A delegation of Hull’s cultural sector are today heading to Westminster to reconnect with national partners.
The visit of 30 representatives from the city hope to send that message that Hull is ready to reignite its culture and heritage ambitions.
Taking place in the Jubilee Room in Westminster, over 40 people from the UK’s cultural industries will be present from organisations including Warner Bros, Arts Council England, LGA Culture, Tourism and Sport Board, Sport England and VisitBritain, UK Music, amongst a whole host of others, ready to hear Hull’s message.
The event will include a reveal of the city’s new Culture and Heritage Strategy, ahead of its formal launch at the Cultural Tides conference in Hull next month.
Sponsored by Hull East MP Karl Turner, the event offers a huge opportunity for Hull to present its ambition to drive its reputation as one of the world’s most progressive cities in community-led culture and heritage.
The group will travel to Westminster in a dedicated carriage on Hull Trains thanks to their sponsorship. Speakers for the event include the Leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Mike Ross; Councillor Rob Pritchard, portfolio holder for culture and leisure; Darren Henley, Chief Executive, Arts Council England; local musician Chiedu Oraka and Hull’s current young Mayor Eunice Jogunosinmi.
Councillor Ross said: “Westminster is a fantastic opportunity for us to show what we have to offer the rest of the country and indeed the world. Through collaboration, we know our city can be a global leader, recognised as a forward-thinking destination and place to make and experience quality cultural work.
“We have already shown what we can do during our time as UK City of Culture 2017 and want to build on what we achieved during that time.
“We want to work with national and international organisations and stakeholders to lever investment and partnerships. We want to ensure the city fulfils its potential as a cultural driver for the communities of Hull, for the north and the nation.”
It is hoped this event will act as a springboard for past partnerships to open back up and Hull’s reputation as a cultural leader to be brought back into the spotlight.
