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Circa Waves pledge a promise to festival goers ahead of Coombe Weekender set

July 30, 2019July 31, 2019 Danny Thompson Circa Waves, coombe weekender, Coventry

Liverpool indie band talk enjoying festival season, pianos, Coventry and getting fans hot and sweaty when playing hit-filled sets

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In photos: The Specials at Coventry Cathedral Ruins

July 10, 2019July 11, 2019 Richard Franks 2-tone, Coventry, coventry cathedral, Coventry Cathedral Ruins, ska, The Specials

The Specials are back in their home city of Coventry for four very special nights under the backdrop of the stunning Coventry Cathedral Ruins

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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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Coventry’s Coombe Weekender announces huge initial festival line-up

April 27, 2019June 25, 2019 Danny Thompson coombe weekender, Coventry, The Libertines

Coventry’s Coombe Weekender has been announced with some huge acts set to play the UK City of Culture for 2021

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Review: Boudica Festival empowers and excites on return to Coventry

October 7, 2018October 18, 2018 Counteract Reporter Boudica Festival, Coventry, lets eat grandma, Queen Zee

Boudica Festival, an event showcasing the best up and coming women in music, returned to Coventry on Saturday 6th October.

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We’ll Live & Die in These Towns brings the hits of The Enemy to Coventry

October 2, 2018February 10, 2019 Danny Thompson Coventry, The Enemy, Tom Clarke

The Enemy’s Tom Clarke becomes Musical Director for the world premiere of Geoff Thompson’s Coventry-inspired play, running from 29 September – 20 October.

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We spent the day at FarGo Village – Coventry’s mini Custard Factory

September 20, 2018September 20, 2018 Kieran Raza Coventry, fargo village, features, food, The Big Comfy, vegan

Here’s our guide to some of the best independent businesses that can be found in Coventry’s creative quarter: FarGo Village.

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The Rolling Stones add Coventry date to UK tour

March 14, 2018February 10, 2019 Richard Franks Coventry, Ricoh Arena, The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones have added two more dates to their run of UK shows this May and June. The legendary

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Review: Jake Bugg’s acoustic tour stops off at the Warwick Arts Centre

March 9, 2018March 14, 2018 Danny Thompson Coventry, Georgie, Jake Bugg, Warwick Arts Centre

Settling in for a sit-down affair, Jake Bugg wows an audience both old and young with material from the full spectrum of his recording history

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BBC Music’s Biggest Weekend is coming to Coventry this May

January 30, 2018February 10, 2019 Richard Franks BBC Radio 1, Billy Ocean, Coventry, Nigel Kennedy, Snow Patrol, The Biggest Weekend

BBC radio stations will host stages across the four different locations, with BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, Radio 2 and 6Music amongst those involved in curating lineups.

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