Why Not Burnley?

We’re proud to launch something special today.
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Why Not Burnley? - is a short new film celebrating the voices, stories, and pride of the borough – a rallying cry for Burnley as we build towards our Burnley Year of Culture in 2027.
The film brings together local creatives, schools, businesses, community groups and national partners – a huge thank you to every person and organisation who took part. You’ve helped create something that captures the energy, spirit, and ambition of our cultural town.

// Watch the film //
🎥 Why Not Burnley? – Burnley 2027
(Look out for the special guest appearance at the end.)

Please help us spread the word
We’d love your support to share the film far and wide:

• Post it on your social media
• Use this link to share - https://www.youtube.com./watch?v=nb4ewekC9FI
• Tag friends, colleagues, and community groups
• Use the hashtags #burnley2027 and #whynotburnley

Want to hear more?
If you want to stay in the loop with Burnley 2027 and hear about future ways to get involved then please register your interest here: 👉 Sign Up Here

With thanks to:
Creative Talent Management Limited, Burnley Leisure & Culture, Burnley.co.uk, Burnley Council, Charter Walk, Radio Burnley, Bank on Dave, Rene K Couture Clothing, Burnley Markets, Discover Burnley, Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort, Fardella & Bell Estate Agents, Lancashire Museums, Burnley Football Club, Burnley College, Burnley Express, Burnley Film Studio, Super Slow Way, Mid Pennine Arts, Creative Spaces Burnley, The Royal Dyche, The Loom, Burnley Together, Calico Homes, Dempsey's, Above Hotels, Towneley Hall, Burnley Live, Burnley Words Festival, Burnley Mechanics Theatre, Burnley Empire Trust, Burnley Artisan Market, Padiham Town Centre, Padiham on Parade, Painting Padiham, Mooch Cafe87, Jess McGlinchey, Burnley Canal Festival, OutdoorTown, Next Level Dance, Prairie Sports Village, The Palazzo at Burnley, Pendleside Hospice, The Flying Buttresses, Burnley Youth Theatre, and Casey Orr.

Thanks to you all for your continued support in helping Burnley tell its story.