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Audio Description

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

We created Audio Descriptions for a number of Bradford 2025 events and exhibitions.

Got a question about our Audio Descriptions or accessibility at Bradford 2025? Visit www.bradford2025.co.uk/accessibility to learn more and find out more about our Access scheme, or contact us on [email protected].

Turner Prize 2025: Audio Description

Listen to the four audio described introductions to the Turner Prize 2025 exhibition at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery.

In 2024, Bradford 2025 provided free Audio Description training to a group of people from Bradford. Over time, we had the chance to audio describe lots of Bradford 2025's events together. Before 2024, I knew nothing about what it was, who it was for, or why it's important. But throughout 2025, I have become more passionate about accessibility in the arts, seeing firsthand how it genuinely helps people enjoy creativity when they can access it, and how much they appreciate the effort behind making things accessible.

Through conversations, I realised how much having access to Audio Description means to people - removing barriers such as travelling to another city or paying for tickets to enjoy arts and culture. It truly matters to us to be able to provide this service. By offering it at our events and exhibitions, we have helped expand our Bradford 2025 audiences.
Noor Jahangir Young Creative - Audio Describer

Past Bradford 2025 events

Below, please find all audio descriptions of past Bradford 2025 events, including introductory notes, audio flyers and audio descriptions of artworks, exhibitions, performances and more.

Sonic Swirl & Silence

Listen to the introductory notes of Sonic Swirl & Silence - an immersive journey that was part of BD: is Lit.

Lighthouse Introductory Notes

Listen to the introductory notes of Lighthouse - a euphoric live performance that was part of BD: is Lit.

The Others (2001): Introductory Notes

Listen to an audio introduction to the film, The Others, which was part of our Open-Air Cinema at Milner Field Manor Ruins in October 2025.

Elmet Audio flyer

An audio flyer that provides an overview of Elmet, an explosive Northern drama that was created especially for Bradford 2025 by The Javaad Alipoor Company.

A moody woman in a green hoodie stands in front of a sunset landscape

We Will Sing: Audio Description

An audio description for the We Will Sing exhibition by Ann Hamilton, which was open at Salts Mill in 2025.

A wide shot of a metal horn on a pole in front of a giant blue curtain. They are inside the roof of an old mill.

Here We Stand: Audio Description

Audio descriptions for the exhibition and films featured at Here We Stand, an exhibition of short films created for Bradford 2025 by young people whose cities and lives have been shaped by conflict and activism.

RIDE! audio flyer

An audio flyer for RIDE!, an electrifying show which combined music, rap, dance and theatre.

A dancer kneels close to us, in a narrow alley created by two tall white fences.

The Invite audio flyer

An audio flyer that gives an overview of The Invite, Mind the Gap’s immersive theatre experience that invited you to a surprise party with music, movement… and cake.

A character, Harley, sits under a table. There’s a birthday cake on the table, the candles are lit.

Otherhood Audio Flyer

Listen to the audio flyer for Otherhood.

The Invite: Introductory Notes

Listen to the audio introduction to The Invite, which includes an overview of the performance and introductions to the characters.

A character, Harley, sits under a table. There’s a birthday cake on the table, the candles are lit.

Otherhood Introductory notes

Listen to the introductory notes for Otherhood, an immersive theatre experience and soundscape mixed with real life stories.

The Railway Children introductory notes

These audio described notes for The Railway Children give you a summary of the theatre, character costumes and other useful information.

Wild Uplands: Audio Description

Audio Descriptions of the four Wild Uplands artworks that were up on the moors of Penistone Hill Country Park during 2025.

Tower of Now Audio Description

Listen to an audio description of our soaring sculpture on display in Bradford City Centre, which explores what it means to be British and celebrates Bradford’s dazzling diversity.

Tower of Now sculpture. A large outdoor grey sculpture with different architectural designs to represent different cultures

The Grand Budapest Hotel Audio Description: introductory notes

Listen to the audio-described introduction to The Grand Budapest Hotel - which was part of our Open-Air Cinema at Thornton Viaduct with Wild Rumpus in September 2025.

BD: Walls The Portal Audio Description

Listen to an audio description of The Portal - a mural by artist NeSpoon as part of Bradford 2025's BD: Walls street art programme.

Artist, Nespoon knelt in the foreground with paint brushes in her hand, she has paint splashes on her knees. Behind her is the mural, which is a large white lace design that sits on a purple background.

BD Walls: Roots Audio Description

Listen to an audio description of Roots - a mural by artist Peachzz as part of Bradford 2025's BD: Walls street art programme.

Large image of Mikey Roots, a Bradford community legend. Artist, Peachzz is stood in front of the image facing right with a paint brush and palette in her hand.

We Are Still ASAFO

Listen to an Audio Described flyer for We Are Still ASAFO.

A flag of green, yellow and red vertical sections. Three peoples faces are on the right hand side of the image.

Frontline 1984/1985 Audio Description

Listen to this audio-described journey around Frontline 1984/1985, an exhibition that was on display at Loading Bay and the National Science and Media Museum throughout 2025, showcasing photography by Victor Wedderburn.

Two women wear matching green jumpers.

Ramadan Pavilion Audio Description

An audio description of this showpiece of creative art and design that celebrated the lived experiences of Muslims across the globe and was inspired by the month of Ramadan. It was open from February to April 2025.

Striking pink arched structure, in front of Bradford's City Hall.

Extraordinary Portraits with Bill Bailey Audio Description

An audio description of the original artworks in the exhibition featuring works from the hit BBC One series Extraordinary Portraits with Bill Bailey, which was on display in Loading Bay from March to April in 2025.

Bill Bailey and participants in Extraordinary Portraits.

Nationhood: Memory and Hope Audio Description

An audio-described journey through Nationhood: Memory and Hope - an exhibition held at Impressions Gallery from January to April 2025, showcasing the work of acclaimed Ethiopian artist Aïda Muluneh alongside seven UK photographers.

An image of a woman in a red cape and hijabi with a black and white painted face. She is surrounded by women in blue hijabis facing in different directions.

Where It Began Audio Description

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

A photograph of the outside of Cartwright Hall art gallery. Osman Yousefzada's installation covers a statue in front of the gallery, in a blue textile-like material.

Les Girafes Audio Described introduction

Audio Described introductory notes about Les Girafes - a spectacular event held in 2024 as we got ready for Bradford 2025.

Learn more about Access at Bradford 2025

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