What a fantastic week it’s been BirminghamFestival23 !

The fun doesn’t stop here! BirminghamFestival23 has a jam-packed schedule planned for the weekend, with BBC Asian Network kicking the celebrations off from 4pm today!

Keep your eyes on socials for the latest and see you there!

Looking for #FREE family friendly fun to enjoy with the kids? From circus, acrobats, dance and mixed martial arts to the biggest parachute party #Birmingham has ever seen. @bhamfestival23 has it all at #PerrysPartyPicnic tomorrow and Saturday at 12pm!

One year ago today, #B2022 welcomed the Commonwealth for a spectacular Games. 🎉

What a Games. What a legacy.

Thank you Birmingham 🙏

Remember how good it felt in Birmingham last summer?
 
12 months on from the incredible magic of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, get ready to celebrate with a summer of live music, dance and performance in Centenary Square as BirminghamFestival23 launches at 7pm tonight!

Navnit Jogi – known as ‘Yogi’ – has been shortlisted for his contribution as a Welcome Ambassador during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

If Yogi's your #TourismSuperstar , vote here: bit.ly/3jW2McB

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Over our six-month programme, the Festival generated £100 million in direct economic impact and £87 million in additional value to the economy.

Discover the successes, impact and learnings from the Festival in the evaluation reports released today.

#WeWentAllOut #B2022

“We all have ownership over the Festival’s legacy. Today marks just the start of our journey.”

Raidene Carter, Executive Producer of #B2022Festival and Erica Love, CEO of @culturecentral finish today’s discussions by looking ahead to the legacy of the Festival.

#WeWentAllOut

Jez Collins jezc of the Birmingham Music Archive hosts a panel discussion on skills and sector development during #B2022Festival .

Training and support opportunities were made accessible to local communities across the region, creating a long term legacy for the programme.

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you”.

We’re exploring how untold stories were uncovered and celebrated during the Festival.

Results are in! Nine new evaluation reports showcase the huge impact of Birmingham 2022 Festival. Apparently Brum's reputation boosted globally during the festival 😃 Birmingham 2022 Birmingham Live Sarah Dickson 💙
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Our first panel discuss inclusive practice, and how their learnings can help deliver positive change.

Adam Carver, who delivered MOBILISE by Fatt Projects, shared:

“Real inclusivity means asking those who have been excluded to come face to face with the reasons why.”

An audience of over 2.4 million enjoyed the Birmingham 2022 Festival, reaching more than 41,000 participants.

How did you enjoy the Festival?

#WeWentAllOut #B2022

Audience of 2.4 million+ ✅
£100 million in direct economic impact ✅
Skills development opportunities for local people ✅
Representative of the West Midlands ✅
& much more!

Katy Raines & Professor Jonothan Neelands of Indigo Consortium explore the outcomes of the Festival.

“We wanted to understand the collective impact of the Festival and create a unifying narrative for the programme.”

Fabio Thomas, Evaluation & Monitoring Manager, introduces each of the nine evaluation reports and discusses the importance of the process.

#B2022Festival

Phil Batty, Director of Ceremonies, Culture & Queen's Baton Relay, reflects on the Birmingham 2022 Festival programme as “bold, ambitious and creative, offering moments of awe and joy.”

#WeWentAllOut #B2022