Professional Festivals Director David Edmunds has been appointed to revitalise Scarborough Fair, which was established by Royal Charter in 1253, and will move iubto the role in March this year.
Edmunds will lead on the delivery of what’s said to be an ambitious and innovative creative programme for The Scarborough Fair, spanning three years from 2023 to 2026, during which time it will be reimagined as a year-round programme of arts, heritage, culinary and sporting events at venues throughout the town.
Paul Robinson, chairman of The Scarborough Fair Advisory Group and The Scarborough Fair founder, said: “The Scarborough Fair will celebrate all that our beautiful region has to offer – the people, food, sport, music, art and so much more – in all its exciting and vibrant colours.
“The appointment of the hugely lauded David Edmunds to the role of festival director is the next step in realising the cultural regeneration of our area. The Scarborough Fair is the ‘big moment’ that we have long been waiting for.”
David Edmunds said: “I’m thrilled to be taking on the role of festival director for The Scarborough Fair. I’m excited for the amazing things we will bring to life, with and for, the communities of the town and further afield, over the next few years.
“This feels like a really exciting time for Scarborough and I’m looking forward to immersing myself in it and contributing to the already diverse and vibrant cultural community that already exists in the town.”
Made possible with investment from the government’s Towns Fund, The Scarborough Fair is a project of our council, working in partnership with the public and private sectors and initiated following extensive consultation with local residents, businesses and community organisations.
