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31/05/2012
City Of Culture 2013 Programme Launched
Leading art event the Turner Prize will leave London for the first time next year to come to Northern Ireland in the first UK City of Culture celebrations.
The prize will be hosted at the new cultural space at Ebrington Barracks, Londonderry.
It is perhaps the most internationally-renowned event announced yesterday as part of a 140-event cultural programme, which also includes the All-Ireland Fleadh and scores of community projects.
Culture Minister Carál Ní Chuilín launched the programme at St Columb’s Hall.
Stressing that a "cultural renaissance" was afoot, she said: "Today people can start marking dates in their diary to visit the city. Music, dance, theatre, photography and literature will feature. Community events throughout the year will see partnerships with schools and the realisation of community cultural strategies, culminating in exhibitions and festivals of local art and culture. The next 18 months provide an opportunity for us all to be part of something which will reach an international stage and resonate for years to come. I urge everyone to make a date with Derry."
City of Culture mascot Oaky Dokes was also unveiled yesterday.
Deriving from the area's title of the Oak Leaf county, the squirrel will preside over performances during the year.
The Department for Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL) is pumping £12.6m into the City of Culture celebrations.
Ms Ní Chuilín said this would help "cement Derry's place as a world class cultural hub".
Further announcements are expected to come in September.
(NE)
The prize will be hosted at the new cultural space at Ebrington Barracks, Londonderry.
It is perhaps the most internationally-renowned event announced yesterday as part of a 140-event cultural programme, which also includes the All-Ireland Fleadh and scores of community projects.
Culture Minister Carál Ní Chuilín launched the programme at St Columb’s Hall.
Stressing that a "cultural renaissance" was afoot, she said: "Today people can start marking dates in their diary to visit the city. Music, dance, theatre, photography and literature will feature. Community events throughout the year will see partnerships with schools and the realisation of community cultural strategies, culminating in exhibitions and festivals of local art and culture. The next 18 months provide an opportunity for us all to be part of something which will reach an international stage and resonate for years to come. I urge everyone to make a date with Derry."
City of Culture mascot Oaky Dokes was also unveiled yesterday.
Deriving from the area's title of the Oak Leaf county, the squirrel will preside over performances during the year.
The Department for Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL) is pumping £12.6m into the City of Culture celebrations.
Ms Ní Chuilín said this would help "cement Derry's place as a world class cultural hub".
Further announcements are expected to come in September.
(NE)
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Belfast and Derry City have put themselves forward as potential candidates to become the UK City of Culture in 2013. The winning place, to be announced next spring, will host big ticket national cultural events, as well as putting on a year-long programme of their own. A total of 29 cities and local areas from across the UK have placed bids.
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Polish Film Festival Treat
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Minister Outlines Cultural Legacy Plan For L'Derry
A three-year legacy plan for Derry~Londonderry as it nears the end of its years as the UK City og Culture has been revealed. Culture Minister Carál Ní Chuilín revealed that over £2 million has been approved for legacy projects, saying that her department had "learnt a lot" from the city's time as the Culture Capitol.
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A three-year legacy plan for Derry~Londonderry as it nears the end of its years as the UK City og Culture has been revealed. Culture Minister Carál Ní Chuilín revealed that over £2 million has been approved for legacy projects, saying that her department had "learnt a lot" from the city's time as the Culture Capitol.
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City Of Culture Accolade Welcomed
There was a warm welcome last week for news that the Derry-Londonderry bid for the 2013 UK City of Culture had been successful. The city saw off strong opposition from Birmingham, Norwich and Sheffield for the coveted title and will now plan a year-long programme of cultural events for 2013.
City Of Culture Accolade Welcomed
There was a warm welcome last week for news that the Derry-Londonderry bid for the 2013 UK City of Culture had been successful. The city saw off strong opposition from Birmingham, Norwich and Sheffield for the coveted title and will now plan a year-long programme of cultural events for 2013.
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