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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

4 months

Letting Culture Loose: The Power of Creativity 🤩 Watch a new documentary marking the end of our Year of Culture; connecting every community, celebrating Leeds’ creativity and showcasing world class culture. 🎬 Explore it here: @SodiumFilms

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

2 years

It just had to be 🥳🥳🥳 Big love and congratulations to everyone at @bradford2025 . Bring on #CityofCulture2025 ! What a few years we're going have in West Yorkshire 😘

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

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From Armley to Adel, Beeston to Burmantofts, Kirkstall to Cross Gates, this city has a story to tell. That’s why, for one whole year, we’re tapping into our collective creativity and Letting Culture Loose. Be part of it! #LEEDS2023 #LettingCultureLoose

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

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The countdown has begun🙌 This time next year we'll be kicking off an incredible 12 months celebrating everything that makes Leeds brilliant through art, music, food, sport and more. Join us on our journey as we do what we do best and let culture loose! #OneYearToGo

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

2 years

WE'RE ON THE #EUROVISION SHORTLIST 💥 We stand ready and able to host @Eurovision and put on a dazzling show with our Ukrainian family in 2023. Here's what our Chair @GabbyLogan had to say 👇

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

2 years

YESSSSSSS @bradford2025 🎉

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

5 years

We’re very excited to hear today that #Leeds cultural gem @HydeParkPH has secured a #NationalLottery grant for the #PictureHouseProject 👏🏽🎉securing the future of the 104yr old cinema!

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

6 years

Leeds 2023 will see the creation of a £35m cultural programme culminating a year of celebration in 2023 🎉

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

5 years

Today we're absolutely thrilled to announce that ground-breaking and highly respected theatre director, Kully Thiarai will be the new creative director of Leeds 2023! @kully_ntw

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

7 years

Leeds City Council’s Executive Board gives its official approval to submit the bid for European Capital of Culture 2023🎉🎉🎉🎉

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

6 years

We are aware of a letter from the European Commission regarding the cancellation of the European Capital of Culture competition for all UK bidding cities and are seeking urgent clarification from DCMS.

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

2 years

We welcome @walkwithamal to Leeds with open arms 💕

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

6 years

Well did anyone ever have any doubt! We are absolutely thrilled: thank you @Channel4 . Also a big well done to Bristol and Glasgow for being chosen as Creative Hubs. Manchester and Birmingham were excellent bidders too, and very stiff competition.

Channel 4 Press

@C4Press

6 years

Channel 4’s Chief Executive, Alex Mahon and the Channel 4 Board have today confirmed that Leeds will be the location of its new National HQ and Bristol and Glasgow will be the locations of its two new Creative Hubs. #4AlltheUK

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

2 years

Please say a big hello to our new Chair @GabbyLogan 👋 Born and raised in Leeds we're thrilled to welcome Gabby to the team as we countdown to our extraordinary Year of Culture! Full story 👉

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

5 years

We did it!! #Leed2023 won the EUROCITIES award for cooperation. This wouldn’t have been possible without all our fantastic partners THANK YOU 😆😆🎉🥂🍾 #EUROCITIES2018

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

1 year

What a way to start our #YearofCulture ! #TheAwakening has been an epic display of collective creativity. Thousands of you showed up last night, awakening the world to exactly what makes our city so great. Leeds, this is just the beginning ✨ 📽️ @SodiumFilms #LEEDS2023

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

6 years

What next for #Leeds2023 ? Join us at our public meeting, 31st Jan, 4-6pm @ Leeds Town Hall to hear our exciting plans! Register here:

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

2 years

We’re starting 2023 with a bang with The Awakening; an epic show at Headingley Stadium that celebrates Leeds' past, present and future. This is a once in a generation display of Leeds' culture you won’t want to miss 🙌 #TheAwakeningLEEDS2023   #LEEDS2023

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

7 years

IT'S ON PEOPLE!!! CANCEL EVERYTHING!! @DCMS JUST LAUNCHED THE COMPETITION FOR EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2023 #Leeds2023 👊🏽👊🏾👊🏿👊🏻

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

4 years

NEWS! We are delighted to announce @ProducerBev will be our Exec Producer! Exciting times ahead! Read more here 👇

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

7 years

100 DAYS TO GO!!!! Help us win and #MakeLeeds2023 by pledging your support at

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

7 years

The amazing team @LightNightLeeds were on form yesterday welcoming international artists to Leeds 🙌🏻🙌🏾🙌🏿🙌🏽

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

1 year

*Breaking news* We pause our commentary of #TheAwakening as this just in - something has awoken Leeds! 👀 Broadcasting LIVE from the River Aire #TheAwakening #LEEDS2023

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

4 years

"COVID-19 will not stop the extraordinary creative energy of this great city!" On the eve of another national lockdown, the performing arts sector in #Leeds has issued a statement of solidarity and hope: #hereforleeds #stayathome

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

3 years

Something special is coming to Leeds... #LEEDS2023 #LettingCultureLoose

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

1 year

Building a barn in 24 hours isn't easy, but we did it! ⚒️ In partnership @wowglobal , and thanks to the support of @MayorOfWY @WestYorkshireCA @LeedsCC_News @ace_national @civicengineers @WeAre_LCB we showed women, girls, and non-binary folks everywhere that anything is possible🙌

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

8 years

"Leeds continues to be a European city" Leeds votes remain as #EUref favours leave vote

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

5 years

Big news! We're absolutely thrilled to announce that @ruthpitt1 will be joining us as Chair of the new Leeds 2023 Trust! Ruth will head up the new Trust to deliver our landmark cultural celebration in 2023. 🎉🎉 Read more @

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

7 years

“Kings Cross was a rehearsal” says Hiro Aso, architect for Leeds Station which will be 10 times the size Kings X 🚆🚈🚉

HS2 station promises to ‘heal’ Leeds centre

Industrial land targeted for regeneration in project to build £500m extension

www.ft.com

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

3 years

WELCOME TO LEEDS👋 Congratulations to those receiving their results today and heading to @UniversityLeeds @leedsbeckett @LeedsTrinity @LeedsArtsUni @LeedsMusicDrama 🥳 You'll soon find out Leeds is THE BEST. You're also coming along just in time...

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

2 years

In one years time we will be marching on together and #LettingCultureLoose 🙌 🗣️Here to tell you more we have @LUFC 's very own no. 23 @Kalvinphillips , our Chair @GabbyLogan and some faces you'll recognise from our #OneYearToGo film! #MOT

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

2 years

GO ON BRADFORD 🙌 We'll be cheering you on all of the way tonight. You've got this!

Bradford 2025

@bradford2025

2 years

Today we find out if Bradford will be named #CityofCulture2025 💥 Thousands of people have been involved in shaping this process, generating energy and excitement across the district like never before 🌍 Tune into @BBCTheOneShow for the live result, tonight from 7pm on @BBCOne .

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

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Leeds - we've always been a city full of creativity and now it's time to show the world what we've got. For our #YearOfCulture , our city is our stage. 🏟️ It's time for #TheAwakening . 🎥 Leeds Cultural Heritage film by @SodiumFilms 🎶 @UtahSaints

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

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NEWS | With #OneYearToGo we’re delighted to announce the backing of major investment partners to support the development and delivery of our Year of Culture. £1m funding secured from @phf_uk @EsmeeFairbairn @BritishArts @kpmguk @hbdplaces @MottMacDonald

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

1 year

Spotted in Mabgate 👀 @addfuel 's new mural ECHOES celebrating Leeds’ important ceramics heritage. The mural is the latest in @EastStreetArts series A City Less Grey designed to bring unique artwork to the streets of #LEEDS2023 . Read more: 📸 Doug Gillen

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

1 year

After 3 exciting weeks on Cinder Moor, we are delighted to share the news that #TheWOWBarn has found a new home! 🏠 It will be travelling to @KV_Farm where the team there has plans to use it as an outdoor classroom. Read more here: @WOWisGlobal #LEEDS2023

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

7 years

Happy #LeedPride everyone 🌈 love how much Leeds has embraced pride this year, share your rainbow finds with us today, this crossing is ace 🌈

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

2 years

So ecstatic and grateful to have received funding to help us develop our heritage projects centred around the wonderful communities of Leeds!! 🥳 Big thanks to @HeritageFundUK and @HeritageFundNOR for the support 🙌

The National Lottery Heritage Fund

@HeritageFundUK

2 years

Funding news! 🚨 Today we’re awarding £13.7m #NationalLottery #funding for six transformational heritage projects which will aid recovery for #nature , #communities and #culture . Find out more 👉

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LEEDS 2023

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Leeds, you showed up! ✨ Saturday was an epic display of collective creativity, share your most memorable moments of #TheAwakening by hitting reply with your pics👇👇👇 📸 @JMA_Photography

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

4 years

We're thrilled to be backing Poet Laureate, Simon Armitage in his vision to create a National Poetry Centre in #Leeds . We look forward to working with Simon & partners @UniversityLeeds @LeedsCC_News to bring these ambitious plans to life. Read more here -

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

2 years

Throughout 2023, the city of Leeds will burst into life fuelled by creativity. We will celebrate the world in our city, and our city in the world. Are you ready? Tune in Friday as we'll reveal something exciting to mark 100 days to go. #LEEDS2023 #LettingCultureLoose #100DTG

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

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"Leeds is already dusting down its sequins in preparation for LEEDS 2023, our year-long celebration of culture, so we'd be honoured to host #Eurovision during our special year" 🗣️ @GabbyLogan ✅Leeds knows how's to throw a party and 2023 is our time to show the world.

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

4 years

MESSAGE: "Working together, in peaceful creative protest, we will collaborate with all the communities we serve to find a better day, encouraging all cultural leaders, politicians + fellow decision makers to do the same." #Blacklivesmatter @kullyLeeds2023

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

4 years

Today we are absolutely thrilled to announce that @Mark_Hollander will be Leeds 2023's Executive Director! 📷 Jack Thomson

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

5 years

We are absolutely thrilled to hear that our neighbours in Bradford are bidding to be UK City of Culture in 2025! 🥳

Bradford 2025

@bradford2025

5 years

It's official - #Bradford is bidding to be the UK City of Culture 2025! #bradford2025

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

7 years

Say hello to our new brand created by @LeeGoater and his fabulous team

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

1 year

Did you spot our Volunteers looking sharp in their electric blue? They are the beating heart making events like #TheAwakening tick. Thank you team, you smashed it tonight 🎉 See what they were up to tonight at #TheCityIsOurStage

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

6 years

Official statement following the European Commission letter to DCMS:

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

8 years

Leeds City Council announces home coming parade for Yorkshire's #Olympic heroes #Rio2016

Leeds City Council announces Olympics homecoming parade

A homecoming event to celebrate the achievements of Yorkshire's Olympic and Paralympic athletes will be held in Leeds, it is announced.

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

7 years

It’s almost time... Join us to celebrate sending off the #Leeds2023 bid with food, music, dance, art & more 12-8, 27th October, Quarry Hill

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

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Want to help #makeleeds2023 ? Meet us on the grass @The_Tetley at 12.15pm tomorrow to take part in our official bid photo

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@LEEDS_2023

1 year

Three cheers for The WOW Barn! ⚒️ @WOWisGlobal @MayorOfWY @TracyBrabin #TheWOWBarn

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

2 years

It's #OneYearToGo until we let culture loose across Leeds! ➡️Time to hear from @GabbyLogan , Chair of LEEDS 2023, on why she's excited to be part of the team and why you should get involved 👇

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

3 years

We are excited to announce @taneeshaahmed will be joining our team as Producer for Community, Collaborations and Partnerships! Read more here

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@LEEDS_2023

7 years

Morning! You're waking up in the region that has won @artfund Museum of the Year twice!! Congratulations @HepworthGallery 🎉🎉🎉

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

2 years

Thank you Marcelo, what a beautiful ride that was.

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

7 years

We've launched the bid, imagine what your city could be like then collaborate with us to make it happen:

Collaborate with us...

The Leeds 2023 European Capital of Culture bid is owned by the entire city, and we all have the opportunity to share our ideas and help the city we call home...

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

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Ready to see, hear, taste, touch, feel Leeds like never before? Prepare to immerse yourself in new experiences as we start our Year of Culture. Welcome to Part One, and to a year like no other ✨ #LEEDS2023 📸 Lucy Hind by Lorne Campbell @guzmedia

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

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📢WE'RE HIRING📢 We're building our team and are on the look-out for talented people who share our passion, enthusiasm & commitment to delivering #Leeds2023 . Could you be our new Head of Development: or Fundraising Officer:

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Delighted to announce we've been awarded a grant from the Government's Cultural Recovery Fund, enabling us to commission artists to work in communities in #Leeds over the coming months. With thanks @dmcs @ace_national #HereForCulture #HereForLeeds 📷Simon K. Allen Photography

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@LEEDS_2023

2 years

Ey Up London 👋 Live tonight from the @britishlibrary telling our friends in London all about #LettingCultureLoose 💫

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

2 years

We stand with our partners @LeedsCivicTrust and @RememberOluwale #rememberoluwale

Leeds Civic Trust

@LeedsCivicTrust

2 years

We are not going to let last night’s hateful crime deter us from celebrating and remembering what a historic moment for Leeds and for David Oluwale’s legacy yesterday’s unveiling was. Please join us by sharing your images from yesterday and let us celebrate this momentous,

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

3 years

We’re oh so proud to have Simon Armitage as a Patron of LEEDS 2023! ✨☄️ With the National Poetry Centre on its way to Leeds we look forward to working with Simon to nurture learning, talent and creativity over the next few years. #LettingCultureLoose #LEEDS2023

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@LEEDS_2023

1 year

Announcing the first part of the #LEEDS2023 story, Part One: Awakening - our invite to the world 🌍 to come and experience our city like never before... Read all about it here 👉 #LEEDS2023 #PartOne #Awakening #LettingCultureLoose

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

6 years

Thank you for all the support so far as we recast plans for #Leeds2023 we’ve updated our FAQs but let us know if you have other questions or email us at hello @leeds2023 .co.uk 👉🏾👉🏼👉🏿👉🏽👉🏻

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

4 years

🤩 @channel4 #Leeds HQ looking gorgeous! What an asset right in the heart of our creative city! Congrats @RushbondPLC !

Majestic Leeds

@MajesticLeeds

4 years

We’re delighted to announce that our #Majestic development has reached practical completion. Please see the full story here

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

7 years

50 days to go and we've already reached our target of 2,023 pledges!! Europe we are waiting... #MakeLeeds2023

I am a spark - Leeds 2023 European Capital of Culture Bid

I am a spark - A three-minute film capturing the diverse, cultural zeitgeist of the city. A vibrant spoken word monologue highlighting the cultural aspects of Leeds,…

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“At a time when schools are focusing on STEM subjects, we in Leeds want to put Art at the heart of our education provision” @CllrJaneDowson Lord Mayor of Leeds addressing the @leedsyoungfilm Golden Owl Awards

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

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We're thrilled to announce Baroness Judith Blake as our latest Patron🤩 A long term supporter of LEEDS 2023 this role continues Baroness Blake's commitment to culture in Leeds! ℹ️

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

7 years

Just over a week to go to the Big Send Off with @WYPlayhouse @LeedsIndieFood @NorthBrewCo @LeedsMusic @YorkshireDance @northernballet &more

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

2 years

Go #Bradford ! We’re backing you all the way!! 💪💪💪

Bradford 2025

@bradford2025

2 years

"This is a defining moment for Bradford" Today we submit our official bid to become UK #CityofCulture2025 💥 Young people from across the district came together for a celebratory send-off, as the document heads to @DCMS 📮 #Bradford2025

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

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We're excited to announce our new community-led programme, My World, My City, My Neighbourhood 🎉 These incredible artists are connecting Leeds to the people of Leeds! Read more👇 #LettingCultureLoose #Leeds #LEEDS2023

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

7 years

15 reasons why Leeds should be European Capital of Culture 2023 in today’s @MetroUK

15 reasons why Leeds should be named the European Capital of Culture 2023

Leeds is a winner in so many ways.

metro.co.uk

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@LEEDS_2023

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The giant has woken. "This is day one! Can you imagine what we will be able to do together  by the end of the year."- Local hero and global superstar @CorinneBRae finishes what has been an epic night to mark the beginning of our collective #YearofCulture #TheAwakening

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1 year

What a turn out 😍 in true Leeds style.

Craig

@TagCraigy

1 year

@LeedsCC_News @LEEDS_2023 For all the people saying there weren’t many there…

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@LEEDS_2023

2 years

🥳 Massive congrats to our sister city #Bradford ! Together we can #LetCultureLoose right across #WestYorkshire !

Bradford 2025

@bradford2025

2 years

Bradford is on the shortlist to become UK #CityofCulture2025 💥 We're thrilled to annouce we're one of four places through to the final stage of the contest. This is the time to tell the world our own story. This is Our Time, Our Place #Bradford2025 ❣️

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We’re @LightNightLeeds incredible scenes!

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@LEEDS_2023

3 years

Vamos Leeds Carajo 🙌 #ALAW #MOT

Newell's Old Boys

@NewellsEnglish

3 years

We are backing @leeds_2023 . 🤩 We’ve had so much support from our fans from Leeds and we want to do the same. Leeds is a great city, brimming with culture, and it now even has a touch of Argentinian flair. 🇦🇷 Newell's Old Boys is a #LEEDS2023 supporter. #LettingCultureLoose

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Leeds - we've got gold in our veins, we've got silver bones, we've got diamonds for brains, we've got neon souls. 💎 #simonarmitage + @LYRband get it! #TheAwakening

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@LEEDS_2023

7 years

Stars including @CorinneBRae & @KaiserChiefs come out to back #Leeds2023 bid for European Capital of Culture

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@LEEDS_2023

5 years

2018 has been a momentus year for art and culture in Leeds, not least for #Leeds2023 . Amazing, world class and innovative events sum it up nicely. And here's a few snapshots...

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The 2nd shift is done just as the sun rises, meaning we’ve hit the half way point!🌞 3rd team are arriving on site to start the final half of #TheWOWBarn build 🔨 @WOWisGlobal

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@LEEDS_2023

1 year

It's been some journey to get here but we're finally underway! It's time to let culture loose.

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@LEEDS_2023

6 years

“Our momentum is even stronger than it was during the bid. Taking this forward is not a choice, it is a necessity” @cllrjudithblake #Leeds2023

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@LEEDS_2023

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A very warm and special thank you to our 33 Neighbourhood hosts - the fantastic folk who showed up represent their ward of Leeds for our ribbon ceremony today. A beautiful moment to show the power of community, arts and culture. ✨ #LEEDS2023

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@LEEDS_2023

7 years

"Leeds is a powerful city, it is not pleading for help it is offering its greatness to Europe" Lord Melvyn Bragg on the #Leeds2023 bid

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@LEEDS_2023

1 year

Our #LEEDS2023 adventure is well underway. Now we’ve awakened your senses, it’s time to let your inner explorer loose. Welcome to Part Two of our #YearOfCulture , where we’re bringing out the playful side in all of us. So, Leeds, who’s coming out to play?

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LEEDS 2023

@LEEDS_2023

4 years

We are recruiting TWO amazing producing roles! Could you be our Executive Producer or our Producer (Community Collaborations and Partnerships)? Take a look at our website to find out more!

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@LEEDS_2023

4 years

Today we unveil our board of trustees - the driving force behind #Leeds2023

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@LEEDS_2023

3 years

It’s time to make some noise for another local legend! 🎸🎸 @curlywand from Leeds rockers @KaiserChiefs is another one of our brilliant Patrons here to make some noise and help us shout about the amazing stuff in our city.

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@LEEDS_2023

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"No matter where I go Leeds is home, I'm proud to be supporting #Leeds2023 " @CorinneBRae helping to #MakeLeeds2023

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6 years

The previous and future hosts of the title have also written to the European Commission urging positivity over punishment and requesting that the decision is reconsidered

Cluny Macpherson

@ClunyM

6 years

"Positivity rather than punishment. Friendship rather than fragmentation. Inclusion rather than exclusion" 23 former and future European Capitals of Culture request @EU_Commission to rethink. @leeds_2023

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We’re so proud to support @RememberOluwale efforts to create an extraordinary legacy to honour the life of David Oluwale working with world renowned artist @SHONIBARESTUDIO to bring an extraordinary #sculpture to the city’s new Aire Park. Read more 👇

Yinka Shonibare to create new sculpture

Yinka Shonibare CBE RA, has been commissioned by the David Oluwale Memorial Association [DOMA] to honour the life of the British Nigerian

www.voice-online.co.uk

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3 years

MORNING 😬 What a day ahead for one our own! 🦁🦁🦁

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4 years

Plans for Leeds 2023 - the city's landmark year of culture - begin to take shape. Read more in today's @leedsnews !

Plans for Leeds 2023 - the city's landmark year of culture - begin to take shape

When Leeds was robbed of its chance to become 2023 European Capital of Culture, it appears it lost none of its ambition.

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

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6 years

In the centenary year of suffrage Leeds welcoming the elite of female athletics with huge cheers from the grandstand crowds #WTSLeeds

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3 years

Our city is becoming a centre for incredible street art - and there’s demand for it! Great work @EastStreetArts Leeds Street Collective @RushbondPLC @LeedsCC_News

Explosion of colour as demand for public art in Leeds rises with tributes to stars Rob Burrow and...

There has been a surge of colour in Leeds over the last few years as businesses look to local artists to turn their buildings into works of public art.

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

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1 year

A recap of #TheWOWBarn 24-hour build so far ⚒️First briefing of the build ⚒️Our Barn Raisers get stuck in ⚒️Our very own @kullyLeeds2023 was also amongst the first team Barn Raisers ⚒️The frame of the barn starts to rise🏗️ @WOWisGlobal @WestYorkshireCA @TracyBrabin @LeedsCC_News

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6 years

What a response! More than 300 tickets for this event gone in 24 hours!! We are so proud and grateful for the overwhelming support for Act II - still plenty of space for everyone to find out What Next for #Leeds2023

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Tomorrow is the day we've all been waiting for, as we take over Headingley Stadium with #TheAwakening 🙌 Our performers have been hard at work preparing to take the stage 👀 Who are you most excited to see perform tomorrow night? ✨ 📸 James Phillips

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2 years

Also huge thank you to everyone that came to Brewery Wharf to celebrate what marks our 100 Days to Go until #LEEDS2023 kicks off. 🌈

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