Stephen Travers Presents The Miami Showband Massacre Story
September 22, 2025
Join us for a powerful and moving evening with Stephen Travers, bassist with the Miami Showband, as he shares his personal journey of survival, loss, and campaign for truth following the 1975 Miami Showband massacre – one of the darkest chapters of The Troubles.
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This unique event, hosted by Coventry Irish Society
and supported by the Irish Government's Department of Foreign Affairs' Reconciliation Fund, explores themes of peacebuilding, resilience, and fight for truth and justice. More information on Stephen and his new book can be found here.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear firsthand from a voice of history and courage.
Admission is free, but places are limited – booking is required.
To reserve your ticket, please book an advanced ticket through Eventbrite below.
Wednesday 15 October 2025. Doors open: 6.00 PM | Event: 6.30–8.00 PM
📍 Coventry Irish Society, 2nd Floor, Eaton House, Eaton Road, Coventry CV1 2FJ
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