Sheffield shortlisted for UK City of Culture 2029

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 12:33 · Archive

Sheffield has been shortlisted as one of four finalists to become UK City of Culture in 2029.

Sheffield has joined three other cities in the shortlist to become UK City of Culture in 2029. The four finalists are Sheffield, Blackpool, Milton Keynes and Wrexham. The eventual winner will be announced in May.

Each of the shortlisted locations will receive at least £125,000 from the government to develop their bids further. The successful city will receive £10m to deliver a year of cultural events and activities. The City of Culture title is awarded every four years to a different location.

Sheffold will be the fifth holder of the title, following Derry-Londonderry, Hull, Coventry and Bradford. A post on Sheffield's City of Culture bid website described the shortlisting as 'an outstanding achievement' and 'a vital recognition of our thriving cultural scene'.

How it is being reported

• Major update on Sheffield's bid to become UK City of CultureWe've previously seen the honoured awarded to Yorkshire cities Hull and BradfordHuddersfield Examiner · 22 Oct, 12:20
• Sheffield shortlisted in the final four for UK City of Culture 2029Sheffield has been shortlisted as the next UK City of Culture for 2029 as bids are whittled down to the final four.Yorkshire Post · 21 Oct, 13:34

In this story: Sheffield · Blackpool · Milton Keynes · Wrexham · Hull · Bradford · Coventry · Derry-Londonderry

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