2022 Programme and the Future of the Arts
- Submitted by: Foysol Choudhury, Lothian, Scottish Labour.
- Date lodged: Thursday, 05 May 2022
- Motion reference: S6M-04265
- Current status: Achieved cross-party support
That the Parliament congratulates Edinburgh International Festival on the launch of its 2022 programme and its continued work in communities across Edinburgh; welcomes the number of free events in the programme, in particular the MACRO event at BT Murrayfield on 5 August 2022, which will be a celebration of Australian and Scottish culture in circus, dance and music; notes what it sees as the positive role played by Edinburgh International Festival in supporting Scotland’s place on the world stage by welcoming artists from around the globe; further notes what it sees as the importance of the Edinburgh International Festival and other Edinburgh Festivals to the Edinburgh and wider Scottish economy, and notes the view that long-term sustainable funding is needed for the future success of Edinburgh International Festival and Scottish arts and culture.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Jackie Baillie, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Sarah Boyack, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Maggie Chapman, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Kenneth Gibson, Pam Gosal, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Bill Kidd, Ruth Maguire, Marie McNair, Audrey Nicoll, Mark Ruskell, Paul Sweeney, Mercedes Villalba, Sue Webber, Martin Whitfield