Bradford gears up for Great Exhibition of the North judging panel

BRADFORD is preparing to showcase its ambitious plans to stage the Great Exhibition of the North when the judging panel visits the city next week.

Supporters include the A-list entertainer Dynamo, who said the vibrant and multicultural city would be the most “magical” place to host the exhibition, the world champion triathletes Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, and the city’s business community.

Bradford’s Great Exhibition aims to bring together leading artists, designers and business innovators to cover the universal themes of transport, health, energy, home, food, communication, music, fashion, education and sport.

The National Media Museum will be the anchor for Bradford’s exhibition with support from neighbouring venues including City Hall, St George’s Hall and Alhambra Theatre.

Organisers plan to use temporary structures and connecting streets for events during the exhibition.

Arup, the engineering consultancy, is advising the bid team on the venues and logistics of handling thousands of visitors a day.