Aye Write, which has been a mainstay in the city for nearly two decades, was due to launch in just a few weeks time, however, it has been shelved after Creative Scotland pulled support
One of Scotland's biggest book festivals, which takes place in Glasgow, will not be going ahead after Creative Scotland turned it down for funding.
It plays a major part in a variety of big events in the city including the Celtic Connections and Piping Live music festivals, the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, the Glasgow Mela, the Glasgow Film Festival, and Glasgow International, the city’s biennial festival of contemporary art. The inaugural book festival took place in 2005 and it has continued to grow. Last year around 175 authors appearing in more than 120 events across 10 days.
"Their delivery is dependent on securing external funding and while bids for funding support continue to exceed monies available, especially during the current difficult economic climate, some events will inevitably miss out. “Glasgow Life will organise some pop-up Aye Write events during 2024 and will develop an application for multi-year funding starting in 2025, which if successful, means a return for the festivals next year.”
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