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21 reasons why Sunderland should win City of Culture 2021

Sunderland is in the running to be named UK City of Culture 2021.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st Aug 2016, 15:29 BST- 1 min read
Updated 1st Aug 2016, 16:34 BST
A still from the video below highlighting why Sunderland should win UK City of Culture 2021.A still from the video below highlighting why Sunderland should win UK City of Culture 2021.
A still from the video below highlighting why Sunderland should win UK City of Culture 2021.

If successful, it could stamp Sunderland firmly on the cultural map, ploughing millions into the economy and attracting investment in the arts. Winning the title would result in a year of cultural events to draw in visitors and culture vultures, and spark creativity in Wearside communities.

This video has been put together by the Sunderland 2021 team to highlight why the city should win the coveted title.