Summary
Nine cities, including Blackpool and Ipswich, are finalists for the UK's City of Culture 2029. Each city will receive funding to support their proposals, and the winner will be announced later this year. The competition aims to encourage cultural activities and contribute to local economies.
Key Facts
- Nine cities are in the running for the UK's City of Culture 2029.
- The finalists are Blackpool, Inverness-Highland, Ipswich, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Portsmouth, Sheffield, Swindon, and Wrexham.
- Each city will receive £60,000 to develop a full bid for the competition.
- The winning city will gain £10 million to fund a year of cultural events.
- Three runner-up cities will receive £125,000 each for their projects.
- The competition is organized by the UK's Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).
- An independent panel chaired by Sir Phil Redmond selected the finalists.
- Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy encourages towns to also enter the new Town of Culture award.
