 AV Festival 2008 created a catalyst for debate about the future of broadcasting, and celebrated the history of transmission.AV Festival 2008 took place across Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland and Middlesbrough, and included 12 exhibitions, 37 screenings, 18 performances, 18 talks, symposia and workshops, 14 new commissions, 4 launch events and 3 radio stations.Over ten-days there were a total of 43,038 visits, a 26% increase from 2006.