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About hmv Empire
hmv Empire is a live music venue in Coventry City Centre, Coventry with a standing capacity of approximately 1100. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
hmv Empire books Alternative rock, Dj, Indie, Indie rock, Metal, Rock acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Coventry venue directory.
hmv Empire is an independently owned, multi-room live music venue at 22 Hertford Street in the heart of Coventry city centre (CV1 1LF). Built across two stages, it runs a flexible capacity from around 50 up to 1,200 guests — the main stage alone holds roughly 1,100 standing, 600 seated theatre-style or 350 cabaret-style — and is fitted with a state-of-the-art L'Acoustics sound system and a full lighting rig. The programme spans national and international touring acts across rock, indie, alternative, pop and electronic, alongside club nights, comedy, charity functions, corporate events and community activity, making it Coventry's premier mid-size live venue.
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22 Hertford Street, Coventry City Centre, Coventry, CV1 1LF
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hmv Empire books Alternative rock, Dj, Indie, Indie rock, Metal, Rock. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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hmv Empire has a standing capacity of approximately 1100 (600 seated), classed as a large venue. See all Coventry venues for size comparisons.
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22 Hertford Street, Coventry City Centre, Coventry, CV1 1LF. See the map below for directions. Browse more Coventry venues nearby.
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