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Swansea is believed to have become the first city in the UK to have a Tinder profile.

But it’s not some city-wide attempt to get everyone a date - but to ramp up support for its bid to become UK City of Culture 2021.

Users of the popular dating platform in Swansea are being asked to ‘swipe right’ to show their support for the bid which was submitted to the Government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport at the end of September.

Swansea 2021 has launched two profiles, Jack and Jackie Swansea, which are interested in matching with both males and females, and, within hours of being created, they had amassed hundreds of matches from Swansea’s singletons who had ‘swiped right’.

The profiles tell would-be daters: “I’m looking for someone who loves culture, unforgettable experiences and a full life” before urging people to “swipe right to experience Swansea culture”.

Jane Simpson, owner of Galerie Simpson and part of the Swansea 2021 team, said: “Excitement for the City of Culture 2021 bid is growing in Swansea and we are looking to engage with as many people as possible and gain their support for the bid.

“As a platform that makes millions of meaningful connections every day, raising awareness about our bid through Tinder seemed like a great idea. In setting up a Tinder profile we have created a fun way for people to show their love for Swansea as well as giving them an opportunity to learn more about what a successful bid will mean for the city in 2021.

“According to Tinder, 85% of its users are aged 18-34 and this age group will have a lot to gain from the many events due to take place should Swansea be successful in winning the UK City of Culture title. It’ll also mean they’ll never be short of an idea for a date night! So, if you’re on Tinder and you see Swansea 2021, swipe right to show your love for your city!”

Tinder users have also been able to comment with many talking about their love of Swansea and its culture. The Swansea 2021 profiles also amassed a number of ‘super likes’ – meaning they were singled out as of particular interest to their would-be suitors!

Swansea is the only Welsh city on the shortlist for UK City of Culture 2021 and is in competition with Coventry, Paisley, Sunderland and Stoke-on-Trent.

The prestigious title will be awarded by the UK Government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport in December.

Current UK City of Culture 2017 holder, Hull, has seen £1billion of investment since winning the title in 2013 and it is estimated that this year alone will deliver a £60million boost to the local economy thanks to an influx of tourists and business investors attracted by the year-long programme of high profile events.

Hull attracted 1.4million visitors in just the first three months of its year in the spotlight and now features in a list of the top 10 places to visit in Britain.

Swansea is hoping to emulate Hull’s success and is asking for the city’s residents and natives all over the globe to back the bid. As well as swiping right on Swansea 2021 on Tinder, you can also follow Swansea 2021 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Jane added: “Sex and the City fans will remember that Carrie Bradshaw declares her love for New York City and feels that dating her city is more reliable than dating a man. Should any Swansea Tinder users feel that they would rather date their city, they now have the opportunity to create a match by swiping right for Swansea 2021!”