Nightwatch is a welcoming group of Stewards and Torchbearers. Together we hold the spacebetween the audience witnesses and the performers. We guard the May Queen as shejourneys… Read more “Join The Beltane Nightwatch!”
Author: Beltane Fire Society
Formed in 1988, Beltane Fire Society is a community arts performance charity that hosts the Beltane Fire Festival and Samhuinn Fire Festival in Edinburgh.
Announcing our Beltane 2025 Groups and how to get Involved
Welcome to the Beltane Fire Festival 2025! Whether you’re someone who’s looking on curiously, or a regular volunteer – we’re delighted to introduce you to the different… Read more “Announcing our Beltane 2025 Groups and how to get Involved”
Introducing our Green Man for Beltane 2025
Hello! I’m Andrew and I will be your Green Man for this Beltane! You might know me from previous roles such as Beastie, Red, or Giant Horrible… Read more “Introducing our Green Man for Beltane 2025”
Introducing: Community Organisers
A new BFS Role to help the community and the trustees. What Are Community Organisers? Community Organisers, or COs, are a supplementary role on the board for… Read more “Introducing: Community Organisers “
Work with us: Front of House Coordinator
Job Title: Front of House Coordinator Location: Home working plus in-person meetings in Leith (North Edinburgh) and festival dates in Edinburgh Fee: £1400 per festival (starting August… Read more “Work with us: Front of House Coordinator”
Expansive Rewilding: The May Queen’s Themes for Beltane 2025
Once denuded by centuries of exploitation and industrialisation, Scottish landscapes are seeing the cautious return of their environmental heritage. Carried on the wings of the golden eagle,… Read more “Expansive Rewilding: The May Queen’s Themes for Beltane 2025”
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