Mon 17 Oct 2005

The Council (board) of the Edinburgh International Festival today released details of the search for a successor to Brian McMaster, who will step down as Director of the Festival after his final Festival in 2006, following fifteen highly successful years.

The Festival Council is seeking a visionary and inspirational leader with a successful track record in managing major arts organisations and large-scale artistic events. The new Festival Director will be responsible for programming the 2007 Festival and beyond.

Lesley Hinds, Chair of the Festival Council and Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh, said today: ‘The Director is the creative force at the centre of the Festival, shaping and driving a multi-dimensional programme each year that is innovative, challenging and world-class. We are looking for someone who has an in-depth knowledge of the arts that crosses boundaries and cultures and who has an international reputation for artistic vision and flair.’

An information pack with full details of one of the world’s most exciting and prestigious jobs in the performing arts is now available from international arts recruitment consultant Heather Newill, Director, AEM International (Arts Entertainment Media Executive Search), on +44 (0) 1728 660026 or hnewill@aeminternational.co.uk

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will be appointed in the late spring of 2006 and take up the post in September 2006.

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For further information, please contact: Jackie Westbrook or Susie Burnet, Edinburgh International Festival Press Office. +44 (0) 131 473 2020, press@eif.co.uk. See also this job advertisement