Featuring exclusive pop-up performances, live music, sneak peeks of highlights from across the festival and the opportunity to mix and mingle with artists, audiences, supporters, enthusiasts and friends from across the sector. Hosted in Fruitmarket’s beautiful warehouse space, we’ll be kicking off the festival in style as the organisation begins a year of celebrations for our 40th anniversary.
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