Edinburgh Internet Festival 2010

Back to the drawing board… Literally!

2009-11-18T16:15:00.000-08:00

When I first started designing webpages back in 99’ the original aim was to create an online gallery for my illustrations and artwork

Terra Lumnus by Pol Steele (Pen, Ink, Pencil)

I little suspected at that time that creative use of computers and digital technology would soon come to dominate almost all aspects of my artistic output, leaving little time for my original pen and ink work.

Later, when the internet festival came into prominence I didn’t think it was ethically appropriate to use the event’s webspace to host a permanent portfolio of my own work.

However, as I am currently taking an extended break from hosting online artistic events via scotfestival.com - I at long last have the time to devote to the creation of an exhibition space for my original Celtic fantasy illustrations. The gallery will also contain a selection of my photographs and more recent digital compositions.

Work on the gallery is already underway and should be completed by early spring of 2010

PoL Steele

The GD – “Onwards Voyager!”

2009-10-23T13:38:00.000-07:00

The initial year-long development stage of “The GD – Gorgie Dalry & Edinburgh Westward” web portal has now been successfully completed.

The prototype version of The GD website proved to be highly popular with both local residents and businesses alike. The initiative also received a great deal of positive attention from a wide selection of community organisations working across the Edinburgh Westward area.

One of the most popular sections of the prototype website was ‘The GD Online Survey’. The survey was specifically created to enable those living and working within Gorgie Dalry to have a clear say in the ongoing development of The GD initiative. The objective was to gather information at a grassroots level as to which online services and content structure would be of maximum interest and benefit to the local community.

Over the next few months, material gathered during the initial development stage will be used to create a detailed business plan. The aim will be to secure the funding required to launch The GD as an independent social enterprise project early in 2010.

Race Online 2012

2009-09-19T12:42:00.000-07:00

Race Online 2012 is a national challenge to help 4 million socially and digitally excluded people get online by the London Olympics.

Most of us take the internet for granted. It saves us time and money, lets us keep in touch with family and friends, search for jobs, access a world of entertainment and fun and contact government services.

Yet 10 million people in the UK have never used the Internet. Of them, 4 million are also society’s least advantaged: the long-term unemployed; the elderly and isolated; people on low-incomes; and others facing difficult challenges in everyday life.

For Further Information Visit Race Online 2012 At http://raceonline2012.org/

ACE IT at Nominet Best Practice Challenge 2009

2009-07-27T11:49:00.000-07:00

After their success in winning the Best Development Project award in the Nominet Best Practice Challenge 2008, ACE IT (Age Concern Edinburgh Information Technology) were delighted to be invited by Nominet to apply to enter the 2009 challenge.

Nominet recognises - “Those organisations groups or individuals who have embraced the challenge of making the Internet a secure, open, accessible or diverse experience for all”.

For the event ACE IT decided to highlight the outstanding work undertaken by everyone involved in the ‘Moose in the Hoose’ project. A project aimed at introducing benefits of computers and the Internet to those living in Care Homes and attending Day Care Centres across Edinburgh.

ACE IT were thrilled to be shortlisted as a finalist under the Best Development Project, which this year also included the BBC World Service Trust, Digital Birmingham , Rafi.Ki and Citizens Online.

Jenny Ridge, ACE IT’s Chief Executive said. "This year the competition is even tougher than last year, if that's possible! Nominet have acknowledged that the entries they received were of an exceptionally high standard, which has made their shortlist selection a very challenging task”.

The 2009 Nominet judging panel said...
“ACE IT was a well regarded project that
deserves a wider application and audience”

The award ceremony was hosted on the 2nd July at the Banqueting House, Whitehall Palace, London. A blisteringly hot morning saw Jenny Ridge of ACE IT, Pat Bryson, ACE IT’s Coordinator for the Moose in the Hoose project and Rachel Henry, Volunteer Coordinator/ Development officer, The City of Edinburgh Council’s Health and Social Care Department board a train to London.

On the night - The Banqueting House, one of London’s most spectacular gathering places, was filled with organisations, agencies and charities which combined are working to shape and develop the Internet for communities around the world.

Speaking prior to the event Councillor Paul Edie, Convenor of Health and Social Care said "This is an excellent initiative (ACE IT), well deserving of an award. Keeping our residents active and interested is a key priority for us, as is the wellbeing and physical and mental health of all who live in our care homes. ACE IT is a major contributor in helping the Council to achieve these aims."

John Storey, Older People and Age Team, Scottish Government said "Well done! Whatever the outcome, it is a great achievement to have been short listed 2 years in a row."

See winner's brochure Here

Jenny Ridge went on to say “All of us at ACE IT are very proud just to have been short listed - it really is fantastic achievement and everyone should be congratulated for their commitment, enthusiasm and passion for our work”

Visit The Moose In The Hoose Online At:
www.aceit.org.uk/moose

Edinburgh Canal Festival - Sat 27th June 2009

2009-06-21T21:22:00.000-07:00

Now in its 3rd year, Edinburgh's annual raft race has evolved to become the Edinburgh Canal Festival, a full day of nautical adventure with samba, salsa and water-walking to name a few of the activities on offer.

32 teams will compete in this year's raft race, with masses of other activities happening from Edinburgh Quay to Harrison Park. Action will be at the Lochrin Basin (Edinburgh end of the Union Canal, near Cargo bar). Events kick off at 10am, races start at 11am, with prizes awarded around 5pm.

This year along with the raft race there will be free boat trips, a floatilla of human powered crafts, canoes and hydrozorbs (hamster balls for the water).

There will be lots of opportunities for people to get onto boats and have a look around them.Land based activities will include a schools mural display, craft and community stalls, street performers, BBQ and a variety of food tasting stalls. Music includes the Edinburgh Samba School, Jazz, Ceilidh, Drumming and Pipe Bands.

Car parking will be available for only £2 (8am-6pm) underneath the Edinburgh Quay Building and £3 (8am-6pm) at the Scottish Widows Building.

Visit The Edinburgh Canal Festival Onlinewww.edinburghraftrace.com

The GD Gets Ready To Move To Own Webspace

2009-06-17T21:03:00.000-07:00

Due to unexpectedly high levels of interest in and local support for The GD initiative - We are delighted to be able announce that we will shortly be moving (earlier than expected), to our own webspace at www.thegd.org.uk

The preview version of the website is now currently being redesigned and prepared for the transfer.

Material is also being prepared for a local publicity campaign and dates for an official launch of the website are being considered.

Further information will be made available here shortly!

Internet Festival Hijacked!

2009-03-17T20:07:00.000-07:00

The annual Edinburgh Internet Festival was founded in 1999 as the first online resource for artists and performers attending the Edinburgh Festival. Additional aims of the event have always been to encourage and promote the digital arts within Scotland and to explore the benefits of digital technology within local communities at a grass-roots level.

For almost 10 years the event has been refused all requests for funding or support from Edinburgh Council - The Scottish Arts Council - The Scottish Government.

The forthcoming launch of the Festivals Edinburgh ‘Digital Hub’ project is so similar in aims and objectives to those of the Internet festival that the future of the entire event will have to be reconsidered.

It is ironic that the very body set up to assist and promote Edinburgh’s festivals has in effect killed off the Internet festival - As is also the fact that 'Festivals Edinburgh' is funded by Edinburgh Council - The Scottish Arts Council - The Scottish Government.

PoL Steele
Edinburgh Internet Festival 1999 - 2008

Musicians Wanted For The GD Sessions!

2009-03-16T19:03:00.000-07:00

Over the spring and summer of 2009 - The GD intends to host a short series of live music sessions across a number of venues within the Gorgie Dalry area.

These events will be recorded for inclusion on the GD website as a series of web-videos. The aims of the GD sessions are to provide support and promotion for the creative community of Gorgie Dalry and also to encourage the hosting of live music and artistic events within the area.

Videos produced for the GD will not be used on any other website or in any other format without the participant's express permission. All material recorded during the sessions will be freely turned over to the participant for their own future use and promotion.

In addition to the live music sessions – musicians and bands from the westward side of Edinburgh are also invited to promote their work via the GD Creatives section - where they can create their own profiles and include up to 5 mp3 tracks for streaming via the GD media player

If you would like to participate in the GD sessions or would like to create a GD Creatives Profile - e-mail us directly using the contact us form available via www.scotfestival.com/TheGD

ACE IT Wins Major UK Award

2008-07-16T06:51:00.000-07:00

ACE IT (Age Concern Edinburgh Information Technology ) wins major UK award -The Nominet Best Practice Challenge Award

ACE IT are proud to announce this award in the Best Development Project category - "The judges felt that this was a very positive project that focuses on a real need and succeeds in managing complex partnerships to achieve its goals."

The awards ceremony held at the Science Museum in London on Wednesday evening recognised trade organisations, blue chip companies and charities for their innovative and creative Internet projects .

Other winners included Barclays Bank , Internet Watch Foundation, Get Safe Online, Common Knowledge, YouthNet and the British Library

Winning entries will be promoted as demonstrations of best practice to industry, government, academia and in the media both in the UK and internationally. They will also be invited to take a leading role in the UK preparatory meeting for Internet Governance Forum India

Rt Hon Alun Michael MP,Chair of Judges, Nominet Best Practice Challenge 2008 said "I am proud to be celebrating so many examples of best practice within the UK Internet industry and look forward to highlighting their good work at the Internet Governance Forum in Hyderabad in December. The winning entries are sure to spark lively discussions and add substance to the international policy debate"

The award highlights ACE IT's work within the City of Edinburgh and beyond

Our main Computer Training Project for the 50 + group www.aceit.org.uk has now trained nearly 3000 older people to use a computer and the Internet
Edinburgh Silver Surfers www.edinburghsilversurfers.co.uk - ex ACE IT learners who went on to build their own web site and still meet every week to update it with views and reviews concerning older people
Moose in the Hoose Project www.aceit.org.uk/moose.htm - a project involving the use of computers and the Internet by care home residents in Edinburgh
Intergenerational work within the city - www.aceit.org.uk/intergen.htm

Nominet Best Practice Challenge Winners brochure Click Here

Jenny Ridge Chief Executive of ACE IT says "We started our main Computer Training Project for the 50 + group 7 years ago and I'm absolutely thrilled to win this award . It's great to see older people embracing technology and the Internet so keenly. It is thanks to everyone involved - another great achievement for team ACE IT!"

ACE IT - Finalists of Nominet's 'Best Practice Challenge'

2008-06-28T05:14:00.000-07:00

As creative and web designer with Age Concern Edinburgh Information Technology (ACE IT) - I am delighted to announce that ACE IT has been shortlisted for the finals of the Nominet 'Best Practice Challenge' under the category 'Best Development Project'.

When I first joined ACE IT back in 2002 I had no idea the whirlwind rollercoaster ride I was about to embark upon. Over the years the project's core objective of providing training for the 50+ age group in computing and the internet has gone from strength to strength and become a model for computer training organisations across Scotland (and beyond). In addition, ACE IT has both instigated and developed in partnership with other organisations a wide range of social inclusion and community web development initiatives including the ACE IT Silver Surfers Festival, the multi-award winning 'Edinburgh Silver Surfers' and the 'Moose In The Hoose' project.

At a personal level, involvement with ACE IT has greatly helped me in relation to discovering ways and methods of working around my own disabilities and also in developing my own creative and web design skills. There has also been a number of unforgettable and amazing moments along the way - such as the day the Edinburgh Silver Surfers visited Edinburgh Castle to assist in firing the world famous 'One O'clock Cannon' (Visit) - The exclusive VIP guided tour of H.M.S Edinburgh (Visit) - The discovery of lost music from the Isle of St Kilda (Visit) - And the moment we realised that the photographs provided by a member of the People's War Group recording in detail the surrender of the German U-Boat fleet at the end of WW2 (Visit) - Were not available anywhere else on the web!

From Management Committee - To Staff and Volunteers - To clients and members of the project's outreach programmes... Everyone involved with ACE IT is delighted, honoured and thrilled to have reached the final stages of the Nominet Best Practice Challenge. Win or lose - the nomination alone is seen by all as positive recognition that the hard work and outstanding effort shown across all aspects of the organisation are having a real grass-roots impact both within our own local communities and beyond.

Nominet Best Practice Challenge
- Best Development Project shortlist

ActNow Cornwall
Age Concern Edinburgh Information Technology (ACE IT)
Cambridgeshire Council's Community Access Points initiative
Childnet International
Citizens Online - EverybodyOnline
Solihull community housing and CI-Net

Links

Nominet Best Practice Challenge
Age Concern Edinburgh Information Technology (ACE IT)
Edinburgh Silver Surfers
The Moose In The Hoose Project

Scots Urged to Extend the Welcome to Year Long Celebration Inspired by Burns

2008-06-16T17:39:00.000-07:00

Rt Hon Alex Salmond, MSP, First Minister of Scotland today (Monday 16 June), launched the country's first ever Homecoming year, at Edinburgh Castle.

Inspired by the 250th anniversary of the birth of Scotland's national poet, the international cultural icon, Robert Burns, Homecoming Scotland 2009 will encourage people of Scottish descent, Scots, and those who love Scotland to come home in 2009 and take part in an inspirational celebration of our culture, heritage and some of the many great contributions Scotland has given the world.

From Burns Night (Jan 25) to St Andrew's Day (Nov 30) 2009, a country wide programme of Homecoming events and activities has been designed to celebrate some of Scotland's great contributions to the world: Burns himself, Whisky, Golf, Great Scottish Minds and Innovations and Scotland's culture and heritage which lives on at home and through Scotland's global family.

Organisations all over the country ranging from community groups, to public and private bodies are planning new and enhanced Homecoming activity and invite both Scots and those with a passion for Scotland to join the celebrations. From the Shetland Isles in the north to Selkirk in the south; Barra in the west to Aberdeen in the east, a packed calendar of over 100 events is already in place with many more activities being developed in the run up to 2009.

Speaking at the launch the Rt Hon Alex Salmond, MSP, First Minister of Scotland said: "Next year is the 250th anniversary of the birth of our national poet and cultural icon Robert Burns and a chance to celebrate Scotland's contribution to the world.

"The exciting programme of events unveiled today demonstrates the richness of our culture and heritage, with events ranging from the biggest clan gathering for 200 years to an exhibition of contemporary art, inspired by Robert Burns, which includes contributions from John Byrne and Tracy Emin."

The First Minister urged Scots to embrace the year and get involved by encouraging friends, family and colleagues from around the world to come and join the celebrations:

"With so many inspiring and exceptional activities to choose from the programme promises to give everyone a reason to come home. It is an invitation to connect with Scotland's past and future, on a scale never seen before. Now we all need to make sure that Scots at home and abroad get the message."

Homecoming Scotland 2009 is a Scottish Government initiative being delivered by EventScotland in partnership with VisitScotland.

Paul Bush, Chief Operating Officer, EventScotland said: "As Scotland's national events agency, EventScotland is ideally placed to manage the delivery of Homecoming Scotland in 2009.

"EventScotland has already created a portfolio of world class events, ensuring Scotland capitalises on the growing trend of event tourism, and Homecoming is an extension of this work. We have worked with our public sector and event industry partners to create a tailored programme of events and festivals to inspire Scots worldwide to come home in 2009.

"The result of this enthusiasm is that 2009 will be a very exciting year, and will bring Scots, people with Scots ancestry, and those who simply love Scotland 'home' for this landmark year."

Commenting on the worldwide marketing of Homecoming, VisitScotland's Chairman Peter Lederer said: "We have already seen a great deal of interest in Homecoming 2009 from our key tourism markets and the fantastic range of events announced today is sure to be very popular with visitors. VisitScotland has been promoting Homecoming extensively, with Scotland in Toronto, New York's Scotland Week and a travel trade event in Australia just some examples of our recent activity. We will build on this success with a programme of marketing and PR which will promote Homecoming Scotland 2009 to potential visitors within the UK and around the world."

The event programme launched today is a key part of Homecoming. Marie Christie, Homecoming Scotland 2009 Project Director said: "In developing the programme so far we've had a fantastic response from organisations, large and small from every area in Scotland, who have really taken the concept of Homecoming to their hearts and have developed diverse and inspiring activity for 2009.

"The programme detail announced today is just the beginning of the Homecoming story, over the coming months we will be releasing more information and bringing more and more partners on board. We think there is something in the programme for everyone and we hope Scots, and those who love Scotland, at home and abroad will join the celebrations in 2009. It's an exciting year for Scotland, it's a great year to come home."

A key part of today's announcement was the call for Scots to get involved in Homecoming. Here's how:

Extend the invite: Whether you are a native Scot; part of Scotland's extended global family, or maybe you just love Scotland, spread the word by telling your friends and relatives wherever they live, about the special year of Homecoming and encourage them to join us in our 2009 celebrations.

Log on to the official Homecoming website: http://www.homecomingscotland2009.com/ and send an e-invite inviting friends and family home.

Sign up for the Homecoming Scotland newsletter and be the first to get updates on exciting events as well as general information about Homecoming: http://www.homecomingscotland2009.com/

For event organisers looking to develop Homecoming activities, contact the Homecoming Team who can assist with advice and in-kind marketing support. Further information can be obtained by contacting Rebecca McPherson, Homecoming Scotland 2009 T: +44 (0) 131 472 2408 / email: info@homecomingscotland.com

Proposal For Combined Training & Community Web Development Project

2008-06-09T20:37:00.000-07:00

For the first time the Edinburgh Internet Festival is set to enter the sphere of politics by including in this year’s event a proposal for an innovative new combined training provision and community web development project centred around a new community information, advice and news website - produced and maintained by a team of disabled and socially isolated individuals - working through the initiative to develop new skills with a view to obtaining full time employment.

The training supplied would aim to provide a structure best suited to the individual client's needs and abilities and would seek to install confidence and develop communication skills in addition to the computer tuition provided.

The website would aim to assist in regeneration of local communities by the provision of promotion and publicity services for creative and community based events, projects, services and organisations which currently receive little or no support from traditional media resources.

Alongside promoting local community news and events, the initiative would seek to develop a range of new web based initiatives aiming to provide a greater level of resident’s participation in the online promotion of the city of Edinburgh.

The initiative combines the latest in digital technology with traditional training methods and volunteer participation in a new approach to dealing with training and work provision for those on incapacity benefits. Whilst specifically created with Edinburgh in mind – the basic concept could also be applied and adapted to cover almost any region within the UK and in particular those areas with high levels of unemployment and social inclusion issues.

“The concept is based upon my own experiences both as a community worker of 20 years standing and as someone living on long-term incapacity benefits. The creative elements of the proposal have been developed from the skills and experience I have gained hosting the Edinburgh Internet Festival combined with my volunteer work across a number of web based community projects. When combined I believe my experience provides me with a unique insight and perspective which I have channelled into the creation of this proposal.

The cornerstone of the proposal is my passionate belief that digital and web technology offers exciting new possibilities for combating fundamental issues within local communities such as social exclusion and unemployment.

I also strongly believe that disabled people need to be included - and encouraged - to participate in the creation, implementation and development of initiatives aimed at providing opportunities to escape from benefits and re-enter employment.” - P.Steele. 2008

Further Information will be online via the Edinburgh Internet Festival 008 home page at www.scotfestival.com from 1st July 2008

To view an advance preview copy of the proposal E-mail: pol@scotfestival.com

Trove - A Guide To Edinburgh's Treasures

2008-05-21T07:10:00.000-07:00

Trove is a new guide to the treasures of Edinburgh - The concept of which resulted from an invite to the Edinburgh Silver Surfers regarding a special guided tour of Lauriston Castle here in Edinburgh. As web designer and photographer with the surfers I accompanied the group on the trip and like everyone else was delighted by what we found.

While some form of residence has occupied the site since at least the 16th centaury - Lauriston Castle is today one of the UK's finest examples of an Edwardian country house. Loving restored and filled with the heirlooms and furniture of the last family to live there, the last surviving member of which gifted the property and its contents to Edinburgh Council to maintain on behalf of the people of Edinburgh.

Not only does the Castle provide a fascinating insight into Edwardian family life - the public gardens also offer one of the best views over the river forth I have ever come across!

During the visit I was struck with the realisation that even after almost 25 years living in a city I thought I knew inside and out - there were still places with the power to not only delight me - but also inspire the creative side of me.

Talking it over later with friends, I found I was not alone. Within minutes over a dozen places were named that all of us really wanted to visit but which none of us had ever managed to get to. It also came to light that each of us had favourite places that the others had never heard of - or were only faintly aware of.

Following on from all of this - I am delighted to announce the launch of 'TROVE' as part of this year's Edinburgh Internet Festival.

'TROVE - A Guide To Edinburgh's Treasures' is intended to encourage both visitors to the city and residents alike to spend some quality time exploring a few of the "Wee Gems" the capital has to offer - in addition to the outstanding attractions surrounding and including Edinburgh Castle!

'TROVE - A Guide To Edinburgh's Treasures'
Launched as part of the Edinburgh Internet Festival 2008
Online: www.scotfestival.com

Nominate a 'Treasure'
- Like to nominate an attraction or location for inclusion in Trove?
Please send your suggestion in an e-mail to festival2008@scotfestival.com

New Scotfestival Arts & Music Networks

2008-05-18T19:57:00.000-07:00

Since it's foundation in 1999 - A core aim of the Edinburgh International Internet Festival has been to provide a freely available online platform where individuals and organisations can come together and celebrate the artistic and cultural diversity of the international online creative community.

As part of this year's event - Scotfestival is launching a series of social networking communities where those participating can create their own profiles and upload images, photographs, mp3's and web based videos.

Follow the information Provided Here for further information and to view and join a network!

Community Web Development at the Edinburgh Internet Festival 2008

2008-05-03T21:06:00.000-07:00

Springwell Golden Voices Choir is one of a number of community organisation within Edinburgh that the Edinburgh Internet Festival has worked with over the last few years to develop an online presence best suited for their needs and requirements. Visit their website online at www.scotfestival.com/springwellgoldenvoices

Over the summer and autumn of 2008 we will relaunching our Scottish Digital Community Arts (SDCA) initiative and will be freely providing creative and web design experience and assistance for a number of Edinburgh based charities, community organisations and projects both across the city and beyond.

SDCA will also be working both online and at a 'Grass-Roots' level within our local communities to encourage and assist organisations and community projects to make better use of the internet, online networking services and digital technology.

In addition - Over the course of this year's Internet Festival we will be hosting a series of online profiles detailing how organisations and projects from around the world are using the web and digital technology to promote or enhance the work they are doing within their local communities. Profiles will be created using text, photographs and images provided directly by the organisation involved and (when available) can also feature MP3's and web based videos. All material contained in the profile will remain under the creator's copyright with full editorial control remaining with the organisation featured.

If you would like to nominate an organisation or community project for a profile or would like further information on the Edinburgh Internet Festival or the Scottish Digital Community Arts initiative visit scotfestival.com or e-mail festival2008@scotfestival.com

TROVE - Edinburgh's Treasures

2008-05-03T20:49:00.000-07:00

Edinburgh is a beautiful city which offers many delightful attractions and locations that are well known and popular with both visitors and residents alike. However, with so much on offer - it is easy to miss or bypass some of the brighter if smaller gems in the Capital's crown. Trove is a new guide which aims to reveal some of Edinburgh's lesser known treasures... Beautiful - Remarkable - Fascinating and Exciting attractions and places which deserve greater attention and are well worth a visit!

Nominate a 'Treasure'
- Like to nominate an attraction or location for inclusion in Trove?
Please send your suggestion in an e-mail to festival2008@scotfestival.com

Edinburgh Internet Festival 2008 - Information For Festival Performers!

2008-05-03T20:22:00.000-07:00

Edinburgh International Internet Festival 2008
Online from July 1st - 31st October 2008
Festival Website http://www.scotfestival.com

The Flipside - Edinburgh Festival Preview and Review
Online from 1st August - 10th September 2008
Participation Open from 1th July 2008 - Free to Enter!
Contact: festival2008@scotfestival.com

The Flipside - Edinburgh Festival Preview and Review
Visiting the Edinburgh Festival is a fantastic experience for performers, musicians and those participating in the multitude of shows and events which combined to form the annual Edinburgh festival season. However, as the festival grows in size each year - it gets harder and harder to promote and spread the word about what you are doing... This year you are competing with thousands of shows in the Fringe alone!

The Edinburgh Internet Festival launched it's first online Edinburgh festival guide in 1999 as a freely provided online platform for festival participants to promote their work. This year the E.I.I.Festival's 'Flipside - Edinburgh Festival Preview & Review Guide' returns with an even greater range of services than ever before!

Flipside Preview Guide
- Participating performers will receive a profile page featuring full details of their performance or event. The page can also contain a limited number of images alongside web versions of promotional material (poster/pamphlet/etc). Videos featured on myspace/ U-Tube relating to the Edinburgh festival can also be embed into profiles (max 2 per page). Links will also be provided to participants own website(s) and Myspace profiles.

Flipside Review
- The review section of the Flipside provides interviews with festival performers alongside regularly updated photo reviews of shows and events. If you would like your show featured in the review - You will have to provide two tickets for a performance and be willing to meet for an interview and photo session (usually 1 hour approx).

Festival2008 Community
- If you are performing in the Edinburgh Festival 2008... The E.I.I.Festival invites you to join our new online community where you can maintain your own profile - post photos and videos and participate in online debates relating to the festival (Online via scotfestival.com from July).

Additional Services
We can also provide extensive digital photography, web and graphic design services prior to your visit and for one or more days while you are in Edinburgh (without charge - places limited). In certain cases - free use of a computer with internet access is also available (if desperatly needed). If your own loacal media, radio or tv stations are interested in coverning your visit to the Edinburgh Festival - A telephone can be provided for interviews (incoming calls only) at arranged times.

While intended for use on the festival 2008 website - ALL material produced by the Edinburgh Internet Festival is freely turned over to the participants concerned with regards to future use