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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Ella Creamer

Book festivals previously sponsored by Baillie Gifford seek donations

Hay festival.
Culture in recline … Hay festival. Photograph: Robert Melen/REX/Shutterstock

Nine festivals that were previously sponsored by investment company Baillie Gifford are now seeking donations.

“Amidst intense discussion around arts funding and challenges to our continued flourishing”, reads a joint statement, the festivals have “joined forces” to “call for increased support”.

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