Public Interest

Are we really all innocent until proven guilty?

Public Interest is a major new work about freedom, justice and youth culture in the 21st century. Created for Bradford 2025 by Common/Wealth, and performed by a cast of rappers and DJs from Bradford, Public Interest explores the criminalisation of young people across society – and how knowing our rights can give us the power we need to shape our future.

Public Interest takes us on an immersive journey from club night to courtroom and beyond, with testimony and true-life stories from young people – and a sound-score featuring drill, bassline, grime, afrobeat and house from some of the country’s most exciting artists. Vivid and electrifying, this world-premiere show will capture and celebrate what it means to be young in the UK today.

Loading Bay is a brand new pop-up arts venue in Bradford City Centre for Bradford 2025.

It’s set to open in March 2025 with an action-packed programme – join us on Duke Street as we bring a true Bradford 2025 buzz to the heart of the city.