Momentum
Welcome to Momentum, a delegate programme based in Edinburgh aiming to build international relationships and cultivate collaborative opportunities, running throughout the month of August. Momentum is delivered in partnership between British Council Scotland, Creative Scotland and Festivals Edinburgh.
This year, we will host delegations from Poland, Viet Nam, South Korea, the Nordics, Türkiye, and the MENA region (Middle East & North Africa) - as well as two artform-focused delegations, Literature and Visual Arts. We haven't announced who the delegates are just yet, but you can find out more about the delegations and when they will be in town below.
If you are interested in engaging with Momentum for the first time, our information session for the Scottish arts sector (recorded in June 2025) contains useful information on how it all works, and how to make the most of interacting with the programme.
Get in touch with us at momentum@festivalsedinburgh.com
2025 Events
We will be hosting networking events, giving you the opportunity to meet our delegates, at our Delegate Centre across August - stay tuned for more info.
Poland (6-9 August)
Third year working with Momentum.
Delegates will be joining us from Avant Art Festival, Konteksty Festival, and Korczak Festival of Theatre for Children and Youth.
Viet Nam (7-10 August)
Third year working with Momentum.
Delegates will be joining us from Hanoi Culture & Sports Department, Hoi An Center for Culture, Sports, Radio & Television, Hue Festival and Lang Spot Community Art Space.
South Korea (11-14 August)
Final year working with Momentum.
Delegates will be joining us from EG Musical Company, ICONTACT, Korea Disability Arts & Culture Center / Modu Art Theatre, National Asian Culture Center Foundation, Seognam Arts Center / Seongnam Cultural Foundation.
Literature (11-14 August)
Hosted in partnership with Edinburgh International Book Festival.
Delegates will be joining us from Armenia, Germany, Nigeria, Norway, Sri Lanka and Ukraine - stay tuned for more info soon.
Visual Arts (14-17 August)
Hosted in partnership with Edinburgh Art Festival.
Delegates will be joining us from Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Mexico, Egypt, Lebanon, and Palestine - stay tuned for more info soon.
Nordics (14-17 August)
First year working with Momentum.
Delegates will be joining us from Arctic Arts Festival, Nordic Black Theatre, Producentbyrån, and Reykjavík Dance Festival.
Türkiye (15-18 August)
First year working with Momentum.
Delegates will be joining us from Ankara State Opera and Ballet / Modern Dance Company, Istanbul Atatürk Cultural Centre, and Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts / Istanbul Theatre Festival.
MENA (19-22 August)
Third year working with Momentum.
Delegates will be joining us from Amman Contemporary Dance Festival / National Centre for Culture & Arts, Damascus Theatre Laboratory, Ezzat Ezzat Contemporary Dance Studio, Mraya Theater Project, and Studio 8.
Partner Profiles
British Council Scotland is committed to maintaining and growing Scotland's international connections and contribution across the arts, education and society sectors. We are part of the British Council, the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with – changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust.
Creative Scotland is the public body that supports the arts, screen and creative industries across all parts of Scotland on behalf of everyone who lives, works or visits here. They enable people and organisations to work in and experience the arts, screen and creative industries in Scotland by helping others to develop great ideas and bring them to life.
Festivals Edinburgh is a strategic umbrella organisation focused on over-arching areas of mutual interest. Its sole focus is to maintain and develop the value of the Festivals’ and the Festival City’s leading position locally and globally, via major collaborative projects and strategic initiatives.