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A black woman with her hair tied back sits among rows of orange chairs in a white hoodie with the Bradford 2025 logo on the front. She is smiling.

 

Volunteers – Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture needs you!

Clayton resident Melba tells us why she’s signed up as a Bradford 2025 Volunteer.

 

Zayn Malik is our Bradford 2025 Ambassador

We’re super-excited to announce that Bradford-born singer-songwriter Zayn Malik is the Ambassador for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.

Two people stand in front of a large Bradford building, pointing and looking off to the right of the image.

 

Our household survey – and why it matters

Learn more about this major research project happening across Bradford District.

Two people stand holding Penguin Classics tote bags.

 

Bradford 2025 x Penguin Books

 

Introducing the Bradford 2025 Networkers

Our 10 community ambassadors are celebrating culture in Bradford’s neighbourhoods.

 

Looking back on Les Girafes

Relive our spectacular safari in the heart of Bradford.

 

From Niche to Note: Bradford’s Bassline Symphony

Actor, producer and Bassline Symphony curator Tanya Vital tells the story of bassline — and shares her top tracks.

RISE Director Kirsty Housley wears a white t shirt in front of Bradford's City Square. She sits down for an interview.

 

Interview: RISE Director Kirsty Housley

RISE Director Kirsty Housley talks to us about what to expect from the Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture opening event.

Movement director Lina sits for an interview in front of Bradford 2025 branding.

 

Interview: RISE Movement Director Lina Johansson

Meet Lina Johansson, Movement Director for our opening event RISE.

 

Gallery: look back on RISE

With Director Kirsty Housley and Bradford's own Steven Frayne, we launched Bradford's year as UK City of Culture in proper Bradford style. Relive the magic here.