Blackpool, Sheffield, Milton Keynes and Wrexham shortlisted for UK city of culture 2029
Each place, selected from longlist of nine, will be given £125,000 to develop bids before winner is announced in new year Blackpool, Sheffield, Milton…
The Guardian reports: Each place, selected from longlist of nine, will be given £125,000 to develop bids before winner is announced in new year Blackpool, Sheffield, Milton Keynes and Wrexham have been shortlisted to be the UK city of culture 2029, an award viewed as a way to boost local economies, foster civic pride and, above all, have some fun.
This entertainment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Sheffield, Milton Keynes and Wrexham.
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- The four places were chosen from a longlist of nine and each will be given £125,000 to develop their bids before the winner is announced in the new year. (The Guardian)
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