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ASLI sponsor Edinburgh Deaf Festival

18/07/2024

We are delighted to announce that ASLI (Association of Sign Language Interpreters) are sponsors of this year’s Edinburgh Deaf Festival 2024. ASLI provide professional interpreters as well as professional advice on all issues related to sign language interpreting. As previous sponsors of the Edinburgh Deaf Festival, we are grateful for their continued support and help to promote sign language and …

An e-flyer for SignLive's sponsorship of the Edinburgh Deaf Festival.

SignLive to sponsor Edinburgh Deaf Festival

15/07/2024

We are thrilled to announce that SignLive will once again be the headline sponsor for this year’s Edinburgh Deaf Festival 2024. SignLive is a renowned BSL interpreting on-demand service. As a deaf-led organisation with a commitment to improving communication access, they align perfectly with the festival and we look forward to working together with them once more. Fiona Mackay, Chief …

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Amsaan Tours sponsor Edinburgh Deaf Festival

10/07/2024

We are proud to announce that Amsaan Tours are sponsors of this year’s Edinburgh Deaf Festival 2024 Their generous sponsorship will go towards the support and development of the Edinburgh Deaf Festival, helping to secure the future of the festival for artists, performers and audiences. Charles Purdue Pulido, Director of Amsaan Tours, said: “Amsaan Accessible Tours are excited to be a …

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Hot Seat – Youth Club at Edinburgh Deaf Festival

26/06/2024

Get to know the performers and artists taking part in this year’s Youth Club Edinburgh Deaf Festival Hosted in: BSL Interpreted to: English Age Suitability: All deaf children, young people and their families. Price: Free Accessibility: Come along to the Blackwood Bar at 12pm everyday from Saturday 10 – Monday 12 August, where we will be having an informal chat …

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Supporting deaf artists with funding applications

09/04/2024

Are you a deaf artist who wants to get involved in the festival season, but don’t have funds to make it happen? Or do you find it difficult to navigate funding applications? We understand that there can be challenges for deaf artists to access funding opportunities, so we’re here to help. Our expert team can guide you through the process. …

Philip Gerrard, Deaf Mimo, Nadia Nadarajah, and Gavin Lilley outside the Deaf Action's premises for the launch of Edinburgh Deaf Festival.

Edinburgh Deaf Festival to return despite challenges

16/02/2024

We’re thrilled to announce that Edinburgh Deaf Festival will be returning in August 2024 as planned. Despite being refused funding which put the festival at risk, our commitment to promoting deaf arts in Scotland is unwavering. We are continuing to campaign for more support to safeguard the future of Scotland’s only deaf festival.   We’re pleased to be bringing the festival …

Arts funding restored in Scotland – what we hope it means for Edinburgh Deaf Festival

22/12/2023

With the Scottish Budget being announced on Tuesday 19 December, we are encouraged to see some funding being restored to the arts in Scotland. After Edinburgh Deaf Festival was denied funding for on two occasions by Creative Scotland, we hope this means more deaf-led projects will be fairly funded in the coming years. Deaf Action’s Edinburgh Deaf Festival is just …

How to support Edinburgh Deaf Festival

14/12/2023

Edinburgh Deaf Festival has launched a campaign to rally supporters after being denied funding, putting our festival at risk. Despite our impact on the deaf community, deaf arts, and the wider festival landscape, Creative Scotland has denied funding to Edinburgh Deaf Festival. Now, the future of our inclusive celebration is uncertain. We need your help and support to secure the …

Edinburgh Deaf Festival is at risk due to funding decision

10/12/2023

Edinburgh Deaf Festival has had two funding applications rejected by Creative Scotland, putting the future of the festival at risk. Edinburgh Deaf Festival faces an uncertain future after being denied funding by Creative Scotland. Our festival, which was launched in 2022, has come to establish itself as an integral part of the Edinburgh Festival family. Our work in creating a …

Edinburgh Deaf Festival ‘Highly Commended’ at Diversity Awards

18/10/2023

We are excited to announce that Edinburgh Deaf Festival was highly commended in the ‘Diversity Campaign of the Year’ category at the Herald & GenAnalytics Diversity Awards 2023. The award ceremony, which took place on 12 October, celebrated the work undertaken by organisations to help break down barriers, improve accessibility and promote diversity across Scotland. Edinburgh Deaf Festival was ‘highly …