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Ipswich City of Culture 2029
We're backing Ipswich's bid for City of Culture 2029 and urge residents, businesses and organisations to get behind the campaign. Here you'll find everything you need to know about the City of Culture competition and our town's bid to win it.
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Ipswich beats Bristol and 7 other places to make 2029 City of Culture longlist
Ipswich has been named on the longlist for UK City of Culture 2029, joining eight other towns and cities in the running for a title that has delivered transformational economic and cultural growth to previous winners. The town now has £60,000 to develop its full bid – and a shot at a £10 million prize.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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Have your say on Ipswich's culture
An in-person event at Ancient House on Saturday, 4 April, will give people the chance to help shape the town's long-term cultural ambitions, while an online survey is already live for those who want to contribute sooner.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich formally submits City of Culture bid driven by young people
Ipswich has completed the first stage of its bid to become the UK City of Culture 2029, formally submitting an expression of interest that represents a "shared ambition" driven by young people to use culture as a catalyst for long-term change in the town.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Waterfront attraction secures £2.28m Towns Fund grant
CLAY 1A, a new visitor attraction planned for Ipswich's waterfront, has been granted £2.28m from the Towns Fund alongside a £20m philanthropic gift to transform the historic Waterfront House into a creative community space.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Babergh backs Ipswich culture bid as county shows united front
Babergh District Council has become the latest authority to throw its weight behind Ipswich's City of Culture campaign, with councillors unanimously agreeing to give "wholehearted" support to the bid that will benefit the "whole county."byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Why Ipswich is bidding to become 2029 City of Culture, not 2028 Town of Culture
The government has launched the first-ever UK Town of Culture competition for 2028, one year before Ipswich hopes to be crowned UK City of Culture. We explain why Ipswich is pursuing City of Culture, despite being, as many have pointed out, a town.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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The essential Facebook troll's guide to Ipswich's 2029 City of Culture bid
The must-read guide for anyone looking to effectively oppose Ipswich's bid to become 2029's City of Culture. Contains essential arguments and pro tips for maximum impact.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich.co.uk is backing Ipswich's 2029 City of Culture bid
Ipswich.co.uk has thrown its full weight behind the town's bid to become UK City of Culture 2029, joining major employers and organisations in supporting the #BackTheBid campaign ahead of the 8th February 2026 submission deadline.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich launches campaign to unite town behind City of Culture bid
Ipswich has launched a major public campaign urging residents, businesses and organisations to show their support for the town's bid to become UK City of Culture 2029, with just one month until the submission deadline on 8th February 2026.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Regent Theatre transformation provides perfect launchpad for town's City of Culture bid
As Ipswich Town chairman Mark Ashton urged the town to "celebrate all the amazing things happening" at Friday's City of Culture launch, the Regent Theatre provided the perfect evidence. The £3.45 million transformation of this 96-year-old landmark proves Ipswich is serious about culture – and ready to show the rest of the UK what it's been missing.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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'Talk this town up' – Football boss's passionate plea for Ipswich City of Culture bid
Ipswich Town FC chairman Mark Ashton doesn't do half measures, and his speech launching Ipswich's City of Culture bid made that crystal clear – the club's leader wants everyone to stop undermining the town and start celebrating what makes it special as it gears up for its 2029 City of Culture bid.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich launches bid for £10m UK City of Culture prize
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has fired the starting gun on Ipswich's bid for UK City of Culture 2029, after the Government announced a £10 million prize for the winning town or city.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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