Hear Scotland's main political parties set out their plans for supporting our cultural lives in the next parliamentary term.
What can we expect from Scotland's main political parties following the forthcoming election this May? Join us (in person in Edinburgh, or online via livestream) to hear party representatives respond to key issues facing the cultural sector. Submit your questions and key concerns in advance to help shape the content of the evening.
This is a non-selective hustings, aiming to create a safe and respectful space to talk about the issues faced by the culture sector and how the candidates hope to provide solutions if elected.
Event Chair: Halla Mohieddeen
Event organisers: Culture Counts, Federation of Scottish Theatre, Scottish Contemporary Arts Network, Festivals Edinburgh, Equal Media and Culture Centre and Campaign for the Arts.
At this event we want everyone to be treated with equal respect. People may be removed from the meeting if they display behaviours that the host finds unacceptable; for example: racism, homophobia, sexist comments will not be tolerated.
Tickets: Tickets for in-person attendance are extremely limited. If you've booked a ticket to attend in person and are no longer able to make it, please let us know ASAP.
Photography: Photography will be taking place at the event - please let us know upon arrival if you don't wish to be photographed, and we'll make arrangements accordingly.
Agenda
18:30 - 19:00
In-person attendees - arrive at venue, take your seats
19:00 - 20:30
Hustings live! Q&A with speakers, livestream running
20:30 - 21:00
In person attendees - casual networking, tea and coffee