🪩 Edinburgh Culture Minute: 23-29 August 2023
Arts sector ‘implosion’ warning, Connect fest returns, two epic festivals spreadsheets, word-of-mouth Fringe tips for the final weekend + does flyering really work?
Welcome to the Culture Minute, Edinburgh’s weekly round up of local arts happenings. It’s the final full week of festivals and there’s still loads happening. In this newsletter you’ll also find local creative sector jobs and opportunities. Let’s dive in.
📆 For one last time this August, let’s take stock of what’s left and still running at the festivals. Each link takes you to their event listings.
🎤 Fringe: ongoing, runs until 28 August.
📚 Book Festival: ongoing, runs until 28 August.
🎨 Art Festival: ongoing, runs to 27 August.
🎞 Film Festival: ends Wednesday 23rd August.
🩰 International Festival, runs until 27 August.
📙 Book Fringe, runs until 28 August.
👀 As we approach the final weekend of festival month, everyone wants to know what the best shows are. Here are some show reviews from reliable local sources: