2. Bradford Data Review: Cultural participation

Cultural participation in Bradford is diverse and vibrant, with a range of events and activities for people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy.

This section explores national data highlighting local disparities in cultural engagement across Bradford, while also addressing the limitations in capturing ‘everyday participation’ within communities.

This section of the report focuses on cultural assets and funding in Bradford as well as details on public funding of culture.

Despite low traditional cultural participation metrics, 88% of Bradford residents value cultural engagement.

The identified gaps underscore the pressing need for comprehensive research to illuminate Bradford’s cultural landscape fully.