Free

20 Sep 2025

The Book of Bradford launch

Join Comma Press for the launch of The Book of Bradford, specially commissioned by Bradford 2025 to celebrate the City of Culture year.

Event Details
Date 20 Sep 2025
Times 1.30pm-3pm
Location Loading Bay

You'll hear from editor Saima Mir and contributors Ross Raisin, Sairish Hussain and Nick Ahad on their work, inspiration and relationships to Bradford, and hear an extract from each of their stories.

Credits
BBC Contains Strong Language is a partnership between the BBC, Word Up North and Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. It is supported by Arts Council England.

The Book of Bradford has been commissioned by Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.

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Poet Kirsty Taylor wearing a green jacket performs using a microphone. Poet Kirsty Taylor wearing a green jacket performs using a microphone.

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