Join Jeremy Corbyn and Len McCluskey as they discuss the poems that continue to inspire them. New podcast episodes every week. Listen via the link in our bio: 🎧 linktr.ee/bradfordli... #BradfordLitFest #JeremyCorbyn #Poetry #PoetryfortheMany #LenMcCluskey

The full discussion from our Monstrous Anger of the Guns event featuring Jeremy Corbyn in conversation on global disarmament, is now available on the Bradford Lit Fest YouTube channel: youtu.be/O4VAdkehcPc #JeremyCorbyn #GlobalDisarmament #ArmsRace #UKPolitics #GlobalSecurity

🎧 Season 4 is here! Get ready for weekly episodes of events from BLF 2025. 🤩 Join John Siddique, Saima Mir, Nadine Matheson and Kia Abdullah talking all things crime fiction New podcast episodes every week: 🎧 linktr.ee/bradfordli... #CrimeFiction #WritersMosaic #BradfordLitFest

As the school term winds down, our learning team is still hard at work, continuing Holocaust education outside of the classroom. Here’s Hannah, our Head of Learning at Holocaust Centre North, with Elissa, a third-generation Holocaust survivor @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social earlier this month.

Our penultimate slam heat at @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social was phenomenal! Huge thanks to every poet who performed, including our stellar sacrificial @mlferg.bsky.social, and congratulations to our first-ever Loud Poets Bradford Champion Trystan Lewis! #BradfordLitFest #Bradford2025

What an incredible festival we had this year! But what was your standout moment? 🤩 #BradfordLitFest #Bookstagram #BookSky #LiteratureFestival

Yesterday we welcomed the @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social to the Cathedral for the annual 'Sacred Music' event, which featured powerful celebration of devotional music from across faith traditions. (1/3)

Brilliant talk today at @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social listening to @robinince.bsky.social and @pierrenovellie.bsky.social talk about their books and neurodiversity. Very funny, and they were lovely enough to sign my books 🩷 I tried not to waffle, but I feel like I might have failed on that front 😅

And so, the 11th chapter of Bradford Literature Festival comes to an end. 752 events, 524 artists, and 187,366 attendees. Thank you to our sponsors and partners, the artists, the staff and volunteers who made it all happen, and all of you who made this year unforgettable. #bradfordlitfest

We have a very limited number of tickets back on sale for this event at 2pm today. Don’t miss out! www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/event/the-mo...

Last minute decision to take the family to see @robinince.bsky.social and @pierrenovellie.bsky.social at @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social this afternoon. Seeing as I'm halfway through Pierre's book on Kindle and have Robin's latest to read next.

My first time at @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social, in the lovely city hall for the Muslim Women in Media session. Hearing interesting stories and perspectives from the media coalface #BradfordLitFest by

📚 Poetry for the Many with Jeremy Corbyn & Len McCluskey – an evening of politics, poetry & powerful verse. 📍 St George’s Hall 🕗 Sunday 6 July, 8 PM #BradfordLitFest #PoetryForTheMany #JeremyCorbyn #LenMcCluskey

The Bard of Salford came to Bradford. 🎸 What an incredible evening with John Cooper Clarke and Nihal Arthanayake. He said his time at BLF was smooth; he gave us a taste of some new material and chatted about how he's never met Bob Dylan... #BradfordLitFest #JohnCooperClarke

If you are interested in a career in publishing, I'll be on the panel discussing it at @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social tomorrow afternoon. Join us (both there and in the business)! #BradfordLitFest

Seamus Murphy's exhibition, Smoke and Mirrors, at the Bradford Literature Festival 2025, captures Nablus – the city at the heart of the film Paradise Now – revealing the ongoing reality of occupation and the enduring resonance of its themes 21 years later. observer.co.uk/cultu...

Bradford let's go!!! Tomorrow night is our penultimate Slam Heat of our 2024-25 Slam Series, hosted in partnership with the wonderful @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social, featuring @mlferg.bsky.social & 12 fantastic slammers! Tickets: www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/event/loud-p... #WhatsOnBradford #Bradford

Currently in the interval for this event. It's been fantastic so far, like a live audiobook. Superbly performed by @gavcross.bsky.social @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social

Huge thanks to @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social for my screening of Ghost Empire Mauritius-Chagos (2024) and a great Q & A, as well as an inspiring weekend of relevant and very thought provoking talks and fantastic concerts!

I'm back on the road in Bradford today, covering @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social. Early impressions are very good. Extraordinarily well organised festival, with a truly excellent programme of events. Some amazing stuff for kids and adults alike. Big fan. #BookFestival #LitFest #BookSky #Bookish

What a great turnout of budding sleuths for Can You Solve the Murder? Live at @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social! Thanks to everyone who came along – lots of signed copies (and some Dog Sitter Detective, natch) now available at the @waterstones.bsky.social festival hub 😊🔍

Seen my first of two @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social events - a great look at haunted literature with some real life tales thrown in as well. I liked Clare's poetry and will probably grab a copy of their Uncanny-inspired 'I Know What I Saw' when it comes out. #Bradford2025

Bradford Literature Festival weekend 1- done! From shadows puppets, crafting & cosy crime to the powerful Ghost Empire Mauritius & Chagos film. It’s been a busy but brilliant weekend & a great introduction to all things literary, magical, cultural and political for my girls. Roll on next weekend!

Been to @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social today and had a great time. Saw Kirsty Logan, Michael Stewart and Molly Aitkin on a panel called Witchy Reads. Very enjoyable and interesting exploration of their "we really don't for into any genre and that's a good thing" work.

📢 Event Update: Due to delegation obligations, Husam Zomlot has had to withdraw from his event tomorrow therefore the event has been cancelled. Refunds will be issued within 14 days. If you'd like to book another event, please visit our website: bradfordlitfest.co.uk 💛

Looking forward to screening Ghost Empire § Mauritius-Chagos (2025) and discussion after with Nabeela Rasheed @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social this Sunday 29th June! www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/event/ghost-... @artscouncilireland.bsky.social @humandignitytrust.bsky.social

One week to go! Bradford's Literary Connections: Malachi Whitaker and JB Priestley. 2pm. Thursday 3 July. Festival Hub, Bradford Lit Fest. *Showcasing 3 recently discovered letters from JBP Priestley to Malachi Whitaker* Presenter: Valerie Waterhouse @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social

CAN YOU SOLVE THE MURDER? LIVE CONTINUES this coming week with events at @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social, Waterstones Chelmsford, and Waterstones Fareham Whiteley! Join me for a unique, special-written interactive event to see if YOU can solve the mystery… Tickets available direct from the venues:

Celia Imrie and Fidelis Morgan will be attending BLF 2025 for an in conversation event with Fidelis Morgan. 📅 - Sunday 29 June 🏛️ - University of Bradford Book your tickets now, this is one you won’t want to miss! www.bradfordlitfest.... #CeliaImrie #Fiction #BradfordLitFest

Explore the rich history, architecture, and hidden stories of Bradford and beyond through guided walks, expert talks, and engaging discussions that bring our heritage to life. See the full lineup here: www.bradfordlitfest.... #Heritage #Bradford #BradfordLitFest

Interested in #Wokeism or the rise of #CancelCulture? Join Ash Sarker and @michaelchessum.bsky.social‬ at the @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social‪‬ in July for a powerful conversation on the complexities and contradictions within contemporary #LeftistPolitics. Book your place 🎟️

Come to @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social on 1 July for a fascinating talk on the creation of our Historical Map of Bradford. We'll share incredible stories discovered during our research, blending history, technology and cartography. Grab your tickets now! bradfordlitfest.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Heading up north again... If you're close to the UK City of Culture on Saturday and want to discuss the future of food, come along! bradford2025.co.uk/event/bradfo...

BLF invites you to explore the world of comicon, manga, graphic novels, and sci-fi. Join panels, talks, and awards, and be guided by our stellar line-up of speakers. See the full lineup here: www.bradfordlitfest.... #Comico #sciencefiction #Manga #Anime #CastlevaniaNocturne

Been speaking on BCB Radio ahead of showing Ghost Empire § Mauritius-Chagos (2025) @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social Sunday 29th June when I'll be in conversation after the film! Listen back at listenagain.bcbradio.co.uk 4.45pm-5pm 24 June! @humandignitytrust.bsky.social @artscouncilireland.bsky.social

My book is officially out today and I found out I got tenure 🎈 Can't wait to talk about it at the Bradford Literature Festival this Saturday! @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social Get your copy here! US: press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo... UK: www.waterstones.com/book/journey...

Join us for engaging talks that delve into pivotal historical events, insightful tours of significant landmarks, and dynamic panel discussions featuring historians and experts. Full lineup of history events here: www.bradfordlitfest.... #History #BradfordLitFest #BritishHistory #WilliamDalrymple

The Bradford Literature Festival 2025 is starting soon! (Friday 27 June – Sunday 6 July). see the brochure: issuu.com/bradfordlitf... more info: www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social

Want to know how to create fully realised worlds? Join @mhayinde.bsky.social and @justmarvewrites.bsky.social at our event @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social. Tickets and information here: www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/event/future...

🎟️ People of Bradford! Mario Ambrosi will be reading from his Bath Children’s Novel Award shortlisted cosy crime debut SCARLETT BUCKLING AND THE CASE OF THE MISSING PICTURES @tinytreebooks.bsky.social at the @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social on 6 July! Tickets at www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/event/meet-t...

In this event, we will discuss how counterterrorism laws and surveillance reshaped civil liberties, the impact on British Muslim identity. 📅 - Sunday 29 June 🏛️ - Bradford Live Book your tickets here: 🔗 www.bradfordlitfest.... #SevenSeven #BradfordLitFest

BLF invites you into the world of the Brontë family. Join us for talks, walks, tours, and much more, all designed to bring the legacy of the Brontës to life. See the full lineup here: www.bradfordlitfest.... #bronte #brontesisters #WutheringHeights #CharlotteBronte

I am chairing two events @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social 29th June - 2.30 pm - Writing The North 5th July - 4.30 pm - Careers in Publishing @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social @newwritingnorth.bsky.social It would be lovely to see you. www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk

13 must-see talks, panels and activities at Bradford Literature Festival 2025 www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/whats-on/art...

Join us for BLF’s annual comedy evening, featuring some of the best comedians in the UK, all set to bring the laughs. 📅 - Friday 27 June 🏛️ - St. George’s Hall Book your tickets here: 🔗 www.bradfordlitfest.... #Comedy #ComedyNight #JessicaFostekew #KyrahGray #ScottBennett #TezIlyas

Due to popular demand. Lives in Verse: Poetry as Biography with Lemn Sissay and Nandana Dev Sen has been moved from Ernest Saville to Bradford Live. 📅 - Saturday 5 July 🏛️ - Bradford Live Book your tickets here: 🔗 www.bradfordlitfest.... #BradfordLitFest #BradfordLive #LemnSissay #Poetry

On Sunday I'm speaking on 'Surveillance States' the Bradford Literary Festival, discussing the explosion of AI-powered policing, facial recognition and the risks this tech poses to our privacy and to civil liberties. @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/event/survei...

Explore the worlds of Art, Architecture & Design. Join us for panels, tours, talks, readings, performances and so much more. 🏛️ 🎨 See the full lineup of events here: www.bradfordlitfest.... #Michelangelo #Hockney #Architecture #Art #Exhibitions #BradfordLitFest

We're super excited to see Samuel at the festival.🤩 #DavidHockney #Art #BradforLitFest www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2523780...

Join authors @shubnumkhan.bsky.social and @genevievecogman.bsky.social as they discuss what happens when myth and magic collide with history. 📅 - Saturday 28 June 🏛️ - University of Bradford Book your tickets here: www.bradfordlitfest.... #folklore #fantasy #historicalfiction #BradfordLitFest