Bradford to host first 'Great Northern Day'
Russell Bisset, founder of Northern Monk, said: "The North is the UK region with the strongest sense of identity and pride but still, it has no shared moment or symbol to celebrate what makes it so special."So as a tribute to the people, places, and culture that shape the North, we've created, and will be creating, two things we hope will last. "The Flag of the North – a symbol of Northern unity, resilience, and pride – and Great Northern Day, a celebration of everything that makes the North, the North."The launch event line-up includes music from across the North – brass bands, DJs, Bhangra and Northern Soul.Northern art market and creative workshops curated by Mek Summat and northern-inspired clothing and merchandise will also be on offer.Local Democracy Reporting Service there will be music from Punjabi Roots, City of Bradford Brass Band, Back Chat Brass, Jordan Wilson (Northern Soul) and the No Hands DJs.Regional brands such as Seabrook Crisps, Bundobust, Northern Monk brewery and Great North Pie Co are set to feature in the celebration.Bradford Council's Alex Ross-Shaw said he was delighted the company chose Darley Street Market to host the inaugural event."The main activity will take place in the courtyard and our Darley Street Kitchen will be open as usual," he said."Our near neighbours on North Parade will also be holding their street party on the same day, so there's plenty of fun to be had in the city centre."Running from 11:00 to 19:00 BST, the event will be free to attend.
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