A HOST of stars and dignitaries have backed Bradford s bid to be named the 2025 City of Culture. The race to host the year-long event has begun after the project was given the green light by Culture Secretary Dowden. The Bradford 2025 team is working alongside Bradford Culture Company in partnership with Bradford Council and the University of Bradford to ensure the city wins out in the bidding. Its cause has received support from a host of names from the world of entertainment who have connections to the city, saying it is positive for Bradford. We are extremely proud to be backing the @bradford2025 bid for #UKCityOfCulture. The time has come to tell the world our story. From the city centre of Bradford to Bingley, Keighley to Ilkley, Saltaire to Haworth, this is our time! #Bradford2025https://t.co/TdlWbGLp9z #Bradford BradfordBID (@bradford bid) May 29, 2021