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TV Festival Jumps Ship: Edinburgh to Manchester Move
24 Jun
Summary
- The TV Festival is relocating from Edinburgh to Manchester next year.
- The move addresses challenges in accessibility, affordability, and sustainability.
- Manchester offers reduced costs for delegates and a future-facing creative vision.
The renowned TV Festival is set to relocate from Edinburgh to Manchester next year, concluding its 50-year run in the Scottish capital. Organizers cited growing industry challenges related to accessibility, affordability, and sustainability as key drivers for the move.
The TV Foundation, responsible for the event since 1976, praised Manchester's vision for the festival, highlighting its creative ambition and forward-thinking approach. The relocation to St. John's, Manchester's new creative district, is expected to significantly reduce costs for attendees.
Edinburgh will host the festival for the last time from August 25-28. The 2027 event will mark the beginning of a new chapter in Manchester, which organizers believe offers the ideal platform for expanding the festival's reach and impact. Both the festival team and Edinburgh officials acknowledged the significant history shared between the event and the city.
