UNESCO City of Music

View article Hull joins UK Music Charter

Hull joins UK Music Charter

Hull City Council has become the latest city to sign up to the UK Music, Local Music Action Charter. The newly launched charter offers Hull a practical framework to amplify its music ecosystem, unlock investment, and deliver inclusive cultural impact. Being a part of the charter means that the council can now directly advance the […]

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View article Hull to host international music convention

Hull to host international music convention

Music Cities Convention, the world’s leading global event exploring the relationship between music and urban development, will be hosted in Hull in 2026. The convention will return to the UK in June 2026 and celebrate Hull’s journey from a vibrant grassroots community to a globally recognised music city. Over three days, over 250 delegates from […]

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View article Hull gears up for Coldplay: Free cycle parking boosts sustainable gig for one of the world’s biggest bands

Hull gears up for Coldplay: Free cycle parking boosts sustainable gig for one of the world’s biggest bands

Free and secure cycle parking for up to 250 bikes will be offered for anyone lucky enough to have bagged Coldplay tickets at Sewell Group Craven Park next month. Working together with local charity R-evolution, people cycling will have the opportunity to leave their bikes at Soccer Sensations on route to the gig, next door […]

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View article Cultural sector generates £224 million for Hull

Cultural sector generates £224 million for Hull

Hull has seen a £224.8 million boost since 2015 thanks to the creative and cultural sector. New research commissioned by the council evidences a 20 per cent increase in GVA in the culture and creative sector since 2015, with around 7,000 people now working in creative industries in the city. Results also show an £18 […]

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View article Find out more about Hull’s ambition to be a UNESCO City of Music

Find out more about Hull’s ambition to be a UNESCO City of Music

An event to discuss Hull’s ambition to become a UNESCO City of Music will take place this month. Free tickets are now available to book for the session, hosted by Hull City Council, that will see Professor David Wilson, Expert Advisor to UK Commission for UNESCO on the Development of Creative Cities, discuss the benefits […]

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