Bradford Literature Festival (BLF) is proud to announce we have been shortlisted as a finalist in the Yorkshire Post Tourism Awards 2024 for the Event of the Year Award and the Culture Award.
The Yorkshire Post Tourism Awards celebrate the very best of the region and Yorkshire’s tourism sector, shining a spotlight on outstanding service and quality. A full list of the 2024 finalists can be read here: Yorkshire Post Tourism Awards Finalists.
The Event of the Year Award recognises truly memorable and immersive events for visitors to enjoy and participate in around the Yorkshire region, and the Culture Award celebrates those who have made a significant impact or contribution to the cultural offer across Yorkshire.
During its 10th anniversary year, Bradford Literature Festival 2024 delivered an acclaimed international programme with record-breaking footfall. BLF welcomed audiences of over 155,900 to 10 days of eclectic and diverse events, ranging from Family Fun Days and comedy nights, to heritage tours and panel discussions. 453 artists from around the globe delighted audiences across 699 events.
Syima Aslam, CEO and Artistic Director of Bradford Literature Festival, said: “I am immensely proud that Bradford Literature Festival has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards at the Yorkshire Post Tourism Awards. These nominations reflect the incredible growth and impact of the festival, especially in a record-breaking year that had a fantastic response from audiences across Bradford, the UK, and internationally.
This recognition celebrates the hard work and dedication of the BLF team and our commitment to showcasing Bradford’s rich cultural diversity on both a local and global stage.“
Award winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 2 December 2024. BLF would like to wish all the shortlisted finalists the best of luck.