Bradford City of Culture 2025: Exciting Line-Up Unveiled
Bradford, announced as the UK City of Culture 2025, will feature a year-long programme of arts and cultural events. Highlights include a nationwide drawing project backed by renowned artist David Hockney, the Turner Prize, and tributes to the Brontë sisters. Former One Direction member Zayn Malik serves as the ambassador.
Bradford, announced as the UK City of Culture 2025, will feature a year-long programme of arts and cultural events.
Highlights include a nationwide drawing project backed by renowned artist David Hockney, the Turner Prize at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, and tributes to the Brontë sisters.
Magician Steven Frayne, known as Dynamo, will create an outdoor event, and music celebrations will spotlight brass bands and South Asian music.
Shanaz Gulzar, creative director of Bradford 2025, emphasized the city's rich and diverse talent.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said the programme will showcase Bradford's heritage.
Zayn Malik, a former One Direction member and Bradford native, serves as the ambassador.
The project aims to generate £700m and create 3,000 jobs.
Previous UK Cities of Culture include Derry (2013), Hull (2017), and Coventry (2021).
Highlights include a nationwide drawing project backed by renowned artist David Hockney, the Turner Prize at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, and tributes to the Brontë sisters.
Magician Steven Frayne, known as Dynamo, will create an outdoor event, and music celebrations will spotlight brass bands and South Asian music.
Shanaz Gulzar, creative director of Bradford 2025, emphasized the city's rich and diverse talent.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said the programme will showcase Bradford's heritage.
Zayn Malik, a former One Direction member and Bradford native, serves as the ambassador.
The project aims to generate £700m and create 3,000 jobs.
Previous UK Cities of Culture include Derry (2013), Hull (2017), and Coventry (2021).