Middlesbrough schoolchildren star in City of Culture bid film

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 06:04 · Archive

Schoolchildren from Newport Primary School feature in a campaign film supporting Middlesbrough's bid to become UK City of Culture 2029.

Middlesbrough schoolchildren have become the faces of a new campaign video promoting their town's bid to be named UK City of Culture 2029. Newport Primary School pupils share their hopes for the future and what they love about Middlesbrough. A poem the children created with local writer Bob Beagrie features in the bid.

The film also features Bob Beagrie, Taste of Africa founder Sade Sangowawa and Creative Factory executive director Anna Byrne. They reflect on Middlesbrough's history as the 'biggest boomtown in the Victorian age' and the passions that keep the town moving.

Middlesbrough Council's deputy mayor and culture lead, Cllr Philippa Storey, said the video 'sums up Middlesbrough's character so well and really shows off our culture of community that's at the heart of our bid to become UK City of Culture'. The film celebrates Middlesbrough's 'undercover artists' and 'hard-nosed' character.

Middlesbrough was longlisted in March, with the shortlist due this month. The title comes with a £10m government prize, while previous winners saw huge increases in investment and visitor numbers. The film is available on Middlesbrough Council's YouTube channel.

How it is being reported

• North East schoolchildren star in City of Culture 2029 bid filmMiddlesbrough schoolchildren star in a campaign film supporting the town’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2029, celebrating community and creativity.Darlington & Stockton Times · 14 Oct, 05:00
• North East schoolchildren star in City of Culture 2029 bid filmMiddlesbrough schoolchildren star in a campaign film supporting the town’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2029, celebrating community and creativity.The Northern Echo · 14 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Middlesbrough · Newport Primary School · Bob Beagrie · Sade Sangowawa · Anna Byrne · Cllr Philippa Storey

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