Rhiannon Hannon

Director of Creative Engagement and Participation for BD25. Occasional jogger/ frequent cheese eater. Mum. Views my own.

[Ilkley Carnival @IlkleyCarnival]

Read all about it! We've hit the front pages of the @IlkleyGazette with our 2025 theme announcement 🙌
Thank you to the team @bradford2025 & @ManorHouseIlk for your support with our #ilkley launch. Here’s to our upcoming year of #culture #bradford2025
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https://t.co/PzEM2S24JJ

[Bradford 2025 @bradford2025]

Book tickets for our opening event from Thu 21 Nov. Created by Kirsty Housley and Steven Frayne (formerly known as Dynamo): believe your eyes – there’ll be magic in the Bradford air… ✨

RISE is an open-air spectacular that heralds the start of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. It’s created by Kirsty Housley, the award-winning theatre director, in collaboration with Steven Frayne, the brilliant Bradford-born magician formerly known as Dynamo.

Tickets go on sale at 12pm (noon) on Thu 21 Nov exclusively via the Bradford 2025 website: https://t.co/mT8YlZtA3u

📍 Where: City Park & Centenary Sq
📅 When: Fri 10 & Sat 11 Jan, 2025
🎟 Price: Just £2, with free tickets for under-16s and over-60s

Bradford residents aged 16–25 can also get free tickets by signing up for the Bradford 2025 Youth Pass, just head to https://t.co/JZAOhvmCFk

Don’t miss this celebration of our district, an inspiring tribute to the people and communities who make Bradford magic 🪄

#Bradford2025 #UKCityofCulture #Rise @dynamoisdeadx

[Bradford 2025 @bradford2025]

Calling all community groups in Bradford! Apply now for awards of up to £400 to organise creative activities to engage and inspire your community 🎉

Do you sing, dance, knit, garden, paint, cook, play music (or anything else!) with others in your community? We’ve teamed up with Creative Lives to offer small awards to community organisations locally, to support you in bringing your creativity to life.

Head to our website to find out more, download the guidance pack or submit an application: https://t.co/FEQh5ffptZ

💡 The possibilities are endless - we can’t wait to hear your ideas!

Follow Creative Lives: @CreativeLivesCL

[Rhiannon Hannon @rhiannonellis]

@BethRowett @NT_Schools @trwakefield @LungTheatre @misssarahlfitz Aww! Look at our little faces! Hope you’re all thriving lovelies x

[Bradford 2025 @bradford2025]

Be part of the Bradford 2025 Opening Event! Join us on stage for RISE ✨

We’re calling on young people (aged 12-18) and the inspiring adults who’ve supported them, to take the stage at RISE - the spectacular opening event of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. Details below👇

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of a huge open-air production, created by award-winning director Kirsty Housley and Bradford’s own Steven Frayne (aka Dynamo!).

Whether you're a teacher, youth worker, guardian or grandparent, we’re celebrating the relationships that uplift and nurture Bradford’s youth. As a pair, take centre stage and participate in a one-of-a-kind performance!

No experience needed - just enthusiasm and a love for Bradford. This is your chance to shine together 🌟

Ready to be part of RISE? Apply by midnight on Sunday, 13th October.

Apply here: https://t.co/vYxGfENet4
Contact us for more info: [email protected]

#RISE #Bradford2025 #UKCityofCulture

[Comma Press🍉 #CeasefireNow @commapress]

Bradford writers! We're developing local talent for The Book of Bradford, coming next year for @bradford2025 💜💛💚

Explore the city through story w/@davidmbarnett & get your work published in a Comma eBook!

🗓️Starts Oct 22📍City Library
🎟️Tickets below
https://t.co/w2f9Dprzch

[Bradford 2025 @bradford2025]

Unveiling 'Roots', a new mural at MAPA Bradford by street artist Peachzz and the MAPA community 🎨

The mural captures the essence of unity within the community, and reflects the diverse voices and shared experiences that define MAPA’s collective identity. Read on for more 👇

'Roots' features depictions of Newby Square flats, a vibrant scene from Peoples Day - an important event in the MAPA calendar - and popular activities such as music, pool, art and crafts. The title 'Roots' was inspired by Mikey Roots, a revered local musician, community leader and figure of immense respect who is honoured and celebrated within the piece as a representative of the MAPA community.

'Roots' is the latest artwork in the BD:Walls project, a collaboration between Bradford 2025 and @bradfordmdc that will transform the district’s blank walls into vibrant canvases. Find out more at: https://t.co/iluJcx8Ur9

With huge thanks to everyone at MAPA for your passion and energy, and to the family of Mikey Roots for your support. And thanks also to @trik09graffiti and @ruthagbolade_ who helped in the creation of this piece!

[Bradford 2025 @bradford2025]

📢 Call-out for music creators for New Music Biennial 2025 🎶

We’re thrilled to announce that New Music Biennial's critically acclaimed free festival will be performing at Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture! This news comes with an exciting opportunity to be part of the showcase celebrating the best of the UK’s new music scene and perform in two different cities – Bradford and London – next year.

❗️New Music Biennial 2025 is looking for short works of no longer than 15 minutes that can be performed in a range of settings. ❗️

The festival aims to celebrate the pushing edges of contemporary music across all styles and genres, from classical and chamber opera, to jazz, folk and electronic. We encourage everyone to apply!

📆 Deadline: 4 November 2024

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://t.co/BqYwkMKYT6

Presented in partnership with Bradford 2025, BBC Radio 3, NMC Recordings and with support from Arts Council of England. @bbcradio3 @nmcrecordings @ace_national @southbankcentre

Image by Garry Jones Photography.

#NMB #NewMusicBiennial2025 #Bradford2025 #UKCityofCulture #MusicianCallout #CallforMusicians

[Rhiannon Hannon @rhiannonellis]

@gemmawoffinden @Opera_North @Opera_North_Ed @bradford2025 Yes my dude!

[Paraorchestra @Paraorchestra]

Thrilled to announce our co-production with and for @Bradford2025.

The Bradford Progress is a collaboration between Paraorchestra @CharlieHazlewoo @JeremyDeller & the people of Bradford celebrating the glorious variety of music made in and around the city & of those who make it.

[Rhiannon Hannon @rhiannonellis]

@JaeDepz 💯

[Rhiannon Hannon @rhiannonellis]

@afrobabeh @bradford2025 @BBCOne @bbcintroducing @BradfordMusicSc @_launchpadmusic @Common_WealthHQ @PRAlearning @Bradford_TandA @bdproducinghub You were a delight to work with- thank you!

[Rhiannon Hannon @rhiannonellis]

@JaeDepz @bradford2025 You were an absolute pleasure to work with Jae! Thank you so much

[Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport @DCMS]

Bradford’s buzzing with culture, and who better to show it than the @bradford2025 Youth Panel?

🎥 They tell us what #Bradford2025 as #UKCityofCulture means to them

[Bradford 2025 @bradford2025]

Looking back on Les Girafes 🦒
People from all over Bradford experienced a moment of magic this August as Les Girafes popped up in unexpected places, on their way to a grand finale in the centre of the city.

Did you see the show? Comment with your favourite memories!

The seven larger-than-life giraffes travelled all the way from France with acclaimed street theatre company, Compagnie OFF, to tell the story of a beautiful dancer and spectacular operah singer and their love for eachother, and of course, the giraffes ❤️

This is just a taste of what's to come in Bradford during our year as UK City of Culture! Don't miss a moment - join our mailing list to be the first to know: https://t.co/fqyH5B6tXW

#LesGirafes #Bradford2025 #UKCityofCulture #ThrowbackThursday @compagnieoff

[Bradford 2025 @bradford2025]

Did anyone else dream of scarlet giraffes last night? 🦒

Les Girafes were incredible. Here are just a few photo highlights from a magical day. Comment with your own - we love to see your pictures!

Thank you to everyone who joined us, to the wonderful @compagnieoff and to our team of amazing and dedicated volunteers - we’re so proud of our brilliant city! #TeamBradford

📷 Photos by Andy Benge

#Bradford2025 #UKCityofCulture #LesGirafes

[Bradford 2025 @bradford2025]

Les Girafes are having a lovely holiday in beautiful Bradford! Here they are taking in the sights at Hewenden Viaduct. 🌁

Join them for the grand finale of their tour, a free family-friendly parade, this Sat 24 August in City Park 🎉

Find out more here: https://t.co/p2HneGBq7t

🦒 x

[Bradford 2025 @bradford2025]

Did someone say "free craft workshops for kids"? 🎉
We're at libraries across Bradford all this week helping you turn everyday items into extraordinary giraffes 🦒

Get crafty with us as we count down to Les Girafes, our spectacular family event in City Park on Sat 24 August.

For more info or to find a participating library near you, go to: https://t.co/8ocpyAgN1n

[Bradford 2025 @bradford2025]

A couple more pics from the Les Girafes trip to Manningham Library this morning - we're having loads of fun introducing them to our amazing city!

Les Girafes will be in City Park this Sat 24 August for a free, family-friendly performance. Come meet them (and maybe even feed them) for yourselves!

Find out more here: https://t.co/7zIoxaPMEn… More giraffe-updates to come throughout the week🦒