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The Independent returns with an expanded partnership

We are thrilled to announce that leading news brand The Independent will interview top talent from our line up, bringing fans exclusive interviews in the build-up to its twentieth edition.
A series of video interviews will go live weekly from Monday 8th June, featuring The Independent’s journalists in conversation with some of the brilliant musicians, thinkers and comedians on the Latitude bill.

These interviews will include…

  • The Independent’s editor-in-chief Geordie Greig in conversation with choreographer Sir Matthew Bourne.
  • Technology editor Andrew Griffin in conversation with geologist and adventurer Professor Chris Jackson.
  • Video journalist Brydie Monaghan speaking to comedian Marcus Brigstocke, and YouTuber and singer James Marriott.
  • Culture news editor Lauren Morris in conversation with comedian and writer Rosie Jones.
  • Radio host Shaun Keaveny speaking with The Beta Band’s Steve Mason.
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Fatboy Slim in conversation with The Independent’s Matt Everitt in 2025

Further interviews the first British person in space Helen Sharman, and poet and playwright Inua Ellams.

The partnership will also see extensive branding across various festival touchpoints, as well as on-stage appearances from The Independent’s journalists and podcast talent from its production house, Independent Studio. Adam Cleary from football favourite ACFC, and Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson from political show In The Room will feature on our Listening Post.

Latitude truly is a one-of-a-kind, magical event. We are so pleased to be coming together again. With our journalists in conversation with a huge variety of the Latitude line-up leading up to the festival and on stage over the weekend, it’s a perfect partnership, highlighting the diversity and quality of both the Latitude programme and The Independent’s cultural and scientific coverage. Happy 20th, Latitude - we can’t wait to celebrate with you at the beautiful Henham Park this July.

Beth Gordon, The Independent’s Director of Brand Marketing and Communications

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