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Cllr. Richard Lewis, the City of Edinburgh Council’s Festivals and Events Champion said: “Edinburgh has been working since 1947 on expanding and betering our festivals offering and this longevity and growth is one of the greatest reflections on their success. Almost 70 years on, thousands of visitors and journalists continue to travel from all over the world to experience Edinburgh in August.

“This year is set to be just as adventurous and entertaining. The range of artists coming to Edinburgh from around the world is as diverse as ever, and we will also see a wealth of Scotish performers taking part.” The Fringe, along with the 11 other festivals including the International Book Festival, Science Festival, Film Festival and Military Tatoo, contribute more than £250 million a year to Scotland’s economy as they bring millions of people into the capital.

“As one of the most significant arts market places in the world, with over 1,000 arts professional atendees each year, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe offers unrivalled opportunities for Scotish, UK and international artists,” said Fiona Hyslop MSP, The Scotish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Europe and External Affairs. “We are commited to supporting the festival and the ambitions of the Scotish creative talent at the Fringe through the Made in Scotland programme as part of the £2.25 million Edinburgh Festivals Expo Fund.”

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