Liberty Festival
Haringey Council has accepted a £2.1 million grant to fund the Liberty Festival as part of its London Borough of Culture 2027 programme.
In March 2026, Haringey Council accepted a £2,165,000 grant to fund its London Borough of Culture 2027 programme, which includes the Liberty Festival. This decision, approved by Councillor Emily Arkell, Cabinet Member for Culture & Leisure, on March 17, 2026, enables a year-long cultural celebration.
The funding, from the Greater London Authority and Arts Council England, will support the programme themed 'Rebel Borough'. This theme aims to highlight Haringey's working-class heritage, history of activism, and diverse communities.
The Liberty Festival, a celebration of D/deaf and disabled artists, is an integral part of the London Borough of Culture 2027 programme. No upcoming meetings are currently scheduled to discuss the festival.
Key facts
- Haringey Council accepted a £2,165,000 grant in March 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Councillor Emily Arkell, Cabinet Member for Culture & Leisure, approved the grant acceptance on March 17, 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- The grant is from the Greater London Authority and Arts Council England. Source 1 Source 2
- The London Borough of Culture 2027 programme is themed 'Rebel Borough'. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- The Liberty Festival is a celebration of D/deaf and disabled artists. Source
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