Carlisle to launch bid to become UK City of Culture
Carlisle is going to launch a bid to become UK City of Culture 2013.
The prestigious status would pave the way for a massive year-long celebration for being the best in the arts, sport, music, heritage and culture. And if successful, the new title – which has been introduced for British cities – could boost the county’s economy and bring more tourists to the city.
Culture and council bosses are currently working on a plan which they have to submit to the Government in October.
The winner of the UK City of Culture title, which will be first awarded in 2013, will host high-profile events such as the Turner Prize and the Brit Awards. Durham, Oxford, Leeds and Birmingham could be some of Carlisle’s rivals for the title.
The competition will run every four years and the Government is expected to announce the first winner in May 2010.