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Tony Lankester appointed Chief Executive of Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society

by Staff Writer
January 31, 2025
Reading Time: 2 mins read
Tony Lankester image provided by the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society

Tony Lankester image provided by the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society

Benny Higgins, on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, announces the appointment of Tony Lankester as incoming Chief Executive.

Tony joins the Fringe Society from Riverside Studios where he was CEO of the organisation for five years during a significant period of change.  Prior to that role Tony spent twelve years running National Arts Festival South Africa, one of the most diverse annual celebrations of the arts on the African continent.

Chair of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, Benny Higgins, said: ’I am delighted that Tony will be joining the Fringe Society this Spring.  Tony brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles, and his insights from both a cultural and commercial background will ensure the Fringe Society can meet the needs of the wider Fringe community.  As the Fringe builds towards its 80th anniversary year, Tony’s leadership will be key in ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Fringe Society and Edinburgh Festival Fringe.’

       

Tony said of his appointment: ‘Edinburgh Festival Fringe occupies a rare and special place in the hearts and minds of artists the world over and it has played a formative role in so many stellar careers and millions of life-changing moments for audiences. Staying true to that legacy, while being asked to help shape and guide its future, is a privilege.

The arts environment is hugely challenging at the moment and the world a difficult and noisy place. Now, more than ever, there is a need for what the Fringe is and for what it can be – for artists, audiences, producers, venues, and the people of Edinburgh.

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Shona has been an inspirational, principled and passionate leader and advocate for the Fringe during some of the toughest years in its history, navigating some extraordinary challenges with diplomacy, empathy, focus and determination. She hands it over in great shape, and I hope to do her hard work justice.’

Tony will take on the role of Chief Executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society in early April 2025.

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