Ed Sheeran to host free concert in Coventry

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Ed Sheeran hmv Empire Coventry

Ed Sheeran will perform to 700 fans to mark the opening of the hmv Empire in August.

The gig will take place on 25th August at the venue in Hertford Street as part of the company's 100 year celebrations. 

700 fans will need to be double-jabbed against coronavirus or provide a negative test to be in the audience. 

Ed Sheeran said: "HMV is a store that I spent a lot of time in growing up and a place where I discovered lots of new music, so I'm looking forward to celebrating this milestone with them."

People can register on the the HMV website to be entered in the free draw to get tickets. 

Fans wishing to attend the show will be temperature checked on arrival, and must not attempt to gain entry to the venue if they have knowingly been recently exposed to any person who has tested positive for Covid-19. 

Attendees will need to show proof of a negative Lateral Flow Test taken within 48 hours of the time of entry to the venue, or proof of full vaccination received at least 14 days prior to the event.

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