The Bradford Progress: Cow & Calf

Paraorchestra with Charles Hazlewood, Jeremy Deller & the people of Bradford.

First light, first note: Paraorchestra and Commoners Choir gather on Ilkley Moor to begin The Bradford Progress.

Past event

This event has passed. Share your feedback.

Event Details

Date 17 May 2025

Times 5am
Prompt start
Arrive from 4:45am

Location Cow & Calf Rocks
Hangingstone Road
Ilkley
LS29 8BT

Free event Just drop in ↓

Ages All ages

Access

BSL interpreted
Audio described

Our sonic journey across the district begins with a dawn musical ritual at the ancient Cow & Calf Rocks high on Ilkley Moor.

See in the sunrise with 27 members of Paraorchestra performing Handel’s ‘Eternal Source of Light Divine’, before Commoners Choir set off across Ilkley Moor to start our two-day musical trek to the centre of Bradford.

Every musical moment on The Bradford Progress is free with no booking required. But don’t be late for this one – the sun won’t wait for you.

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.

The Bradford Progress →

Watch the trailer

Credits

Paraorchestra with Charles Hazlewood, Jeremy Deller.
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

Join our access scheme to view access tickets or contact our Ticketing team for more information.
Sign up →

This location is not accessible for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments due to very uneven terrain and large inclines.

If you have any questions about the site in advance please email [email protected] and we can provide photos and further information.

The performance will be professionally captured and a digital version for those who face barriers to attending in person will be made available on our channels following the event. For more information email [email protected].

Download the Easy Read Access Guide

Download the Physical Access Guide

Watch the BSL Trailer

Audio description

Audio description is available for this performance. You can collect a headset from the access point near the Cow and Calf Rock Cafe. We recommend doing this before the start of the performance. Please return the headset after the performance.

BSL interpretation

The lyrics of this performance will be BSL interpreted. We will position the interpreter with the best visibility possible. If you have concerns about being able to see the interpreter please report to the access point near the Cow and Calf Rock Cafe who will be able to advise on where the interpreter will be during the performance.

Accessible toilet

An accessible toilet is available in the Cow and Calf Rock Cafe.

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.

Past event

Were you at this event?

Complete our feedback form and let us know what you thought.

Share your feedback