Clean Bandit to headline Coventry Godiva Festival
The headliners for this year's Godiva Festival have been confirmed as Marc Almond, Clean Bandit and Ocean Colour Scene.Staged in Coventry's War Memorial Park the Coventry City Council-organised festival runs from 4 to 6 July.Earlier this month, the authority announced ticket prices for 2025 would be frozen. They go on sale next Monday.Famed for a cover of Tainted Love with his band Soft Cell, Almond headlines on the Friday, with Clean Bandit, who have had four number one singles since forming in 2008, follow on Saturday. Birmingham's Ocean Colour Scene, who enjoyed great success with album Moseley Shoals in 1996, round things off on Sunday.
"This year's line-up sees international superstars taking to our stages at the War Memorial Park in Coventry alongside some of the city's up and coming finest musical talent," said the authority's deputy leader, Abdul Salam Khan.Other acts featuring across the weekend include Coventry music legend and co- founder of The Specials, Neville Staple.Also performing are synth-pop band, Heaven 17 and M People lead vocalist, Heather Small.
Dance group Diversity will return after performing at the event in 2023.A second stage, called the Cov Stage, will host local talent throughout the event.There will also be a Family Field, which will host live entertainment and interactive activities."As always, our line-up is diverse and covers a broad range of genres. We have something for everyone - there's music, performers, activities and outdoor entertainment," continued Mr Khan."By coming along and enjoying what's on offer, you're playing a vital role in securing its future at a time when festivals across the UK are facing challenges."
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