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Summer Sounds

Shades On! Get ready for a weekend of music at Summer Sounds, a two day festival in the stunning grounds of Cliffe Castle Park.

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Bradford: A City of Film

Celebrate cinema in the world’s first UNESCO City of Film.

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The Beacon

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

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Our Patch

We’re inviting the people of Bradford to learn skills, make connections and unleash their inner artist with our free community creativity programme.

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Rombald’s Rocks: Keighley Sculpture Trail

Keighley central’s first sculpture trail inspired by the legend of Rombald the Giant.

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The Keighley Chorus

Come along to a community singing session around the piano.

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Bradford 2025 Launch Celebration

A day of entertainment in Keighley to celebrate Bradford 2025.

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The Railway Children

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

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The DRAW! Tour: June Workshops

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

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Health and Wellbeing Day

Connect with your community and check your health at this free daytime event.

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Intro to comedy workshops

Learn joke writing, performance skills and more at this series of workshops.

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Drag-Ford

Enjoy an evening of cabaret with five local drag artists from Keighley and beyond.

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The MEGA Drawing Box in the Park

Keighley Creative and artist Naseem Darbey present a nature inspired drawing box adventure!

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Eid Mini Mela

Celebrate Eid al-Adha at East Riddlesden Hall, in partnership with Highfield Community Centre and Sangat Centre Keighley.

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The Great Crafty Get-Together

Celebrate all the crafters - and all those that would like to be!

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The Story Garden – Summer Reading Challenge

Come to a creative making session with the Our Patch team in your local library and be an artist as well as a reader.

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Festival of Archaeology Finale

Free family fun-filled two-day finale of this year’s amazing Festival of Archaeology.

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Ice Age Art Now

Travel back in time at this British Museum Partnership Exhibition.

The artwork Tower by Steve Messam, in the landscape of Penistone Hill. The large sculpture is covered in sheep fleece, creating the shape of an arch with angular corners, set against a cloudy sky and the natural landscape.
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Wild Uplands

Striking new art for the moors above Haworth.

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The DRAW! Tour: April Workshops

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

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Say It As It Is: Cliffe Castle Park

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

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STATUESQUE at Cliffe Castle Park – 75th Birthday Bash

Costumed characters, free family workshop and a community parade.

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Let’s Make

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

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Share Your Story: On Board at The Beacon

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

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Play Bradford’s Mobile Adventure Playground

We’re teaming up with Play Bradford to bring mobile play to The Beacon at Cliffe Castle Park.

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The Big Beacon Family Welcome

Join us at Cliffe Castle Park for an afternoon of family fun.

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Cliffe Castle Party in the Park

Bradford’s premier teen party producer present an unmissable family friendly Party in the Park at Cliffe Castle.

Three giant puppets of women from different cultural backgrounds perform in a park
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World of Women Walkabout Show

Larger than life, handmade puppets will be entertaining the crowds at Cliffe Castle Park.

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What are you watching?

Explore the development of film culture in Bradford and Keighley.

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Youth Fest

The Youth Service provide a day of activities for 11-19 year olds.

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Celebrating Culture at Cliffe Castle

Celebrate South Asian culture in Keighley with activities for the whole family to enjoy.

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Creative Summer Social

A relaxed and welcoming indoor and outdoor event celebrating Bradford’s creative sector.

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Earth & Sky

An immersive sound walk over the moors above Haworth.

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Wandering Imaginations

The Brontës’ imaginary worlds reimagined for 2025.

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The DRAW! Tour: March Workshops

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

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Otherhood

A story of radical love and found family.

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RedBall Project

The longest-running street art project in the world is coming to the UK City of Culture.

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Archaeology Talks!

Enjoy a day of archaeology talks to celebrate the National Festival of Archaeology.

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OUR STORY

Gain a unique insight into the challenges and strengths of being an autistic girl in today’s world.

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LOUD & PROUD Dhol Drumming

Learn to play the iconic dhol drum at this free workshop – no experience necessary.

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The DRAW! Tour: July Workshops

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

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All Ages Singing

Mood-lifting, feel-good musical fun!

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The Big Beacon Family Welcome

Join us at Lister Park for an afternoon of family fun.

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Khooghi

Come on a journey as Kauser weaves together her history with the life and songs of Pakistani folk legend.

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Cool Runnings Culture Day

Keighley's very own Caribbean eatery Cool Runnings takes over The Beacon.

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Play Bradford’s Mobile Adventure Playground

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

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Let’s Make

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

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Share Your Story: On Board at The Beacon

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

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STATUESQUE at Lister Park

Costumed characters, free family workshop and a community parade.

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Nature-Inspired Crafts

A relaxed session full of hands-on creativity, all themed around nature.

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Rugby Tots

Try Rugby with Rugby Tots at The Beacon!

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FORGE Shorts

New films from Bradford writers and directors.

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The DRAW! Tour: February Workshops

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

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HOPE/ACT

Installations from the world’s largest letterpress printing press.

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Augmenting Bradford’s DNA

Homegrown artworks, made using calligraphy and community participation.

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The DRAW! Tour: May Workshops

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

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Dancing with Colours

A joyful, sensory and gloriously messy creative experience for children aged 4+.

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Youth Pass: Sip & DRAW! Sketchbook Workshop

Sip mocktails, eat cake, and create your own 'zig zag' sketchbook with Naseem Darbey

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Summer Solstice Solace

Celebrate the longest day of the year.

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Wild Uplands Walk & Write

A special writers’ walk through Wild Uplands in Penistone Hill Country Park

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Wonky Olympics

Two clueless PE teachers give traditional sports day a hilarious makeover.

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Evening Conversations

Sudha invites her boys to ‘crack open a cold one’ and share their views on life.

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Imaginary Friends

After a tragic event, a floundering TV comic takes comfort in his imaginary friends.

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Babysphere

Explore a world of colour, movement, and sound.

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Colorsphere

Colorsphere is not your average circus.

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Little Explorers, Festival of Archaeology

Craft activities and exploration stations for little archaeologists and scientists.

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Cliffe Castle Park 75th Birthday Bash

Join us to celebrate 75 years of Cliffe Castle Park at their birthday bash!

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Shadmanny

A taste of South Asian wedding culture.

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Stick in the Wheel

A raw holler of folk, synths, spoken word and intricate guitar fuzz.

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Your Best Guess

Life is entirely unpredictable. But what if we could rewrite history?

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Loaded Laughs at The Beacon

Bradford 2025's new comedy night, live at The Beacon.

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Summer Sounds: Saturday

Asha Puthli, Metz n Trix and ganayva headline day one of our music weekender in The Beacon.

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Summer Sounds: Sunday

Nitin Sawhney and Poppy Ajudha top the bill for day two of our Beacon music weekender.

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Peace Picnic: Cliffe Castle Park

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

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Summer of Song

Steeton Male Voice Choir celebrate 118 years of singing.

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North Street Band

Round off The Big Beacon Family Welcome at Cliffe Castle Park with a wide variety of music from Motown classics to current top 40.

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Art & Song

Imaginative sessions combining music and drawing.

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Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

Get on board and meet the people behind Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.

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48 hours at Bradford 2025 for families

This two-day itinerary is packed with easy wins for family days out in Bradford District during UK City of Culture: free museums, big green spaces, and proper good food.

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Introducing the Bradford 2025 Networkers

Our 10 community ambassadors are celebrating culture in Bradford’s neighbourhoods.

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Hello, Heroes: Alyshea

Meet the community superstars who help make Bradford a better place.

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48 hours at Bradford 2025 for art lovers

This two-day itinerary takes you through independent galleries, creative takeovers and world-famous works here in the UK City of Culture. Discover creativity woven into the city’s streets, cafés and cultural spaces.

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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.

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How to… make your own drawing tool

Naseem Darbey shares their tips on 'how to make your own drawing tool' - part of DRAW! supported by David Hockney.

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Mango Men

Get ready to meet the men behind the juicy mangos sold in Bradford.

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48 hours at Bradford 2025 for outdoor explorers

This two-day City of Culture itinerary takes you through moorland, woodland and riverside trails that feel a world away, yet sit at the heart of the district’s identity.

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Meet the team

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

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Creative Communities Fund projects

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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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Artist-Led Project Awards

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

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Travel planner

Use our sustainable travel planner to get the best route to Bradford 2025 events and venues across the district.

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Creative Health projects

These innovative creative health projects, funded by Bradford 2025, are improving health and wellbeing through culture across the region.

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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.

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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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Cliffe Castle Walk

Take a walk in the beautiful Victorian grounds of this historic former mansion house, now a museum.

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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 Team

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

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Bradford on Foot: Easy Walks

These easier strolls are great for those looking for a gentle walk around Bradford District. Part of Bradford on Foot.

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Burley in Wharfedale to Ilkley Walk

This very scenic route takes us along one of the nine stages of the Bradford Fairtrade Way.

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Casting Call: The Railway Children – Community Ensemble

Be a part of the production of The Railway Children

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Volunteer Area Co-ordinator (x5 roles)

Be an ambassador for the Volunteer Programme of activities and events

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Seating and Staging RFP (The Railway Children)

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Apply for the Bradford 2025 Social Prescribing Awards

Supporting creative health

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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.

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Costume Supervisor: The Railway Children

Bradford 2025 and York Theatre Royal are looking for a Costume Supervisor for The Railway Children.

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Host your event at The Beacon

Host an event at our travelling venue in 2025.

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Creative People – we need you!

We're searching for Creative People.

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Stage Management, Stage, Technical and Wardrobe Vacancies for The Railway Children

We're recruiting multiple technical freelance roles for The Railway Children.

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Freelance Stage Technicians for The Railway Children

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Get involved with the Curious Communities Project

Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture in partnership with Bradford Producing Hub.

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Cultural Capital grants distributed

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

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The Railway Children takes to the tracks

The enchanting stage adaptation has been reworked especially for Bradford 2025, running from 15 July at Keighley & Worth Valley Railway.

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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 launches Our Patch, and unveils David Hockney as the first artist for DRAW!

Bradford 2025 is ensuring as many people as possible can get involved in creative activities celebrating the district with the launch of two new initiatives. 

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Dialled In add iconic headliner Asha Puthli to summer sounds, joining an incredible line-up, ft Ustad Noor Balkhash, Metz n Trix, Manor and more

CO-CURATED BETWEEN DIALLED IN, SERIOUS AND BRADFORD 2025 UK CITY OF CULTURE, SUMMER SOUNDS IS A NEW, TWO-DAY GLOBAL MUSIC FESTIVAL FOR BRADFORD 2025

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Lights Camera Action: Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture kicks off specialist film workshops with 10 Bradford creatives

Eight film projects unveiled as part of the FORGE Film Labs training and mentorship programme.

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Kickstarting the countdown to 2025

We've announced some major news ahead of 2025.

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First Programme announced for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture

The Brontës, David Hockney, Andrea Dunbar, Steven Frayne (FKA Dynamo), Akram Khan, Jeremy Deller, Clio Barnard & The Turner Prize feature in the year-long programme.

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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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Channel 4 announced as new major supporter of Bradford 2025

Bradford 2025 and Channel 4 today announce a new major partnership for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.

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Summer Sounds: A new two-day global music festival for Bradford 2025

With Ustad Noor Bakhsh, Metz N Trix, Poppy Ajudha, Nitin Sawhney and more