Bonus Episode – Coventry Music Performances of 2025 This special bonus episode is a celebration of the incredible music made by young people across Coventry throughout 2025. From breathtaking orchestral moments with the Swan Youth Orchestra, to raw energy from The TIN, SPARKS beginners, and powerful solo performances, it’s all here. Expect: Original songs Creative covers Studio productions & live stage highlights Beginners, experts, and everyone in between Hear th...

New Hosts, Old Friends & Christmas Chaos – Coventry Music Podcast S2 E3 Description: It’s the end of the year and the studio’s buzzing! This episode brings together Season 2 hosts Zeke, Tiyana, and Millie with Season 1 legends Wilson, Lola, and Bebe for a Christmas special packed with laughs, memories, and musical mayhem. The team reflect on their festive performances, talk about the highs and lows of performing, share tips for tackling stage nerves, and even squeeze in a little live im...

In this episode, our young host Zeke takes the mic solo — joined by his music teacher Arjun Jethwa, Coventry Music’s Engagement Officer. Together they dive into what it really takes to practise well, stay motivated, and get ready for the festive performance season. From warm-ups and tricky pieces to nerves, confidence, and the occasional stage light blinding moment, Zeke and Arjun keep it real — sharing practical tips for young musicians who sometimes find practice “a bit boring.” Expect hone...

Series 2, Episode 1 – Meet the Hosts & Make Some Noise! Welcome to a brand new series of the Coventry Music Podcast! In this episode, we meet our new student hosts Tiyana & Zeke. Both will be part of our presenting team for the year and are passionate young musicians ready to bring you behind-the-scenes stories, fun challenges, and real talk about life in music. They’ll introduce themselves, share their musical journeys, and explore the amazing opportunities available through Co...

Coventry Music Podcast – Ep7: Looking Back, Moving Forward, Music Magic In this special studio send-off episode, hosts Wilson, Bibi, and Tiyana reflect on their journey so far with Coventry Music and the podcast. From learning instruments to presenting behind the mic, they talk about what they’ve gained this year, the moments that challenged them, and what’s next for them over the summer and beyond. As we wrap up the final studio-recorded episode of the season, this is a celebration of how fa...

In this episode, our young hosts open up about the powerful connection between music and emotions. From personal "go-to" songs to moments where music helped them through something tough, this is an honest, heartfelt conversation about how music can boost your mood, build confidence, and help you express things you might not be able to say out loud. They’re joined by Arjun Jethwa, Music Engagement Officer at Coventry Music, who shares his experience working with young people across the city—an...

In this episode, Lola, Bibi, and Tiana explore the highs, nerves, and unforgettable moments of performing live as young musicians. From their first time on stage to how performing has shaped their confidence and musical growth, the hosts share personal stories that any budding performer will relate to. We hear about Coventry Music's Live Music Week and the girls play the 1 min music challenge. They’re also joined by Lee Marchant, Connect Programme Producer (South) at Young Sounds UK, who talk...

In this episode, Lola & Wilson take the spotlight as they dive into their personal musical journeys—what first inspired them, how they’ve grown as musicians, and where they see their future in music. They’re also joined by special guest Andrew Holdcroft, a Coventry & Warwickshire music journalist for Hot Live Music, who shares insights into his career, what it’s like covering the music scene, and answers their questions about working in the industry. A great listen for aspiring musici...

Lola, Wilson & Bibi welcome in the new year with a big lock to a visit from one of the biggest names in music ... Ed Sheeran! The iconic singer-songwriter's has launched his music education foundation to support the teaching of music in schools and took time out to tour three locations in Coventry locations Ed went to a creative beat-making, rap and grime session at Coventry Academy, then to a creative music making session led by Coventry Music programme SoundLab-Co and finis...

Lola & Wilson welcome new host Bibi to the podcast as they talk about why music is such an amazing thing to learn. They share stories of the instruments they learn, what the journey was like and why more children should pick up an instrument. The team also share information about the end of year events around Coventry and what children can get involved with to kick off 2025.

Welcome to the very first episode of Coventry Podcast. In this debut episode, our talented student hosts introduce you to Coventry Music— showcasing the incredible opportunities, events, and workshops that inspire young musicians across the city. Learn about the creative and fun ways Coventry Music engages young people, and get a sneak peek at what’s coming up in future episodes. Whether you're a music enthusiast, a parent, or simply curious about the power of music education, thi...