For as long as she can remember, Ella Jane has been writing in the margins. Growing up, annotation was a way of understanding and processing the culture that surrounded her, a means of collecting words and stories that would become foundational to the songs she would write.
This strand explores the resilience and determination of humanity, those who overcome boundaries everyday. From a body positive Scottish comedy to a multi-award-winning Moroccan thriller hosting it’s UK premier, this strand features an international array of films. Doors open 7pm
Flip! is a powerful new satire from critically-acclaimed writer Racheal Ofori and director Emily Aboud (Evening Standard Future Theatre Award winner 2021) that probes what it means to live freely under the shadow of social media, encroaching on every aspect of our lives. Co-commissioned by Fuel and Soho Theatre, as part of Soho Six. ★★★★ The Stage “Not a slack moment”
Future Superstar in loading buffer mode” is what BBC called her after naming her Song “Twelve Wooden Boxes“ the Track of the Week. From the very start soul artist Becky Sikasa captivated tastemakers and music lovers in UK and Germany. Sikasa’s songs are scenes from life, art and literature. With a voice as versatile as it is grounded, she delves deep to tie her heart to her words. Trails of vocal harmony weave effortlessly through colourful arrangements to complete explorative, vibrant off-pop tracks
The ESFF and the Agence Belge du Court Metrage presents a night of curated Belgian Short Film. We’re exploring contemporary Belgian life and society with some outstanding Belgian shorts and a Q and A with invited guests. Doors Open 7pm
MASSAOKE is a giant sing-along party featuring all the greatest hairbrush anthems of the 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s and beyond, supercharged with mash-ups, megamixes, video screens, giant sing-along lyrics, confetti, balloons, face-melting guitar solos, inflatable microphones and YOU – the real stars of the show.
Want to learn how to make a film on your phone or tablet? Our masterclass provides an introduction to filmmaking with a mobile phone or tablet, providing practical advice on completing film projects professionally and covering shooting on a phone, editing, sound design, useful tools, and software systems. Doors open 12:30pm
Flip! is a powerful new satire from critically-acclaimed writer Racheal Ofori and director Emily Aboud (Evening Standard Future Theatre Award winner 2021) that probes what it means to live freely under the shadow of social media, encroaching on every aspect of our lives. Co-commissioned by Fuel and Soho Theatre, as part of Soho Six. ★★★★ The Stage “Not a slack moment”
We’re excited to welcome some European Film Festival Directors and screening their award-winning short films! Braving Brexit with their best films, we’re delighted to welcome Shortcutz Amsterdam, Adriatic Film Festival, Budapest Short Film Festival and FICBUEU from Galicia, with a panel discussion hosted by Aidan Stanley of RTE. Panel discussion follows the screening. Doors open
Good times, world grooves and great dancing! The Branch has a drive to get the dance floor moving to traditional sounds from around the globe. They play up-tempo Brazilian Forró and Baião with a sprinkling of samba, zydeco and ceilidh – any style that suits their trademark sound of fiddle, accordion, driving percussion and vocals.
Want to learn the basics of stop motion and create a stop motion film in one afternoon? We’re hosting a FREE Stop Motion Masterclass where you can learn the techniques of stop motion and the basic concepts of animation. Participants will make short animated sequences, plus they will get to take away a plasticine figure
Closing Night & Awards. The stories we tell help to shape the world around us. Perspectives merge in this wonderful mixture of drama and documentary from around the globe. From an incredible documentary exploring discrimination against women in Turkey to a swirling dancing animation set to music that uses phonotropes; this programme explores different ways
Leith Ross is a singer, songwriter and artist born and raised in a small town outside of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
The world renowned Edinburgh Ceilidh Club brings you the very best in Scottish ceilidh dancing, featuring Scotland’s top ceilidh bands. Brilliant live music and dancing for everyone, from complete beginners to experienced ceilidh dancers.
Join us for an evening of art and exploration, examining the topic of neurodivergence through the lens of philosophy, psychology, music, art and poetry. Our speakers and performers will introduce the audience to the social, cultural and political questions surrounding the issue of neurodiversity, as well as providing an insight into the internal experience of
Join us for a magical evening with Karen Dunbar. Spend an unforgettable evening in her company as she share stories, jokes and insights from her incredible career. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to see Karen live – book your tickets now! Doors open at 19:00, with the show starting at 19:30. The evening
Join us on 11th Nov at 2.00 pm for an Artist’s talk by Charlie Stiven, who’s exhibition ‘Kiosk’ is currently running at Summerhall’s Lab Gallery. Charlie will present a survey of his work & thinking, and discuss the motivations & processes behind the exhibition. Free ticketed event
Carla J. Easton is an award-nominated singer-songwriter, releasing three critically-acclaimed albums, writing for TeenCanteen, Belle & Sebastian, BMX Bandit, Hen Hoose and National Theatre Scotland. Championed by BBC6 Music, she has performed at festivals across the UK and internationally (SXSW, Pop Montreal, The Great Escape, Celtic Connections, Indiefjord and Pop Cologne) touring the UK with
The world renowned Edinburgh Ceilidh Club brings you the very best in Scottish ceilidh dancing, featuring Scotland’s top ceilidh bands. Brilliant live music and dancing for everyone, from complete beginners to experienced ceilidh dancers.
The Glasgow African Balafon Orchestra (GABO) is a cocktail of musicians of all different backgrounds, bringing together the distinct flavours of the world through the joy of orchestral music. It is a unique blend and fusion of musicians, folklorists and storytellers representing the best musical flavours and stories of our shared humanity.
Electronic music producer Halina Rice brings her unique liveset to Summerhall in a show described as “part rave, part art-happening”. Blending emotive electronic music with impactful mixed reality visuals and bespoke lightshow the performance unites art, music and tech to deliver a mesmerising experience.
Randolph’s Leap are a Scottish indie-pop band known for their catchy melodies, memorable lyrics and uplifting live gigs. The live experience includes brass, strings, fuzzy keyboards, bad jokes and good dancing. Over the past decade, the band have released four studio albums and countless DIY albums which have earned them a cult following. They have performed
Focus Skate Shop and New Balance Numeric Present A Game of S.K.A.T.E., featuring the highest Ollie contest. For one night only Focus Skate Shop return to shred the Dissection Room in collaboration with New Balance Numeric. A £1,500 cash pot and product prizes are up for grabs for competitors, as well as music, open bar and food for spectators
In today’s fast-paced mid-apocalyptic world it can feel like a waste of time to speak about time at all. Why dwell on the past when we could just live in the present because the future won’t shut up about how bad it’s going to be? But with This is the Kit, the pseudonym of songwriter /
