Now down to the last four candidates for the UK City of Culture 2013, Derry~Londonderry is harnessing the creative energy that pulses through the city to create the strongest possible bid. At the heart of that ambition are the people of the city, working alongside our public and private sectors on a series of events and themes that celebrate our unique heritage, rich and diverse cultural life and exciting future.

Renowned for a groundbreaking multi-disciplinary arts scene now deeply rooted in our communities, our bid will showcase local and international talent from across the cultural spectrum and explore every opportunity to generate creativity throughout the city in every field from business and tourism to education and the arts. Building on our remarkable physical, social and cultural achievements of the past, we will work together to create a winning bid for UK City of Culture 2013.