The Bradford Progress: The Broadway to the Mirror Pool

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

The Bradford Progress concludes with a major musical moment in the heart of the city.

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Event Details

Date 18 May 2025

Times 2pm-3pm

Location From The Broadway to the Mirror Pool

Free event Just drop in ↓

Ages All ages

Access

BSL interpreted
Audio described

The Bradford Progress reaches the final leg of its two-day musical journey: from The Broadway to the Mirror Pool in City Park.

Paraorchestra, Charles Hazlewood and hundreds of musicians from across Bradford District will be coming together in dissonance and harmony for an unrepeatable and unforgettable musical moment – the sound of Bradford as you’ve never heard it before.

Like every musical moment on The Bradford Progress, the finale is free with no booking required. Head for The Broadway to pick up the music as makes its way across the city centre to the Mirror Pool.

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.

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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

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This performance is expected to be busy and crowded. If this becomes overwhelming you are welcome to come and go as you please, and you are welcome to take time away to readjust.

If you are concerned about the crowds for any reason (e.g. you are a wheelchair user, have a mobility impairment or have sensory needs), please gather by the access point (located outside City Library, under the big screen) before the performance begins and volunteer stewards will guide you round as a group, ensuring that your group has more space within the crowd.

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Audio description

You can collect a headset from the access point located in the gazebo outside City Library (under the big screen). We recommend doing this before the start of the performance. Please return the headset after the performance.

BSL interpretation

This performance will have multiple BSL interpreters who will guide you through the happening and interpret the lyrics near your current location. Please gather by the access point located in the gazebo outside City Library (under the big screen) before the performance begins and you will be able to join an interpreter.

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.

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