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Edinburgh Reporter
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
Summerhall Arts to host Gravity Beer Festival this autumn
Gravity Beer Festival will take place at Summerhall Arts in September with a renewed commitment to creativity, independent brewing and the artistry of beer-making. Held in the grounds of Summerhall since its launch in 2023, Gravity 2025 will spotlight the cutting-edge of craft in beer-making from across the UK and beyond. Welcoming 14 of the UK's best craft breweries and cider maker; festivalgoers will be able to explore and enjoy a curated line-up of exceptional beers, experimental brews, and exclusive festival-only pours. The connection between Gravity Beer Festival and Summerhall goes beyond the festival dates. The newly appointed Summerhall Arts was set up to support the arts and authentic craft, and Gravity Beer Festival is an integral part of that. Barney's Beer, the team behind Gravity, have their year-round home at the historic Summerhall Brewery which was first established on the site in 1705. It is this setting and cultural influence that is the inspiration behind Gravity Beer Festival. Andrew Barnett, aka Barney, Founder, Gravity Beer Festival said: 'Gravity has always been about more than just beer. It's about craft in every sense of the word. By partnering with Summerhall, Gravity is creating an event that feels as much like a cultural happening as it does a celebration of craft beer. The partnership reflects our shared belief in supporting independent makers and providing a platform for boundary breaking ideas. We're thrilled to strengthen that collaboration with Summerhall Arts this year, a space that shares our ethos of innovation, creativity, and independent spirit.' Sam Gough, Chief Executive of Summerhall Arts added: 'At Summerhall Arts, we're passionate about championing artisanal craft and authentic makers, so we're thrilled to welcome Gravity Beer Festival back this year. Founded by our long-time collaborators and neighbours at Barney's Beer, the festival reflects a shared spirit of creativity and community. It's set to be a vibrant celebration right here on our doorstep.' Gravity Beer Festival will take place on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th September 2025. Tickets cost £39.50 and cover beer and events during your selected session – no tokens, just drinks. To book your tickets and to view the full line-up of breweries for 2025, visit . Like this: Like Related
Scotsman
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Gravity Beer Festival celebrates partnership of creativity with Summerhall Arts
Gravity Beer Festival, one of Scotland's most anticipated craft beer events, has launched its 2025 event with a renewed commitment to creativity, independent brewing and the artistry of beer-making. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... This year, Gravity is proud to deepen its partnership with Summerhall Arts, Edinburgh's vibrant cultural hub, as it returns to the Dissection Room of Summerhall on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th September. Held on the grounds of Summerhall since its launch in 2023, Gravity 2025 will spotlight the cutting-edge of craft in beer-making from across the UK and beyond. Welcoming 14 of the UK's best craft breweries and cider maker; festivalgoers will be able to explore and enjoy a curated line-up of exceptional beers, experimental brews, and exclusive festival-only pours. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The connection between Gravity Beer Festival and Summerhall goes beyond the festival dates. The newly appointed Summerhall Arts was set up to support the arts and authentic craft, and Gravity Beer Festival is an integral part of that. Barney's Beer, the team behind Gravity, have their year-round home at the historic Summerhall Brewery which was first established on the site in 1705. It is this setting and cultural influence that is the inspiration behind Gravity Beer Festival. Acrobats Eric and Zinnia defy gravity at Barney's Beer to announce Gravity Beer Festival 2025. Andrew Barnett, aka Barney, Founder, Gravity Beer Festival said: 'Gravity has always been about more than just beer. It's about craft in every sense of the word. By partnering with Summerhall, Gravity is creating an event that feels as much like a cultural happening as it does a celebration of craft beer. "The partnership reflects our shared belief in supporting independent makers and providing a platform for boundary breaking ideas. We're thrilled to strengthen that collaboration with Summerhall Arts this year, a space that shares our ethos of innovation, creativity, and independent spirit.' Sam Gough, Chief Executive of Summerhall Arts added: 'At Summerhall Arts, we're passionate about championing artisanal craft and authentic makers, so we're thrilled to welcome Gravity Beer Festival back this year. Founded by our long-time collaborators and neighbours at Barney's Beer, the festival reflects a shared spirit of creativity and community. It's set to be a vibrant celebration right here on our doorstep.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Gravity Beer Festival will take place on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th September. Tickets cost £39.50 and cover beer and events during your selected session - no tokens, just drinks! To book your tickets and to view the full line-up of breweries for 2025, visit
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Gravity Beer Festival celebrates partnership of creativity with Summerhall Arts
Gravity Beer Festival, one of Scotland's most anticipated craft beer events, has launched its 2025 event with a renewed commitment to creativity, independent brewing and the artistry of beer-making. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... This year, Gravity is proud to deepen its partnership with Summerhall Arts, Edinburgh's vibrant cultural hub, as it returns to the Dissection Room of Summerhall on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th September. Held on the grounds of Summerhall since its launch in 2023, Gravity 2025 will spotlight the cutting-edge of craft in beer-making from across the UK and beyond. Welcoming 14 of the UK's best craft breweries and cider maker; festivalgoers will be able to explore and enjoy a curated line-up of exceptional beers, experimental brews, and exclusive festival-only pours. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The connection between Gravity Beer Festival and Summerhall goes beyond the festival dates. The newly appointed Summerhall Arts was set up to support the arts and authentic craft, and Gravity Beer Festival is an integral part of that. Barney's Beer, the team behind Gravity, have their year-round home at the historic Summerhall Brewery which was first established on the site in 1705. It is this setting and cultural influence that is the inspiration behind Gravity Beer Festival. Acrobats Eric and Zinnia defy gravity at Barney's Beer to announce Gravity Beer Festival 2025. Andrew Barnett, aka Barney, Founder, Gravity Beer Festival said: 'Gravity has always been about more than just beer. It's about craft in every sense of the word. By partnering with Summerhall, Gravity is creating an event that feels as much like a cultural happening as it does a celebration of craft beer. "The partnership reflects our shared belief in supporting independent makers and providing a platform for boundary breaking ideas. We're thrilled to strengthen that collaboration with Summerhall Arts this year, a space that shares our ethos of innovation, creativity, and independent spirit.' Sam Gough, Chief Executive of Summerhall Arts added: 'At Summerhall Arts, we're passionate about championing artisanal craft and authentic makers, so we're thrilled to welcome Gravity Beer Festival back this year. Founded by our long-time collaborators and neighbours at Barney's Beer, the festival reflects a shared spirit of creativity and community. It's set to be a vibrant celebration right here on our doorstep.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Gravity Beer Festival will take place on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th September. Tickets cost £39.50 and cover beer and events during your selected session - no tokens, just drinks!
Scotsman
29-04-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Edinburgh Summerhall venue: Developers refuse to say if arts hub will remain as Fringe venue in long term
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Developers working on plans for the future of Edinburgh's Summerhall arts hub have refused to say whether their proposals include the complex continuing as a Fringe venue in the long term. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Edinburgh-based AMA told the Evening News' sister paper The Scotsman that residential properties are to form a key part of the redevelopment of the former Royal (Dick) Vet School, but the site's future as a Fringe venue was undecided. The company - preferred bidders for Summerhall - said it planned to create residential and commercial space as well as continued arts provision in a "high quality redevelopment that will be beneficial to all". A contract to manage Summerhall is set to be agreed with AMA. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Summerhall has operated as an arts hub for 14 years and a major Fringe venue. And new charity Summerhall Arts is due to launch its 2025 Festival Fringe programme for the venue next week. A public consultation is planned on the future of the building. AMA is to work on plans for the complex - including obtaining formal planning consent - over the next three years. But it refused to comment on whether it would retain Summerhall as a Fringe venue in the longer term. The company, which is also behind the redevelopment of the former Scottish and Newcastle brewery site at Fountainbridge and other projects across the city, said the final make-up of the building would be dependent on the planning and consultation process and insisted it was "open minded". Dr Ali Afshar, co-founder and managing director of AMA, told The Scotsman the contract for his company's acqusition of Summerhall was subject to acquiring planning consent. In the meantime, it will remain under the current owner, Oesselmann Estate. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Day to day management was taken over last month by charity Scot-Art, previously known as Edinburgh Palette, which will work alongside Summerhall Arts, headed by former Summerhall chief executive Sam Gough to "provide year-round arts and cultural activities" at the venue. Edinburgh arts venue Summerhall has been hosting shows and exhibitions since 2011 | Supplied Dr Afshar said: "As a family owned, Edinburg-based company, we understand how deeply valued Summerhall is to the community here, and as its future custodian we will protect its historic legacy and forge a bright future for the estate. "Having now formally entered a contract to acquire Summerhall, we will begin to consider the next steps to shape its plans for the future. In the coming months, we will begin to undertake consultations with the local community and the city council." The mixed use development is likely to include a commercial element as well as "living space". More than 100 organisations, predominantly artists and creative or tech-focused companies, are already based at the site. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Dr Afshar added: "We anticipate that this consultation period will take a considerable time as we prepare to lodge a planning application, given Summerhall is a highly sensitive site. This lengthy period will enable us all to agree a way forward. We foresee that the result will be a mixed-use development, including both living and commercial space, while providing a facility to sustainably continue the provision of the arts.."
