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Artist Ann Hamilton, with short white hair and wearing a dark coat, gestures thoughtfully while seated at a table covered in papers, a tablet, and writing tools. She is in the expansive, light-filled interior of Salts Mill in Saltaire, a historic industrial building with high ceilings and exposed beams.

Video: Hands of We Will Sing

Hands of We Will Sing is a 15-minute film offering a portrait of internationally-acclaimed artist Ann Hamilton as she creates We Will Sing for Bradford 2025.

The front of the crowd at a live music event, with their arms in the air dancing

Relive the sounds of Bassline Symphony

We're still buzzing from the energy that was Bassline Symphony at St George's Hall. Take a listen back to some of our favourite tunes from the night.

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.

Artist Saad Qureshi stands in front of Tower of Now, a large public artwork

Interview: Behind the scenes of Tower of Now with Saad Qureshi

Get the inside story of the design and installation of Tower of Now, the towering sculpture created for Bradford 2025 by Saad Qureshi.

A person pours Be Bold into a glass - the Bradford 2025 beer from Saltaire Brewery.

Cheers, crisps and community spirit

We're saying a huge thank you to the partners and businesses who have backed Bradford 2025 so far.

Group of young adults hugging together outside

Public Interest

Meet the Bradford team behind Public Interest from Common/Wealth Theatre.

Erica Whyman in rehearsal

Q&A with Erica Whyman

Abby Dix-Mason talks to Erica Whyman, the Yorkshire-born Director of Andrea Dunbar: The Dreams I Had.

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.

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.

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.