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CHANNELS

Take a seat at our waterside listening benches and tune into audio artworks created especially for Bradford 2025.From summer 2025

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The Beacon

Everyone’s welcome at The Beacon – our very own touring venue.

Loading Bay

A brand new pop-up arts venue for Bradford 2025.

A man in a wheelchair speaks into a microphone on stage, with a woman in a wheelchair beside him. Three other individuals, two women and a man, are seated on stage, listening.

Elevate Workshop: Embedding Access in Your Projects

Explore how you can open up your projects to be more accessible.

A girl stands on a train tracks in front of a large steam locomotive, waving a red hankerchief.

The Railway Children

The classic production heads to the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway.

Animated characters Wallace & Gromit hold instruments, against a background with musical notes.

Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers – Live

Back on the big screen – with the soundtrack played live by the City of Bradford Brass Band.

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Play Bradford’s Mobile Adventure Playground

We’re teaming up with Play Bradford to bring mobile play to The Beacon in Wibsey Park

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Play Bradford’s Mobile Adventure Playground – Bowling Park

We’re teaming up with Play Bradford to bring mobile play to The Beacon in Bowling Park.

RISE

Believe your eyes – there’s magic in the Bradford air…

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Memories of the Future

An ambitious dance work starring the people of Bradford.

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Echoes of the North

BD1 Brass play live to an extraordinary film celebrating the way we were.

Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali Group

The torchbearers of Qawwali music visit Bradford for their only show in the North this year.

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Les Girafes

A magical street show – led by seven red giraffes.

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Where It Began

A personal look at migration, identity and community.

Penumbra

Explore how this musical collaboration combines, voice, video, lighting and looping in their performance.

The Night With

Immerse yourself in a multilayered sound experience infused with folk song

Voice Notes

Listen as refugees and migrants share their stories in this creative sound-world

Beyond Borders – Thar Farraige (Over Sea)

Hear chamber and folk music combined, in a moving meditation on love, loss and home

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Little Wimmin

An unorthodox, apocalyptic, cosmically catastrophic adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel.

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Language: no broblem

A theatrical journey into multilingualism.

TESTO

Wet Mess, Wet Messifies transitions, testosterone and the edges of drag.

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La Haine – Live

ADF played live to Mathieu Kassovitz’s cult thriller.

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Bassline Symphony

The sound of our city as you’ve never heard it before.

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Grue

Explore a wintry world built by the people of Bradford.

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Grue: For Home Educators

Explore a wintry world in these sessions for home educators.

Nadine Shah

Mercury Prize-nominated Shah brings her mesmerising voice to Bradford.

John Grant

John Grant makes his Bradford headline debut.

N’dehou

Don’t miss composer Daniel Kidane’s premiere of his choral work, performed by The Carice Singers

Bantam’s Drift

Immerse yourself in the deconstructed soundscapes and images drawing on Bradford’s South Asian youth culture.

Holocene

Onyx Brass reimagines the contemporary brass ensemble with a bold and unconventional work exploring our current geological epoch.

DANCE SUITE

Hear what baroque music would sound like on today’s dance floor.

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Public Interest

An urgent immersive show challenging the Criminal Justice System.

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Richard Hawley & the Black Dyke Band

Bradford’s brass legends team up with Sheffield’s favourite son for one night only.

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KOKOROKO

The powerhouse London collective round out our brass weekender.

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The Great Adventure Build – for home educators

Home educators, let's make an adventure play structure like no other!

Public Interest Bassline Night

Common/Wealth presents a Bradford Bassline line up like no other, including special guest performances from our Public Interest cast.

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Online information session: Artist-Led Project Awards

Learn more about our upcoming funding awards.

BD: Walls – Session 1: techniques and methods

Practical session. An introduction to street art painting, part of the BD: Walls Talent Development Programme.

BD: Walls – Session 3: doodle grid and pounce practice

Practical session. An explanation of the doodle grid and pounce methods, part of the BD: Walls Talent Development Programme.

BD: Walls – Session 7: mockup and scaling

Practical session. An introduction to mockup and scaling in street art, part of the BD: Walls Talent Development Programme.

BD: Walls – Session 9: public mural creation, part 1

Practical session. Get closer to creating a mural in a public space in this training session, part of the BD: Walls Talent Development Programme.

BD: Walls – Session 10: public mural creation, part 2

Practical session. The second session of two, part of the BD: Walls Talent Development Programme.

BD: Walls – Session 2: digital design and scaling

Classroom-based session. An introduction to digital tools used in mural design, part of the BD: Walls Talent Development Programme.

BD: Walls – Session 4: responding to a brief

Classroom-based session. Learn how to analyse and respond to a brief for a public mural, part of the BD: Walls Talent Development Programme.

BD: Walls – Session 5: collaborative design

Classroom-based session. Develop your skills in collaborative design, part of the BD: Walls Talent Development Programme.

BD: Walls – Session 6: pitching work

Classroom-based session. Refine your pitching skills, part of the BD: Walls Talent Development Programme.

BD: Walls – Session 8: selecting paint and materials

Classroom and practical session. Learn how to choose the right materials for your work, part of the BD: Walls Talent Development Programme.

BD: Walls – Session 11: unveiling and programme wrap-up

Classroom and practical session. The final session, including a public unveiling of the finished mural, part of the BD: Walls Talent Development Programme.

Youth Pass: Calligraphy Workshop with Razwan Ul-Haq

Learn new skills in a hands-on calligraphy session led by artist Razwan Ul-Haq.

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[Cancelled] Youth Pass: After-Hours Mobile Photography Workshop

This event has been cancelled.

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Youth Pass: Bradford Walking Tour

Explore the city with Blue Badge guide Sarah Cowling.

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Youth Pass: DRAW! with Shanaz Gulzar

Join us for a hands-on drawing workshop with Shanaz Gulzar.

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Earth & Sky: borrow a device

Use this page to reserve a device and explore the audio world of Earth & Sky on one of our pre-loaded tablets.

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Simon Boccanegra

Opera North’s first performances of the Verdi classic.

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Jungle Book reimagined

Akram Khan Company made its Bradford debut.

Street Art Social

The second session in our ongoing project of street art consultation

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Les Enfants Terribles: A Gameshow for Awful Children

Comedian Marcel Lucont pits kids against grown-ups as he looks to crown the most awful child in Bradford…

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Marcel Lucont’s Whine List

Alternative comedy meets group therapy – get your moans off your chest with the UK’s favourite French comic

Not Even Water

Join BBC Asian Network for a live episode in Bradford!

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National Saturday Club: Performance & Theatre

Join Bradford College’s new Performance & Theatre Saturday Club.

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FORGE Shorts

New films from Bradford writers and directors.

Fighting to Be Heard: Calligraphy Lecture & Workshop

Learn new skills with artist and calligrapher Razwan Ul-Haq.

Fighting to Be Heard: Big Celebration Day

A free day of family-friendly activities as part of Fighting to Be Heard.

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Journeys with Mai

Sir Joshua Reynolds' spectacular portrait visits Bradford on a UK-wide tour.

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An Evening with Jacqui Dankworth

One of Britain’s finest jazz singers brings her trio to The Beacon – exclusively for Bradford 2025.

Singer Eliza Carthy

Eliza Carthy

The Queen of English folk music visits The Beacon for a rare solo show in Bradford.

Performers in Claytime

Claytime

Welcome to a family show with a difference – an interactive play made out of clay!

Curious Investigators

Stop an egg from smashing in this cracking new adventure for children aged 3–7 and their grown-ups…

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It’s Your Round

Pens at the ready – comedy meets cabaret down the pub at our fabulous quiz night.

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Lay Down Your Burdens

Rhiannon Faith’s acclaimed dance theatre show explores hope, compassion and transformation through the prism of a local pub

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Palette(s)

A show for two artists, 20 wooden pallets – and one bottle of water.

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Roshni

A beautiful blend of South Asian dance and music

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CBeebies Bedtime Stories Day

Once upon a time… Evie Pickerill and George Webster from CBeebies bring the magic of Bedtime Stories to The Beacon.

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The 56

‘Nobody dies in football matches'

Three women look into a mirror. They wear gold dresses and have drawings on their faces. One of them has a penis drawn on her forehead.

EGGS COLLECTIVE’S DARK NIGHTS

Twisted cabaret nights at Loading Bay.

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Say It As It Is

Speak up and listen in – Kirsty Taylor hosts a special open mic night for Bradford 2025

A Night at the Musicals

Young performers bring the West End to Wibsey at this special concert.

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HOPE/ACT

Installations from the world’s largest letterpress printing press.

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Easter Party in the Park

Bradford’s premier teen party producer present an unmissable Easter special in Wibsey.

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asses.masses: game making workshop

Join asses.masses creators Patrick Blenkarn and Milton Lim for an afternoon of game making.

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Let’s Make – Bowling Park

Get creative with artist Lou Sumray at these free family-friendly workshops in Bowling Park.

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Back to Black

Leeds’s leading jazz and soul masters perform Amy Winehouse’s iconic album live at the Beacon.

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Peace Picnic: Bowling

The Peace Museum host the second of five free gatherings to celebrate peace, protest and community.

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Museums for Play and Growth

A free stay-and-play session for under-5s and their grown-ups in Bowling Park and Bolling Hall Museum.

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Big Quiffy Bingo

Eyes down! Boogaloo Stu brings a bingo night like no other to The Beacon…

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An Evening with Resi/Dance

Dancers from BD4 and surrounding areas take the stage in this community dance celebration.

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Robyn Hood

Fidget Theatre reinvents the classic folk tale for family audiences in 2025.

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Happy Hype

From Geneva to Bowling – OUINCH OUINCH bring carnival culture to the Beacon!

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Sisters 360

Two Muslim stepsisters try and skate to victory in the new family show from Bradford writer Asif Khan.

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Greed

Bawren Tavaziva’s electrifying dance piece reimagines the Seven Deadly Sins for the 21st century.

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National Saturday Club: Games Design

Join Bradford College’s new Games Design Saturday Club.

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The Tiger Lillies

Oddball cabaret, dark humour and seriously catchy tunes from London’s legendary masters of the macabre.

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Family Pride Party

Celebrate creativity, individuality and self-expression with our family-friendly Pride celebration.

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Sustenance: The Power of Food

Listen up and chow down for a shared meal and discussion on the importance of food in our communities.

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Share Your Story: On Board at The Beacon, Bowling Park

The Bradford Stories Bus is coming to The Beacon for a one-day story spectacular.

Rose Illingworth: Born to the Boats

Historical theatre on the Leeds-Liverpool canal.

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Penguin

One man’s extraordinary journey from Syria to England. “Be proud. Be who you are. Be more Penguin.”

Bank Holiday Party in the Park

Bradford’s premier teen party producer present an unmissable Bank Holiday special in Bowling.

Back in the Pink: Pink in the Park

Peel Park hosts a free fun day out to celebrate the rich history of Bradford’s LGBTQ+ communities.

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Qawwali Night at The Beacon

Join us at The Beacon in Wibsey Park for an evening of Qawwali

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The DRAW! Tour: Workshops

Hands-on drawing workshops across the district, part of Our Patch.

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Bradford City Centre guided walking tour

Follow Bradford’s history, origins, and its transformation into the city it is today on this guided walking tour.

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Hands That Speak

Sign, create, connect

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Say It As It Is: Bowling Park

Speak up and listen in – Kirsty Taylor hosts a special open mic night for Bradford 2025

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The Draw! Tour: Workshop at The Beacon

Enjoy a hands-on drawing workshop at The Beacon. Part of Our Patch.

Drumroll please

Bradford young people’s honest thoughts about their hometown are to be celebrated in a new poster series.

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Bradford 2025 x Penguin Books

Eight amazing music venues in Bradford District

Bradford is home to so many iconic music venues – plan your next night out in Bradford, Bingley, Saltaire and beyond.

2024: That was the year that was

Join us to look back on a packed 2024, and look forward to an amazing year ahead.

Bradford 2025 is GO!

Join us as we take a look back at January 2025, the month we kicked off Bradford's year as UK City of Culture.

Accessibility

Terms and conditions

RISE – FAQs

Useful information about RISE, our opening event in City Park on 10 & 11 Jan 2025.

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Audio Description

Listen to Audio Description for a number of Bradford 2025 events and exhibitions.

Loading Bay theatre

Plan your visit to Loading Bay

Useful information for visitors to Loading Bay including facilities and access information.

Contact

Get in touch with the Bradford 2025 team.

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Bradford 2025 Elevate Programme

Learn more about this development scheme for local heritage groups, organisations and individuals in Bradford District.

Privacy policy

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Plan your visit to The Beacon

Find out about accessibility, facilities, parking and more - plan your visit to our touring venue, The Beacon.

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Grue – FAQs

Useful information about Grue, a magical, family-friendly experience at Damart Mill.

Policies

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Do Your Thing Awards

We've teamed up with Creative Lives to support over 50 local organisations through the Do Your Thing Awards.

Cannon Mills drive in cinema – FAQs

Useful information about our drive-in cinema screenings at Cannon Mills.

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Press and media

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Skills and training

Discover how we’re supporting Bradford’s creative sector and building the next generation of cultural leaders.

School visits

Plan a school visit to a Bradford 2025 event, get discounts for school bookings, access classroom resources, or get in touch.

The Team

Our team are here to deliver Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture for audiences across the nation.

The Incredible Moving Cinema – FAQs

Useful information about our Incredible Moving Cinema screenings.

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Creative Communities Fund projects

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Artist-Led Project Awards

Learn more about the projects supported by Bradford 2025 through our Artist-Led Project Awards.

Meet the team: Bradford 2025’s Our Patch Producers

We’re supporting culture in the community through Our Patch - meet our team of Our Patch Producers and Creative Practitioners.

Code of Conduct

Read our Code of Conduct for staff, volunteers, customers and the public.

Recruitment of ex-offenders statement

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Where It Began: Audio description

Two audio descriptions of Where It Began, Osman Yousefzada’s exhibition at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery.

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Investing in the future

Bradford 2025 is a springboard to tomorrow. Learn more about how we’re investing in Bradford.

Singer Afrobaby performs at a Bradford 2025 event.

Bradford 2025 Youth Pass

Are you aged 16–25? Sign up today for cheap tickets, priority booking, exclusive events and more – it’s absolutely free.

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Bradford Made

Cultural Learning Steering Group

This team of educators are helping to shape the Bradford 2025 cultural learning programme.

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The Railway Children – FAQs

Useful information about The Railway Children, presented by Bradford 2025 and York Theatre Royal in partnership with the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway.

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Planning an event at The Beacon – FAQs

Are you thinking of putting on an event at The Beacon, our travelling performance space? Here's what you need to know.

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The Great Adventure Build – FAQs

Useful information about The Great Adventure Build

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Sustainability at Bradford 2025

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Access and Inclusion Partner – Request for Proposals

We're looking for a partner who can deliver Access and Inclusion support, consultancy, and reporting for our creative programmes.

BD is Lit 2023

Request for Proposals – Access Specialist for Capital and Building Projects

Our access specialist will help improve facilities for audiences and visitors with access needs.

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Bradford District artist-led projects call out: Round two

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Forge: opportunity for short film Writers and Directors

We are seeking applications from Writers and Directors for Forge: Short Film Development Lab & Fund.

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Forge: opportunity for short film Producers

We are seeking applications from Producers for Forge: Short Film Development Lab & Fund.

A performer wearing red holds a pose on a rope, suspended above the ground. They are in Bradford City Centre surrounded by a crowd.

Take flight with a unique aerial training opportunity

Learn aerial performance and star in a Bradford 2025 show

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Apprenticeships: Programme & Engagement, Audiences, Operations

Apply for one of the first five Bradford 2025 Apprenticeships.

Join Bradford 2025’s Cultural Learning Steering Group

We're looking for education experts to support our Cultural Learning team.

Expression of Interest: Training Opportunity for Audio Describers

Bradford 2025 is looking to train and develop a small team of local Audio Describers to work on performances and events throughout our year of culture and as a legacy for the region.

Casting Call: The Railway Children – Community Ensemble

Be a part of the production of The Railway Children

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Heritage Skills Programme

10-month scheme for local heritage groups.

Wandering Imaginations: opportunity for emerging female fantasy and sci-fi writers exchange

Exchange for emerging female fantasy and sci-fi writers.

Call Out: Band in a Day

Take part in a Band in a Day!

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Production Coordinator

Play a crucial role in the successful delivery of Bradford 2025's creative programme from indoor and outdoor performances to digital and broadcast initiatives.

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Community Participation Manager

Develop and manage creative community engagement and participation programmes that are people-led.

Assistant Creative Technologist

Join the team and support our Creative Technologists with an exciting programme of work.

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Engagement Producer

Work to develop and deliver a Bradford district-wide creative engagement programme.

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Volunteer Programme Officer

Help us make our volunteering programme effective, inclusive and rewarding for people in Bradford.

Main Contractor for The Beacon

Help us bring The Beacon to life.

Freelance call out: Engagement Producers, Participation Co-ordinators and Engagement Project Managers

Engagement freelancers - let's work together.

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Join our Young Creatives Programme

18-24 year olds - are you creative and passionate about Bradford? Our Young Creatives programme may be for you.

Press & PR Apprentice

We are searching for a Press & PR Apprentice.

Apprentice Ticketing Officer

We are searching for an Apprentice Ticket Officer.

Venue Operations and Event Manager x2

We are searching for two Venue Operations and Event Managers.

Venue Technical Manager

We're searching for a Venue Technical Manager.

Playable Artists Commission

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Seating and Staging RFP (The Railway Children)

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Host your event at The Beacon

Host an event at our travelling venue in 2025.

Four Nations Outdoor Arts Bursary

We are offering a Four Nations Outdoor Bursary.

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Young people – join the National Saturday Club!

Skills development opportunities for 13–16-year-olds in Bradford.

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BD: Walls – artist commissions for Ravenscliffe, Buttershaw and Brittania Gardens

Street art commission

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Youth, Skills and Training Officer

We're looking for a Youth, Skills and Training Officer to join the team!

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Callout: Freelance Duty Event Managers

We're searching for freelance Duty Event Managers to join our freelance database.

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Bradford / West of Ireland Screen Producer Exchange

Exchange Programme

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Cultural Capital grants distributed

21 organisations across Bradford District are receiving grants from our Cultural Capital Fund.

Bradford 2025 announces projects to improve health and wellbeing through culture

The Creative Health programme harnesses the transformative power of culture and creativity to tackle some of the district’s most urgent health and social challenges

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Bradford 2025: A Game-Changer for the Youth of the District

With a focus on empowering local talent and nurturing a vibrant, sustainable cultural sector, Bradford 2025 is creating new skills and professional opportunities that will leave an enduring impact on the region.

£20m funding boost for Bradford 2025

The investment will support the delivery of our programme in 2025.

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Bradford 2025 launches its new Creative Health programme

This is our vision to transform health, wellbeing and culture across the district.

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Bradford 2025 and Creative Lives support over 50 local organisations through the Do Your Thing Awards

Over 50 grassroots creative groups have been selected to receive a share of just over £20,000 to open-up opportunities for cultural participation in a multitude of ways.

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The UK’s youngest city counts down to 2025

We're creating opportunities for young people throughout our year as UK City of Culture.

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Kickstarting the countdown to 2025

We've announced some major news ahead of 2025.

School girls and teacher opening boxes of Penguin Books for World Book Day

Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture and Penguin Books distribute over 4,000 books to secondary schools across the district

The books, by a diverse range of authors, will help improve literacy skills in secondary schools and encourage young people to foster a deeper understanding of literature.