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BBC News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Bradford museum to showcase northern youth culture on screen
The National Science and Media Museum in Bradford is planning to host a season of films dedicated to youth culture in the North. The museum's Pictureville Cinema will be showing a mixture of classics, such as Shane Meadows' This is England, and debut films by up-and-coming talent, as part of a project celebrating Bradford's status as the UK's youngest city - by population - with 26% of residents aged under showcase, from 30 May-13 June, has been curated by Bradford-born director Dominic Leclerc, of Skins and Shameless fame.A spokesperson said the films will shine a spotlight on the "bold and blistering spirit of young northern characters in British cinema". Mr Leclerc called the undertaking a "filmic deep-dive into the hearts and souls of characters on the cusp of adulthood".The project, part of the museum's ongoing collaboration with Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, will open with the 2023 coming-of-age drama How to Have Sex. The "landmark" British comedy-drama East is East, which was set and partly filmed in Bradford, and explores the "tensions of a family navigating identity, tradition and rebellion" in 1970s northern England, will also be shown. Also screening is The Long Day Closes, a semi-autobiographical film from Terence Davies about the inner world of a working-class teenager in post-war Liverpool, and the West Yorkshire rural drama, My Summer of Love. There will also be a screening of the 2007 film Control, a portrait of Joy Division frontman Ian Leclerc added: "Poetic, punky and passionate - this season of extraordinary films celebrates the complexity, beauty and wonder of youth, and asks the question: 'what happens when the emotional geography of adolescence intersects with one's regional identity'? "From rural Yorkshire landscapes to the gritty backstreets of Salford, come and take a northern road trip to the heartland of youth." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Film showcase to celebrate northern youth culture
The National Science and Media Museum in Bradford is planning to host a season of films dedicated to youth culture in the North. The museum's Pictureville Cinema will be showing a mixture of classics, such as Shane Meadows' This is England, and debut films by up-and-coming talent, as part of a project celebrating Bradford's status as the UK's youngest city - by population - with 26% of residents aged under 18. The showcase, from 30 May-13 June, has been curated by Bradford-born director Dominic Leclerc, of Skins and Shameless fame. A spokesperson said the films will shine a spotlight on the "bold and blistering spirit of young northern characters in British cinema". Mr Leclerc called the undertaking a "filmic deep-dive into the hearts and souls of characters on the cusp of adulthood". The project, part of the museum's ongoing collaboration with Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, will open with the 2023 coming-of-age drama How to Have Sex. The "landmark" British comedy-drama East is East, which was set and partly filmed in Bradford, and explores the "tensions of a family navigating identity, tradition and rebellion" in 1970s northern England, will also be shown. Also screening is The Long Day Closes, a semi-autobiographical film from Terence Davies about the inner world of a working-class teenager in post-war Liverpool, and the West Yorkshire rural drama, My Summer of Love. There will also be a screening of the 2007 film Control, a portrait of Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis. Mr Leclerc added: "Poetic, punky and passionate - this season of extraordinary films celebrates the complexity, beauty and wonder of youth, and asks the question: 'what happens when the emotional geography of adolescence intersects with one's regional identity'? "From rural Yorkshire landscapes to the gritty backstreets of Salford, come and take a northern road trip to the heartland of youth." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Science and Media Museum unveils new galleries Museum will be open again for City of Culture year Film celebrates 40 years of media museum
South China Morning Post
14-05-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
How melding Hong Kong's traditions and youthful energy can lift tourism
Even as geopolitical tensions rise, cities across Asia are competing for global travellers and Hong Kong must lean into what makes it truly irreplaceable. Beyond relying on the city's signature skyline and retail scene to draw visitors, we need a unique blending of grass-roots traditions and youthful creative energy to further bolster the tourism sector. This year's Labour Day 'golden week' could be an indication that Hong Kong is heading in the right direction. According to the Immigration Department, the city welcomed nearly 1.1 million visitors during the five-day break, a 22 per cent increase from the same period in 2024. Among these, close to 920,000 were from mainland China, up 21 per cent year on year. The reason behind this surge extends beyond shopping or sightseeing – it was a calendar brimming with culturally rich and authentically Hong Kong experiences. Among them, the Cheung Chau Bun Festival stood out as a crowd favourite. Dating back more than a century, the festival features towering bun structures, traditional parades and rituals, all preserved and driven by the local community. It is living cultural heritage, not just a showpiece for tourists. At the same time, Hong Kong has upped its game in the contemporary events scene. In March, the city hosted ComplexCon , a global celebration of music, fashion, street art and youth culture. The three-day event attracted 35,000 visitors, reinforcing Hong Kong's place as a dynamic, cosmopolitan destination which can hit the right notes with younger travellers. This synergy between the old and the new is something unique to Hong Kong. While cities such as Bangkok, Seoul and Tokyo have carved out identities around nightlife, K-pop or anime, Hong Kong's appeal is in its ability to seamlessly fuse East and West, tradition and modernity. 01:36 Visitors swamp Chinese tourist sites during 'golden week' Visitors swamp Chinese tourist sites during 'golden week' However, while the city saw encouraging visitor numbers during golden week, the economic impact was uneven. According to the Hong Kong Retail Management Association, many retailers reported challenges in sustaining momentum.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Northern Youth film season to feature This is England, East is East
A Bradford-born director is curating a season of films dedicated to northern youth culture. From May 31 to June 13, the National Science and Media Museum's Pictureville Cinema will host Northern Youth, a season of films curated by Bradford-born director Dominic Leclerc (Sex Education, Shameless, Skins). The season's theme reflects Bradford's status as the UK's youngest city by population, with 26 per cent of residents aged under 18. Northern Youth will place a spotlight on young northern characters in British cinema. The season opens with the coming-of-age drama How to Have Sex (2023) on Friday, May 30. Other highlights include Shane Meadows' This is England (2006), and a Northern Youth spin on Pictureville's Classic Sunday strand with a screening of The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner (1962). In June, comedy-drama East is East (1999), which was partially filmed in Bradford, will be screened thanks to a partnership between Pictureville and the British Independent Film Awards. East is East explores the tensions of a family navigating identity, tradition, and rebellion in 1970s Northern England. The Long Day Closes (1992), a semi-autobiographical film from Terence Davies which captures a working-class teenager's inner world in postwar Liverpool, will screen on Sunday, June 8. Other films include West Yorkshire rural drama, My Summer of Love (2004), exploring themes of class and teenage desire, and Control (2007), a portrait of Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis, capturing "the youthful intensity of his brief life and tragic end in haunting black-and-white." Further details, including guest speakers and additional events, will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information and to book tickets, visit
South China Morning Post
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Dalton School Hong Kong Unveils Largest Little Basel Arts Festival Yet, Featuring Acclaimed Artist Huang Yulong
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Advertisement Dalton School Hong Kong (DSHK), Little Dalton, and miniDalton proudly presented their most ambitious Little Basel to date – the annual arts festival celebrating creativity across the Dalton community. Launching for the first time on the school's new campus, the 2025 edition featured a groundbreaking installation by world-renowned artist Huang Yulong, who made a special appearance to personally engage students and visitors with his visionary work. For the first time, his 'UPWARD – Huang Yulong' sculptures — a series of towering, hoodie-clad figures symbolizing inclusivity, optimism, and youth culture — were displayed on school grounds. Curated from his acclaimed solo exhibition at the HK Observation Wheel & AIA Vitality Park during the recent Art Month that drew over 17,000 visitors and were featured on the front page of the South China Morning Post, it continued to captivate Little Basel fair-goers throughout the day of family fun. A Celebration of Art, Youth, and Innovation Huang Yulong's work resonates deeply with students, embodying the spirit of hip-hop, street identity, and contemporary youth culture. 'My sculptures are like familiar faces — people you might recognize from your neighborhood,' said Huang. 'UPWARD is about creating a sense of belonging, as much as bringing hope and positivity as one looks upwards to the future, to the unknown.' Advertisement "Street art is a celebration of personal expression," Huang observed. "No two paths are alike. Just as every artist develops a distinct creative voice, Dalton cultivates each student's unique potential. Seeing my work resonate in an educational setting is deeply rewarding — it creates a dialogue with young minds in a space that values authentic self-discovery as much as I do." Peggy Yeoh, DSHK's Founding Director and Co-Chair, affirmed this alignment: "We challenge conventional education models because, like Huang's art, true learning must honor each individual's journey. At Dalton, we don't teach students WHAT to think - we help them learn HOW to think."
