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April 30, 2013 by Vicky in News
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sound Festival & Red Note commission set for first ever UK New Music Biennale

The partnership between sound, Scotland’s leading New Music festival, Woodend Barn and the acclaimed Red Note Ensemble continues in a new commission from composer Stephen Montague, which is to be part of the UK’s first ever New Music Biennale. Montague will write a new children’s work for 6 musicians and

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April 30, 2013 by Vicky in News
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Scotland’s events and festivals industry formally given a voice

A new trade organisation, the Scottish Events & Festivals Association (SEFA), formally launches on 16 May. Pledging to provide leadership and representation for the organisers, promoters and suppliers involved in the £5.6 billion* events and tourism industry in Scotland.With the tourism and events industry identified as a core component of the

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April 24, 2013 by Vicky in News
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Catch the Magic

As the fourth Edinburgh International Magic Festival casts its spell across the Capital, from 28 June – 5 July 2013, audiences are invited to immerse themselves in the surreal magical world between fact and fiction.Breath-taking illusions and awe inspiring magic from performers across Europe and as far afield as Australia

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April 18, 2013 by Vicky in News
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MagicFest Director Kevin McMahon performs at Shakespeare’s Globe

On Sunday 21 April, Shakespeare’s Globe will celebrate Shakespeare’s Birthday with an eclectic evening of magical and musical performance.MagicFest Director Kevin McMahon and Magic School’s Gary James will join a sparkling line-up of performers including The Magic Numbers, whose debut album was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize and whose recent

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March 20, 2013 by Vicky in News
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MagicFest Director Wins Magic Circle ‘Sonny Day Close-Up Competition’

MagicFest’s Kevin McMahon was named the winner last night at The Edinburgh Magic Circle’s annual ‘Sonny Day Close-Up Magic Competition’. Kevin trained with Penn and Teller in Las Vegas during his appearance on Channel 4′s ‘Faking It’ which saw him fool Paul Daniels on national television. Now one of the UK’s

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