Designed to reflect the extraordinary diversity of work presented during August, The List Festival Awards recognise achievements spanning visual art, literature, film, theatre, comedy, dance and cabaret. The awards continue The List’s long-standing commitment to championing both Scottish and international creativity during the city’s busiest and most exciting cultural season, and each award winner will receive a cash prize. Last year’s ceremony was hosted by Edinburgh’s Makar, Michael Pedersen, and BBC Radio 6 presenter Gemma Cairney, and previous award winners include Bebe Cave, Phil Ellis, Hamish Halley, Pussy Riot, Natalie Palamides and Lewis Major. This year’s awards categories include: • Edinburgh Art Festival’s Best Rising Scottish Artist • Edinburgh International Book Festival’s Best Rising Scottish Author • Edinburgh International Film Festival’s Best Scottish Film • Edinburgh International Festival’s Best International Show. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe categories comprise: • Best LGBTQIA+ Show • Best Dance, Circus & Physical Theatre Show • Best Comedy Show • Best Kids Show • Best Show From Adelaide • The International Fringe Encore Series Edinburgh Prize • The Spirit Of The Fringe Award. The Stand will be joining The List this year to present a new award, and The List will also present a new award for Best Cabaret Show.

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