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Once in a lifetime...
in Derry~Londonderry’s history - a magical year of triumph, celebration and transformation. The people of the city have begun telling the world their new story of hope, optimism and is looking good and feeling great.
Our year as the first UK City of Culture
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achievement. Derry~Londonderry
BRIDGE i SUNSET ON PEACE
2013 has been a memorable year
2013 presented us with a once in a lifetime opportunity and the city rose to the challenge. Partners including Derry City Council, Culture Company 2013, Ilex, the Department for Culture Arts and Leisure, the Strategic Investment Board, DoE, DRD, DSD, the Emergency Services, our various sponsors, broadcast and press partners, local businesses and the Community and Voluntary sector are to be thanked and congratulated for making the year such a success.
thrust us onto the world stage and drew visitors from far and wide to
The greatest plaudits however
experience our history and enjoy our
must go to the people of
culture. But as we look to the future,
Derry~Londonderry who embraced
the biggest transformation – and
the year so enthusiastically and
the most enduring legacy of 2013 –
supported cultural, arts, sports and
will be seen at home, in our people:
leisure events in such numbers.
proud, talented and ambitious. The future is ours for the making.
As more than one million visitors will attest, while the city boasts an attractive public realm, a compelling history and a rich culture, it is our people who set it apart.
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...a great sea-change...
In bidding for the City of Culture accolade, we recognised the power of 2013 to transform, renew and energise Derry~Londonderry. We made a challenging declaration of intent, promising to: »» leave no man, woman or child in the city untouched by our cultural programme »» involve and celebrate our young people »» tell the world about Derry’s cultural richness and diversity
»» build on partnerships and develop new ones »» aim for economic and social success through ongoing transformation »» commit to excellence in management and governance
»» reconnect with the diaspora using new technologies
These were ambitious but achievable goals. As a result, Derry~Londonderry 2013 has set a benchmark by
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which future Cities of Culture will be measured.
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...hope and history rhyme...
The city’s physical transformation leading up to 2013 created a wonderful stage on which to host outstanding events. Last year, tens of thousands of our citizens flocked to cinemas and theatres, parks and galleries, schools, workshops and even onto the streets to take part. »» The Guildhall got a £10m make-over
»» 40 new business starts were
visit during 2013 and spectacular, set-piece events attracted visitors from more than 80
and 220,000 people have been to
supported by the Business
different countries, including Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, North Korea, Morocco, Venezuela,
see it since it reopened to the public
Opportunities Fund
Chile, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Brunei and Cambodia.
in June
The Lonely Planet Guide listed Derry~Londonderry as the 4th best city in the world to
»» Derry~Londonderry became the first
»» Thousands of Orange Order
2013 in Numbers
members took part in the flagship ‘Twelfth’ parade in July, when 60 lodges and 40 bands marched
»» More than 1,000,000 people visited Derry~Londonderry during the City of Culture year »» An estimated 430,000 people
Big Weekend and superstar Robbie
did a wedding march for charity on
Williams was among the 37,500
the Peace Bridge
music fans who rocked Ebrington in May »» 2013 was a bonanza year for local hotels, smashing previous monthly
England, Scotland and Ireland
records for the number of rooms sold »» World Host training for more than 2,000 people cemented our
followed a traditional route in
- when it left England for the first
reputation as a tourist-friendly city
August, to the first ever Fleadh
time
the border
»» History rhymed with mystery
»» 30 major conferences – including the brought 6,000 delegates, generated
pageant, when a fire-breathing
£4.5m in business and established
making light work of the
Loch Ness monster held almost
Derry~Londonderry on the global
autumn darkness
40,000 spellbound by the Foyle
conference circuit
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»» More than 4,000 young people made the springtime children’s literature festival a real ‘Humdinger!’ »» More than 2m people crossed the iconic Peace Bridge »» And 91% of residents - from deprived and non-deprived areas rated City of Culture year as 7+ out of 10.
Rotary International Peace Forum –
during June’s Return of Colmcille
»» 180,000 people saw Lumiere
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Ebrington Square and 800 ‘brides’
34,000 arts fans talking - literally
Cheoil na hÉireann held north of
created a song and dance at
city to host a second BBC Radio 1
before Grand Masters from
»» The Turner Prize Exhibition got
»» World records fell as 5,000 ‘Annies’
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Securing the City of Culture 2013 title was a strategic intervention under the One Plan, designed to stimulate economic development through culture, the arts and tourism. We have already seen the positive impact that increased visitor numbers have had on our economy. We must build on this success and continue telling our new story to national and international markets in 2014 and beyond.
...a further shore is reachable from here...
The explosion of cultural activity in
There is huge potential for
2013 showed how creative we could
sustainable growth and legacy, but
be. Projects like Music Promise and
continued investment is needed to
the Digital Book of Kells continue
consolidate our success.
to develop our young people’s talents and equip them with skills
There is a key role for the Northern
for the future and will undoubtedly
Ireland Executive in supporting
have impact well beyond 2013.
legacy at a time of severe spending
But we need to temper our huge
constraint. But building legacy is
ambition with harsh, financial reality
also the job of everyone in the city,
and continue to be creative in
not just the public sector partners.
our approach.
The private and community sectors have a contribution to and child in the city.
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make, as does every man, woman
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...believe in miracles and cures...
As we work together to build a new future for Derry~Londonderry, we will continue to harness the creative energy and spirit of celebration which characterised 2013. Each legacy year will reflect, as much as possible, the richness and diversity of 2013 while a series of themes will provide a particular focus for investment.
Celebration City 2014-2017 Culture Connecting Communities Who, if anybody, will recall 2013
In 2015 a Creativity and Learning
without thinking about the wonderful
theme will encourage celebration
At the outset we promised to tackle
developed – encompassing arts,
musical events which thrilled
of the city’s scientific and innovative
disadvantage and ensure that no
music, education and sports –
thousands of locals and visitors
strengths; Community Choices 2016
citizen would be untouched by
which are aimed specifically at
alike? We will focus on musical
will focus on the social and economic
our cultural programme for 2013.
disadvantaged areas. We will seek
performances, skills development and
impacts which we and our partners
A number of measures are already
to embed this approach into core
community engagement.
want to achieve; while Maritime City
in place to implement this pledge
programming.
2017 will honour the centuries-old
beyond 2013.
We are designating Derry~Londonderry as City of Music 2014 to build on the
and communities across the world.
huge public recognition already gained
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Priority is being given to a new
connection between the River Foyle The Department for Social
Community Hub Scheme which
Development has promised
would provide opportunities to
for our unique musical heritage. City
Plans for other opportunities to
funding until 2015 to help engage
introduce cultural and educational
of Music 2014 will help support and
celebrate are continuing to evolve
disadvantaged communities in
spaces in communities where they
develop local talent, while playing
and include the exciting possibility of
cultural, social and economic
are needed most.
a key role in our evolving cultural
Derry bidding to become European
opportunities presented by City
tourism industry.
Capital of Culture 2023.
of Culture. Projects are being
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Creative Economy
Cultural Tourism
Creative industries, based around
2013 has proved that “if you build it,
digital technology, will be central to
they will come”. We confidently expect
Derry~Londonderry’s economic regeneration
Derry~Londonderry to be regarded in the
and to providing new sustainable
coming years as a must-see European
employment. Thanks to the superfast
destination.
broadband project of BT – our core City of Culture sponsor – Derry is the first city in the
The city now boasts a rich base of cultural
UK or Ireland to be 100% broadband enabled.
venues thanks to substantial investment in public realm, heritage buildings and
Better access to broadband will drive
culture and arts venue infrastructure.
economic growth, increase competitiveness, improve productivity and create employment.
Enhanced facilities at Aras Colmcille,
It provides the infrastructure needed by the
Museum of Free Derry and the Apprentice
tourism, energy, life sciences and business
Boys’ Memorial Hall will all be completed
services sectors – all of which are necessary
in 2014.
for transforming Derry~Londonderry’s
Proposed further development of the
economic fortunes.
widely-acclaimed Ebrington site will
The new £12 million North West Regional
open it up to even more possibilities.
Science Park at Fort George will be ready
The planned Creative Hub and Maritime
early in 2015, with a potential to create
Museum will increase visitor interest in
265 jobs.
the city centre, as will the refurbished Harbour House, which was completed in
Subject to approval from the Department for will provide a number of creative industry apprenticeships in 2014 for 16- to 24-yearolds. It is also considering ways of supporting visual and community arts in the city.
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Employment and Learning, the Arts Council
December 2013 Work on the new 2000-seater leisure facility at St Columb’s Park is expected to be completed early in 2015, meeting the need for another big venue in the city.
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Programming and Capital Projects already confirmed
Telling a New Story
»» Return of the Clipper Round the World
Derry~Londonderry must
Yacht Race in June 2014 & June 2016
continue to tell its compelling new story to the world long
»» Pan Celtic Festival in April 2014 &
after 2013 ends. We will seek
April 2015
out global opportunities to share our story of
»» Other Voices in February 2014 with
transformation and retain
an additional music trail in local
the international profile we
communities
gained in the past year. »» Brides Across the Bridge in May 2014 The city must be promoted
»» Music City in June 2014
as an attractive place to live in, visit and do business and
»» The Walled City Marathon in June 2014
as a destination of choice for would-be investors,
»» The Walled City Tattoo in August 2014
tourists, event-organisers
»» CultureTech in September 2014
and students. »» Strategic review of Visual Arts in the City »» Feasibility Study on a new National
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Centre of Story Telling
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»» Traditional Music Academy at Glassworks, Great James Street
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Structures
The Minister for Culture, Arts and
The City Council is creating a new
Leisure, Carál Ní Chuilín, is setting up
Legacy Team which will liaise with
a “company limited by guarantee”
partners to coordinate programmes
to deliver City of Culture legacy
and delivery mechanisms. Dozens
programmes and activities across
of meetings and workshops have
the wider North West area. Some
already been held to discuss
existing structures will be able
legacy and we will continue to
to support implementation and
consult and engage with people
help progress issues important for
and organisations to build on
community engagement.
what has been achieved. Legacy announcements will continue throughout 2014.
...the birth-cry of new life.
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Seamus Heaney, The Cure at Troy
2013 showed what we were capable of. It gave us an unprecedented opportunity to present ourselves on the international stage as a vibrant European city with a unique historical, geographical and cultural offering. What we need to do now is to capture the spirit, focus and energy of our journey to date and match this to our long-term aspirations. If we are to realise our full potential and capture the full economic and social returns from City of Culture, we need to plan strategically, think creatively and work collaboratively.
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Resources
Public expectations are high after last year and Derry City Council will be challenged to support the growth potential of events programmes in the foreseeable future. The Department for Culture, Arts and Leisure has outlined a three-year legacy plan and approved £2m funding up until March 2014. Derry City Council has also committed £2m for legacy projects in 2014-16 and this will provide a basis for seeking further financial support from other partners. We will continue to make the case to the N.I. Executive for direct support from other relevant departments. Resources are unlikely to be available at the same level as in 2013, but Council
Your city, your future
Building legacy is the responsibility of everyone involved in the City of Culture project – not just the public sector and the city’s community and business partners, but also every citizen. Thanks to your overwhelming support and enthusiasm, 2013 has been an outstanding success – but it doesn’t end here. Our journey is only beginning and our Legacy Plan will continue to evolve. We would welcome your continued involvement in writing and telling Derry~Londonderry’s new story. We are committed to transformation – in which cultural tourism and digital creativity will be key drivers.
will assist organisations to develop business cases
If you would like to find out more about the
for, and make bids to, a range of potential funders.
journey ahead, visit our website
This year marks the beginning of a new EU budget period and provides an opportunity to build on the success of UK City of Culture and the potential for leveraging additional European funding. Finance permitting, we hope to create a ‘Challenge Fund’, which would have core funding from Council and – ideally – additional support
www.derrycity.gov.uk/legacy or if you have an idea or a suggestion you would like to share, please contact legacy@derrycity.gov.uk. If you would like to know more about the regeneration plans for Derry~Londonderry, please visit http://www.ilex-urc.com/Regeneration.aspx Remember – this is your city, this is your future.
from other partners. This would be open to bids from partner agencies with a track record of delivery.
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