Plymouth City of Culture 2017

Plymouth misses out on 2017 City of Culture but sets sights on Mayflower 2020

Plymouth has not been selected in the shortlist of four regional centres hoping to host the 2017 City of Culture, it was revealed in an announcement today (Wednesday 19 June).

Plymouth was one of eleven entrants into the competition which was whittled down to four by the judging panel. The four successful cities are Dundee, Hull, Leicester and Swansea Bay (covering Swansea,...

Plymouth awaits announcement of 2017 City of Culture shortlist

The shortlist of four regional centres hoping to host the 2017 City of Culture will be announced today (Wednesday 19 June 2013).

Plymouth is one of eleven entrants into the competition which will be whittled down to four with the announcement expected at around 11am.

The four shortlisted locations will then be asked to submit fuller, detailed bids for consideration before the...