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Primal Scream - O2 Institute Birmingham
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Primal Scream set to shake up Coventry this December

November 11, 2019November 20, 2019 Marta Meazza Coventry, Coventry Empire, Primal Scream, The Empire

Monumental Scottish band Primal Scream are scheduled to bring their experimental alternative rock to The Empire on December 1st Scottish

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peter hook and the light
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Peter Hook & The Light to perform New Order albums in Coventry

April 28, 2019June 12, 2019 Richard Franks Coventry, Coventry Empire, Joy Division, New Order, Peter Hook, Peter Hook & The Light

Peter Hook & The Light to perform New Order’s ‘Technique’ & ‘Republic’ as well as an opening set of Joy Division material in Leamington Spa

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Libertines star Peter Doherty to play intimate West Midlands show next month

April 19, 2016February 10, 2019 Richard Franks Coventry Empire, Pete Doherty, The Libertines

Following The Libertines’ recent secret show at the Empire in Coventry, iconic front man Peter Doherty will be returning to the venue in May.

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Get tickets: The Cribs announce run of intimate tour dates

October 25, 2017February 10, 2019 Kieran Raza Coventry Empire, The Cribs

The Cribs have announced a January UK small town tour, including a show at Coventry Empire.

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Declan Mckenna at the Empire in Coventry
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Review: Declan McKenna shines at The Empire in Coventry

June 13, 2016June 17, 2016 Kieran Raza Coventry Empire, Declan Mckenna, Emma Mcgann

The gig affirmed that the early media attention is certainly well received and there is sure to be much more to come in the future from Declan McKenna.

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The Enemy live at the O2 Institute in Birmingham
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The Enemy announce farewell tour – info & tickets

April 12, 2016April 12, 2016 Kieran Raza Coventry Empire, The Enemy

The Enemy’s final tour will kick off in Manchester and London before a hometown show at Coventry Empire.

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Photos: The Libertines’ secret gig at Coventry Empire

January 20, 2016February 13, 2016 Richard Franks Coventry Empire, The Libertines

Photographs of The Libertines at their intimate, secret gig in Coventry on January 19th 2016.

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