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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 1h

New report!!

World Cities Culture Forum have launched the 5th Edition of their flagship World Cities Culture Report✨

Find out how cities are supporting culture, from creating spaces for artists, protecting venues and tackling the climate crisis⬇️

worldcitiescultureforum.com/report/5th-e...

5th Edition

Report into how culture transforms cities. Data, case studies and policy insight into cultural policy approaches around the world

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 6h

Creativity has always run through London’s veins.

With 274 films from 79 countries, the BFI London Film Festival shows why our city remains the creative capital of the world.

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 3h

Frieze London is back today!

Bringing a millennia of historical art and today’s most pioneering artists to Regent’s Park🎨

Make sure to to take a stroll through the free sculpture trail🌳

www.dazeddigital.com/art-photogra...

Here’s what not to miss at Frieze 2025

With nearly 170 contemporary art galleries showing, Frieze London is the UK’s most mammoth art event of the year. We’ve rounded up a list of highlights to keep an eye out for when you visit...

www.dazeddigital.com

Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 20h

One month to go to the EFG London Jazz Festival!

Musicians from all over the world will come together in London to perform boundary-pushing music that showcases jazz and its influence across genres and cultures🎷🎶🎹

Get involved⬇️

efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk

EFG London Jazz Festival

efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk

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Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social · 1d

Our very first BPF x STW Writers' Lab applications close in just 6 days 😱

Times ticking folks ✍️

sohotheatre.com/project/soho...

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 1d

Exciting news!!!

Cohort 2 for our Fashion Residency at Studio Smithfield has been announced🎉

Giving emerging designers free studio space in the heart of London alongside a tailored mentoring programme🧵

Check out the selected designers⬇️

www.voguebusiness.com/story/fashio...

How Paul Smith’s Foundation is building a new wave of business-savvy brands

The programme awards studio space and mentorship to emerging designers — part of a wider push to help improve their business acumen.

www.voguebusiness.com

Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 1d

The Dementia, Museums and Wellbeing Conference is happening today at the Wallace Collection.

Explore how heritage and the arts can support people living with dementia🎨

You can join online for free and catch recordings of the event⬇️

www.wallacecollection.org/whats-on/eve...

Dementia, Museums and Wellbeing Conference

Join us to explore how heritage and the arts can support people living with dementia.

www.wallacecollection.org

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 2d

We cannot allow extremists to divide us.

Our city must always be a place where people of all faiths and none can live side by side knowing they aren’t just safe to be who they are - they are celebrated for it.

All beliefs are welcome in London – we cannot allow extremists to divide us | Sadiq Khan

Attacks against Jewish and Muslim communities are on the rise, and some politicians are exacerbating tensions by appealing to our worst instincts, says London mayor Sadiq Khan

www.theguardian.com

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 1d

Last week to apply🚨

@london.gov.uk's Loved and Wanted Fund is offering funding to organisations to promote social cohesion across the capital✨

Deadline: 19 October!

Find out more⬇️

www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...

Loved and Wanted Fund

Find funding for community spaces that promote respect, unity and togetherness across London.

www.london.gov.uk

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 1d

Well done to all the winners and nominees of the
UK Theatre Awards✨

Great to see London theatres recognised alongside actors who have trained and treaded the boards across our city's wonderful stages🎭

uktheatre.org/winners-anno...

Winners announced at the UK Theatre Awards 2025 sponsored by Encore - UK Theatre

The winners of the UK Theatre Awards 2025 have been announced today at a ceremony hosted by Faye Tozer. For over 30 years, this annual event has celebrated the creative […]

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 2d

A magical time at Diwali on the Square✨

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 2d

This is what one of the biggest Diwali celebrations outside of India looks like.

Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate light overcoming darkness, hope overcoming hardship, and unity in our diversity.

A person stands on stage addressing a large crowd gathered in Trafalgar Square for Diwali on the Square. Colourful tents and festival stalls fill the area behind the crowd, with the National Gallery visible in the background.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 3d

Delighted to join so many talented people at the BFI London Film Festival for the UK premiere of Hamnet, my film festival gala. A moving story of love and loss, with scenes filmed right here in London.

We can all be proud that London's film industry is a global success story.

Paul Mescal stood on the red carpet at the London Film Festival

The Mayor of London and Justine Simons is Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries

Cast, writers, director and crew of Hamnet pose for a photograph alongside the Mayor of London ahead of the UK premiere of Hamnet.

The film theatre seats are filled - the audience is taking photos of the actors on the stage

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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 3d

🎬Wonderful European premiere of Hamnet for the Mayor of London’s Gala.

👏Congratulations to Chloé Zhao and the whole stellar cast and crew.

🍿London Film Festival is one of the world’s greatest celebrations of cinema and a magnet for talent.

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 4d

London has been selected to take part in the
@worldcitiesculture.bsky.social's #LeadershipExchange Programme! 👏

The programme equips civic leaders with global insights and proven strategies to fast-track change in their cities. 🏙️

Find out more here: worldcitiescultureforum.com/2025/10/01/a...

19 CITIES SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE THIRD ROUND OF WORLD CITIES CULTURE FORUM’S LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE PROGRAMME

Discover how 19 global cities are collaborating through the World Cities Culture Forum’s Leadership Exchange Programme to share and scale innovative cultural strategies for thriving, inclusive, and re...

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 5d

Many congratulations to Anya Gallaccio on receiving the Robson Orr TenTen Award 2025 by the Government Art Collection! 🎊👏🎨

Anya is also the artist commissioned to create The AIDS Memorial in London, supported by @london.gov.uk and led by #AIDSMemoryUK.

www.scotsman.com/arts-and-cul...

Scottish artist whose work will be shown in UK Government buildings around the world

The award is in its eighth year

www.scotsman.com

Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 5d

The HEART Project by Spotlight❤️

This two-year programme will explore the powerful connection between creative engagement and health and wellbeing✨

wearespotlight.com/news/spotlig...

SPOTLIGHT YOUTH SPACE LAUNCHES ‘HEART PROJECT’ TO TRANSFORM CREATIVE HEALTH SERVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN TOWER HAMLETS | Spotlight

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 5d

Youth Mental Health & Creativity✨

Arts Council England commissioned youth led organisations to undertake a consultation with young people.

The young creatives captured their findings through films, art, poetry, prose and music📽️🎶🎨

www.artscouncil.org.uk/developing-c...

Youth Mental Health & Creativity

Content from four youth-led organisations we commissioned to undertake a consultation with young people across England.

www.artscouncil.org.uk

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 5d

A Big Conversation @thealbanyse8.bsky.social.

A youth-led r project exploring the value of the arts and creativity in supporting young people with their mental health, wellbeing and happiness.

www.thealbany.org.uk/past-project...

A Big Conversation - the Albany - The Albany

A Big Conversation was a youth-led research project in 2022. It explored the link between the arts and mental wellbeing.

www.thealbany.org.uk

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 5d

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay.

Art & creativity are good for your wellbeing 🎨

We want to spotlight 3 initiatives working to support young people through #CreativeHealth.

A thread🧵

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 5d

Great news🎉

@sohotheatre.bsky.social Walthamstow and the British Pakistan Foundation have launched a new Writers’ Lab🖊️

The course is for young writers from British-Pakistani and Pakistani backgrounds.

Apply by 19 October ⬇️

sohotheatre.com/project/soho...

Soho Theatre Walthamstow x British Pakistan Foundation Writers’ Lab - Soho Theatre

The Soho Theatre Walthamstow x British Pakistan Foundation Writers’ Lab is a brand-new, eight-week course for young writers from British-Pakistani and Pakistani backgrounds.

sohotheatre.com

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 6d

The 69th BFI London Film Festival opens this evening! 🎬🤩

Have you got your tickets yet? 🎟️

#LFF #LFF2025

Check what's on here ➡️
whatson.bfi.org.uk/lff/Online/d...

Films and events | BFI London Film Festival 2025

Everyone is invited - discover the world’s best new films, series and immersive storytelling.

whatson.bfi.org.uk

Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 6d

The incredible Croydonites is back today!

The annual autumn festival features well known theatre makers from across the UK, as well as a host of local artists who demonstrate how culturally rich Croydon is✨

📅8-18 October

www.croydonites.com

Croydonites | theatre festival | United Kingdom

Croydonites is an annual festival of theatre for Croydon. We showcase local theatre makers and bring some of the best UK contemporary performance to Croydon.

www.croydonites.com

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 8d

Calling all designers!

@migrationmuseum.org is looking for someone to bring its Museum in a Box to life — a portable, interactive display + miniature architectural model to share migration stories.

Submit your proposal by 21 Oct.

Find out more ➡️
www.migrationmuseum.org/call-out-des...

Call Out: Designer for Migration Museum in a Box Project

The Migration Museum is seeking an experiences designer or design team to help us bring to life the Migration Museum in a Box – a fully portable, self-contained museum output that combines storytellin...

www.migrationmuseum.org

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 8d

Receive Universal Credit, Pension Credit or Jobseeker’s Allowance? Get £6 on-the-day tickets at the BFI London Film Festival!

📆 8-19 October

Find out more #LFF theb.fi/3WhTqY4

Tickets and booking | BFI London Film Festival 2025

Find out how to book tickets for screenings, events and the immersive storytelling exhibition.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 10d

One of the biggest celebrations of the festival of light outside of India returns to Trafalgar Square on Sunday 12 October.

Everyone is welcome to Diwali on the Square - expect traditional dancing, activities for all the family and delicious food.

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