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Unspun Stories: An Immersive Multimedia Experience

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UNSPUN

Unspun Stories: An Immersive Multimedia Experience

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Date: 26–30 March 2025

Location: Loading Bay, Bradford City Centre

Price: Free!

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Discover Bradford’s Textile Heritage

Step into the world of Bradford’s late 20th-century textile industry with Unspun Stories, an immersive digital journey created by 509 Arts and the Colour Foundry in partnership with The Space for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. This captivating installation blends archive film footage, projections, and soundscapes with audio recordings from textile workers of the 1970’s onwards.

Experience the Magic

  • Video Projections: Watch mesmerizing video projections bringing the past to life.
  • Soundscapes and Music: Immerse yourself in the sounds of the mills and original compositions by Nick Lewis, accompanied by live musical performances on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Interactive Installation: Experience the installation from different viewpoints with seating available for those who need it.

Event Highlights

  • Continuous Showings: The 20-minute installation runs continuously throughout the day, allowing you to enter and leave at any time.
  • Online Version: Can’t make it in person? An online screen-based version of the installation will be available from late March.

Join Us

“We wanted to create a new interpretation that had a feel of Bradford now rather than Bradford in previous times. For a lot of people, it will be a very new kind of experience.” – Alan Dix, Artistic Director.

Don’t miss this evocative journey back to a pivotal moment in Bradford’s recent history. Visit the information desk for details about the Lost Mills and Ghost Mansions project that inspired Unspun Stories.

Click the link below to reserve your space and explore the rich textile heritage of Bradford through this unique multimedia installation!

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The Colour Foundry Logo - White on Black
UNSPUN, a multi-media visual collage inspired by the heritage of Bradford's textile industry was presented by 509 Arts at Salts Mill as part of Saltaire Inspired, a festival held over the Bank Holiday weekend. Made with The Colour Foundry it used archive photos and film projected onto fabrics, a musical soundtrack with spoken word recordings, found audio and was accompanied by live musicians to create a rich and immerisive experience. Photos by Tim Smith.
UNSPUN, a multi-media visual collage inspired by the heritage of Bradford's textile industry was presented by 509 Arts at Salts Mill as part of Saltaire Inspired, a festival held over the Bank Holiday weekend. Made with The Colour Foundry it used archive photos and film projected onto fabrics, a musical soundtrack with spoken word recordings, found audio and was accompanied by live musicians to create a rich and immerisive experience. Photos by Tim Smith.
UNSPUN, a multi-media visual collage inspired by the heritage of Bradford's textile industry was presented by 509 Arts at Salts Mill as part of Saltaire Inspired, a festival held over the Bank Holiday weekend. Made with The Colour Foundry it used archive photos and film projected onto fabrics, a musical soundtrack with spoken word recordings, found audio and was accompanied by live musicians to create a rich and immerisive experience. Photos by Tim Smith.

Tim Smith | Unspun R&D at Saltaire Arts Trail 2024

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Some of the images and video footage belong to a third party and are credited as such. If you wish to use any such content, please contact 509 Arts or the copyright owner directly.

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