TV Festival to move from Edinburgh to Manchester

TV Festival to move from Edinburgh to ManchesterImage source, PA MediaImage caption, The TV Festival attracts some of the biggest names in the industry, with Graham Norton and Tina Fey appearing last yearByLynette HorsburghNorth WestPublished1 hour agoThe TV Festival is relocating from Edinburgh to Manchester next year after half a century.Organisers said it was moving from the Scottish capital "amid increasing challenges around accessibility, affordability and sustainability" across the television industry.The TV Foundation, which has run the event since 1976, praised Greater Manchester's vision for the festival which "combined genuine creative ambition and future-facing energy".It said it would be able to "radically reduce" costs for delegates by moving the festival to Manchester. Edinburgh will host the event for the last time on 25-28 August.The festival features independent debate within the television industry, with more than 60 keynotes, debates, and masterclasses. It attracts some of the biggest names in the sector, with presenter Graham Norton, actor Michael Sheen and American comedian, writer and producer Tina Fey taking part in last year's event. The 2027 festival is set to take place in St John's, Manchester's newest creative district, with the dates yet to be confirmed.The decision was taken by the festival's board of directors after "an extensive consultation and competitive bidding process" was launched last year.Image source, Manchester City CouncilImage caption, Staging the festival in Manchester will "radically reduce" costs for delegates, said the organisersCampbell Glennie, chief executive of The TV Festival and The TV Foundation, a charity which supports access, inclusion and talent in the industry, said: "Greater Manchester presented a vision for the festival that combined genuine creative ambition and future-facing energy with practical accessibility and affordabil...