New arts festival streaming service Festv to launch on New Year’s Day
New arts festival streaming service Festv will launch on 1 January 2021, with a launch showcase featuring some of the best in comedy, theatre, dance and music.
Recorded at the Edinburgh’s Assembly Roxy and hosted by international TV host Isla Traquair, the launch will feature comedian Mark Watson, playwright Gary McNair (A Gambler's Guide to Dying), festival director Hope Azeda (Ubumuntu Arts Festival), singer-songwriter Honeyblood, dance artistic director Tony Mills and installation artist Laura McGlinchey.
The new service will celebrate and encapsulate digitally the joy, love and discovery of arts festivals worldwide, with streamed performances now at your fingertips. Working closely with partners around the world, Festv will also provide greater access to performing artists and audiences.
Festival performers will be able to host their performances on the streaming service, either live or as recording, with audiences able to watch live or on-demand, with collections and pay-what-you-want options available. Audiences will be able to find all of their favourite acts, as well as discover new pieces, all in one place!
Get involved immediately by clicking here to watch a trailer and pre-order the launch show, as well as a pay-what-you-want one-hour special featuring the “Best Bits” from Frontline Festival Scotland, with all proceeds going to charities including Scottish Fire & Rescue Family Support Trust. Festv also has crowdfunding open, offering rewards to early fans, at Crowdfunder and Indiegogo.
