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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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The Big Comfy Bookshop in Fargo Village, Coventry
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Venue guide: The Big Comfy Bookshop, Coventry

Venue Guide Coventry, The Big Comfy

Opened in 2014 as a part of Coventry’s creative quarter Fargo Village, The Big Comfy is an independent bookshop that plays host to intimate acoustic and folk gigs.

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15 of the best independent shops in Coventry

November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 Sarah Staniforth 2-tone, Coventry, Far Gosford Street, fargo village, Just Dropped In... Records, The Big Comfy

Coventry is home to a wealth of underappreciated indies. Use this guide to help you support the 2021 City of Culture’s independent businesses!

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Chelsea Wolfe to play a very special Coventry show in 2020

October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 Luke Charnley Chelsea Wolfe, Coventry, coventry cathedral, supersonic, supersonic festival

Goth-folk singer-songwriter Chelsea Wolfe will play a rare stripped back show in Coventry next March, courtesy of Supersonic Festival.

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circa waves
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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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Coombe Weekender Coventry
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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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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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Jake Bugg to play intimate solo acoustic tour in 2018

September 30, 2017February 10, 2019 Danny Thompson Coventry, Jake Bugg, Warwick Arts Centre

This run of shows will mark the first time the artist has played in Coventry

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Snow Patrol
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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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