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Culture legacy could see Bradford Mela and Bingley festivals return

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Picture shows a guitarist at the front of a stage. He holds and plays an electric guitar and is dressed is dressed in a yellow shirt, colourful tie, suspenders and skinny trousers. A drummer is seen playing in the background. Illuminated large lettering behind them identified the event as Bingley Music Live.

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Culture legacy could see Bradford Mela and Bingley festivals return

Overview

Plans for two major arts festivals in Bradford, including a new music festival in Bingley and the return of the Bradford Mela, are set to move forward as part of the UK City of Culture legacy. A council report confirms that £4.269m remains set aside for Bradford 2025 and its follow-up programme through to 2030. Meanwhile, questions remain over the future operating model of Bradford Culture Company Ltd beyond March 2027, and the local visitor economy reached over £1bn in 2025.

Key points

  • Plans are moving forward to create a new music festival in Bingley and reintroduce the Bradford Mela as part of the UK City of Culture legacy.
  • The council has £4.269m specifically allocated for Bradford 2025 and its legacy work across the financial years leading up to 2030.
  • The Bradford Mela was a major South Asian festival that effectively ended in 2013 after weather-related cancellations.
  • Bingley has previously hosted events such as Bingley Music Live and the Bingley Weekender.
  • The council and Bradford Culture Company Ltd are actively considering the future role and operating model of the company beyond March 2027.
  • Bradford's local visitor economy surpassed £1 billion for the first time in 2025, supported by 10.6 million day visits and 1.53 million overnight stays.
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