Edinburgh International Festival will be phone-free - Benedetti
The violinist, who has been festival director since 2023 says the policy has come at the request of artists and audiences.
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"Live performance is unlike anything else and the Edinburgh International Festival is here to protect the rarity of this experience."
— Nicola Benedetti , Celebrity
"Views on this have been widely and boldly expressed in recent months and we are acting in communion with our beloved audiences, and extraordinary artists."
— Nicola Benedetti , Celebrity
"The audience's contribution is concentration and silence – it's an electricity the musician can charge from."
— Nicola Benedetti , Celebrity
Key People
Bob Dylan is an iconic singer-songwriter recognized for his influential music career.
Jack White is a musician and frontman of the white stripes, known for his contributions to rock music.
Jessie Buckley is an Irish actress and singer.
Lesley Manville is a British actress recognized for her work in theatre, film, and television.
Nicola Benedetti is a Grammy-winning violinist and the director of the Edinburgh International Festival.
Phoebe Bridgers is a Californian singer known for her music and performances.
Rosamund Pike is an actress recognized for her roles in films and theater.
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The violinist, who has been festival director since 2023 says the policy has come at the request of artists and audiences.
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