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Coventry tunnel turned into Motofest nightclub | Coventry tunnel turned into Motofest nightclub |
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A road tunnel is to be transformed into a nightclub as part of a motoring festival. | A road tunnel is to be transformed into a nightclub as part of a motoring festival. |
The Greyfriars Green tunnel on Coventry's ring road will close to traffic at 17:00 GMT on 30 May and be turned into a 5,000-capacity club. | The Greyfriars Green tunnel on Coventry's ring road will close to traffic at 17:00 GMT on 30 May and be turned into a 5,000-capacity club. |
The Motofest event will follow the official opening of the tunnel, part of the £59m Friargate development. | The Motofest event will follow the official opening of the tunnel, part of the £59m Friargate development. |
After a night of DJs and other entertainment, the tunnel will reopen at 05:00, organisers said. | After a night of DJs and other entertainment, the tunnel will reopen at 05:00, organisers said. |
'Unique celebration' | 'Unique celebration' |
Jeremy Heaver, Motofest commercial director, said: "When we first took the idea to Coventry City Council, I think it probably took them aback as it is a slightly leftfield thing to do." | Jeremy Heaver, Motofest commercial director, said: "When we first took the idea to Coventry City Council, I think it probably took them aback as it is a slightly leftfield thing to do." |
Councillor Rachel Lancaster, in charge of public services, described it as a "pretty unique way to celebrate the opening of our new tunnel", part of a major regeneration project in Coventry. | Councillor Rachel Lancaster, in charge of public services, described it as a "pretty unique way to celebrate the opening of our new tunnel", part of a major regeneration project in Coventry. |
The three-day Motofest 2015 begins on 29 May and will see the city stage time trials on public roads, alongside exhibitions, music and other events. | The three-day Motofest 2015 begins on 29 May and will see the city stage time trials on public roads, alongside exhibitions, music and other events. |
British Formula 3 cars, among others, will complete laps of the ring road. | British Formula 3 cars, among others, will complete laps of the ring road. |
It follows a change in the law in July which allowed local authorities to suspend the Road Traffic Act. | It follows a change in the law in July which allowed local authorities to suspend the Road Traffic Act. |
Organisers said they wanted Motofest to be seen as the "Edinburgh Festival" of vehicles. | Organisers said they wanted Motofest to be seen as the "Edinburgh Festival" of vehicles. |
Coventry - England's motor city? |
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