Coventry Godiva Festival 2009

The Midlands' biggest three-day FREE festival, attracting over 70,000 people to an eclectic mix of rock, hip-hop, folk, comedy, poetry, and world music returns, running from Friday the 3rd to Sunday the 5th July.

Friday night will be an 80's retro themed evening with music from The Blow Monkeys, Womack and Womack, and Go West, with spot prizes on the night offered for the best 80's fancy dress. Saturday will be headlined by Idlewild, with support from The Twang, and the reformed Toploader plus the winners of the Godiva Unsigned competition - Echo Empire, Satin Dolls, Just Morale, and Haunted by Humans who play the main stage on Saturday 4th July between 12:15pm and 3pm.

In addition to live musical performances the free and ticketless festival will also welcome the annual carnival, the fairground and many more family and community based activities and entertainment. Expect over the weekend local craftsmen to give demonstrations and a variety of organisations will be giving talks to raise awareness on environmental issues.

For more information on the festival please visit the official website.

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