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The Edge Festival replaced T on the Fringe in Edinburgh. A dedicated popular music programme at the Edinburgh Festival, and takes place across various venues ranging from 250 - 2800 in capacity, from the 1st until 31st August, the contemporary music strand to the Edinburgh Festival will feature a phenomenal fifty performances over the festival period with tickets ranging in price.

The 2009 line-up included David Byrne, Faith No More, Biffy Clyro, The Streets, The Stranglers, Calvin Harris, Malcolm Middleton, Young Fathers, Unicorn Kid, Broken Records, Frightened Rabbit, Mm, Enter Shikari, Frank Turner, Mumford & Sons, Bluetones, Amanda Palmer, Andrew Bird, Emiliana Torrini, Foy Vance, Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Jeffrey Lewis & the Junkyard, and SOMA night.
The Edge Festival takes on the baton from T on the Fringe and offers music fans an opportunity to experience the best live music around within the setting of Edinburgh's festival season.

This year's Edge Festival also sees a number of new venues added to the roster, including the Edinburgh Playhouse, HMV Picture House, Sneaky Pete's and Studio 24, as well as the return to established Edge locations such as Cabaret Voltaire, Queen's Hall and the Corn Exchange.

Over the years the event has played host to the likes of Pixies, Muse, Kanye West, Radiohead, Morrissey, Nancy Sinatra, Franz Ferdinand and Arcade Fire.

From the commercially successful to cult acts and the best in alternative talent, the calibre and diversity of the artists playing this year's festival, along with the dedication and passion of its fans, maintains The Edge Festival's position at the musical heart of the Fringe Festival.