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The Herald Scotland
2 hours ago
- The Herald Scotland
EIF bosses clash with city council over event permits
Organisers said they were "disappointed" at the outcome but hoped an upcoming review of licensing charges by the authority would bring costs down in future. City of [[Edinburgh]] Council's fee structure for public entertainment licences (PELs) - permits for events open to the [[pub]]lic required to ensure safety and compliance with regulations - provides discounts for some some groups including charities. However the council says this is not applied "where there is clear commercial activity". On Monday, less than two weeks before the start of the Edinburgh International Festival (EIF), councillors considered an application by the EIF Society, which is a registered charity, seeking a partial refund of licensing costs for events at the University of Edinburgh's Old College Quad and Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens. Read more The value of the discount sought was not made public, however PELs range from £1,454 for a venue with capacity of up to 200, to £5,808 for a capacity of up to 10,000. Lebanese-French dance company Maqamat are due to perform at the Old College Quad over four nights in August with tickets priced at £30. The Ross Bandstand will host a free 'big singalong' event featuring Dougie Maclean on August 3 to mark the start of festival season in Edinburgh, followed by Norwegian folk ensemble Barokksolistene alongside Scottish musician Donald Shaw and his ceilidh band the following night, costing £20 a head. Council reports by head of regulatory services, Andrew Mitchell, said these were ticketed events and the licensing department "understands that any monies raised will go back to the Society". He said charges for licence applications "are used to offset the significant costs which are incurred in dealing with licensing issues in the city". However a spokesperson for EIF said events at the Ross Bandstand and Edinburgh College Quad were not being run on a commercial basis "and will not generate a profit". They said: "They are deliberately programmed to engage a broader audience, with an average ticket price of just £25, and thousands of people will attend events in Princes Street Gardens completely free of charge. "As a registered charity, we operate on a not-for-profit basis and subsidise these events significantly to ensure wide public benefit. "Any reduction risks setting a precedent. However, the committee has the discretion to waive fees where it considers this appropriate." Councillors on the licensing sub-committee unanimously refused the fee reduction on the advice of officers. An International Festival spokesperson said: 'We're disappointed by the decision of the Licensing Sub-Committee. "We understand the basis for licensing charges will be reviewed at the upcoming Culture and Communities Committee meeting and we look forward to that discussion.' More from our Edinburgh correspondent It follows a decision by councillors last month to turn down a similar request by the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, also a charity, for a discount on its £18,163 PEL bill for fringe performances on the Mound Precinct and High Street. Officials said in a report published last month the Fringe Society was yet to pay its licensing fees and the council was "processing these applications without payment". They added: "This is not normal practice - irrespective of any request to reduce a fee, payment must be made at the time of application." They said the Society has paid commercial licensing application rates since at least 2012 and discounts "operates commercial arrangements whereby it allows other businesses to sell goods from stalls within the licensed footprint. "It is the understanding of the Directorate that these arrangements are strictly commercial."
Time Out
5 hours ago
- Time Out
An unlimited sushi festival is returning to NYC this fall—and it's been expanded to two days
When it comes to food and drink-related terms, there are few worlds better than "unlimited". We love unlimited beer, cheeseburgers, French fries, hot dogs, almost anything, and it's especially true when it comes to sushi. If afforded the opportunity, we could eat our weight in spicy tuna rolls. Sushi fans will be excited to learn that this dream is about to become a reality: Sushi-Con is returning to New York City again this fall, and it's bigger and better than in years past. Last year, with more than 1,700 attendees, the event was so popular that it only makes sense that organizers have extended it to two full days for the 2025 installment. Sushi-Con will take place on Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7 at Metropolitan Pavilion at 125 West 18th St. Hosted by True World Group and Noble Fresh Cart, the event will feature global food exhibitors, sushi and other raw-fish fare from renowned chefs, and more than forty exhibitors and high-end restaurants. The best part? Just like at previous Sushi-Cons, guests are treated to unlimited (yes, you read that right) sushi tastings of primo salmon, yellowtail, sea bream, sea urchin, bluefin tuna and more. But if "surf and turf" is your thing, you won't be left out—the event also features other Japanese foods, including Wagyu beef, as well as matcha teas, exotic fruits (crown melon, yuzu citrus) and more. While all-you-can-eat sushi is definitely a big draw, so, too, is the event that takes place each day at 1 pm: Sushi-Con's tuna-cutting demonstration. All about precision and artistry, this crowd-pleasing event features the breathtaking knife skills of executive chefs from some of the city's top-rated sushi restaurants. The pros will break down a 400-pound-plus bluefin tuna with cuts like chu-toro, otoro, and akami for guests to enjoy. Tickets are on sale now: options include general admission tickets for $150 and VIP tickets for $200. While general entry gets attendees unlimited sampling, a complimentary bag and special discounts from select exhibitor products, the extra $50 will get eventgoers unlimited premium tastings and on-site experiences from brands and restaurants like Maru Sushi, Blue Ribbon Group, Butter Fish, and more. The two-day event runs from noon until 5 pm.
Scotsman
9 hours ago
- Scotsman
Dandadan season 2: what time is episode 4 out on Netflix?
Netflix release time for latest episode of Dan Da Dan has been confirmed 😍 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... Dan Da Dan's second season continues this week. The fourth episode of the series is set to be released. But what time will it be out and when can you watch? Dan Da Dan will continue the story of Okarun and Momo this week. The blockbuster hit anime series is set to wow fans with another episode very soon. Eager viewers who managed to see Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye in cinemas earlier in the summer, will finally get to experience the next chapter in the story. The movie combined the first three episodes of season two into one cinematic experience - the same as happened with series one. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Dan Da Dan is being released on both Netflix and Crunchyroll around the world. But when exactly can you expect the next episode? What time is Dandadan season 2 episode 4 out? Dan Da Dan season 2 is starting on July 3 | Netflix The latest chapter in the adventure of Okarun and Momo is set to arrive on Thursday (July 24) once again. Dan Da Dan's second series is being released weekly with 12 episodes expected. The blockbuster anime is dropping episodes on both Netflix and Crunchyroll at the exact same time - which was also the case for the first season in 2024. Viewers will want to make sure they are aware of when the episodes will actually arrive, so they can be ready to tune in. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Dan Da Dan season two episode fou is due to land on streaming platforms, including Netflix, at 5pm BST for UK audiences - Noon ET/ 9am PT for viewers in America. Who is in the cast of Dan Da Dan season 2? Momo Ayase - Shion Wakayama (Japanese), Abby Trott (English) Ken Takakura (Okarun) - Natsuki Hanae (Japanese), A.J. Beckles (English) Seiko Ayase - Nana Mizuki (Japanese), Kari Wahlgren (English) Aira Shiratori - Ayane Sakura (Japanese), Lisa Reimold (English) Jin Enjoji - Kaito Ishikawa (Japanese), Aleks Le (English) The cast features plenty of familiar voices, Shion Wakayama is Yunli in Honkai: Star Rail as well as Ellen Joe in Zenless Zone Zero. Natsuki Hanae is the Japanese voice of Tanjiro in Demon Slayer. He has also had roles in Tokyo Ghoul, Food Wars, Haikyu!! and more. Abby Trott is the voice of Nezuko in the English dub of Demon Slayer - so a few links to the famous anime in this show. She is also Shizuka Mikazuki in Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead. If you love TV, check out our Screen Babble podcast to get the latest in TV and film.
