Reviews and tips for venues near Coventry

In past 2 years seen Madeline Peyroux, Pink Martinis and Bill Bryson (Funny US Comedy novelist show about UK). All sell-outs. Great venue, clear views, perfect acoustics - wonderful evenings.
Easy to book. Approx 1800 capacity? Venue has loads of car-parking, can be hectic getting out onto main roads afterwards... [more]

In past 2 years seen Madeline Peyroux, Pink Martinis and Bill Bryson (Funny US Comedy novelist show about UK). All sell-outs. Great venue, clear views, perfect acoustics - wonderful evenings.
Easy to book. Approx 1800 capacity? Venue has loads of car-parking, can be hectic getting out onto main roads afterwards but minor issue. Arrive early and beat the students to the bar and order 1/2 time drinks too! Some of the helpers (Students) sometimes unsure which doors to use but minor inconvenience. [less]

Don't be fooled by the new name - the NEC Arena has not yet been renovated, it is still the same grey, decrepid aircraft-hangar Brummies have grown to hate. This venue is really starting to show it's age now. I have been attending concerts here for more than 25 years... [more]

Don't be fooled by the new name - the NEC Arena has not yet been renovated, it is still the same grey, decrepid aircraft-hangar Brummies have grown to hate. This venue is really starting to show it's age now. I have been attending concerts here for more than 25 years and it's hardly changed in all that time.

Because of it's open-plan layout, the place really lacks atmosphere. The catering is laughable - both expensive and inadequate. While attending a Simple Minds concert last week, the already-limited choice was further reduced because, by 8pm, the burger bars had run out of burgers! The car parking is extortionate (£7 for advanced bookings or £8 on the night) and they always use the car parks furthest from the Arena (allow yourself another 15 minutes to be transported by shuttle bus). Most midlanders don't even have the option of using public transport as the majority of services finish before midnight.

I hope that the new LG Arena is all-enclosed with some terraced seating on the floor to improve sightlines. I look forward to seeing a variety of food outlets similar to those we now see at most festivals. I also suggest that they re-organise the car parking so that you can actually walk to the Arena, or better still, that they hold discussions with local transport companies about the possibility of providing extra services after events. [less]

Pretty good really
Well worth 15 quids
The supports were both decent enough as well
I would probably go see them again... [more]

Event Date: July 27, 2009
Event Venue: The Assembly

Pretty good really
Well worth 15 quids
The supports were both decent enough as well
I would probably go see them again [less]

Freeeaking awesome
So lucky they were playing in Leam
and they sounded brilliant in such a small venue.
I want to go and see them again right now!... [more]

Event Date: July 23, 2009
Event Venue: The Assembly

Freeeaking awesome
So lucky they were playing in Leam
and they sounded brilliant in such a small venue.
I want to go and see them again right now! [less]