Decision details

A Cabinet report to seek approval for investment in three music festivals, the Kirklees Concert Season, to approve the approach to the Year of Music and the application to the UNESCO Creative City Status.

1)    That approval be given in principle to a three year investment in the Cleckheaton Folk Festival (£5k), Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival (£30k), Marsden Jazz Festival (£5k) and Opera North (£60k), at a total cost of £100k each year for 3 years, with the possible extension of a further two years, subject to annual confirmation through the budget process and review of agreement objectives and meeting the targets as set out at paras. 2.1.8-2.1.9.

2)    That approval be given to the approach to the Year of Music 2023 in principle, including the UNESCO bid, and that further details on the programme and funding strategy be submitted at a later date.

3)    That Officers be asked to further explore the availability of assets within the area with regards to the Council’s ability to host large scale events.