BRADFORD will put on events, experiences and performances inspired by the Great Exhibition of the North.

Celebrating great art and culture, design, and innovation from across the North, the exhibition, which will run between June and September, will see 80 days of exhibits, inspired technology, vibrant street performance, cutting edge culture and magical experiences.

And although Bradford was unsuccessful in its bid to host the large-scale event, it has put in an early submission to the 'Inspired by' programme, including its summer festivals and events programme.

The Bradford Literature Festival, The Bradford Science Festival and Emily Brontë's Bicentenary will all wear the Great Exhibition of the North 'Inspired by' mark, as will a Big Party weekend to mark the end of the exhibition and the start of a year of creative activity in the city.

Bradford Council is encouraging people to get inspired by the Great Exhibition of the North and submit their own events to be included in the 'Inspired by' programme.

Carol Bell, Executive Director of Great Exhibition of the North, said: “The Great Exhibition of the North may be taking place in Newcastle Gateshead but we want the whole of Northern England to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime event.

"Our 'Inspired by' programme has been launched to give people the chance to get involved by hosting their own events and experiences that showcase the North’s strengths in art, culture, design or innovation.

"Great Exhibition of the North will demonstrate how the North of England is shaping our present and inspiring our future. Our 'Inspired by' programme is for anyone in the North of England that wants to share in the excitement of Great Exhibition of the North and encourage more people to visit this special part of England."

Events submitted to be part of the 'Inspired by' programme must take place in the North of England between June 22 and September 9 this year.

They must showcase the North’s great art and culture, design or innovation and tell the inspiring story of the North of England.

Councillor Susan Hinchcliffe, Bradford Council Leader, said: "Bradford is keen to be part of the Great Exhibition of the North. We are proud of what our innovative city and its surrounds have given to the world so far, and see it as a great opportunity to showcase our creative spirit and the great potential our young and diverse city offers for the future."

People interested in applying to be part of the Great Exhibition of the North 'Inspired by' programme can submit details of their event at www.getnorth2018.com/inspiredby.

Successful applicants will be able to download a toolkit complete with images and branding to badge their event as part of the 'Inspired by' programme.

For more information, visit www.getnorth2018.com/inspiredby.

The full 80-day Great Exhibition of the North programme will be unveiled at the end of February.