GODIVA IN THE CITY - hmv Empire

GODIVA IN THE CITY
FOR FREE ENTRY EVENTS – JUST WALK UP
hmv Empire Coventry
SAT 4th JULY 2026
2pm – 5pm – Session 1
6pm – 10pm – Session 2

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2pm – 5pm – Session 1 - FREE ENTRY
DANNY ANSELL MUSIC
www.facebook.com/dannyansellmusic
Danny is a singer songwriter from Coventry and performed live in major music venues and festivals all over the UK & beyond over many years , previous gigs including Glastonbury festival , Godiva festival & The Isle of Wight to name a few .. Supporting & touring with some very well known acts and bands along the way ( ocean colour scene , the bluetones , Selector , the specials , Happy Mondays and many more ) . Danny has Written , Recorded and released 5 studio albums , a 6 track Ep and numerous singles to date .. latest single 'Puddles' released in March 2023 .. A live act not to be missed
ORLA DAVIES
www.facebook.com/officiallyorla
Young emerging singer songwriter from Coventry
MATTY COLES
www.facebook.com/matthew.coles.908
Singer/songwriter hailing from Warwick, England! Matty has been writing and performing for over 20 years, with his first album released in 2012 and second released in 2018 he has sold out shows all over the UK under his belt including The Cavern Club, Liverpool, Corn Exchange, Milton Keynes, Assembly Rooms all across the UK plus Godiva, Coventry and many festival appearances! Matty has played with some of the best signed and unsigned bands all over the country most memorable the 60's legend Terry Reid! Singing classic covers of Oasis, The Verve, johny Cash, Bob Marley, Elvis, Neil Young, Buddy Holly, Paul Weller, David Gray, John Lennon and many more he's not to be missed!!
6pm – 10pm – Session 2 - FREE ENTRY
DUCK THIEVES
www.facebook.com/duckthieves
Duck Thieves are a band described as Indie Panto Party Pop with a slice of punk performance art thrown in. Formed in Coventry, they write songs that are inspired by personal story-telling, feminism, standing up to racism and B-Movies. On stage, the band exude an explosive energy, captivating stage presence and unpredictable theatrics.
Duck Thieves have played on the main stage at Godiva Festival and supported The Specials at their homecoming gig at Coventry Cathedral ruins.
They have released several singles and EPs to critical acclaim including 'Act One', 'Dance Like a Duck Thief' and 'In Liverpool We’ll Barn Dance'.
The band take their name after the first ever film made in Hong Kong, Stealing a Roasted Duck, which was destroyed and consequently no one alive has seen.
Duck Thieves are to release their new 'Eyes Up Here' EP in April
PROJECT OVERLOAD
www.facebook.com/projectoverloadband
Full of the kind of fire that propelled so many New Wave of New Wave and Britpop bands from indie imprints into the mainstream. A band destined for great things.”
SHANGHAI HOSTAGE
www.facebook.com/ShanghaiHostage
Shanghai Hostage are a genre-mashing five-piece built to make you dance.
Drawing influences from rock to funk, jazz to reggae, and everything in between, they weave sharp lyrics with catchy hooks, roaring vocals and euphoric energy.
THE ILLUSION
www.instagram.com/theillusionband?igsh=N3B3eGNhcmo0cGFu&utm_source=qr
Spanning from the ages 15-20, we are an alternative rock act created as part of the Live On Stage programme from The Tin Music and Arts from Coventry. Currently, we are working towards an EP with our original music. Our influences for our songs stem from a range of Metallica, Muse, Fleetwood Mac and Green Day.