StAnza poetry festival 'huge success' despite challenges of Covid
Scotland’s International Poetry Festival (StAnza) was a huge success despite challenges of Covid.
The annual event was forced to move online in response to the pandemic but festival organisers say this did not detract from its outcome.
Festival Director, Eleanor Livingstone, said: “There is no doubt this year has been a very different type of StAnza but at a time when people need hope and something to look forward to, we are absolutely thrilled we were able to deliver a festival which has brought joy to so many.
“We are overwhelmed by the enthusiasm with which people embraced our online hybrid event. Our opening night gala attracted more than double its normal audience which in itself is testament to the success of our online format.