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Bradford Literature Festival

3 months

That's a wrap for #BradfordLitFest 2024! Let's take a moment to look back as we extend our heartfelt thanks to all the amazing contributors, partners, and guests who made this year’s festival so special! ✨

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

6 years

Still in shock! Congratulations to everyone nominated, you are all amazing and we are honoured to be held up alongside you. And of course, thanks go to our team, including our exceptional volunteers, our authors, and you the public, without whom none of this would be possible 🎆

Welcome to Yorkshire

@Welcome2Yorks

6 years

The winner of the Tourism Event of the Year, sponsored by @LNER , is @BradfordLitFest #WRA2018

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

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Bradford Literature Festival (BLF) has issued a statement relating to the use of AI-generated images. We apologise for the hurt caused by the use of AI-generated promotional images. 1/3

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

1 year

🎉 That's a wrap for #BradfordLitFest 2023! 🙌 Stay tuned for the full highlights coming soon, but for now, let's take a quick look back and extend a massive thank you to all our incredible contributors, partners, and guests who made this year's festival truly special! ✨

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

3 years

We are so proud & delighted that our Founder, CEO & AD @SyimaAslam & Co-Founder @irnaqureshi have been awarded MBE’s in the New Year Honours for services to literature & heritage respectively. This is a tremendous accolade for work of the festival & for these fabulous women 📚📚

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

2 years

Bradford is officially #CityofCulture2025 ! It's a testament to the hard work that @bradford2025 put into the bid, and the thriving cultural scene in the city. This is just the start. #OurTimeOurPlace

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

7 years

We're celebrating #YorkshireDay by giving away a Yorkshire book bundle! Simply FOLLOW and RT for a chance to win - you've got 48 hours!

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

7 months

Fresh events for 2024, a brand-new look, and @ZaynMalik on board as an ambassador. Check out the latest news from @Bradford2025 ! 🌟

Bradford 2025

@bradford2025

7 months

This is Bradford 2025, this is the UK City of Culture, this is us 💥 Announcing our brand new look, new website, first events and our Ambassador, the one and only @ZaynMalik 🔥 Check us out:

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

6 years

#BradfordLitFest is over. We thank our guests, partners & audiences, but the biggest thank you has to go to the incredible group of people who make this all happen. Team 2018, you are the most amazing, talented, hard working people & we could not have done this without you ❤

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

4 years

We’re excited to announce the 2020 #BradfordLitFest Digital Programme. Join us from 26th June – 5th July for 10 days of FREE online events, all accessible via our newly updated website. All the intellect, diversity, passion & joy of BLF directly from your own home #NotToBeMissed

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

1 year

We will not commission AI-generated images and will replace the images in question.

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

1 year

@DrAmirKhanGP 's event on his new book, 'How Not to Have an Arranged Marriage' was a true delight. Thanks to all who joined us; we hope you all had an amazing time! 🎉📚

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

2 years

And that’s a wrap! A true team effort. Over 500 events, thousands of artists, a truly remarkable festival. See you in 2023! #BradfordLitFest

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

7 years

Friday 13th may be unlucky but the winner of this book bundle will be very lucky! Just FOLLOW, LIKE & RT by 6pm on Sunday to win!

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

8 years

So sad to hear the news. Sir #DerekWalcott nobel prize winning poet has passed away at the age of 87, his beautiful words will live forever.

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

2 years

BLF2022 has been a magical festival. A heartfelt thank you to all our amazing artists and audiences, sponsors and funders - you are the festival, it wouldn’t happen without you. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2023 📚🌟📚🌟📚

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

7 years

Our tickets are FREE to anybody on benefits, living in social housing, living on a state pension & anybody with refugee/ asylum seeker status. They are discounted for students, senior citizens & registered disabled. SPREAD THE WORD! If you want to join us, you can!

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

5 years

A historic moment as @BradfordLitFest welcomes @alhabibali and @nickbaines #BradfordLitFest

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

4 years

Delighted to announce we have been awarded ACE Emergency Response Funding. This will have a real & positive impact on working towards BLF2021. Thank you @ace_national - grateful for your continued support #Bradford

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

6 years

The queue for @angiecthomas 's book signing! 😮😮😮 Thank you to everyone who joined us for such a wonderful and inspiring night. We hope you all had as much fun as we did and got your hands on the gorgeous new book #onthecomeup #bradfordlitfest

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

1 year

Award-winning investigative journalist and opinion columnist, @RanaAyyub , delivers 2023’s inspirational Free Word Lecture, celebrating the political power of words to uphold free speech. 📺 Catch it now on our Watch & Listen page:

Free Word Lecture | Bradford Literature Festival

In this unmissable lecture, Rana Ayyub explores the transformative and democratising power of words and the importance of freedom of expression.

www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

4 years

As #Ramadan gets underway, we present a new film series ‘Inspiring Women’, celebrating ten contemporary Muslim women, leading the way in such diverse fields as politics, education and sports. Part of #BradfordInspired . Watch them tell their stories here:

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

2 years

📣We are delighted to have received a substantial increase in our #NPO funding! Thank you @ace_national @ace_thenorth for your tremendous support of BLF’s work. #LetsCreate 🧵1/4

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

5 years

J.B. Priestley died #OnThisDay 1984. Today we are appreciating the great Bradford-born author, journalist, and broadcaster #JBPriestley 'We don't live alone ... We are responsible for each other.' An Inspector Calls.

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

4 years

We can't wait to see @lemnsissay sit down with Christopher Eccleston for a chat as part of #bradfordlitfest , and we're excited to open up the floor to your questions. Tweet us your question + your name & location by Sunday 21st June and we'll ask them as many as we can!

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

1 year

📢 Our star-studded #BradfordLitFest line-up is live! A mix of award-winning authors, renowned poets, inspiring activists, talented acts, insightful politicians & visionary sheikhs. This festival promises something for everyone! Full line-up:

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

7 years

Wishing a very happy 95th birthday to @Harryslaststand - a man we are proud to have worked with, we hope you have a wonderful day 🎉

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

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Thank you to everybody that joined us today to welcome @habibalienglish and Peter Sanders to #BradfordLitFest . We've had a great time learning about a side of Islam that is rarely portrayed in popular culture and media today 👍

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

6 years

Our incredible 2019 programme is out now! Don't miss out on tickets to the biggest event of the summer - just visit @visitBradford @provfin @ace_thenorth @UniofBradford @bradfordmdc

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

4 years

Introducing the Bradford Literature Festival 2020 Digital Brochure, available to browse now: With new events added to our exciting programme, and still more to come, we can't wait to hear what you think of this year's line-up!

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

6 years

They say “don’t judge a book by its cover," but in the real world we do this all the time. Understand and overcome your unconscious bias with the great @TharoorAssoc httpsc://bit.ly/2JvzZ6N

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

9 months

Bradford Literature Festival (BLF) is proud to announce that its founder, CEO & Artistic Director, @SyimaAslam MBE, has been recognised in the 2024 Muslim 500 list as one of The 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World. Read more here:

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

3 years

The MBE’s for our founders @SyimaAslam & @irnaqureshi are also a recognition for our wonderfully enthusiastic local & international audiences, the city of #Bradford & the support from all our amazing funders & partners who enable BLF’s work. Thank you, you make the magic happen📚

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

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We’re absolutely thrilled to receive funding from the @DCMS #CultureRecoveryFund so that we can put on a festival in 2022 and be #HereForCulture !

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

3 years

The largest literature festival in the North returns from 24 June to 3 July 2022 with an eclectic line up of world-class live events. We have some amazing talent lined up, including @JTaylorTrash @lemnsissay #DeliaSmith #BLF2022

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

1 year

Full statement here @Soc_of_Authors 3/3

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

4 years

"Do you think, because I am poor, obscure, plain, and little, I am soulless and heartless? You think wrong! — I have as much soul as you — and full as much heart!" From Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, published on this day in 1847 @BronteParsonage

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

8 years

Hear @Harryslaststand speak on 23 May @BradfordLitFest Book at

John Smith (son of Harry Leslie Smith)

@Harryslaststand

8 years

I was born in 1923- 25 years before the NHS and if you couldn't afford health care you died. #NHSMillion

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

2 years

#BooksForPakistan is an online book auction happening this Friday to raise funds for flood victims. Prizes include signed books, exclusive artwork from #BLF2022 guest @Louiestowell and writing tuition from @Joannechocolat . Get involved:

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

6 years

The inspirational and legendary @Harryslaststand will be joining us this year for an important discussion about how the NHS shaped modern Britain, and why it needs to be saved.

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

4 years

Tune in for a unique conversation between #DoctorWho himself, star of stage & screen, Christopher Eccleston & poet & broadcaster, @lemnsissay . From working class roots in the North, through the highs & lows, to becoming two of the UK's best loved stars. More info coming soon!

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

4 years

It's finally here - settle down for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation between two of the best, as Christopher Eccleston and @lemnsissay delve into each other's extraordinary lives and memoirs. Streaming now, free and on demand:

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

2 years

We are thrilled to welcome @itsanitarani on her appointment as the new Chancellor of the @UniofBradford ! 🎓 We cannot wait to see the amazing impact she will make in this new role. #WelcomeAnita | #BradfordLitFest

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

5 years

Looking for something to do during #SelfIsolation ? Take part in our Book Bingo Challenge! Read a book as described in each of the boxes. We have prizes for complete lines and a bumper prize for full house. Tag us in your submissions to play along over the next few weeks ⬇️ #Books

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

7 years

Watch @neilhimself in this magical documentary following him on a tour of 40 cities

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

3 years

Set up and ready to go! @aadhand

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

1 year

BLF appreciates that AI is a very fast moving and contentious subject right now for all creatives. Our creative agency, Lazenby Brown, used AI for early source images which their illustrator then augmented to create our beautiful new artwork. We believe that these images fully...

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

7 years

For a chance to win this #YA book bundle + 2 tickets FOLLOW our page & RETWEET. These awesome authors are at #BLF2017 you have 48 hours!

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

5 years

What an amazing evening! DAY 2 of the #BradfordLitFest has rounded up with a fascinating spiritual conversation between @LukeGoss and @Peg_Alexander at the @UniofBradford - we are honoured to have welcomed an icon to #Bradford and thank you to all those who travelled far and wide

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

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@DrAmirKhanGP 's new book is now available in stores! 🎉 Join us on 3 October as he delves into his latest book and life experiences live at @UniofBradford . Register your interest for tickets here:

An Evening with Dr Amir Khan | Bradford Literature Festival

Join us for an evening of heartfelt laughter and enriching conversation in the company of Dr Amir Khan as we celebrate the launch of his anticipated debut novel, How (Not) to Have an Arranged...

www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk

Dr Amir Khan GP

@DrAmirKhanGP

1 year

Guys! It’s PUBLICATION DAY! After three years of writing and editing - my new book, How NOT to have an Arranged Marriage is finally out in the wild! A tale of love, family, heartbreak and secrets - I can’t wait to hear what you think! Available now ❤️ #ThursdayMotivation

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

9 years

We're delighted to announce the 2016 Bradford Literature Festival programme is now LIVE!!! #BLF2016

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

1 year

Our first Sunday at #BradfordLitFest brought enchanting stories, thought-provoking discussions, and delightful surprises. Don't miss out on the upcoming events – grab your tickets today! ✨📚 Book now at 🎟️

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

5 years

@habibalienglish captivating the packed out audience at St George's Hall for #BradfordLitFest at the Meetings with Mountains event with Peter Sanders #inspiring #Bradford

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

8 years

If we are going to learn anything it will be from people who are different from ourselves @Elif_Safak #diversity

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

3 years

CEO & artistic director ⁦ @SyimaAslam ⁩ delighted to catch up with Habiba Desai and Sara Razzaq - former volunteers at #bradfordlitfest now running their own indie publishers ⁦ @FoxandWindmill ⁩ 👏👏👏 #opportunities #careers

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

6 years

We are excited to announce the incredible Bradford Literature Festival 2019 programme! This year will bring a variety of headline names to Bradford from Jeanette Winterson to Lady Leshurr to Luke Goss. Get tickets to pre-release events from 5pm today!

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

2 years

Due to popular demand, more tickets are available for @Mehdirhasan In Conversation with @SayeedaWarsi . The event will be located in a larger venue at Great Hall in the University of Bradford on Saturday, 11 March 2023. Book now from £1 for concessions -

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

4 years

This Saturday 9th May join us for a special transatlantic event raising funds for charities on both sides of the pond. We're LIVE on Instagram from 6pm (UK) 1pm (US) @BradfordLitFest with our host @CarlosAGLive & an extraordinary line-up of UK & US poets:

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

2 years

Our full festival programme is here! After two years of hybrid and digital events we're excited to be back with a jam-packed programme for 2022. Visit to view our complete lineup and book your tickets. #BLF2022 #BradfordLitFest

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

4 years

Proud & humbled to announce that BLF has received additional funding from the Culture Recovery Fund enabling us to look ahead with hope to #BLF2021 . We can't wait to see arts & culture back on its feet and to meet audiences and artists once again #WatchThisSpace #HereForCulture

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

7 years

#BLF2017 begins on 30th June! Events are selling fast so here's a link to the full brochure, don't risk missing out!

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

7 years

Since today is #internationalrabbitday who are your favourite literary rabbits? We've gone with the obvious option!

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

1 year

Calling all aspiring writers, we have teamed up with @simonschusterUK to create Yorkshire Emerging Writers: Mentoring Programme (YEW) for unagented writers in Yorkshire from underrepresented backgrounds. #mentoring #adultfiction #YEW Find out more:

Yorkshire Emerging Writers: Mentoring Programme | Bradford Literature Festival

Bradford Literature Festival is delighted to announce Yorkshire Emerging Writers, a new mentoring programme specifically for underrepresented writers.

www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

6 years

We're extremely proud to have curated something so positive for Bradford and the Bronte legacy. @headspam @BronteParsonage @ace_national And incredibly priveleged to work with Carol Ann Duffy, Jackie Kay, Jeanette Winterson and Kate Bush.

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

7 years

For a chance to win this #hardback book bundle FOLLOW our page & RETWEET. These awesome authors are all at #BLF2017 you have 48 hours! 😀📚

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

2 years

Christmas just isn't Christmas until you've watched 'The Snowman'. RIP Raymond Briggs, it's creator. Thanks for the memories.

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

7 years

Thanks to the amazing writers artists & speakers who took part in #BLF2017 without whom none of this would be possible ❤️ see you next year!

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

4 years

We've got a little treat for you - a sneak peek at Christopher Eccleston and @lemnsissay in conversation! Don't miss this one - premiering on Sun 5 Jul at 9am then on demand #BradfordLitFest

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Bradford Literature Festival

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1 year

We've been challenged by illustrators and authors over the use of AI-generated images created as part of the 2023 brand campaign. We've spoken to both The Bookseller and the Society of Authors and reiterated our total and on-going commitment to...

Bradford Lit Fest responds after AI-generated promotional image sparks debate

Bradford Literature Festival has responded to criticisms over its use of an AI-generated image to promote the event.

www.thebookseller.com

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@BradfordLitFest

7 years

Our tickets are FREE to refugees and asylum seekers. Retweet and spread the word to those who need to know! @RefugeeAction @MigrationYorks @SolaceLeeds @turn2us_org @BradRefugeeWeek @CitizensUK @bradfordlibs247 @Kala_Sangam

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Bradford Literature Festival

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3 years

We’re delighted to announce that #BradfordLitFest 2021 is on sale now! Browse our line-up of live and digital events and discover a different story. Keep an eye out for highlights and more over the coming weeks – we can’t wait to see you!

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

6 years

Congratulations @WaterstonesBD1 , we always knew you were the most beautiful bookshop in the UK!

15 Beautiful Bookstores From Around The World That Every Reader Needs To Visit

Everyone has their own happy place, and for me, it's the bookstore. Warm, cozy, and filled with that new (and sometimes old) book smell, there is no better place to spend your time — or your money —...

www.bustle.com

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

7 years

Our Children's Programme is now available To celebrate we're giving away a book bundle RT in the next 48 hrs to win

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@BradfordLitFest

6 years

📢 Exciting news! 📢 @SyimaAslam has been nominated in @TheHospitalClub 's #h100awards for the Publishing and Writing award. What a fantastic chance to support Bradford and an amazing Bradfordian! Vote now:

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

2 years

Did you know that @MediaMuseum not only has Europe's first IMAX cinema, it's also home to the first camera to capture moving pictures, and the effect unit that Queen used on the video for Bohemian Rhapsody! Our Film Heritage tour is underway. #bradfordlitfest

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7 years

Black and British A Forgotten History will be available at the Festival Hub 3:45 pm @DavidOlusoga will be there for book signing don't miss!

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

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And guess what? WE WON!!!! Such an incredible honour and with huge thanks to our friends and supporters @provfin @ace_thenorth @UniofBradford @bradfordmdc @BradfordOppArea @esmeefairbairn

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Bradford Literature Festival

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#ToWalkInvisible reminding us of the wonder and beauty of #Bradford #yorkshire and how lucky we are to come from such a magical place ❤

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Bradford is a stunning city with beautiful architecture and an amazing history! #GreatNorthExpo2018 #BradfordGXn

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3 years

All set up and ready for another sold out event with @itsanitarani and @SaimaMir

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2 years

This is the most amazing news for an incredible city. Well done team Bradford 2025. You did us all proud. Now let’s make the most of it! #itsourtime

Bradford 2025

@bradford2025

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BRADFORD IS #CityofCulture2025 💥 This is our time to celebrate our extraordinary district – and for our young population to become leaders and change-makers to begin an exciting new chapter in our story. This is Our Time, Our Place #Bradford2025

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Beautiful to hear Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo speak passionately about his experience as a European in the UK. Congratulations on winning Illustrator of the Year & to all of non-UK authors for your incredible contribution to literature in this country ❤ #Nibbies

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We're so pleased to be able to donate books from #BLF2017 to a fantastic cause. Currently winging their way to the Bradford Royal Infirmary Childrens Ward! @BTHFTCharity

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

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Incredibly excited and proud to announce our writers for The Bronte Stone project launching this year. Tickets available now for both Meet the Writers and In The Footsteps of the Brontes. Can't wait to hear what you all think?

Kate Bush makes second tribute to Emily Brontë with art installation

Carol Ann Duffy, Jeanette Winterson and Jackie Kay also set to celebrate Brontë sisters’ legacy

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#Bradford has the youngest population in Europe, so we have the biggest potential of any city in Europe! Have to start shouting about the great things going on here and what a vibrant, creative & welcoming city we are. Shoreditch has nothing on us!

Could Bradford be the Shoreditch of Yorkshire – or is it the next Detroit?

High levels of unemployment and poverty mean Bradford is often dubbed Britain’s most struggling city – can local developers kickstart its revival?

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

5 years

Our very own @SyimaAslam will be on @BBCRadio4 's A Good Read next Tue 4 Feb at 4.30pm, talking about her favourite books with @StigAbell and @HarriettSG - set yourself a reminder! 🕟📻

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Bradford Literature Festival

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We're joined by @habibalienglish and Peter Sanders for #BradfordLitFest as they showcase a unique visual record of holy men and women from across the Islamic world - an event supported by @weareamal

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

4 years

Thanks to our award from the #CultureRecoveryFund we can be #HereforCulture through the winter, working with Bradford communities, employing artists & practitioners & planning for the future. Huge thanks to @DCMS @ace_national @hmtreasury for helping keep the BLF flame alive.

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Bradford Literature Festival

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We won! Thanks to everyone at @WNYChamber . It's an honour to take home the trophy in the #RTBawards Education category and fantastic to see #Bradford leading the way! #celebrate

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Bradford Literature Festival

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7 years

HUGE thanks to the staff & volunteers at #BLF2017 who worked so hard to make the festival a success. Congratulations on a job well done!

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

7 years

Welcome to #BradfordLitFest 2018! Our incredible programme is now LIVE! We are so excited to show you what we've been working on for the past 12 months, and can't wait to hear what you think. Tickets available now! #books #festival

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Vasay Chaudhry is one of Pakistan’s best loved and most well-known public figures working in screen and media. He joins us in conversation tomorrow. Book your place now: @vasaych #BradfordLitFest

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@BradfordLitFest

5 years

🥳📢 Our 2019 #BradfordLitFest brochure has landed in our office!! 🥳 📢 We are incredibly proud and excited about this year's fantastic line up and we can't wait to share these brochures with you, they will be popping up very soon in and around Bradford so keep an eye out! 👀

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Bradford Literature Festival

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4 years

We're delighted that festival Director @SyimaAslam has been named as the #NAPowerlist 'Inspiring Professionals' winner. A huge thank you to everyone involved and congratulations to the other winners and nominees.

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

7 years

Who's excited for #BradfordLitFest2018 ? Amongst a host of unbelievable guests we look forward to welcoming @Harryslaststand @aadhand @NimkoAli @davidstarkeyCBE @akalamusic @monaeltahawy @ScillaElworthy I don't know about you, but we can't wait 💃🕺🏿

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

2 years

Great turnout for the @FoxandWindmill Into the Wilds launch. We're so proud of what these amazing women have achieved in showcasing South Asian writers. #BLF2022

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

8 years

Thank you to everyone who has supported, attended & participated in the festival - you have made these 10 days fantastic :)

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

7 years

Wishing a very happy 89th birthday to the father of modern linguistics, Noam Chomsky!

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

2 years

We’re overwhelmed with joy for Bradford. City of Culture here we come! Our pride for this incredible city is hard to put into words. Bradford is often called a city of hope but now its hopes and dreams are becoming reality. #CityofCulture2025 #Bradford2025

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

1 year

Anita Rani discusses her debut novel and why she’s so passionate about Bradford and her Yorkshire roots at #BradfordLitFest . Chancellor of @UniofBradford , and @BBCWomansHour presenter, @itsanitarani is coming home to Bradford. Book now:

Baby Does a Runner: Anita Rani in Conversation | Bradford Literature Festival

Anita Rani is one of our best loved broadcasters and familiar to millions of TV viewers and radio listeners alike. The former Bradford Girls’ Grammar School pupil is best known for hosting BBC’s...

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Bradford Literature Festival

@BradfordLitFest

5 years

Great atmosphere tonight at the #BradfordLitFest celebrating the book launch of #OneWayOut with @aadhand and @radiomukhers in the gorgeous bookshop @WaterstonesBD1 - what an incredible night!

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