Tracy Wedderburn founded Big Squid in 2019, bringing over 24 years of experience in arts, cultural events, and festival management, alongside 12 years in advertising and film production.

 

Across her career, she has successfully delivered over 15 world-class festivals and large-scale events, including Edinburgh Fringe Festival’s Street Events; operations management for the internationally renowned Encounters Short Film Festival; and Open Streets Edinburgh.

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Tracy’s work is defined by her unique mix of creative and production skills. She believes that the fostering of great relationships lay at the heart of successful event delivery—with performers, partners, stakeholders, audiences, and her own team.

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Whatever the project—a festival, a film shoot, a light show or an event of any size—Tracy thrives on delivering seamless, memorable experiences. Her combination of creativity, organisation, and people skills allows her to tackle complex, fast-paced projects while ensuring every detail runs smoothly and every team member feels supported.