city of culture 2029
Beyond the ranking: What community connection really looks like in Ipswich
A new national index has sparked questions about community connection in Ipswich. We look beyond the league table at what the figures really measure, the context they miss and the people bringing our town together.
Ipswich Longlisted for UK City of Culture 2029
Ipswich is one of nine places longlisted for UK City of Culture 2029. Each gets £60,000 to develop a full bid; the winner takes £10 million for the year.
Ipswich becomes part of a wider global conversation
The Ipswich Portal has recently become part of an even wider global conversation, after linking up with Asia’s first-ever Portal in Manila, Philippines - the sixth installation worldwide. A side-effect of international connection has been local connection. People pause. They linger. They comment on who’s on screen. They laugh together when someone waves back. Strangers strike up conversations that simply wouldn’t happen elsewhere in the town centre.
Backing the Bid – here’s why…
Ipswich.love director Sam Sherman joins Rob Dunger on Suffolk Sound Radio to explain why we are backing Ipswich to become UK City of Culture 2029.
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.
On the huh? Get the T-shirt
Ipswich slang that only makes sense if you’re from here, on a proper tee. Buy merch, support Ipswich community projects.