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08.10.2021

Southampton named as UK City of Culture 2025 finalist

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Southampton named as UK City of Culture 2025 finalist

We are excited to announce that Southampton has been selected as one of the eight successful locations chosen to move to the next stage to become UK City of Culture 2025.

Southampton 2025 Bid Director, Claire Whitaker OBE said: “We are delighted with the news today that Southampton has been chosen to go through to the next stage of the bid to be UK City of Culture 2025. The way that Southampton has come together to get behind our bid is unprecedented for our city, and I want to thank everyone for their belief and unwavering support. We now move forward with confidence and optimism to the next chapter of our story to become UK City of Culture in 2025.”

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