"Organisers said the decision to look beyond Edinburgh was part of a strategic review looking at how best to serve delegates and the wider industry amid major shifts across the TV sector. They said it was a chance to broaden access. Edinburgh is not being ruled out organisers are at pains to point out that it can also make a bid. However, the effort to increase accessibility and reduce costs means that London is effectively out of the running."
"The Edinburgh TV festival is owned by The TV Foundation, a charity tasked with helping people from all backgrounds gain access to the sector. As an event created by and for the TV industry, we have always championed inclusion and action on accessibility and representation, said Campbell Glennie, the chief executive. Reviewing our location is part of that same commitment, exploring how we can reduce costs for delegates and make the festival open to more people than ever before."
The Edinburgh TV Festival, held for nearly 50 years each summer, has attracted high-profile figures and industry leaders. Organisers are inviting other UK venues to bid for the 2027 edition as part of a strategic review to better serve delegates amid major shifts across the TV sector. The review aims to broaden access, reduce delegate costs, and address concerns about limited working-class representation and high summer accommodation prices in Edinburgh. Edinburgh is not ruled out and can still bid. The festival is owned by The TV Foundation, which focuses on widening access and strengthening charitable work.
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