Why I'm backing the City of Culture bid: Steve Clement-Large
THERE is no doubt that Plymouth can win the bid.
Plymouth has a good recent track record – the America's Cup and the British Art Show came to town just two years go.
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Why I'm backing the City of Culture bid: Steve Clement-Large
And remember there was a real buzz around the city when those two coincided for an all too brief time. Imagine then what it will be like if we win 2017. A whole year of cultural creativity.
And what is culture? My favourite succinct definition comes from Brian Eno: "For me culture is everything you don't have to do – eating isn't culture, cuisine is. Clothing isn't culture, fashion is."
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There are sceptics, but if some of those took time to have a look at the Derry-Londonderry website and social media and see what has already gone on and what's still to happen it might just change their minds.
However, enough of the doubters. We have a fantastic opportunity to fight for, and to me it's the opportunity for Plymothians to create something lasting at the grassroots. Partnerships and collaborations that we haven't even thought of as yet. A chance to make Plymouth a cultural hub for the wider South West – as is happening in Northern Ireland at this very moment.
It is not just about being given things to attend, to look at and admire, but for all of us to produce and participate in, the happenings and excitement that we want to see.
The big challenge for the community as a whole is to step up and get on and do things, not to sit back and have it done to us.
It's our bid – support it.
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by jtme1
Monday, March 04 2013, 9:15PM
“Sort the roads out I say”
by DoWhatNow
Monday, March 04 2013, 8:28PM
“Well, we're off to a good start - having to bin the Barbican Jazz Festival because of lack of funding... Way to go, Plymouth! Hmph!”
by Devonportboy
Monday, March 04 2013, 7:04PM
“well brushyB I do want this and I am prepared to have my council tax money spent on it-you are not the voice of all Plymothians”
by mydogateart
Monday, March 04 2013, 6:33PM
“@GreenGOM :) Many thanks. And yes - I've lived in Plymouth for 15 years and married a local.”
by frankdrake
Monday, March 04 2013, 6:27PM
“Some of you moaning, whining pillocks need to move away from my lovely City”
by GreenGOM
Monday, March 04 2013, 5:43PM
“A noble and admirable effort Mr Clement-Large. Plymouth COULD have so much going for it, but culture? really? Have you met the locals?”
by Lashius
Monday, March 04 2013, 1:38PM
“Better things to spend money on, I would rather we had better services for all to enjoy in the city then an award which means little to anyone not on the committee in charge of trying to win it :P”
by jaygeek1
Monday, March 04 2013, 9:15AM
“@newplymouth - All I have seen in "arts style business owners" attempting to promote Plymouth as a city of culture. I can imagine how this could affect their wallets.............
I think it would be more cost effective for the council just to give these guys 50k each in the forms of grants and be done with it.”
by newplymouth
Monday, March 04 2013, 8:31AM
“As usual the Wise Crackers and Whingers are out on this story selling Plymouth short IMHO!
This is a great opportunity for Plymouth after recent wins like the Americas Cup,the British Art Show and the City Bid.
Plymouth can make this one too
time to stop the Wise Cracking and Whingeing and to get on with the City of Culture bid”
by BrushyB
Monday, March 04 2013, 8:29AM
“You want it mate you pay for it. I dont want any of more of MY council tax payments used. There is enough wasted already”