17 May 2025
The Bradford Progress: Bradford Industrial Museum
Paraorchestra with Charles Hazlewood, Jeremy Deller & the people of Bradford.
Singer Jennifer Reid leads a surprising musical happening at Bradford Industrial Museum.
235 Moorside Rd
Bradford
BD2 3HP
- Audio described
- BSL interpreted
- Seating available
The Bradford Progress reaches Bradford Industrial Museum for a powerful celebration of singing, storytelling and people power.
Jennifer Reid, singer of Victorian and Industrial Revolution broadside ballads, will be joined by Fagley Primary School Choir, Queer of Hearts, Seraph and others to perform music that resonates with the district’s industrial heritage – set against the backdrop of the museum’s extraordinary collections.
Every musical moment on The Bradford Progress is free with no booking required – feel free to drop in to the Museum at any time. Please note, capacity is limited so at busy times you may need to wait.
Part of The Bradford Progress, an unbroken two-day musical journey across Bradford District created by Paraorchestra, artistic director Charles Hazlewood, artist Jeremy Deller and the people of Bradford.
Check out the rest of The Bradford Progress below.
Watch the trailer
Co-produced by Paraorchestra and Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.
Supported by The Signatur Programme.
Paraorchestra gratefully acknowledges support from: Arts Council England, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, The Linbury Trust, The Mark Leonard Trust, John Ellerman Foundation, Garfield Weston Foundation and Bristol City Council.
Image ©Cosmosquare Films
The Bradford Progress - Paraorchestra with Charles Hazlewood & Jeremy Deller.
Co-produced by Paraorchestra and Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.
Access
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This performance moves throughout the museum, and the audience will be invited to follow. For further information about accessibility within the Museum itself, please visit the Bradford Museums Accessibility page.
Download the Easy Read Access Guide
Audio description
Audio Description will be available. You can collect a headset from the access point in the Museum entrance foyer. Please return the headset after the performance.
BSL interpretation
The lyrics of this performance will be BSL interpreted. We will work with the interpreter and the artists to ensure that the interpreter is well positioned throughout the performance. If you have concerns about being able to see the interpreter please report to the access point in the Museum entrance foyer who will be able to advise on where the interpreter will be during the performance.
Loud noise
If you find noise reducing earplugs or headphones help you in loud environments, you may wish to bring these so you have the option of using them.
Accessible toilet
An accessible toilet is available in the Museum.
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