Raj Parmar, MD of Sunrise Radio who features in this video, said: "Absolutely honoured that Bradford has been awarded the title of UK city of city culture 2025. The passion and dedication to the city is second to none and I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone behind the scenes who have been an integral part of this award. I am so excited to work on the next step now and excited to see Bradford as Uk City of culture. Bradford - Simply born to rise."
Prior to hearing the announcement, Mr Parmar 41, MD of Sunrise and Regency Hall and who is on the board for Bradford Bid, said:
"It's exciting times, the atmosphere tonight is going to be electrifying.
"I am so excited for the announcement. I didn't agree with the last bid but the amount of people involed this time is a testament to how much buzz there is in the city about our chance. We're not just the city of film, we're the city of media ," said Raj from Sunrise - the first independent asian radio station in the world.
"We're still the only commercial Asian radio station on FM.
"Bradford was chosen as a location for an access radio trial in 2001, which people now know as 'community radio.'
He added: "There are so many people involved this time we truly deserve it now, it's long overdue.
"Beng awarded this title will reignite the passion for this great city. The youngest city."
Prior to hearing the announcement, Mr Parmar 41, MD of Sunrise and Regency Hall and who is on the board for Bradford Bid, said:
"It's exciting times, the atmosphere tonight is going to be electrifying.
"I am so excited for the announcement. I didn't agree with the last bid but the amount of people involed this time is a testament to how much buzz there is in the city about our chance. We're not just the city of film, we're the city of media ," said Raj from Sunrise - the first independent asian radio station in the world.
"We're still the only commercial Asian radio station on FM.
"Bradford was chosen as a location for an access radio trial in 2001, which people now know as 'community radio.'
He added: "There are so many people involved this time we truly deserve it now, it's long overdue.
"Beng awarded this title will reignite the passion for this great city. The youngest city."
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