On Beltane night, you’re likely to encounter Nomadic Flame wandering around Calton Hill spinning fire, wearing fire and playing blazing drums. They’ll be quite a sight! Photopoint… Read more “Pyrotechnic delights with Nomadic Flame”
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Video time! Processional Drummers at the Beltane 2016 busk
Last Saturday afternoon, BFS performers filled Hunter Square in Edinburgh with music, dancing and fire. One of our volunteers, Eva, took some video of the Processional Drummers… Read more “Video time! Processional Drummers at the Beltane 2016 busk”
A wave from Water Point
Katie, one of the Group Organisers of Beltane 2016’s Water Point, shares her story of finding her place and her people… Water Point and their next generation… Read more “A wave from Water Point”
Torchbearers light up the Meadows
Last week the Beltane 2016 Torchbearers took to the Meadows in Edinburgh for some fiery fun. Photopoint were there to capture the action. See more Beltane 2016… Read more “Torchbearers light up the Meadows”
Full Cast Walkthrough Rehearsal #1 photos
The Scottish weather gave us a hint of summer last Sunday for our full cast walkthrough rehearsal on Calton Hill. See more Beltane 2016 walkthrough photos in… Read more “Full Cast Walkthrough Rehearsal #1 photos”
Airborne Aerie
The Aerie have been floating and flying! Group Organiser Cat explains… To add to the ever-increasing Aerie photo album, we have gentle Aerie acro. We sought a… Read more “Airborne Aerie”
Why Beltane couldn’t happen without your ticket fee (or Why our audience are the best people ever)
Event Coordinator Sara is an expert on the not-inconsiderable costs involved in making Beltane Fire Festival possible. Here, she explains why the event is ticketed and what… Read more “Why Beltane couldn’t happen without your ticket fee (or Why our audience are the best people ever)”
Beltane Fire Society 