More artists chosen for 2025 City of Culture

A work by Tim Curtis and the Summer Collective, who collaborate with people with learning difficulties

The next cohort of artists who will create work for the UK City of Culture programme in Bradford has been revealed.

Bradford 2025 is providing financial backing to allow creatives to showcase their work, with 10 projects given Artist Awards in the first round during the summer.

The second wave will benefit artists including singers, musicians and a collective which works with people who have learning disabilities.

Interdisciplinary artist Aamta-Tul Waheed, from Wibsey, said it was "monumental" to be among the latest recipients.

Aamta-Tul Waheed is among the second round of creatives to be given Artist Awards

She said: "My work uses arts, culture and storytelling to redefine and reclaim the narrative of South Asian diaspora communities in the UK, particularly for women.

"Much of my work is rooted in challenging entrenched cultural norms and social structures."

The 30-year-old said: "Being chosen among so many gifted artists is truly humbling and energising.

"I just hope that this year will really represent what the communities of Bradford have been all along."

Shanaz Gulzar (centre) at a Bradford 2025 press launch earlier this year with Bradford 2025 CEO Daniel Bates and Morrisons CEO Rami Baitiéh

Shanaz Gulzar, creative director of Bradford 2025, said: “We are proud to support the exceptional artists that live in our district and spotlight their incredible talent across the year of culture.

"The array of applications we’ve received for both of these rounds has been inspiring and we’re excited to show the world what Bradford has to offer."

Artists and organisations named in the second round of Artist Awards:

• Interdisciplinary artist Aamta-Tul Waheed.

• Soul singer and musician Sinead Campbell.

• Queer and experimental artists Theatre with Legs.

• Joseph Cole and James Arkwright who together form Double Pivot.

• Inclusive arts organisation, Mek Summat.

• Theatre maker Natalie Davies.

• Claire Kearns and Shi Blank on behalf of Yorkshire Sound Women’s Network.

• Outdoor arts and costume specialist Naomi Parker.

• Dance practitioner Tricia Arthur-Stubbs.

• Tim Curtis and Summat Creative, who collaborate with people who have learning disabilities.

• Musicians and composers Matthew Bourne and Ben Cottrell.

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