A sit-down with the founder and owner of the HMV Empire, Phil Rooney, who talks me through his history in Coventry, the changes in the pub industry, and how he became involved in music promotion, which led to the original Empire on Far Gosford Street.

Phil also shares the journey of building and launching the new HMV Empire and tells us about his pride in seeing up-and-coming Coventry bands on the Empire stage, alongside huge names such as Ed Sheeran, Tom Grennan, and Paul Weller.

Host: Aaron Ashmore

Intro music: Heal in Time by The Institutes

In partnership with Coventry City Council.