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Coventry Job Fest – Your Gateway to Exciting Opportunities!
We are excited to announce Coventry Job Fest, a three-day event to connect our community with amazing training, employment, and volunteering opportunities. The event will take place on:
- Monday, April 28that St Michael's
- Wednesday, April 30that Foleshill
- Saturday, May 3rdat Longford
Residents can meet big businesses looking to hire and talk to experts who can help them secure one of the many live job vacancies available each day.
What to Expect:
- Meet Leading Employers: Chat with top employers like Coventry City Council, Severn Trent, E.ON, Sky Blues, Cadent Gas, The Armed Forces, Eureka Nursery, UHCW NHS, Costco, Hill Group, Screwfix, and more. They will bring live job vacancies, work experience opportunities, and fast-tracked applications. Plus, there will be help with interviews and interactive employability workshops featuring innovative tools like VR headsets.
- Support for Young People: There will be CV and interview workshops, tailored advice, and one-on-one support to help young people kickstart their careers. In partnership with local training providers like Coventry College and the University of Warwick, we will showcase many pathways to success in Coventry’s thriving industries.
- Opportunities for All: Coventry Job Fest is for everyone, regardless of age, looking for work, a new job, or to upskill. It’s a chance to meet employers, gain skills, and access career support in a welcoming and fun environment, especially for residents of St Michaels, Foleshill, and Longford.
We invite everyone – residents, job seekers, community leaders, and business leaders – to join this exciting community celebration. Let’s shape the future of Coventry together!
Event Details:
- St Michael’s: Monday, April 28, 2025, from 10am to 2pm at St Peters Church, CV1 5NP
- Foleshill: Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 10am to 2pm at Mercia Venue, 123 Lockhurst Lane, Coventry, CV6 5PD
- Longford: Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 10am to 2pm at Foxford School, Grange Road, Longford, Coventry, CV6 6BB
We look forward to welcoming you to Coventry Job Fest!
Godiva Festival tickets to go on sale this month
Tickets for Coventry’s Godiva Festival are to go on sale on Monday 31 March – and prices have been frozen at the same level as last year.
The announcement means music lovers and families can enjoy an amazing three days of music and fun at affordable prices and ensures the Festival remains one of the best value-for-money events across the region.
The 26th Festival will be held at the War Memorial Park over three days in the summer from Friday 4 – Sunday 6 July 2025.
Tickets will be on sale from 9am on Monday 31 March and can be purchased via the Godiva Festival website.
Details of the eagerly awaited line-up will be announced soon, along with everything festival-goers need to plan a fantastic weekend in the city.
As usual, there will be a diverse line-up of musical acts and attractions, with food stalls, exhibitions, and family-friendly activities, making it the perfect summer outing for the whole family.
Coventry City Council, organisers of the annual event, have always kept ticket prices as low as possible to ensure Godiva remains a fun family event that is open and accessible to everyone.
Cllr Abdul Salam Khan, Deputy Leader of Coventry City Council and Cabinet Member for Events, said: “We are delighted that we have been able to hold ticket prices at the same level as in 2024 and keep our Godiva Festival an event that everyone can enjoy.
“Every year we see thousands of people from the city and beyond enjoy an amazing three days of top music acts, local talent and family fun, and I’m already looking forward to this year and another incredible line-up.
“Also this year we have extra security measures and new entry conditions designed to help people feel at ease and able to enjoy everything that is on offer.
“The prices really do offer great value for money and I would advise everyone to book quickly and make sure they don’t miss out.”
Early Bird prices mean tickets to this year’s festival can be bought for as little as £26 for a Standard Weekend Ticket and £79 for a Family Weekend Ticket which covers two adults and two children/teens.
News of the ticket price freeze comes with the announcement of increased security measures and a change of entry conditions.
This year, the minimum age for teenagers attending without an accompanying adult will rise from 16 to 18 years, and there must also be one responsible adult aged 21 or over for every two accompanied minors instead of the previous number of four.
A new ‘Teen Ticket’ category has been introduced for those aged from 13-17 at a lower rate than an adult 18+ ticket, and a child’s ticket for those aged five to 12 years, which is at a lower cost than last year.
Family ticket prices will allow for any combination of teens and children at no extra cost and a new single parent family ticket is being introduced. In all cases, under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult aged 21 or above.
There will also be increased security around the perimeter of the Festival site, and those seen not wearing a wristband will be asked to leave.
Last year’s super concession rate ticket for validated Go CV+ members to purchase will also remain this year. The Go CV+ Super Concession Weekend Ticket will be available for just £15.50 in the Early Bird category before gradually increasing once Early Bird tickets have sold out. Go CV+ Super Concession Day Tickets cost £6.50 for a Friday ticket, £7 for Saturday and just £4 to attend on Sunday when bought at Early Bird prices. Go CV+ members can buy a maximum of four tickets per person at super concession prices.
Those eligible for Go CV+ must live in Coventry and either be in receipt of a qualifying benefit, a carer registered with Carers Trust Heart of England, a Coventry City Council foster carer, a student with an NUS card, a young person aged 16 – 19 years old in fulltime education or a resident with asylum seeker status.
Cllr Kamran Caan, Cabinet Member for Public Health and Sport, said: “The introduction of the Go CV+ offer last year really helped many residents and families who might otherwise struggle with finances to attend and enjoy the amazing atmosphere of Godiva.
“In line with our city’s beliefs of equality and giving a little extra help to those who need it, we are again offering some support to ensure people such as carers, students, those on benefit and those newly arrived in our city can enjoy the weekend at a price they can afford.
“Please make sure your Go CV+ accounts are validated and you’re ready to take advantage of this great offer when tickets go on sale.”
To find out more about Go CV+ and to register, visit the Go CV website. Go CV+ accounts must be validated in order to access these ticket prices.
Full admission terms and conditions can be found on the Godiva Festival website.
View the full pricing structure on the Godiva Festival Tickets page.
To keep up to date with all the latest news and announcements, head to the Godiva Festival website, sign up for the Godiva Festival newsletter or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
Godiva Festival is brought to you by Coventry City Council.
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