City Of Culture
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Ipswich Officially Submits UK City of Culture 2029 Bid Backed by 100+ Local Champions and New Ambassadors
The heart and soul of our town is officially on its way to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport…
Ipswich 2029 City of Culture Bid: Final Call for Business Backers and Community Champions
The incredible journey toward becoming the UK City of Culture is reaching a crucial milestone! As the official consultation for…
Over 100 new affordable homes proposed to boost housing in Ipswich
If you’ve been following local updates, you’ll be thrilled to hear that Ipswich Borough Council has announced proposals to build…
Ed Sheeran, Brian Eno and Nandi Bushell among first Ambassadors announced for Ipswich 2029
Ipswich 2029 has today announced its first Ambassadors, a group of well-known names who are passionate about championing the town’s…
How to Help Shape Ipswich’s UK City of Culture 2029 Bid
With the final bid submission to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) coming up fast this August, the…
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How to get behind the City Of Culture bid.
Back Ipswich's UK City of Culture 2029 bid: fill in the Community Questionnaire to enter a New Wolsey Theatre ticket draw, or join a workshop in person.
Ipswich kicks off a summer of engagement to shape its City of Culture 2029 bid
Ipswich is one of nine places longlisted for UK City of Culture 2029. Share ideas at ipswich2029.com or at a roadshow before the 10 August bid deadline.
Local Creative Producers Appointed to Help Shape Ipswich’s 2029 City of Culture Bid
Four Ipswich and Suffolk creative producers join Bid Director Amy Vaughan to build the UK City of Culture 2029 programme before August's submission.
Ipswich steps up its UK City of Culture 2029 bid
Cultural leaders, businesses and community groups met at the Ipswich Regent on 17 June to shape the UK City of Culture 2029 bid. Public events to follow.
Ipswich City of Culture 2029 FAQ
Ipswich bid for City of Culture 2029 FAQ document. A set of Q&A for the the bid to help to explain the who, what, when, where and how.