The countdown is now officially on to our year as London Borough of Culture (LBoC).
There were celebrations at Battersea Arts Centre at the launch of Wandsworth’s LBoC year-long programme aimed at celebrating creativity, culture and community.
Highlights will include the Clapham Grand’s 125th anniversary, and Liberty, a flagship festival celebrating deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent artists.
Strictly Wandsworth, on 26 April, will bring together 200 dancers from 22 local organisations for a dance spectacle like no other, curated by Jeanefer Jean-Charles MBE, the visionary behind the mass movement performances at the London 2012 Olympics, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, and Manchester International Festival.
Wandsworth Arts Fringe will enjoy a supercharged month of activity this June, with brand-new collaborations and increased funding to deliver extraordinary and accessible performances for all to enjoy.
Wandsworth Heritage Festival will look at our connection to the arts through a series of walks, talks, performances and exhibitions this summer.
These events and many more are coming to Wandsworth in the weeks and months ahead. You can view the full programme here.
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “London Borough of Culture plays an important role in providing positive opportunities for young people, boosting the local economy and uniting communities.
“Wandsworth has put together a brilliant programme for the year ahead and I’m looking forward to seeing these plans come to life as we build a better London for everyone.”
Simon Hogg, leader of Wandsworth Council, added: “Our London Borough of Culture year will showcase the incredible creativity that thrives here, but more importantly, we will ensure that everyone has the chance to take part. Whether it’s through dance, music, theatre, or visual arts, we are making culture accessible to all.”
