PARLIAMENT
ANNOUNCES CANCELLATION OF ANNIE LENNOX SESSION AT THE FESTIVAL
The Scottish Parliament regrets to announce that
Annie Lennox will not be appearing at the Festival of Politics later this
month. Ms Lennox was scheduled to talk about her SING Campaign,
which raises awareness of HIV/AIDS, in a near sell-out event on
Wednesday 20 August.
For health reasons, Ms
Lennox is currently unable to travel and therefore make the journey to Edinburgh for the Festival.
The Scottish Parliament's Presiding Officer, Alex
Fergusson MSP said:
"For decades, Annie Lennox has put the health of
women in Africa at the heart of her work. Whilst our
Festival will naturally miss her, it is only right she is able to concentrate
on her own health for a time. We wish Annie well."
Speaking from London, Annie Lennox said:
"I am hugely disappointed not to be able to attend
the Festival of Politics this year as it was something I was looking forward to
immensely. Once I am back on my feet, it will be my imperative to come back up
to Edinburgh at the earliest opportunity."
The Festival programme will continue as published
aside from this event.
Refunds for "Annie Lennox and the SING Campaign" are available from the original ticket
vendor.
- People who have
bought tickets through Hub Tickets will have the cost of these refunded either
to their credit/debit card, or will be sent a cheque, depending on their method
of payment, and refunds will be issued automatically.
- People who
bought tickets from the Scottish Parliament may receive a refund by returning
their ticket/s in person to the Visitor Services Desk in the Main Hall of the
Parliament.
For further information, please contact:
Hub Tickets
The Hub
Castlehill
Royal Mile
Edinburgh EH1 2NE
Telephone: 0131 473 2000
The Scottish Parliament Visitor Services
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Telephone: 0131 348 5200
Festival of Politics
Now in its fourth year, the award winning Festival of
Politics runs from Wednesday 20 to Saturday 23 August and features famous faces
from the world of politics, the arts and the media.
This year's Festival of Politics is delivered in
formal partnership with:
Carnegie UK Trust and the Carnegie Dunfermline Trust
The Law Society of Scotland
The Scotsman
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contact is:
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348 6265 RNID TypeTalk calls welcome
Email: [email protected]
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