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Nine Cities Compete for £10 Million Culture Title

3/19/2026

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  • Nine contenders were named for the 2029 UK City of Culture bid.
  • Each contender will receive £60,000 to develop their bid, and the winner will get £10 million.
  • Three other bidders will gain £125,000 for bid elements, and £132 million will fund youth centers and arts programs.
  • Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy emphasised community contributions and urged more towns to apply for the 2028 Town of Culture title.