East Bank: Can new cultural hub rival the South Bank?

The new cultural quarter 'East Bank', in Stratford's Olympic Park now boasts the BBC, Sadler’s Wells, London College of Fashion, University College London and the V&A.

The project has been eleven years in the making, and although it's not finished yet, those behind it hope it will become a new creative and cultural focal point for London.

This summer, East Bank is inviting local residents, Londoners and visitors to discover a programme of events celebrating creativity and innovation. The summer programme has music, dance, sport and art. There will be activities from hip-hop battles, watch-parties and taster sessions for Breaking, a new addition to the Olympics this year, to exhibitions, DJ sets, and a festival of engineering.

So - can it rival the already well-established South Bank?

BBC Radio London's Jim Davis has been finding out.

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