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Contents News & Updates Editors Note �� 6

Food and Drink Local Tips �� 18

News �� 7

Bradford BID ��12

Women of the World ��30 Event Listings ��33

Film Business Events

Theatre and Performance

Music

Matter of Heart ��20 Doccy McDocFest ��21

Networking Tips ��13

Astraluna ��36 The Underground ��38 Event Listings ��40

Family Events Science & Media

Events �� 24

Fake News ��17

Arts Illuminate Bradford ��49

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Editor’s Note Hello and welcome to issue 33 of the Bradford Review. It’s only the second edition in the new bimonthly format so we are still getting used to it. But one of the things we have noticed is that it’s harder than ever to cram everything in! We have managed to reflect on two superb events in Illuminate Bradford and WOW Bradford, both of which celebrated Bradford’s unique character, albeit in different ways.

The Bradford Bid team revealed the results of their feasibility report which were overwhelmingly positive. Image credit: @Bradford_TandA

In this issue we climb aboard with Bradford Sea Cadets, a Bradford institution approoaching their 80th anniversary. We also visit a slightly younger member of the Bradford scene, The Underground, to reflect on their first 18 months in business. Elsewhere we have plenty of events for you to put in the diary over this festive period, whether you are a film buff or a music aficionado. Enjoy the read. Haigh Simpson

@BBCLookNorth shared the news that Bradford’s St Blaise Square won Outdoor Lighting Project of the year last month.

News and Updates

Bradfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BCB Radio is to launch several new youth radio programmes in its daily 6.30pm BCB Xtra strand.

News & Updates

BCB Xtra: new generation of talent on BCB Radio

During November, thanks to support from Children in Need, the Pears Foundation and Bradford Council, groups of young people have been training at BCB, learning the skills they need to make radio programmes.

New campaign aims to raise awareness of local charities A new campaign - commissioned by the Safer and Stronger Communities Partnership and led by local charities - has launched to raise awareness and support for local organisations that help those who are rough sleeping and begging across the Bradford District. Known as #BradfordCares, the initiative makes it straightforward and convenient to give money, items and time to local charities through a through a new website www.streetsupport.net/Bradford The website acts as an online hub where people can find information about all the services available in Bradford, adverts for volunteers and items needed, as well as locally relevant articles that inform people of issues surrounding homelessness in Bradford. For anyone wishing to find out more and discuss issues surrounding homelessness in Bradford, an information stall promoting the campaign and engaging people with what local organisations are doing to help will be at Bradford Interchange (7.30am - 10.30am) and Bradford Broadway (3pm - 6pm) on Thursday 21st December.

BCB now has several exciting new programmes lined up as a result of this training, including Speakers Corner Collective, Real Talk with Rahbia, Teen Chat with Benji, Wowsers and lots more. Tune in to BCB on 106.6fm or online at bcbradio.co.uk

New cafe opens in Little Germany A new cafe has opened on the top floor of Kala Sangam arts centre in Little Germany. The Rooftop Cafe will serve up breakfasts, sandwiches, burgers and nachos with stunning views over Bradford Cathedral. It follows the closure of Foodworks, a catering charity that provided employment and training for people with learning difficulties.

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News and Updates New markets shuttle bus launched in Bradford A new shuttle bus service is being launched that will run between the Interchange and the Oastler Market at the top of town.

Civic Society to champion heritage plaque scheme Bradford Civic Society is spearheading a campaign to introduce a series of blue heritage plaques to the city and district in 2018. The move comes amid an increase in membership at the Civic Society and a resurgence in civic pride in Bradford in general. Most large cities in the UK have a dedicated blue plaque scheme, with notable buildings or places where people have made significant contributions highlighted. In Bradford there are already a small number of City Heritage plaques but most have seen better days, and some - such as one on the former Odeon building - have been removed or gone walkabout. After an overwhelmingly positive response to the plaques idea on Twitter, Bradford Civic Society now plans to formally launch the project in January with a public meeting in the city centre. At the meeting, Bradfordians will be invited to come and nominate people or sites to be considered for a plaque, and will be able to get involved in the planning, funding, and placement process too. bradfordcivicsociety.co.uk

The new Markets Shuttle Service will be delivered by local bus company TLC Travel Ltd as part of existing routes in the city centre, with two buses an hour going direct from the Interchange to Oastler Market. Funded wholly by West Yorkshire Combined Authority, the service will have a special fare of just 50p each way and all MCards and concessionary passes will be valid.

City centre site confirmed for new college Bradford Council has welcomed the announcement that a new ÂŁ19m sixthform college for 1,200 students will be built in the centre of the city. A site in Nelson Street has been chosen for New College Bradford, which is set to open its doors in 2019. The new school will be run by a sixth form college sponsor with a strong track record of delivering outstanding education. It joins New College Doncaster and New College Pontefract which are part of the same trust (the New Collaborative Learning Trust).

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Bradford BID reveals results of feasibility study Plans to launch a Business Improvement District (BID) in Bradford City centre took a significant step forward as the results of a feasibility study were revealed to a packed audience of business leaders at the Alhambra on 21 November. Chairman of the Bradford BID Development Group, Ian Ward, revealed 70% of respondents were in favour of the BID concept being tested by ballot, with 22% undecided and 8% against. The group have recommended that Bradford now moves towards detailed consultation and the production of a draft BID business plan. If the campaign is successful, Bradford BID could raise around ÂŁ500,000 a year to be spent on improving business performance in the city centre. Some of the projects being proposed at this stage include city centre ambassadors, street cleansing, street entertainment, marketing campaigns and improving the appearance of empty shops. An initial BID boundary, covering most of the city centre including the Kirkgate and Broadway shopping centres, has been proposed, which would include 585 eligible business premises. Each of these would be liable to a levy charge of 1.25% on their business rates which would fund BID activities in the event of a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;yesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; vote. The study was based on feedback generated over the past six months with around a third of all eligible businesses contributing. Among other things it highlighted a general dissatisfaction with how Bradford was performing as a retail and professional services centre and the need for improvements in areas such as image and appearance. The BID Development group will now use the findings of the study to formulate a fiveyear business plan, with a ballot expected to take place in autumn 2018.

Next Stop Bradford call on businesses to support Rail Campaign Business Events

Next Stop Bradford has launched a new website which aims to increase support from businesses and residents to help secure a Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) station in Bradford city centre. Next Stop Bradford’s aim is to ensure that Bradford, the fifth largest city in the UK with one of the fastest growing economies, secures a new high-speed railway station in the city centre as part of the proposed investment in better transport connectivity across the north. Launched in early 2017, Next Stop Bradford continues to demonstrate the economic and social benefits an NPR station would bring to the city and the north. An NPR station in Bradford city centre is predicted to bring an annual economic boost of £1.3bn to the local economy, improve journey times and increase capacity on the railway network. The campaign has already gained support from leading voices across the region including Leeds City Council, West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Leeds City Region LEP, Bradford and Leeds Chambers of Commerce and key businesses such as Yorkshire Building Society and The Broadway Bradford. Through the Pledge my support web page residents, businesses and community leaders are encouraged to show their support for this transport investment by sharing why they believe Bradford should be included on the NPR network. This information will help demonstrate to decision makers at Transport for the North and in the Government why Bradford must be included in this major infrastructure investment.

Networking Tips #2 By Phil Cockayne (President at JCI Bradford)

Variety is the spice of life Our adaptive nature is wired into our evolutionary psyche. We adapt to survive, and we’re one of the most adaptive species on the planet. Yet when it comes to networking, we tend to adopt the more comforting go-with-what-you know technique. This means going to the same networking events over and over again. Variety is the spice of life so go to as many different ones as you can. If you’re always meeting the same people, your opportunities to extend your circle of influence are significantly limited. Networking is a skill which needs constantly refining so speaking with the same people all the time doesn’t improve those. So whether it’s JCI Bradford, the Yorkshire Enterprise Network (YEN), the Chamber of Commerce, or any others. Have a select group of ones you attend frequently but always be looking further afield.

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Fake News - The Lies Behind the Truth Until 28 January, National Science and Media Museum, free entry It’s a term that has just been added to the Collins Dictionary, is frequently entered into search engines, and now Fake News is an exhibition at the National Science and Media Museum. Propaganda, alternative facts, doctored images, and unverified statistics can be found throughout the history of human communications, but do contemporary motivations and modes of dissemination make this apparent spike in reported misinformation a unique phenomenon? The Fake News exhibition examines historic examples from the National Science and Media Museum’s own collection and archives, alongside contemporary news and social media outlets, and reflects on the impact they have had. It examines recent media controversies such as the disputed crowd attendance at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration and Jeremy Corbyn’s appearance at the 2017 state opening of parliament. And historic material including one of the world’s most famous photographic hoaxes, manipulated images from the picture library of the Daily Herald national newspaper, and inaccurate news reports from the Titanic disaster. In addition it looks at examples of viral stories from the web which demonstrate how far and fast information, claims and counterclaims now travel before the truth catches up. The exhibition identifies five factors which can contribute to fake news: political gain; misreporting; going viral; financial gain; and ‘not letting the truth get in the way of a good story’. scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk

Food & Drink

Local Tips with Russell Bisset Papadoms set to open soon Papadoms, a new Indian restaurant specialising in strong Punjabi flavours and brewing its own line of craft beer, is set to open soon in The Broadway Bradford, on Charles Street. Sanjeev Sanghera, the firm’s founder and chief executive, says, “We think Papadoms is going to be one of the most iconic Indian restaurants in the country. We looked at Leeds, but were blown away with Bradford and the regeneration of the city centre. There’ll be a bar and cocktail lounge on the ground floor and we’ll create an Indian streetscape in the first floor restaurant.” Sanjeev has been in the restaurant business for many years in Glasgow and was part of the city’s successful team to win the Curry Capital title before Bradford took over the mantle,winning the title for a sixth year in a row last year.

What’s your name and what do you do? I’m Russell and I’m the Founder/Director here at Northern Monk. We’re a craft brewery born in Bradford, now based in a Grade II listed mill building hosting our brewery, events space and on-site tap room just outside the centre of Leeds. Favourite place to eat in Bradford? Bradford centre has some awesome Italian restaurants. Pairing a pizza from Mamma Mia’s with a few beers at The Sparrow is a winning combo. If you really want something special though, no one cooks meat like the guys at Classic Persian. You can take your own beer too, which means it can all be washed down with some cold Monk brews, if that’s your tipple. Favourite place to Drink in Bradford? In Bradford Keith at the Record Cafe and Les at The Sparrow fly the flag for the city centre. It’s their vision for North Parade combined with their passion for what they do as well as the city as a whole that has allowed the street to prosper and give opportunities to so many new independent businesses. I think you could put either establishment anywhere in the world and they would would thrive. They are first class offerings in our city. Local business you admire? Edward Street bakery. Living so close to Edward street bakery has been awesome. Watching them grow seemingly by the week. There are few better food experiences than a freshly baked loaf from Edward St with some butter. It’s all you need. Trading beer for bread certainly sweetens the deal too.

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Film

Happy End

14 November, Picturehouse at National Science and Media Museum, Bradford

Director: Michael Haenke. Starring: Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Mathieu Kassovitz and Toby Jones

A new film documenting the eventful first year in charge for Bradford City owners Edin Rahic and Stefan Rupp was premiered to a packed Picturehouse on 14 November. A German film crew had spent the 2016/17 season shadowing the pair as they got to grips with the English game, the city of Bradford and the ups and downs of running a football club. The warts and all documentary went behind the scenes for some of the most dramatic moments of the season, including deadline day transfer drama and Wembley heartache. It offered a fascinating insight into the new owners philosophy and the impact this has had on the club, the staff and the supporters. Beautifully shot, surprisingly revealing and cleverly edited, it is a film that will interest fans from any club. It was certainly well received by a packed out Picturehouse audience that included the entire Bradford City squad, the two chairmen, manager Stuart McCall and star of the film Gregg Abbott (Chief Scout). The film is due to be shown on Eurosport early next year and is available for free through the club’s website. bradfordcityfc.co.uk

Michael Haneke returns with a biting satire on bourgeois family values set in the shadow of the European refugee crisis. Featuring a cast of top acting talent, including Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Mathieu Kassovitz and Toby Jones, it’s a piercing dark comedy on the blind preoccupations of middleclass angst. Nominated for the Palme d’Or at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, Happy End bears all the hallmarks of Haneke’s uniquely stark and unsympathetic style. Pairing pitch-black humour with chillingly precise direction.

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Matter of Heart

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Doccy McDocFest 2 & 3 December, Delius Art Centre A new documentary festival from the organisers of the popular Drunken Film Fest launches this December. Doccy McDocFest will bring a wide array of short contemporary documentaries from around the globe, including two special presentations from right here in Bradford. Films not to be missed include Accordion Class screening Saturday, a film from China exploring the under-examined history of the accordion, En La Boca from Argentina also screening Saturday, delving into the underworld of fake football tickets in Buenos Aires, and Eye, Camera screening Sunday, a fascinating look at one filmmaker’s struggle to cope after a potentially career-ending accident. The lineup is certainly diverse, with films from the USA, UK, Poland, China, Argentina, Russia, and beyond as well as a strong representation from female filmmakers.

Royal Opera House Live: The Nutcracker

IMAX 3D: Star Wars: The Last Jedi

5 December, 7.15pm Picturehouse, National Science & Media Museum

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14 December

With its festive period setting, dancing snowflakes and enchanting stage magic, Lev Ivanov’s 1892 ballet has become the perfect Christmas entertainment, with Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous, sugar-spun music the most recognizable of all ballet scores. Jessica Brown anticipates the extraordinary ballet that charms all ages in equal measure.

How do you follow The Force Awakens – a film that raked in two billion dollars at the box office and made the world fall in love with Star Wars all over again? That’s the mammoth task in the charge of The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson (Looper), who has lined up an epic adventure that challenges heroes old and new and delves deep into the mythology of the Force.

Edward Scissorhands

The Polar Express

11 December, 8.30pm Picturehouse, National Science & Media Museum

23 December, 5.45pm Picturehouse, National Science & Media Museum

Naïve, artistic, and inescapably nonconformist, Edward learns that social and physical difference can inspire celebrity and mistrust in equal measure. Comedic and tragic in turns, this poignant celebration of a visionary spirit struggling to survive in an unforgiving world remains Burton’s most original and beguiling contemporary fairy story.

Since its release in 2004, The Polar Express has made its way into virtually every family home and has cemented itself as a modern classic. The story follows a young boy who embarks on a magical train to the North Pole, discovering that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. Enjoy this Christmas masterpiece and get in the Christmas mood!

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Family Events

Bradford Festive Streets 2 & 3 December, City Park Bradford city centre bursts into life with colourful street entertainment in a weekend of fun and laughter centred around City Park. Over twenty magical and interactive seasonal acts include Santa and his Sleigh, the wonderfully mischievous elves and fairies, gorgeous towering stilt walking Mistletoe and Glitter Belles and a couple of curiously furry Christmas Nutkins. Have fun with eight feet tall inflated Bouncing Snowmen and Cuddly Christmas Characters, Rudolph the Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman and Percy Penguin. Two giant sparkling Snowball Sprites on wheels whiz speedily round and round in a flurry of excitement whilst the Snow Globe glides gracefully through the streets creating a magical fairytale atmosphere.

Liver Cottage Christmas will serve up some disgusting seasonal tips such as how to make the perfect sprout smoothie and Just in Case Christmas will juggle balls of holly, play with flaming puddings and produce a Christmas cake in a flash of light. Plus there will be some fantastic rides at W. Marshalls’ funfairs in City Park and Tyrell Street.

Epilepsy Action Reindeer Stampede 3 December, Lister Park Dress up and run as Rudolph, Dasher or Prancer in Epilepsy Action’s very own 5km festive family fun run. Taking place in Lister Park, Bradford, the route stays entirely within the grounds of the park.Suitable for full family groups and children of all ages. Now in its eigth year, The Epilepsy Action Reindeer Stampede is a 5k festive, family fun run raising money to help more people to live a happier and healthier life with epilepsy. Following a successful first year in our new home, this year’s run will again take place in Lister Park. A great way to kick off the festive season, the event is suitable for the whole family, with a mini-stampede for children under eight years of age. On the day runners will be entertained and encouraged by our team of carollers and bands to help create a fantastic festive atmosphere.

Family Listings Breakfast with Santa Saturdays until 23 December, 9am-12pm Join Santa for breakfast and bring some extra special magic to your child’s Christmas. With his special elves on hand, Santa will meet all the children for Christmas crafts, fun and games and you can even write a letter to Santa to remind him of your Christmas wishes.

Christmas at Cliffe Castle

3 December, 4pm - 6.30pm

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There will be a wonderful range of festive activities and exciting entertainment taking place throughout the museum and the park including a community Christmas market, Herr Jens Brass Oomph Band, carol service and visit from Father Christmas! The day will be the first time the doors of the new glasshouse range will be open for public viewings.

Enjoy the festivities of Saltaire’s annual Christmas Tree Lights Switch-on. Let the music and carols around the tree get you into the Christmas spirit. There’ll be a variety of stalls and local groups present – showcasing the best in local groups, activities and initiatives for you to get involved in within the local area.

Santa Specials Saturdays until 23 December, 11am - 4.30pm Shipley Glen Tramway Youngsters are in for a magical treat at Shipley Glen Tramway this Christmas with rides up and down a decorated winter wonderland. And Father Christmas will be in his grotto at the bottom of the historic ride every weekend until the big day itself.

Santa’s Grotto 4 - 15 December, 12pm Kirkgate Shopping Get in the festive spirit and visit Santa in his grotto. kirkgate.co.uk

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Meet Bjorn the Polar Bear

Skating with Elsa & Olaf

9-10 December, 12pm, 1pm & 3pm The Broadway, Bradford

Saturdays until 23 December, Bradford Ice Arena Kick-off the winter season with some festive skating. Ideal for all ages and abilities, it’s a great family activity which the kids will love, whether you’re a complete beginner or are looking to improve your skills on the ice. bradfordicearena.co.uk

Bjorn has travelled all the way from the Arctic for the second time to visit The Broadway. During Bjorn’s visit learn about the world’s largest land carnivore, their unique Arctic habitat and the danger they face from global warming. You might even get the opportunity to stroke him! bradfordmuseums.org

10 December, 11am - 4pm

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Saltaire Christmas Lights Switch On

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Northcliffe Santa Special 10 December, 11am - 3pm Northcliffe Woods Ride the miniature train to Santa’s Grotto. One day only at Northcliffe Woods! Mince pies & warm drinks available. Very limited spaces available. friendsofnorthcliffe.org.uk

The Christmas Tin Soldiers are in Town! 16 December The Broadway Bradford Stand to attention as the Christmas toy soldiers will be marching all around the Broadway Shopping Centre to the beat of a few fabulous Christmas tunes and posing for lots of festive toy soldier selfies too! broadwaybradford.com

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All aboard the T S Aurora - Bradford Sea Cadets By Claire Gibbons

Bradford may be 50 miles from the sea, but seafaring folk are getting up to all sorts of exciting shenanigans in the heart of the city centre, and they’re looking for more people to get involved. Bradford Sea Cadets was formed back in 1938 and now resides in a former nursery school on Feversham Street, right in the middle of Bradford. The Unit is one of eight in the West Yorkshire District and currently has around 40 cadets and 14 staff who parade every Wednesday and Friday aboard T S Aurora, the nautical name assigned to the premises on Feversham Street. And the nautical names don’t stop there! Food is cooked and served in the galley and rooms are joined together by passage ways – you can almost feel yourself listing slightly as you walk through from room to room. T S Aurora is a lively and energetic place to be on parade nights as the three sections meet together to learn the traditions of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. There are three sections parading – the Juniors, who are 10 to 12 years old (and look completely adorable in their mini uniforms!), Blue Side, who are Sea Cadets aged between 12 and 18 years old, and the camouflaged Greens – the Royal Marines Cadets who are completely at home in a field or on a boat. Everyone, Cadets, and volunteer staff members alike, belong to the Marine Society and Sea Cadets, both charities, and the Unit itself is a charity in its own right. So, what makes Sea Cadets, and T S Aurora so special? Lynn Bullock is the Commanding Officer of

the Unit and has been involved in Bradford Sea Cadets for 40 years. A former nurse, now semi-retired working in pre-assessment, Lyn strikes an appropriately commanding presence as we roam the passage ways to meet the Cadets, who fall silent as she enters their teaching rooms. “I originally got involved as my older brother was a member of staff here at the Unit, and I started out as Assistant Admin Officer back in 1976. “Almost 30 years later, back in 2005, I was still here, had worked my way up as a volunteer staff member, and here I am as Commanding Officer! Definitely one of my Sea Cadet career highlights. “We’ve now got Cadets from all over Shipley, Bingley, Leeds, and Halifax as well as Bradford and it makes me so proud to see youngsters enter the Unit as small Juniors and work their way through to being bold, confident, rounded young people, with new skills and qualifications under their uniformed belts!” Lyn kindly took me on a tour of T S Aurora and it was a pleasure to meet all the sections who were busily learning new skills in their classrooms. The Juniors were noisily but enthusiastically learning how to decode (and also drawing pictures of Father Christmas), The Marines were planning next year’s activities (“Bungee Jumping!”) whilst the Blues were deftly tying and untying lengths of

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Some of the Juniors, Blue Side and Greens who parade on a Wednesday and Thursday

rope into all manner of amazing knots. “This one’s a Clove Hitch, a Reef Knot, a Figure of Eight,” they cry out. “But the hardest one to do is a Monkey’s Fist!” And I don’t doubt them for a minute! They proudly showed off their knots and told me about some of the activities they get up to and badges they have earned. As you would expect the Cadets spend time on the water, and Bradford Cadets spend more time than some water-based units! Kayaking, rowing, power boating, sailing and wind surfing are all regular activities, usually over at Wakefield Unit, or further afield during one of the national Summer Camps down at Sea Cadet training centre in Thrapston, Northamptonshire. Summer Camp definitely seems to be one of the highlights of being a Cadet as Leading Cadet Taylor, who holds the highest rank in the Sea Cadets Unit, told me: “When you go away to Summer Camp you get to meet everyone from the area, around 300 Cadets, and you meet loads of people and make loads of friends.”

But it’s not just messing about on the water. There are some impressive qualifications to be gained amidst all this fun and friendship. Power boating, windsurfing and sailing are all Royal Yachting Association approved, whilst British Canoeing endorses the canoeing activities and the rowing is affiliated to British Rowing. Each year, the Royal Navy remembers and celebrates their defeat over the Spanish at the legendary Battle of Trafalgar on Trafalgar Day, holding a ceremony on HMS Victory, docked in Portsmouth, and a parade in London. This year, Jordan Randall, one of Bradford’s Senior Cadets was chosen to be part of the parade. “I’ve been here for around six years now, starting as a Junior and working my way up to Senior Cadet where I now help the other Cadets and the staff. My Auntie was a Cadet before me. I came along and really enjoyed it. Being chosen to be part of Trafalgar Day this year is definitely one of my highlights, and I’m really looking forward to going offshore on one of the training boats in a few weeks.”

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There was no doubting the buzz about the place and the enthusiasm and care being shown by the volunteer staff members there. They all have day jobs, but give up their time and skills to train and educate the Cadets both on Parade nights and at weekends. And they are on the lookout for some new volunteer staff. “Anyone can get involved, we provide all the training for free”. First Lieutenant Jayne Rolls is second in Command at the Unit and is an Anchor Housing Scheme Manager by day. “It’s a great place to come and learn new skills and meet new friends, and pass those skills onto the next generation. Cadets is now a big part of my life. All are welcome to pop down and visit us any time they like and visit T S Aurora! We make a great cup of tea!”

Jordan Randall, one of Bradford’s Senior Sea Cadets

After a visit to the Nutty Bar (the naval name for tuck shop!) the Cadets ‘stand easy’ and enthusiastically chat away about what they were looking forward to and what they wanted to be when they left Cadets. “Kayaking.” “Summer Camp.” “Fundraising.” “Power Boating.” “Camping in a field!” “Captain of my own ship.” “Weapons Engineer.” “Be in the Royal Navy.” And I don’t doubt for one minute that with the Bradford Sea Cadet team behind them they will do exactly that!

First Lieutenant, Jayne Rolls and Commanding Officer, Lynn Bullocks

You can find out more about Bradford Sea Cadets at sea-cadets. org/bradford and if you would like to find out more about the Cadets or being a staff member you can contact them at: bradfordscc@hotmail.com

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Women of the World Unite! Words By Jack Lynch Photos by Karol Wyszynski

Southbank Centre’s Women of the World Festival (WOW) returned to Bradford on 18 - 19 November, following a hugely successful inaugural festival last year. Events took place at Kala Sangam Arts Centre and Bradford Cathedral and were attended by over 1,200 people during the weekend. WOW Bradford was a unique opportunity for Bradfordians to come together to share experiences and celebrate the achievements of women and girls with a line-up of over 45 different talks, discussions, performances and workshops. The festival was praised for its honesty and created dialogues about important issues that affect women and girls both nationally and internationally. WOW offered a chance to share stories of real experience on topics including the housing crisis, domestic abuse and ‘honour’ from a distinctly female perspective. With every event at the festival featuring a woman from Bradford doing something in her community, the festival shone a spotlight on the inspirational women that make Bradford so unique.

As well as tackling hard-hitting subjects, the festival was also a place for celebration encouraging people to dance, laugh and let go - through a Beyonce Dance Class, a flashmob and live music by The Peace Artistes. One highlight was the #IamPerfectAsMe workshop organised and run by the festival’s youth group the WOWsers around themes of mental health and self identity, which was one of the day’s busiest events. To keep up to date with WOW Bradford in 2018 follow: @WOW_Bradford

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Halimo - A Bradford Story

Megan Murray Q&A

8 December, Theatre in the Mill

(Bradford Playhouse co-director)

Halimo is the story of Halimo Batel, who came to Bradford as part of the Bradford Exhibition of 1904. In this story of migration, arrival, birth and death we will explore questions of identity and values which are still pertinent to communities in Bradford today.

Favourite play? Rita, Sue and Bob Too. Very funny but also crushingly sad.

The Bradford Exhibition was held in Lister Park from May to October in the year that Cartwright Hall opened. For most of the 2.5m visitors to the exhibition, this would have been their first encounter with people of colour and intense public and media interest was heightened by a birth, a fire and a dispute over payments. Tragically during this time Halimo contracted TB and died. She became the first Muslim to be buried in Bradford. For this piece of visual theatre Cecil Green Arts (CGA) will be directed by master puppeteer Alison Duddle, (formerly joint Artistic Director of Horse + Bamboo Theatre). Joining our artist team will be two Bradford based artists Uzma Kazi and Somali born Shamsa Bakari. CGA creates visual street theatre in community settings, festivals and in the public realm. The company’s larger than life creations have been a staple of many participatory events, including lantern parades and street performance, in Bradford since 2011.

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Favourite musical? Rent – we just finished a Playhouse production. I’m very much a live-fortoday type of person. Favourite actor? Maxine Peake - had the pleasure of working with her when Funny Cow was filmed at the Playhouse. Favourite place to visit in Bradford? Haworth, I love the views over Bradford from the moors. Local person you admire? Councillor Sinead Engel and her colleagues who work tirelessly for the people of Bradford. Where do you go for a night out? Don’t get many nights off - a relaxed evening at the New Inn Thornton, or strawberry gin in the Record Cafe.

Theatre Listings A Christmas Carol

2 December, 7pm Kala Sangam, Bradford

11 - 16 December, 7pm Bradford Playhouse

Kala Sangam’s annual celebration of children and young people’s dance and music featuring performances by Bharatanatyam Academy students and participants from each of the dance classes at Kala Sangam. Tickets £10/£6 kalasangam.org

When the three ghosts of Christmas pay him a visit, Scrooge is given the opportunity to examine his conscience, prompting him to change his selfish, cantankerous ways and transform himself through the spirit of Christmas - before it is too late...

Talking in Tongues (Tits) 6 December, 6pm The Brick Box Rooms Spoken word in a little bar. thebrickboxrooms.co.uk

Christmas Words 7 December, 7.15pm Alhambra Theatre Enjoy an evening of dance and song full of festive Christmas cheer as a cast of hundreds of local children and adults take to the stage in aid of Bradford Hospitals Children’s Charity. Starring performers from DM Academy, YACAD, RSK Dance, Vogue Dance Studios & the Zumba Bradford Belles.

Del & Rodney: The Comedy Dinner Show

Cinderella

11 - 12 December, 7.30pm

16 - 28 December

Alhambra Theatre

The critically acclaimed Laughlines cast have perfected the character’s mannerisms to a tee and use a high energy mix of improvisation, songs and perfect comedy timing to deliver a fast paced and delicious evening of unforgettable nostalgic entertainment.

Alhambra Theatre audiences will be ‘in the mood for dancing’ as local and much-loved King of Yorkshire pantomime Billy Pearce and current Celebrity Big Brother winner Coleen Nolan star in this year’s spectacular family pantomime Cinderella!

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Pocket Theatre scratch night 13 December

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Pocket Theatre will test out new work at the Brick Box Rooms scratch night, all welcome.

9 December, 8pm

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Kala Sangam, Bradford

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The Brick Box Rooms, 6pm

Brand new stand up show from the unrivalled master of observational comedy! Is life that bad or have we good reason to complain about it? Are we filled with righteous anger at a world gone wrong or are we all just a bunch of whiny little brats?

16 December, 7:30pm Bradford raised artist Balbir Singh is proud to return to his roots with a double bill of work in his home town, after a decade away enjoying national and international recognition with his company.

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Alhambra Theatre

Champion of the Flatlands and Love vs. Spice with Balbir Singh Dance Company

Aladdin at Bradford Playhouse

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Kala Utsav

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Alun Cochrane! 31 January, 8pm Studio Theatre Jokes, ideas and (possibly) movement will all be deployed for your amusement during this show. As seen on blah blah and blah and heard on various funny radio shows. Age recommendation 16+ bradford-theatres.co.uk

15 - 30 December Can the street urchin Aladdin win the heart of the beautiful Princess Jasmine who is carefully guarded by the befuddled Emperor? Enjoy some good traditional panto family fun this Christmas! bradfordplayhouse.org.uk

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Astraluna 21 December, Al’s Dime Bar

Astraluna is the stage name of Jennifer Birch. Prior to undertaking solo work as Astraluna, Jennifer had extensive experience of performance, recording and touring as part of Corinne Bailey Rae’s tour band. Having been close friends with Corinne since age 10, the two of them founded indie band Helen in the 1990s, which became well known on the Leeds circuit. Subsequently Jennifer toured with Corinne worldwide from 2009-2011 for the album The Sea (on rhythm guitar, keyboard and backing vocals) and has - in that context - performed on Glastonbury main stage and at various stadia in Europe, the Far East, and America. She also has a writing credit on the album for Diving for Hearts. She always harboured a desire to create her own music, and this has led to Astraluna and The Pass of Storms. To say that Astraluna’s music is ukulele-based is to give the wrong immediate impression. Her songs range from epic, ethereal soundscapes to stripped down emotions. Haunting and pure vocals compliment her warm ukulele sound, which is at times delicately harp-like and, at others, a heavy backing for multi-layered vocals, bass and percussion.

7 December Delius Arts Centre

Expect a dazzling display of contemporary fare, ranging from Turkish panache to soundscapes of latin America to English pastoralism. Hear this played on nylon string, steel string, electric, 12 string, fretless, slide, guitar-synth, glissentar guitars and more! F or their live gigs, the Oxley-Meier Guitar Project aim to entertain by playing with a spontaneity and an intuitive interplay between them that keeps them fresh and fired up from gig to gig. The duo therefore comes to the performance with what they hope are the audiences anticipations: to expect the unexpected!

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G.O.D Soundsystem present...Mad Friday!

Topic Folk Club Trials of Cato

22 December, The Mill

11 January, Glyde House

G. O. D. Soundsystem returns to The Mill on the 22 December for Mad Friday! Providing heavyweight soundsystem vibes and the very best party atmosphere in Bradford. Now with two rooms open for the first time with the second room being hosted by the Twisted Roots Crew.

The Trials of Cato formed in Beirut in the summer of 2015 and spent a formative year performing traditional music on the Lebanese music scene and developing their sound. Since returning to the UK, their feet have hardly touched the ground as they are booked up at folk clubs and festivals across the country thanks to a formidable live reputation.

Expect drum and bass, dubstep, jungle and dub across both rooms. Strict but friendly door staff and some of the cheapest drinks in Bradford guarentee a good atmosphere and let the legendary soundsystem do the talking. DJ sets from G. O. D. crew residents, Father J, Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Oink, Rufus! and The Urbanizer plus special guests to be announced. G. O. D. Soundsystem is a 13kw system constantly being added to and improved. The crew hails from Bradford and Leeds and has been providing the very best in underground party vibes across West Yorkshire since 2012.

The bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s live set includes both original and traditional material, featuring fretted instruments alone to achieve a musical presence not often heard on the modern folk scene. With tight instrumentation and rousing harmonies, the music is firmly rooted in the folk traditions of Ireland and Britain, yet the source material is decidedly contemporary. topicfolkclub.co.uk

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Going Underground by Haigh Simpson

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 18 months since the Underground opened its doors, injecting new life into the live music scene in Bradford. It was a bold move given the recent trend of music venue closures, but owner Nigel had seen a gap in the market and the perfect place to exploit it. Since then, the fully refurbished venue has hosted the likes of Maverick Sabre, Chris Helme and dozens of local bands and performers. We caught up with the Underground team to discuss the journey so far. How would you sum up your first 18 months at the Underground?

Do you have a particular gig or event that stands out in that time?

They have been both extremely exciting and challenging at the same time, but from day one the venue has had the help and advice from staff (past and present), family and also friends within the music scene who helped to guide us in the right direction.

For Nigel the Maverick Sabre gig is his highlight so far, it was the first big name gig that the venue hosted and it filled Nigel with a huge sense of pride to see his venue full to capacity with fans singing along with Maverick Sabre.

Where did the initial idea to open the Underground come from?

What have been the biggest challenges facing you as a new music venue in Bradford?

As a building contractor Nigel was asked to become a key holder for the then derelict building and he fell in love with the place as soon as he climbed down the ladders to carry out his initial inspection. He knew instantly that he had to do something to bring the building back to life and give it some purpose. He then got thinking about the music scene and that there wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t any large venues within the city to hold bigger gigs. Nigel spoke with his son Matthew and they decided to put Nigelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s money where his mouth was and embark on the adventure of renovating the building and launching The Underground.

The biggest challenge is attracting people back into Bradford city centre to see live music and also enjoy the excellent selection of nightlife that our city has to offer. This is mainly because as an entertainment provider we have a duty along with other venue owners and the council to make people feel safe in our city for nights out, the message is finally getting out there that Bradford is on the up and that we have some pretty amazing venues who want Bradford to be buzzing again and also take safety seriously.

What do you make of the live music scene in Bradford at the moment?

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Bradford Music scene is a vibrant sea of diversity at the moment with fresh new artists coming through our Open Mic night which is run by Daisy every Thursday. There are so many great bands out there right now that we are really spoilt for choice when it comes to booking gigs, touring bands are also starting to request to play in Bradford which is absolutely amazing for the venue and Bradford. It is an exciting time for Bradford music with bands such as Fling playing UK festivals and getting airplay on Radio 1, as a venue it has been amazing to see them progress from a local band to a nationally known band! Who makes the decisions? How do you decide who to book and who not to book? We make decisions as a team and all have contacts within the scene but Lisa is the main event booker. As far as who to book etc we obviously book bands and artists who we like but we also talk to our customers to find out who they want to see after all. Without them we wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a venue to run. If money was no object, who would your dream booking be? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a no brainer to anyone who knows Nigel, his all time favourite band is E.L.O What are your plans for the venue over the next few years? We are currently in negotiations with a handful of promoters to bring some pretty big events to The Underground in 2018 and 2019 we already have events such as Dragonfest 6 confirmed and are talking to some pretty big names. The main aim is to encourage people of all age groups to get out and enjoy live music whether its watching or playing it. To find out more or see who is playing next at the Underground visit theundergroundbradford.wordpress.com

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The Undergrounds Monthly Indie Rock Night 1 December, 8pm The Underground, Bradford Current indie bangers including Blossoms, Arctic Monkeys, Tame Impala. Classics from Bowie to the Beatles and 90s Madchester such as Oasis, Stone Roses and Happy Mondays.

Whiskey Pistol 1 December, 8pm Al’s Dime Bar, Bradford Blues rock covers band, Whiskey Pistol, come along to dime bar to sing up some classics.

The Old Police House / Adrena Adrena 2 December, 7.30pm Fuse Art Space, 5-7 Rawson Place, Bradford Gateshead’s experimental music hub hits the road with varying formations plus large improvising ensemble ft. Mariam Rezaei, Swarmfront, Blue Lamp Foundation, Kleevex, SW1N Hunter, Mark Wardlaw, Wrest, Gwilly Edmondez, Faye Macalman and local artist Andy Abbott.

Gods Of Hellfire and support. 2 December, 8pm The Underground, Bradford Gods Of Hellfire make their return to The Underground in Bradford. Bringing with them as always a heavier than heavy supporting bill.

Life Over Death Fest Vol.2

BBT Trigger Thumb & Nova Hands support

2 December, 5.30pm - 11.30pm 1 in 12 Club

5 December, 8pm Al’s Dime Bar, Bradford

A Benefit All-Day Festival celebrating Anti-Fascist Resistance. Dozens of live acts from across the North playing a variety of musical styles from folk to punk.

Big band theory brings you more great free entry gigs, this time we have alternative rock/metal band Trigger Thumb, with support from Nova Hands!

Live Music at Idle Beerhouse 3 December, 4pm Idle Beerhouse Monthly Acoustic Afternoon on the first Sunday of every month. This month singer songwriter Jade Helliwell. Her style is a notably British blend of pop and country. Music and songwriting are Jade’s way of telling the stories of those around her and herself.

Yorkshire Gig Guides Open Mic 5 December, 8pm - 11pm Factory St. Studios, 9 Factory Street, Bradford

Bootleg Beatles in Concert 6 December, 7.30pm Alhambra Theatre One of the world’s most famous Beatles Tribute bands comes to Bradford with their stunning recreation of the greatest songbook of all time. bradfordtheatres.co.uk

A night of live music and Open Mic, with featured bands. All welcome from solo artists to bands. All welcome.

Wednesday @ One Organ Recital Jon Payne

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6 December, 12.30pm Bradford Cathedral

Coffee Concert 5 December, 10.30am Bradford Cathedral Elizabeth Charlesworth, soprano and Hugh Finnigan, piano. FREE event with retiring collection in aid of the Organ Appeal.

Wednesday@One Organ Recitals take place weekly throughout the year from January to July and again from September to December. Guest recitalist Jon Payne (Bradford). bradfordcathedral.org/music

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Blend present...Utah Saints

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2 December The Mill, Bradford Blend returns to the Mill on 2 December with their biggest guests yet, the legendary Utah Saints. The Utah’s have been making music, DJ-ing and playing gigs around the globe since the birth of House music and have released 9 Top 40 UK hits and sold over 2 million records worldwide. They are joined by Blend residents Captain Trenchfoot, Fusion Brothers, Dave Heaton and Tim Toil who all have strong links with the fabulous Beat-Herder festival. Blend attracts a friendly eclectic crowd where the emphasis is enjoying the party and the love of House music. Tickets £10.

SID Rocks for the night 7 December, 8pm 1 in 12 Club Rock and Roll with a touch of the mystic, headlined by London alt Rock band Yossarian.

Jaya the Cat Plus special guests 8 December, 8pm The Underground, Bradford In association with Vive Le Rock & Signature Brew the Dutch/American reggae, ska and punk masters Jaya the Cat are bringing their brand new album A Good Day For The Damned to The Underground. Prepare for one hell of a party!

LIVE Oompah Show 8 December, 9pm (Also on 15, 22 December) Stein Bier Keller at Brew Haus Table dancing Stein drinking and and right good knees up bit of fun, best party in town guaranteed!!

Christy Sherry & Imani Hekima Live 8 December, 6pm The Brick Box Rooms

Decima Records + Pepperjam Presents: Industry with Lynsey Cawthra

Come and enjoy some beautiful live music from local musician Christy Sherry and Imani Hekima at The Brick Box Rooms. You can wrap your prezzies at Rosie’s Wrapping Zone too!

9 December, 8pm - 11pm Factory St. Studios, 9 Factory Street, Bradford

Funk Lockers

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8 December, 8pm Al’s Dime Bar Funk Lockers return to Dime Bar, to bring a whole load more of the Friday Funk.

The Chicago Blues Brothers 8 December, 7.30pm Alhambra Theatre With a powerhouse two-hour songfest of over 40 hits performed live on stage for the Biggest Christmas Party in town, you can celebrate Christmas with this tinsel-tastic party show, featuring a festive feast of Christmas classics performed in the show stopping style that only the Chicago Blues Brothers can deliver.

A night of skankin tunes, loveable anthems and fantastic grooves. Not only that but the wonderful Lynsey Cawthra Music.£4 on the door.

Natural Rhythm Xmas Do 9 December, 8pm The Underground, Bradford The skatastic Natural Rhythm gents are bringing their Christmas party to the Underground.... get ready for a skanking Xmas!

Hoamin EP launch 9 December, 7.30pm 1 in 12 Club, Bradford Hoamin celebrate the release of otheir debut EP Looms Large at their favourite local venue, the 1in12 club, Bradford.

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Music Listings R:EVOLVE 9 December, 9pm

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The Brick Box Rooms R:Evolve are getting the rig out, sticking on some cracking DJs, making some serious noise, and giving a previously unoccupied building a new lease of life for the evening, we’ll also be spilling into the delightful Brickbox bar next door on Ivegate in bradford centre, with housey vibes if you need an escape from the madness!

Topic Folk Club present... The Strid & DenMiller Trio 14 December, 8.30pm Glyde House, Glydegate, Little Horton Lane A fusion of two popular acts, Den Miller and Strid who appear regularly on the local music scene. £6 (£5 for Topic members) topic-folk-club.org.uk

Tim Loud & Rory Hall

The Live Room presents... Duke Special 10 December, 7pm Caroline Street Social Club Seamus Heaney described his friend, the poet Michael Longley, as: ‘a keeper of the artistic estate, a custodian of griefs and wonders’. On this very special tour, Duke Special will be performing songs and music based on the poetry of this influential and renowned Belfast writer. theliveroom.info

Jam Session 12 December, 8pm - 11pm Factory St. Studios, 9 Factory Street, Bradford

14 December, 8pm

12 string driven, harmonica blowing, country-blues wailing anti-folk punk from Leeds, with Rory Hall.

JATP Johnny Hunter Quartet 15 December, 8.30pm Glyde House Johnny Hunter Quartet connecting authentically with jazz tradition, whilst developing its own voice through original composition. Hard-grooving jazz filtered through the investigation of more unfamiliar dance metres - a fabulous advertisement for British Jazz. Jatpjazz.blogspot.com

The night is a regular night, 2nd Tuesday of the month hosted by Eddie de Hamer. The jam is for anyone who is interested in playing music along with other people. All welcome.

The Voodoo Bats Christmas Show 15 December, 8pm The Underground, Bradford Last years christmas show was a night to remember for all and anyone who was there knows this is not one to be missed. We have a massive bill including four support bands which includes three of Bradford finest bands in The Escapades, REGAN and The Surge.

Trainer Trouble Christmas Party 16 December, 8pm The Brick Box Rooms Brass bands, carols and more details TBC theliveroom.info

Xmas party Featuring Trigger Thumb and Support 16 December, 8pm - 11pm Factory St. Studios, 9 Factory Street, Bradford All welcome, fancy dress encouraged! factorystreet.co.uk

Reggaematic Roots Night - Winter Warmer 16 December, 10pm - 4am 1 in 12 Club, Bradford Heavyweight sound all night long from Apache Hi Fi playing the best in Roots, Dub an Steppas.

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Crywank 15 December, 8pm 1 in 12 Club, Bradford Fresh from their first Australian tour, Crywank return to the 1in12 for a cosy wintery gig in the library.

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Nine Lessons and Carols 17 December, 4pm Bradford Cathedral A traditional service telling the Christmas story with readings and music from across the centuries.

Alex Eden’s Blues Jam 19 December, 8pm - 11pm Factory St. Studios, 9 Factory Street, Bradford Alex Eden will be hosting this special blues jam. Once a month you’ll be able to get up with the house band, join in, dance and enjoy some quality blues with some of the finest blues musicians in the country. All welcome from players to non players. factorystreet.co.uk

Topic Folk Club present...Crickmore Crewe 21 December, 8.30pm Glyde House, Glydegate, Little Horton Lane A four piece band who every December perform a programme of Gallery Carols and Christmas carols. Plus the Holbeck Moor Mummers. £6 (£5 for Topic members). topic-folk-club.org.uk

Christy James Sherry 22 December, 7.30pm The Exchange Ale House Local musician playing a varied mix of well known favourites. Starts 7:30pm. Free entry.

20 December, 8pm Al’s Dime Bar, Bradford Howlin’ Ric and Gin House Records present traditional Rock & Roll and Rhythm & Blues with a classic and fresh sound!

The night is a regular night, 4th Tuesday of the month hosted by Eddie de Hamer. The jam is for anyone who is interested in playing acoustic music along with other people. All welcome. factorystreet.co.uk/musicevents

New Year’s Eve 31 December, 8pm The Bradford Brewery Welcome 2018 with a set of local DJs at Bradford Brewery. Free entrance, friendly staff and a great selection of craft ales and lagers.

Trap Door NYE Party 31 December, 10pm The Mill, Bradford

23 December, 1pm Bradford Cathedral

Trap Door will be moving back to its original home at The Mill for a special one off party to see in the new year. Two live bands (TBC) twill join resident DJ’s Migsy and Bacon. The event is spread over two floor with the main room playing mainstream metal, punk and heavy rock and the second room playing all things alternative. The theme for the night is Prohibition and we hand out prizes to the best fancy dressed. Tickets £5.

Good Citizens 26 December, 8pm Al’s Dime Bar, Bradford Local popular covers band, Good Citizens, as seen of the Valley Parade pitch, are returning to Dime Bar. Top prizes if you can beat the Dime staff at ‘guess which soundtrack it’s from’.

Jazz Night 29 December, 8pm The Record Café, Bradford A vinyl excursion through jazz with Dig Jazz Collective. Free entry.

27 December, 8pm - 11pm Factory St. Studios, 9 Factory Street, Bradford

Annual Christmas Lunchtime Carol Recital

Music for Christmas at the Cathedral, sung by the Cathedral Choir - the choir sings traditional Christmas music old and new.

Howlin’ Ric & The Rocketeers

Acoustic Jam

Psychedelic NYE 2017 31 December, 8pm The Underground, Bradford It’s time to party like it’s 1969! Head to the Underground to celebrate what has been a phenomenal year and bring in 2018 with the help of the king of psychedelia Griff and his Magic Theatre.

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TLR present...Eugene Hideaway Bridges

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15 December Caroline Street Social Club, Saltaire If you like your blues laced with soul, funk and the spirit of B.B. King and Sam Cooke combined, then the towering figure of Eugene ‘Hideaway’ Bridges is the man. A huge man with a huge voice, Eugene plays an unparalleled brand of blues, oozing enough charm to light up a small city. Tickets £15. theliveroom.info

Open Mic Night

Topic Folk Club present... Sally Ironmonger & Brian Carter

5 January, 8pm The Bradford Brewery

25 January, 8.30pm Glyde House, Bradford

Open mic at Bradford Brewery, all types of music, poetry, comedy and other performances welcome!.

JATP The Retrosettes 5 January, 8.30pm Glyde House The Retrosettes are a high energy 50s/60s inspired quintet appearing in Paolo Sorrentino’s Youth touring Europe. Jatpjazz.blogspot.com

Topic Folk Club present... Trials of Cato 11 January, 8.30pm Glyde House, Bradford Topic debut for this trio of excellent musicians who play original and traditional songs and tunes on a variety of fretted instruments. £6 (£5 for Topic members). topic-folk-club.org.uk

The Live Room presents... The Outside Track 14 January, 7pm Caroline Street Social Club The Live Room presents... A stunning synthesis of virtuosity and energy, The Outside Track’s marriage of Canadian, Scottish and Irish music and song has been rapturously received around the world. theliveroom.info

Topic Folk Club present... Tom Kitching & Zoe Mulford

Acclaimed Medway-based duo: songwriter (Sally) with intricate and sensitive guitar accompaniment (Brian). A Topic debut. £6 (£5 for Topic members). topic-folk-club.org.uk

Johnny B plus special guests (Wilson & Tree) 26 January, 7.30pm The Exchange Ale House Acoustic evening with three separate musicians. Three sets with a great variation of original and well known songs. Starts 7:30pm. Free entry.

18th January, 8.30pm Glyde House, Bradford Tom who has worked with numerous singers and bands now teams up with well established US singer songwriter Zoe. £6 (£5 for Topic members). topic-folk-club.org.uk

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10am - 4pm, Saturday 9 December, The Yorkshire Craft Centre

Bradford University

If you are looking for some unusual, hand-crafted gifts to put under the Christmas tree then pop along to the Yorkshire Craft Centre at Bradford College on Saturday 9 December. The college is holding a Maker’s’ Fair where local artists and makers will be selling their unique work. The impressive Dye House Gallery, in the college’s Lister Building, will be brimming with stalls showcasing a variety of crafts and art such as ceramics, glassware, woodwork, textiles, jewellery, leathercraft, paintings and homewares. With the college organisers selecting stallholders on the basis of originality, quality, independence and variety, it promises to offer shoppers a real chance to step away from the regular high street stores and pick up presents with a personal touch and gifts to treasure. Current and former students are set to be among the stallholders which bodes well given the quality and quantity of talented students graduating from the college’s Bradford School of Art every year in disciplines including printwork, art, fashion and photography. specialist printmaking facilities for her charitable work. The Yorkshire Craft Centre is on Carlton Street in the heart of Bradford, walking distance from the city centre but with ample parking on site. For more details see bradfordcollege.ac.uk

Whilst there is no formal academic department devoted to the Arts, Bradford University fully supports and invests in its arts on campus programme, which includes theatre, music and visual arts. Situated in the Chesham building on the University campus. Gallery II extends beyond the boundaries of the arts venue into public spaces and places and plays a key role in the cultural life of the campus and the city, through its exhibitions, events, partnership projects and artist residencies. Their unique position within the University aids them in creating a dialogue between a range of contemporary art practices, providing a platform for debate, and works to foster engaged explorations into urgent social, political and cultural questions.

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Bradford College Maker’s Fair

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Exhibitions

New Sculpture to Showcase Technological Heritage

Cupola: A Circus Installation

Until February 2018, Kala Sangam

Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, Until 8 April

An innovative art piece is set to go on display in Bradford built using the latest in modern technology. Moving Memories forms part of a collaborative performance by artiste Lucie Lee, a West Yorkshire based dancer and digital specialist who has performed across Europe and in the West End, and renowned local sculptor Ian Randall. The Sculpture, which stands at approximately one metre tall, is currently on display in Kala Sangam Arts Centre. The piece was built using the latest large-scale 3D printing techniques, and was designed by tracking the motion of dancers performing a routine at Kala Sangam. The design and build process is being overseen by sculptor Ian Randall. Bradford residents will be familiar with the work of Selby based Mr Randall, with his sculptures featuring prominently outside Forster Square Railway Station, and his construction of the largest sculpture in Leeds, situated at Brewery Wharf. Moving Memories forms part of a planned larger series of sculptures, set to grow and tour the UK over the next two years. It is on display at Kala Sangam until February 2018. kalasangam.co.uk

Cupola showcases the work of local aerial circus company Skinning the Cat, who toured internationally from 1988 to 2002. The Bradford-based group created many sets, props and costumes for their performances in that time and their spectacular creations and designs celebrate the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contribution to contemporary circus. Becky Truman, Artistic Director and aerialist with Skinning the Cat has explored Yorkshire audience and artist engagement with the circus experience past and present to create an installation of sculpture and costume. The exhibition runs alongside a Skinning the Cat costume displayed at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, which marks the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in the creation of contemporary circus. Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, Until 8 April

Illuminate Bradford Arts

Crowds packed into City Park over three nights in October to see City Hall transformed by an hourly projection mapping project, complemented by a series of street theatre performances, DJ sessions and dance productions all under the banner of Illuminate Bradford. Using massive projectors, huge visuals were projected onto the front of the City Hall celebrating the history of Bradford. The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s film, textile and multicultural heritage were all represented through imaginative and colourful animations using the masonry of City Hall as a canvas. Elsewhere around City Park there were performers enticing the crowds, including a five-strong crew of drumming troll-boars, stiltwalkers and a robot on a scooter. Not forgetting an impressive dance performance from Nutkhut and The Dream Engine in the centre of the mirror pool. The Brick Box crew also got in on the party, celebrating the launch of the Brick Box Rooms on Ivegate with an evening of music, performance and art on the Friday evening.

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