Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture
George Lennon is a seasoned professional in arts marketing and event production, currently serving as the Digital Communications Manager for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture since April 2024. As a freelance consultant through George Lennon Projects since June 2021, George has contributed to various creative initiatives. Notably, George co-chairs the Bradford Cultural Voice Forum, a member-led organization dedicated to supporting professionals in the creative and cultural sectors of Bradford. Previously, as a Marketing Consultant and Producer for The Performance Ensemble, significant projects included the Leeds 2023 Year of Culture and the national tour of "Sinfonia." George also held the role of Marketing Manager & Producer at Bradford Council from June 2021 to November 2023, focusing on large-scale festivals and events. Earlier experience includes serving as the Marketing & Production Manager for the Bradford Literature Festival from September 2016 to June 2021. George holds a degree in English Literature with Creative Writing from The University of Huddersfield and a BTEC National Certificate in Journalism alongside English Literature & Language from Craven College.
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Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture
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Bradford is UK City of Culture 2025. Bradford has been named as UK City of Culture 2025. In May 2022, live on BBC The One Show, Bradford was announced as winner of the UK City of Culture 2025 title. Bradford district’s year of culture is set to deliver more than 1,000 new performances and events including 365 artist commissions, a series of major arts festivals and major national and international collaborations. Bradford’s history of fierce independence and of progressive social reform and its spectacular cultural heritage offer a powerful launchpad for a UK City of Culture celebration in 2025 that could only happen in Bradford.