Promoted by Coventry UK City of Culture Trust
A four-day festival of live music, DJ sets, film and spoken word.
Musician, songwriter, producer and collaborator, Terry Hall is a pioneering figure of contemporary culture. The legendary frontman of The Specials returns to Coventry to present a unique festival staged in iconic city centre locations from Thursday 29 July to Sunday 1 August 2021.
As the lead singer of the definitive Coventry band, The Specials, Terry helped define the sound of a generation. For Coventry UK City of Culture, he presents a festival that blends international legends, contemporary pioneers and the best in emerging talent. This is Terry Hall's own personal playlist - a harmony of music, art, performance and film, brought to life in Coventry. A one-off series of intimate gigs – HOME SESSIONS will turn Coventry city centre into a festival campus, shining a light on the rich past and present of the booming Coventry music scene.
Extra tickets for all shows now on-sale!
Don’t miss what will be one of the most memorable live cultural experiences of 2021.
Join us for over eight hours of music in the iconic Coventry Cathedral Ruins. Start the day with the ultimate family dry rave from Morning Gloryville and Curious Club before enjoying a series of intimate gigs from Alabama 3, Riding the Low, Jane Weaver, and The Pop Group Vs Dennis Bovell: World Premiere Of 'Y In Dub', as well as homegrown talent Duck Thieves and Ghost Town. See all of this with a Saturday Day Pass ticket for only £30.
Spend your Sunday with us for a full 12 hours or live music, film and DJ sets. The day begins with a screening of documentary film portrait of Bill Drummond’s 12 year World Art Tour by Paul Duane with Oscar-nominated cinematographer Robbie Ryan. The rest of the day features intimate gigs from The Libertines, Tim Burgess, Fat White Family, Blues 2 Go and Alan Magee, as well as homegrown talent Bardbwire, Humans on Wax and Rosso. See all of this with a Sunday Day Pass ticket for only £37.
This session is recommended for 18+
Join Terry Hall for a rare and intimate solo performance, specially created for his Terry Hall presents Home Sessions festival, showcasing songs and stories from his career spanning the past four decades. An Evening with Terry Hall features his favourite songs, newly reinterpreted for this exclusive stripped back performance.
Headline set by Lightning Seeds and supported by Eccentronic Research Council featuring actor and activist Maxine Peake. Alongside electronic artists and poets Adrian Flanagan & Dean Honer they pay homage to the legendary Lancastrian sisterhood The Pendle Witches, with their critically acclaimed concept album ‘1612 Underture’.
A unique chance to see John Grant in the stunning setting of Coventry Cathedral where he will play on the Cathedral Grand Piano, a collection of greatest hits from his ten year repertoire including some from his highly acclaimed classic album ‘Queen of Denmark’.
At this special performance at Coventry Cathedral, Peter will be performing fan favourites from his illustrious catalogue including songs from his solo albums ‘Grace/Wastelands’ and ‘Hamburg Demonstrations’. And expect some new nuggets too from this constantly evolving and challenging artist.
This session is recommended for 18+.
With an open ear to all eras and styles Felix Hall, the NTS resident brings eclecticism and an element of surprise to the sometimes purist worlds of dancehall and reggaeton. Known for her ability to shell down any club, Jossy Mitsu is an artist fast becoming one of the UK’s brightest talents and continues as a sought-after selector. Special Guest is the legendary Joy Orbison, his brand of garage-house has been globally celebrated. His notorious mixes for Radio 1 and Ministry have only served to cement his renown. Mercury Prize winner, Drum ‘n’ bass Legend Roni Size plays a headline DJ Set with Special Guests Dynamite MC and Dread MC.
This session is for adults 18+ only
For the past 30 years, James Lavelle has been at the forefront of global club culture. Known as much for his highly eclectic DJ sets as for his production work with UNKLE, Lavelle has been lauded as one of the most gifted minds in music. For Home Sessions he presents an exclusive world premiere of UNKLE’S acclaimed 2021 album ‘Ronin’. Immerse yourself in a mixtape of both remixes and brand new tracks that will take you on a journey through all the eclectic elements of a classic UNKLE club night.
Suitable for all ages.
Three Coventry DJ's associated with the Curious Club will team up with our Morning Gloryville cohort and a Morning Gloryville DJ to combine dancing with yoga, glitter, raving and sound healing magic...
A documentary film portrait of Bill Drummond’s 12 year World Art Tour by Paul Duane with Oscar-nominated cinematographer Robbie Ryan. The film will be bookended by a performance of a new play, written by Drummond & performed in person by Drummond & Tam Dean Burn. Entitled ‘White Saviour Complex’ there will be no Q&A but Drummond will sell copies of his play from the steps of the Cathedral after the screening.
