Bradford crowned UK City of Culture 2025
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Bradford has been crowned UK City of Culture 2025, taking on the prestigious title from Coventry UK City of Culture 2021.
The winner was approved by Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries based on independent advice from a panel of experts led by TV writer-producer Sir Phil Redmond. The experts visited each of the four shortlisted places, which also included County Durham, Southampton and Wrexham County Borough, to learn more about the bids before making their final recommendation.
Bradford will now receive ￡275,000 in initial seed funding to make sure the city can hit the ground running and get the wheels in motion early as it develops its plans for 2025. This grant will help pave the way for a year of unforgettable cultural activities and events.
Crowds erupted into cheers and applause as Bradford was named the winner on Tuesday night.
Bradford's powerful bid came after three years of hard-work from people, businesses, communities and organisations - many of who were in Centenary Square to hear the result.
Shanaz Gulzar, Chair of Bradford 2025, said ahead of the announcement: "What I'm most excited about is the energy and dynamism in Bradford in our creative communities.