On this page you will find:
- the outline-programme with a link to the full programme
- a map of the main venues with a links to the full details and venue access
- information about the festival T-shirt
- Access and Inclusion Information including
- Volunteer Stewards
We’ll be updating this page with information as and when it becomes available. It was last updated on:
If you have a suggestion for something we’ve missed, please let us know via the Contact Us page.
Programme for the weekend
The weekend programme is outlined below. Full details are on the programme page with times and venues.
Friday evening
The Welcome/Information desk, Registration, wristband collection, tee-shirts and bag distribution and the Mass Sing Rehearsal all happen on Friday evening in St. George’s Hall (///enter.penny.dome).
Saturday
Whilst we are all gathering in preparation for the Mass Sing, entertainment will be provided by a wonderful street band called The Peace Artistes. We will also be sharing City Park with the Windrush Carnival of Culture. There will be a main stage, food stalls and a funfair set up in City Park (. The Mass Sing follows the Official Welcome and will also be in The Mirror Pool in City Park before the Windrush celebrations begin.
Our Street Singing will start shortly after this at various locations around the city centre.
Sunday Morning Workshops
There are 2 workshop sessions on Sunday morning with 16 choices for each session. Further details of each workshop are also on the Workshops page. The number of choices available will reduce as workshops fill up.
Sunday Picnic and Close
Our picnic has been sourced locally and has been planned to celebrate Bradford’s diverse cuisine.
Pre-ordered picnics will be available for collection between 12:30-13:00pm from the side entrance of City Hall, Channing Way. Stewards will direct you to the picnic area, Norfolk Gardens, at the back of City Hall. As usual there is no formal close but a time for fond farewells. Full details on the Sunday Picnic Page.
Main Venue(s)
Full details are on the Main Venues page. Details about access can be found on the Venues Access page.
T-Shirts
This year’s t-shirt is a lavender unisex Crafter iconic t-shirt
The unisex Crafter iconic mid-light t-shirt is a classic medium fit. It’s 100% organic ring spun combed cotton. Here’s a couple of images. Click on them to see each in more detail.
Sizes:
- XS – 34/36″
- S – 36/38″
- M – 38/40″
- L – 41/43″
- XL – 43/45″
- 2XL – 46/47″
- 3XL – 48/50″
The cost of the T-Shirt will be £10
Festival Stewards
If you or someone you know are interested in being a festival steward, please take a look at the “Volunteer/Steward” page.
Access and Inclusion
Bradford SCF2025 are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive event, to ensure that all our choir participants feel welcome and can fully take part. We have endeavoured to take feedback on board from previous events and consulted with those who have lived experience to identify potential barriers and put systems in place to mitigate where possible.
We have a dedicated Access and Inclusion coordinator who will be available throughout the weekend to provide information and advice, and to support our incredible team of voluntary stewards to resolve any unforeseen issues. All stewards will have details of the Access and Inclusion phone number which will also be available at the Welcome and Information Desk based in St Georges Hall on Friday and Saturday, or outside City Hall on Channing Way on Sunday.
Key Information:
Our signage and information has been designed in plain neurodiverse-friendly fonts where possible.
Booklet information can be provided in alternative formats by prior arrangement.
Please email StreetChoirsBradford@gmail.com and we will get in touch to discuss your requirements.
Stewards will be available to assist with directions and information.
Routes are being planned with simple navigation and minimal obstacles in mind.
We will have a dedicated quiet space in our main venue at St Georges Hall and stewards will be briefed on supporting people who are in need of some space or a friendly ear.
The Mass Sing and the Street Singing space in the Peace Gardens will have a British Sign Language interpreter to provide access to BSL users from the local community.
The majority of our indoor and outdoor venues and locations are fully accessible to those who use mobility aids. See Venue Access Page.
Ahead of the event: If you have any further requests or require information regarding Access and Inclusion ahead of the event please contact StreetChoirsBradford@gmail.com
During the weekend: Please ask a steward to contact the Access and Inclusion phone number or visit the Welcome and Information Desk based in St Georges Hall on Friday and Saturday, or outside City Hall on Channing Way on Sunday.
Accessible toilets
There are accessible toilets available in all of our indoor venues, including three in St George’s Hall which we will be utilising throughout Friday and Saturday, and in all our workshop spaces on Sunday.
Additionally, there are accessible toilets in the following public spaces:
- The Broadway (including a Changing Places facility) More details here.
- City Park (Changing Places only) More details here.
- Kirkgate Shopping Centre More details here
Cafes with accessible toilets:
- Nandos, Unit E, Centenary Square, Aldermanbury, Bradford BD1 1SD.
- Starbucks, Centenary Square, Market St, Bradford BD1 1HY
Disabled Parking:
The current Bradford Council Disabled Parking Map can be found here:
Additional information about parking with a Blue Badge is available here
City Centre Car Parks with Disabled Parking Spaces include:
- The Broadway Car Park More details here.
- The Leisure Exchange More details here.
- Vicar Lane Car Park More details here.
- Kirkgate Shopping Centre Car Park More details here.
Eating
Information to Follow.
Drinking Water
Information to Follow.
Finding your way around
For each of the venues we have added a “What3words” address with a link to the “What 3 words” website or its app. What3Words has divided the world into a grid of 3 metre squares and given each square a unique address made from 3 random words. From a What3Words address/link you’ll be able to see the venue on a map then tap “Navigate” and select your favourite navigation app to get you there..
