Aerial Photograph of Undercliffe Cemetery in Bradford
Free

17 May 2025

The Bradford Progress: Undercliffe Cemetery

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

See out day one of The Bradford Progress with a reflective collaboration between Eeshar Singh and Gilank.

Event Details
Date 17 May 2025
Times 8pm-10pm
Location Undercliffe Cemetery
127 Undercliffe Ln
Bradford
BD3 0QD
Ages All ages
Access
  • Audio described

Day one of The Bradford Progress continues with a sunset performance among the Victorian monuments of Undercliffe Cemetery.

Eeshar Singh, virtuoso on the santoor, will be coming together with electronic duo Gilank to see out the day with a durational performance at dusk.

Every musical moment on The Bradford Progress is free with no booking required. Feel free to drop in to Undercliffe Cemetery at any time between 8pm and 10pm – before the music continues through the night.

Audio Introduction

Listen to the Audio Introduction to this event. Recorded by musician Alice Gilmour, the audio gives a preview of The Bradford Progress in Undercliffe Cemetery including descriptions of the cemetery, musicians, and a preview of the music.

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.

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Audio description

There will be a pre-recorded audio described introduction to this performance available online on this page to listen to on your personal device.

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.

Wheelchair entrance

The best entrance for wheelchair users is on Undercliffe Lane.

Accessible toilet

An accessible portaloo will be available in the cemetery.

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