Nicola Benedetti and Colin Currie lead us through a diverse programme which pays tribute to Steve Martland and celebrates music from across the globe.

The Warm Up: Colin Currie & The King's Singers

Dan Daw talks about “inspiration porn” and how his work resonates with both the kink and disabled community.

The Warm Up: The Dan Daw Show

Choreographer Omar Rajeh explains the audience participation in the performance, and how dance can be a means of communication.

The Warm Up: Dance People

Celebrate 60 years of incredible dedication from the Edinburgh Festival Chorus with Nicola Benedetti and Chorus Director James Grossmith.

The Warm Up: Festival Chorus at 60

Playwright James Graham reflects on the Shakespearean elements of the 2008 financial crash. Decadence, world domination and a dizzying descent awaits.

The Warm Up: Make it Happen

Nicola Benedetti offers her personal insight into composer John Tavener's monumental work. Director Tom Guthrie breaks down what to expect from the 8 hour-performance.

The Warm Up: Opening Concert: The Veil of the Temple

Start the Festival on a high note. Dougie MacLean, Nicola Benedetti and guests talk about what Scotland's alternative anthem Caledonia means to them.
Caledonia covers by Rianne Downey & Kirsteen Harvey

The Warm Up: The Big Singalong

Nicola Benedetti and Head of Discovery & Participation Caroline Donald introduce this interactive workshop for families to experience classical music together.

The Warm Up: Art of Listening for Families

Nicola Benedetti and Carnegie Hall Director Clive Gillinson talk all things NYO2 as the trailblazing youth orchestra makes its European debut in Edinburgh.

The Warm Up: NYO2 Residency

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