… David Burbidge, chair of the Coventry City of Culture Trust, said: “I must thank Coventry City Council, Coventry and Warwick Universities, the West Midlands Combined Authority and every business, artist and individual that has supported us along the way. Over the last year we’ve seen many events take place for City of Culture from: Museum of the Moon to Crafts of the Punjab, Cinderella and so much more. “Coventry is the third ‘UK City of Culture’, following in the footsteps of Hull, 2017 and Derry~Londonderry in 2013.” “This is a win for Coventry, a win for young people and a win for diversity. City of Culture 2021 has a total cost of £36.4 million, with about a third coming from local sources including the WMCA, Coventry City Council and Warwickshire County Council. The aim of the initiative, which is administered by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, is to "build on the success of Liverpool's year as European Capital of Culture 2008, which had significant social and economic benefits for the area". Historically part of Warwickshire, at the 2011 census Coventry had a population of 316,915, making it the 9th largest city in England and the 11th largest in the United Kingdom. Coventry has won the title of UK City of Culture for 2021. Coventry UK City of Culture 2021, Coventry, United Kingdom. The announcement, made by Arts Minister John Glen in Hull, comes as the current UK City of Culture… Coventry UK City of Culture 2021, Coventry, United Kingdom. Well done to all of those who were involved in the City of Culture Bid and to those who made this amazing opportunity happen. Coventry is UK City of Culture 2021! C oventry has been named the UK City of Culture for 2021, picking up the accolade ahead of Swansea, Stoke-on-Trent, Sunderland and the town of Paisely.. Coventry: UK City of Culture 2021. According to HullBID, which … I have been a tourist in Coventry, yesterday named the UK City of Culture 2021. About. The primary aim of the title is to encourage celebration and regeneration through arts and culture. The conurbation consists of the Coventry and Bedworth Urban Area, being the 20th largest in the country; the city is governed by Coventry City Council. Coventry will be the third UK City of Culture - after Hull and Londonderry, which held the title in 2013. Home to rich history, ancient legends and an abundance of unique arts and culture, Coventry has an exciting future as the European City of Sport 2019, UK City of Culture 2021 and a host city for the Commonwealth Games 2022. UK City of Culture 2020 will bring the final year of preparation ahead of 2021. 22K likes. The Midlands city fought off strong bids from Sunderland, Swansea, Paisley and Stoke-on-Trent to be announced as the hosts. The city triumphed over Swansea, Stoke-on-Trent, Sunderland and the town of Paisley. In just two years ago this bid has put Coventry … Maybe you’re laughing; maybe you’re wondering why. Coventry will be the next UK City of Culture in 2021. They're currently working on an exciting programme of activity and events for 2021, which they expect to announce in Autumn 2020. The UK City of Culture is a designation given to a city in the United Kingdom for a period of one year. It’s fitting that the Coventry coat of arms depicts a phoenix rising from the flames as the city looks to rebuild its renowned motor industry. Visit Coventry is the official destination board for the city of Coventry the proud hosts of the European City of Sport in 2019 and UK City of Culture 2021. Hull, 2017’s UK City of Culture, is said to have benefitted greatly from winning the status, with its economy boosted by an estimated £60 million. From music, theatre and festivals, to museums, Cathedrals and medieval history, the city has something for everyone. The city was a Ghost Town in the 70s but has now been picked to be the UK's City of Culture in 2021. Coventry City of Culture Trust will also be supporting innovative businesses as well as developing leadership programmes within the city. As Coventry is announced as the next UK City of Culture for 2021, it will be important for it too to focus on how to further develop its international profile.