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Bradford Literature Festival (BLF) works to create a fairer society and change lives through world-class arts, literature, and education. As a not-for-profit CIC, BLF relies on the generosity of its visitors, volunteers, sponsors and funders to continue its important work of catalysing social and economic regeneration through the power of literature, culture, and education for all.

BLF is guided by a commitment to social inclusion, accessibility, and representation, believing that everyone should have access to the opportunities and resources they need to reach their full potential, regardless of background or circumstances. BLF operates the most comprehensive free-ticketing policy of any major literature festival in the country and under this Ethical Ticketing model, 57% of all tickets were allocated for free in 2019 and 69% of tickets were completely free in 2022.

Your support will play a critical role in promoting social change through the celebration of diverse voices, fostering cultural literacy, and ensuring that culture and the arts are accessible to all, not just an exclusive few. It will contribute to the expansion of the UK’s most diverse literature festival and solidify BLF’s standing as a leading force in delivering inclusive cultural experiences.

Donate

Donations to Bradford Literature Festival go towards supporting the public programme, including our Free Family Fun Days and children’s events. Your support helps to maintain our ethical pricing structure, keep ticket costs low and provide free tickets to all those who need it most. With your help, we can continue to attract the biggest and most celebrated names in literature and the arts whilst ensuring that our events are open to everybody and accessible to all regardless of age, ability, ethnicity or socio-economic background.

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Volunteer

If you volunteer at BLF, you have the chance to give back to the community, meet brilliant like-minded people, and even gain practical experience for your CV. If you would like to volunteer for BLF 2024 please follow the link below to sign up.

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Join Us

We’re recruiting now. Visit the ‘Join Us’ page today for details of the roles that we are currently recruiting for. Including: Venue Managers, Stage Managers, Technicians, and a Box Office Assistant.

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Sponsor us

BLF works to create a fairer society and change lives through world-class arts, literature, and education. As a registered charity, BLF relies on the generosity of its funders, sponsors, and partners to continue its important work of catalysing social and economic regeneration through the power of literature, culture, and education for all. BLF welcomes approaches from potential sponsors and programming partners.

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