{"id":7920,"date":"2022-08-31T10:18:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T10:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp26.cmswebdeveloper.com\/asian-news\/leadership-duo-appointed-to-deliver-bradfords-uk-city-of-culture-2025-programme\/"},"modified":"2022-08-31T10:18:00","modified_gmt":"2022-08-31T10:18:00","slug":"leadership-duo-appointed-to-deliver-bradfords-uk-city-of-culture-2025-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp26.cmswebdeveloper.com\/asian-news\/leadership-duo-appointed-to-deliver-bradfords-uk-city-of-culture-2025-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Leadership duo appointed to deliver Bradford\u2019s UK City of Culture 2025 programme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asianexpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Dan-Bates-Executive-Director-Bradford-2025-and-Shanaz-Gulzar-Creative-Director-Bradford-2025.-Credit-Tim-Smith.-2_22-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45421\"\/><figcaption>Shanaz Gulzar and Dan Bates, who have been appointed  to lead of delivery of the 2005 UK City of Culture programme for Bradford, outside Bradford City Hall. Photo by Tim Smith.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two leading cultural figures have been appointed to lead the development and delivery of Bradford\u2019s UK City of Culture 2025 programme, marking a major milestone in the year-long cultural celebrations that promise a game-changing new chapter for the district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shanaz Gulzar, nationally-acclaimed artist, producer, presenter and former chair of Bradford 2025 \u2013 who played an instrumental role in the district\u2019s winning bid campaign \u2013 has been appointed as Creative Director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shanaz will lead on creating the cultural programme; working with local, national and international partners to produce an ambitious programme of work rooted in the unique heritage and character of Bradford district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shanaz, whose career spans film, visual arts, theatre, public art and media, most recently worked as a producer at Manchester International Festival (MIF) and has fronted a number of BBC television programmes including \u2018Yorkshire Walks\u2019 and the documentary film \u2018Hidden Histories: The Lost Portraits of Bradford\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asianexpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Shanaz-Gulzar-Creative-Director-of-Bradford-2025.-Credit-Tim-Smith._22-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45422\"\/><figcaption>Shanaz Gulzar and Dan Bates, who have been appointed  to lead of delivery of the 2005 UK City of Culture programme for Bradford, outside Bradford City Hall. Photo by Tim Smith.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shanaz said: \u201cI\u2019ve been on Bradford\u2019s UK City of Culture journey for more than two years, so to be able to develop it and see it through to delivery itself is a fantastic opportunity and a huge honour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m of Bradford, a Keighley lass, and having been part of the cultural community here for over 25 years, I know the passion and potential of the brilliant artists and creative communities in the district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI will be drawing on my years at MIF, producing events and experiences that have an international outlook whilst shining a light on homegrown stories and talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOur winning bid was shaped by thousands of conversations with our many, diverse communities and our extraordinary young population across the district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m thrilled to be working alongside Dan to bring the ambition of our bid to life in our mills, across our hills, in our towns and streets from Haworth to Keighley, Bingley to Bradford city centre. We\u2019re ready to write a new narrative for the next chapter of Bradford\u2019s story. I can\u2019t wait to get started.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dan Bates will take up the role of Executive Director of Bradford 2025, joining Bradford Culture Company \u2013 the charitable organisation delivering Bradford 2025 \u2013 from his current role as Chief Executive of Sheffield Theatres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dan, who trained as a Stage Manager at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, will draw on his expertise developing world-class programmes for a number of major cultural institutions including the Theatre Royal in Windsor, West Yorkshire Playhouse in Leeds and York Theatre Royal. He will lead on the recruitment of wider delivery team \u2013 with roles in marketing, financial management, HR and administration being recruited over the coming months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asianexpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Dan-Bates-Executive-Director-of-Bradford-2025.-Credit-Tim-Smith._22-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45423\"\/><figcaption>Shanaz Gulzar and Dan Bates, who have been appointed  to lead of delivery of the 2005 UK City of Culture programme for Bradford, outside Bradford City Hall. Photo by Tim Smith.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dan said: \u201cI have had the most amazing 13 years at Sheffield Theatres and I\u2019m incredibly proud to have helped nurture and showcase South Yorkshire talent across the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhen I heard that Bradford had won the title of UK City of Culture 2025, I was so excited for what an opportunity a year of culture can bring to the district and its people; I am even more so now to deliver this for the district, alongside working with Shanaz and can\u2019t wait to get to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThroughout the recruitment process and my many visits, it has been wonderful to meet the people behind the bid, to hear their stories and their passion, and it is a real honour to work alongside the many partners, supporters and sponsors who have already pledged their support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m also thrilled about the opportunities we will create for young people to develop their skills and to have lasting careers in creativity and culture way beyond 2025.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bradford district was named UK City of Culture 2025 in May, beating a record number of more than 20 locations who entered the hotly contested competition. 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