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‘The UK is invited’: Bradford reveals 2025 City of Culture lineup

West Yorkshire city to host magic, music, film and theatre performances celebrating local talent, plus Turner prize

Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA Media Assignments/PA Charles Hazlewood introduced his collaborative piece, Bradford Progress, which sees him team up his para-orchestra with Jeremy Deller for a “sonic journey” that will be staged across the district and involve local musicians. The West Yorkshire film-maker Clio Barnard, who directed a verbatim documentary about Dunbar’s life and that of her children, will present a series of films from working-class northern women at the city’s Pictureville cinema. The scheme is designed to reduce congestion and air pollution, but as with delays to the 4,000-seat music venue, Bradford Live, the local press has been critical of the amount of time it is taking.

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