Rhys Ifans backs Wrexham's UK City of Culture 2029 bid

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 10:02 · Archive

Actor Rhys Ifans has backed Wrexham's bid to become UK City of Culture 2029, which could secure £10 million in funding.

Wrexham is one of four places competing for the UK City of Culture 2029 title. The winner will receive £10 million in UK Government funding to deliver a year-long programme of cultural events and activities. If successful, it would be the first time a Welsh location has held the title.

International actor Rhys Ifans, known for roles in Notting Hill, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, and House of the Dragon, has added his support to the campaign. He said: 'I'm supporting the Wrecsam2029 bid, because it's Wrexham's time and it's Wales's time. We've got the musicians, the artists, the actors, the directors, the filmmakers, and if Wrexham gets to put on the year that it's promising it'll really put Wales, as well as Wrexham, on the map as one of the great centres for creativity and arts.'

Ifans' backing follows support from other well-known figures including Matthew Rhys, Ruth Jones, Carol Vorderman, Colin Jackson and Sian Phillips. Kate Wasserberg, artistic director at Theatr Clwyd and trustee of the Wrexham Community & Culture Trust, described Ifans' support as a major boost to the campaign. The city will welcome competition judges at the end of November.

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Ruthin's Hollywood star Rhys Ifans backs Wrexham's bid for UK City of Culture 2029Rhys Ifans backs Wrexham’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2029, which could win £10m and make it the first Welsh location to hold the title in Wales.North Wales Pioneer · 27 Oct, 09:35
Ruthin's Hollywood star Rhys Ifans backs Wrexham's bid for UK City of Culture 2029Rhys Ifans backs Wrexham’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2029, which could win £10m and make it the first Welsh location to hold the title in Wales.North Wales Chronicle · 27 Oct, 09:35

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