Sheffield unveils ambitious City of Culture 2029 bid

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 18:15 · Archive

Sheffield has unveiled its UK City of Culture 2029 bid, themed 'Grassroots to Global' and inspired by the city's music and sporting heritage.

Sheffield City Council has unveiled its proposed UK City of Culture 2029 programme, inspired by the area's music and sporting heritage, natural beauty and emerging talent. The bid is themed 'Grassroots to Global' and aims to 'bring Sheffield to the world, and the world to Sheffield'.

Proposed ideas include a 10,000-strong singing project, youth and disability-led programmes, celebration of the district's outdoor spaces, 'a city transformed by light' and investment in established festivals. Sheffield has been shortlisted alongside Blackpool, Milton Keynes and Wrexham, with the winner due to be announced in May.

The city council said the bid was built around a year of culture involving local communities. The council contribution would be £10m if Sheffield wins the title, forming part of an overall programme budget of £42m between 2027 and 2030. This includes £10m from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and further proposed funding from other public bodies, National Lottery funding, sponsorship, trusts, foundations and philanthropy.

How it is being reported

• Sheffield unveils 'ambitious' City of Culture bidThe council says it wants to "bring Sheffield to the world, and the world to Sheffield".BBC South Yorkshire · 4 Nov, 17:40
• ‘Grassroots to Global’ is theme of Sheffield’s ambitious City of Culture bidCost for city council of a year of celebrations would be £10mSheffield Star · 3 Nov, 17:09

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