Blackpool adventurer and bestselling author Jordan Wylie backs town's bid for UK City of Culture 2029
“I love Blackpool because it’s my home.”
Blackpool-born adventurer and bestselling author Jordan Wylie MBE is backing his home town’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2029.
Wylie, an award-winning adventurer and familiar face on television after appearing on Channel 4’s Hunted and Celebrity Hunted, is supporting Blackpool as the resort officially lodges its bid today.
Blackpool is one of nine places across the UK competing for the prestigious title, alongside Inverness-Highland, Ipswich, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Portsmouth, Sheffield, Swindon and Wrexham.
“I love Blackpool because it’s my home,” said Wylie. “It’s a place that has inspired generations through creativity, entertainment, and culture, from the world-famous Illuminations and the iconic Blackpool Tower, to the historic piers and the UK’s most famous theme park.
“Blackpool has been bringing people together to experience something special for well over a century. I’ve been fortunate enough to travel the world to all seven continents, but I’m always super proud to say that I’m from Blackpool.
“I know how powerful places can be when they inspire people, spark imagination, and create lifelong memories. Blackpool has an incredible cultural heritage, a unique identity, and a very bright creative future, and that’s why I’m proud to support Blackpool’s bid to become City of Culture 2029.”
If successful, Blackpool would receive £10m from the Government towards a year-long celebration of arts and culture, with the potential to attract further funding, sponsorship and investment.
The campaign is urging residents and visitors across the Fylde coast to support the bid at www.blackpool2029.co.uk. The final three shortlisted places are expected to be announced in autumn, with the winner selected in the new year.
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If successful, Blackpool would receive £10m to host a year-long celebration of arts and culture.
Back the Bid here: https://bit.ly/backourbid
‘Make sure your voice is heard’
“A Blackpool lad backing Blackpool,” said a statement from Blackpool Council. “From taking on incredible challenges around the world to inspiring the next generation, Jordan has built an impressive career - and now he’s backing the place he’s proud to call home.
“We’re delighted to have his support for Blackpool’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2029. We submit our bid today. If you’re backing Blackpool, make sure your voice is heard.”
Back the bid at: blackpool2029.com