Bolton named Greater Manchester’s ‘Town of Culture’ 2024 from gala star Watch Video
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Description: Bolton has been named Greater Manchester's town of culture for 2024 and the award will bring £50,000s to support a year-long programme of new events.<br/><br/>Bolton council said this accolade has put the spotlight on remarkable arts, culture and heritage that exists accross Greater Manchester.<br/><br/>The grant from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority culture fund will help to develop a programme of cultural events and activities celebrating Bolton's heritage.<br/><br/>Bolton's programme will have three parts. The first is a taster programme of cultural activities delivered in Bolton and its districts.<br/><br/>There will be a small grants programme designed to help build capacity, resources and experience into the town's smaller cultural organisations, freelancers and artists.<br/><br/>And there will be the Bolton Gala next March, a celebratory event organised by the council’s cultural partners and co-designed by residents.
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