The growth of urban sport and culture has been notable in recent years, the interplay of music, art, sport and culture in urban environments creates a rich tapestry of experiences that fosters community cohesion and celebrates diversity. Manchester believes that this seamless integration can serve to not only enhance the vibrancy of the city but also contribute to Manchester’s social and cultural resilience. As such, Manchester, has identified an opportunity to create a uniqu

Manchester is creating a new city-wide festival celebrating the connection between urban sport, music, art and street culture — bringing together communities, athletes, artists and audiences. We are seeking four independent Steering Group members, including a Chair, who can help guide the festival as it develops. We are particularly interested in hearing from people based in the UK with experience in: Marketing, communications and audience development Commercial sponsorship a

UKEL is partnering with Manchester City Council to deliver an exciting, new urban festival in August 2027 fusing sports, music and culture and we're seeking a commercial agency or lead to manage the sponsorship programme. Background The Manchester Urban Sports and Arts Festival is a bold new citywide celebration of urban sport, street culture, music and art, created to showcase Manchester’s identity as a global hub of creativity and innovation. Rooted in the city’s rich spo

UK Sport is launching this exciting new event to drive performance benefits and visibility for Paralympic sport, by bringing together a week-long festival of elite sporting competition and cultural experiences all in one location on Liverpool’s historic waterfront. The application pack is available in various formats at the bottom of this page. The event is to be held in Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena, Exhibition Centre Liverpool, historic Docks, and Pier Head May 2027, featuring