BEYOND BORDERS QUESTION TIME

Beyond Borders is looking for aspiring journalists to take part in the Beyond Borders International Festival 2019 which will take place on August 24th and 25th at Traquair House, Innerleithen.

About the Beyond Borders International Festival

The Festival welcomes a variety of local and international writers, diplomats, politicians and artists to the grounds of Traquair House in the Main Tent to engage in thought-provoking debate and dialogue. Alongside this programme, a tranquil space is created in the Walled Garden, which is full of music, exhibitions, theatre, film, workshops, yoga, meditation and much more.

About Beyond Borders Question Time

Beyond Borders Question Time is a youth focused initiative run during the Beyond Borders International Festival, aimed at engaging young people in the creative industries and international affairs. The initiative offers young journalists the opportunity to interview some of our headline speakers including journalists, diplomats, authors and historians.

Last year this included BBC Special Correspondent Razia Iqbal, Jodi Rudoren, the Managing Editor of The New York Times, and local figures such as Alyn Smith, MSP, who spoke impassionedly on Brexit and Scotland’s future in the European Union.

This year, we are opening six spots for young journalists to interview some of the festival speakers as part of our Walled Garden Music & Arts Programme. We are also accepting applications from a limited number of photographers and videographers. 

The full programme of participants is available on the Beyond Borders International Festival page!

To apply to take part in this initiative please send your name, email and a short covering letter (max. 500 words) on why you would like to participate to info@beyondbordersscotland.com by 5pm on Friday 26th July.

Logistics 

The interviews will take place over the two days of the festival. While you are at the festival and not taking part in your scheduled interview, your free ticket gives you access to the other Walled Garden and Main Tent events.

There is a free bus running between Edinburgh and Traquair House twice daily – please use this link to sign up for the bus.

Terms and Conditions

Speakers for interviews have not yet be confirmed, and are subject to change.

You will be subject to the Press Code of Conduct while at the Festival, which will be sent to you in advance of the weekend. Your free ticket is only to be used by you and cannot be transferred to anyone else.

In participating in BBQT initiative, you are giving Beyond Borders Scotland full rights to the use of the interview footage, photos and sound for future promotional materials. Your usage of footage, photos, or sound produced by Beyond Borders Scotland is subject to agreement and additional terms.