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"City of Culture opening ceremony delayed"

Postby dutchman » Thu Apr 01, 2021 3:35 pm

It was due to take place on May 15

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'Coventry Moves' - the opening ceremony for our year as City of Culture has been pushed back to June.

The signature event, which was set to launch our year in the spotlight, was due to take place on May 15.

Billed as the event that would kick off a "summer of surprises", Coventry Moves will showcase the city, kicking off a major year of cultural events.

CoventryLive reported earlier today (April 1) that we were expecting an announcement from the City of Culture Trust regarding its opening ceremony.

It has now been confirmed that Coventry Moves will take place on June 5 following consultation with partners and stakeholders across the city – including West Midlands Police.

Coventry City of Culture Trust has confirmed that the year of culture will still start on May 15 2021 and run for 12 months.

Martin Sutherland, Chief Executive of Coventry City of Culture Trust, said: “We continue to monitor closely the wide range of challenges that are associated with planning such a hugely significant event during a pandemic.”

Chenine Bhathena, Creative Director of Coventry City of Culture Trust, said: “Coventry Moves will be an experience created in the city and enjoyed by audiences online and via broadcast.

“We have been planning the event for several months, to be delivered safely within the restrictions in place, and 5 June has been widely agreed as a date that allows us to deliver the best moment for the city.

“While the detail of how we will open on 15 May remains a secret for now, from that day onwards as the UK’s City of Culture, we remain committed to ensuring Coventry has a year to remember.”

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