How to apply for free Ed Sheeran tickets for gig in Coventry to mark 100 years of HMV

Virgin Radio

20 Jul 2021, 12:17

Ed Sheeran is sharing the love and is set to perform at a free 700-person capacity gig for his fans at Coventry Empire on 25 August. The one-off intimate gig is being organised by music retailing veterans HMV to mark their 100 year anniversary.

The singer songwriter has just released the single for his fifth studio album, Bad Habits, and will be wowing fans with new and classic tunes including The Shape of You, Lego House and Thinking Out Loud.

Fancy your luck? Head to the HMV website for tickets before 11:59pm on Sunday 8August and you will be entered into a free prize draw.

HMV owner Doug Putman said: “HMVs 100th birthday is a huge milestone for the British high street and the music industry.

"Our stores continue to offer millions of customers a way of discovering new music, with an unrivalled vinyl range, as well as giving fans the chance to buy exclusive products from their favourite artists and franchises.

"We’re famed for our passionate and knowledgeable staff, and we’re a business that listens to what they and our customers want to see in stores.

“We have so many exciting plans for our Centenary, from a gig with Ed Sheeran to the return of our in-store signings and performances. This is a huge year for HMV, and we want to set up the business so that it’s still here in another 100 years’ time.”

'Ed over there now...