The words of Victorian author George Eliot have been married with drill music in a project “breathing new life” into Coventry as this year’s City of Culture.
Local producer Coolie, 31, has created a soundtrack to a film titled Timeless Words Made New that takes inspiration from Eliot, the pen name of Middlemarch writer Mary Ann Evans, who lived in the city.
He told the PA news agency the up and coming Coventry drill scene had more in common with Eliot, who lived between 1819 and 1880, than might first appear, because they both had the odds “stacked” against them.
The project sees George Eliot’s words projected onto landmarks (City of Culture/PA)
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image captionA statue of Lady Godiva stands in Coventry
Fourteen modern-day Lady Godivas are learning to ride horses so they can take part in an event to launch Coventry s UK City of Culture year.
The Godivas, chosen to represent women of the city, include musician Christine Sugary Staple and Pru Porretta, who has played Godiva at events since 1982.
Coventry Moves, which takes place on 5 June, is billed as a dawn to dusk performance.
The Godivas exact roles will be revealed on the day.
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image captionThe part the 14 women will play has not yet been revealed
Artist-in-residence to tackle youth crime for Coventry City of Culture 2021
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image captionKay Rufai will observe day-to-day policing and talk to youths in the city
A police force has enlisted an artist-in-residence to help tackle youth violence as part of Coventry s City of Culture stint.
Poet and playwright Kay Rufai will talk to young people who have had dealings with West Midlands Police and discuss their experiences
He will also see day-to-day policing, interview officers and produce a film to be shown at the festival.
The film-maker said he was looking forward to the role.
The projects, called Barriers to Bridges, is being funded by the Coventry City of Culture Trust and the West Midlands police crime and commissioner s office.
New outdoor festival coming to Coventry
Organisers are looking for local performers to get involved
A new outdoor festival called Generate is coming to Coventry (Image: Nicola Salmon)
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A new outdoor festival showcasing local talent is coming to Coventry.
Called GENERATE, the brand new event is taking place during the city s year as UK City of Culture, and local performers are being called on to get involved.
New High Sheriff is Coventry and Warwickshire business leader
Louise Bennett is the chief executive of Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce
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Louise Bennett has become the new High Sheriff of the West Midlands
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Coventry and Warwickshire business leader Louise Bennett has been appointed as the new High Sheriff of the West Midlands.