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Feb 2022
Last Updated: 04/02/2022
Wanted: entertainment with 'wow factor' for Harrogate town centre
Harrogate Business Improvement District is looking for something 'that is unique, exciting and has the wow factor' to liven up the town.
Harrogate BID manager, Matthew Chapman.
Harrogate Business Improvement District is offering grants to entertainers that can liven up Harrogate town centre’s streets.
The BID issued a plea today for events and installations that will drive footfall into the town centre.
It is offering the grants in order to cover any costs incurred as long as the idea satisfies funding criteria.
Matthew Chapman, Harrogate BID manager, said:
“We are really keen to bring something new and exciting to Harrogate town centre each weekend, and we are calling on individuals and groups to help us achieve this.
“We are particularly looking for something that is unique, exciting and has the wow factor. Harrogate is a standout town, and we want anything that we help deliver to also stand out.”
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Mr Chapman added that grants weren’t just available for performers, but for individuals, groups and organisations who want to play a part in benefitting the BID levy area.
He said:
“Last year, we commissioned the incredible mural that adorns the side of Monsoon, on Cross James Street. We also commissioned Artizan UK to create nine mosaic letters spelling Harrogate to cover the bricked up windows on the side of Boots building, along Cambridge Place.
“I’m really pleased to say these will be in situ next month, adding a much-needed splash of colour to this drab street linking Oxford Street and Cambridge Street. We also provided a colourful banner for Commercial Street to help promote the independent businesses it’s home to.
“We have five key project areas; marketing, promotions and events, access and car parking, safe, clean and welcoming, business plus, and evening and night time economy, and if an idea fits in with one of these, then we are interested and a grant may well be available.”
More information on the grant can be found on the Harrogate BID website.
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