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 musicians and music lovers alike—tune in now!

🎧 Listen now and be inspired! #CoventryMusic #MusicJournalism #YoungMusicians

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 finished the day with a visit to grassroots music venue The TIN Music and Arts.

The team are also joined by Tiyana, who played in front of Ed Sheeran and by Head of Coventry Music Mark Steel.

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, this podcast is your backstage pass to the vibrant world of Coventry Music.
Tune in and join the journey!"