Television Festival Social Events 2008
Throughout the Edinburgh International Television Festival weekend all delegates are invited to attend parties, receptions and social events, hosted by the Festival and its sponsors. And of course The George Hotel bar remains the Festival's after-hours home for late night drinking and networking.
Friday Night Opening Reception
Friday 22 August
Our Dynamic Earth
112 Holyrood Road
20:00 – 22:00
The Festival’s social events kick off with the Friday Night Opening Reception. Take in spectacular views over Edinburgh as you are fed, watered and entertained at a new venue for 2008, Our Dynamic Earth. Two options are available to you when you leave the MacTaggart Lecture – either jump on one of the coaches available outside the McEwan Hall, or stretch your legs and enjoy the fifteen minute walk, following the map on page 23 of your Programme.
Sponsored by
Channel of the Year Awards 2008
Saturday 23 August
The Pentland
EICC
18:30 – 19:15
Join us to discover which Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial channels have triumphed in the
tightly fought contest to be named the MediaGuardian Edinburgh Television Festival Channel
of the Year. Other awards presented during the ceremony will include The Network and Fast
Track Choice Award for Best Programme and the Best Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial TV
Programmes of the Year.
Saturday Night Party at The George
Saturday 23 August
The George Hotel
19 - 21 George Street
21:30 – late
At the end of the second day of the Festival join us at the legendary Saturday Night Party at
The George. Grab a drink from the bar, catch up with friends and colleagues, and unleash
your inner Travolta on the dance floor!