Godiva Festival, one of the UK's most anticipated music festivals held annually in Coventry, is bringing back the competition to join the festival’s official photographer at the event for 2025.
This year, three lucky amateur photographers will get the opportunity to join the festival’s official photographer, Dave Archer, on Saturday 5 July 2025 for an unforgettable day of capturing vibrant performances at this year’s event.
Out of the three winners, the official photographer will select one overall winner.
The winners will gain invaluable experience working alongside an industry professional who has captured high-profile events from Glastonbury Festival to Formula 1.
The winners will be mentored in slots throughout the day and be taught how to take live event images to the next level.
This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity also includes two weekend tickets for each winner to enjoy the rest of the festival.
Participants must be from Coventry or Warwickshire, over the age of 18, have access to a professional camera and have their own means of transport to travel to and from the event.
Councillor Abdul Salam Khan, Deputy Leader of Coventry City Council and Cabinet Member for Events, said: "I'm delighted that this competition is returning and giving budding photographers the chance to work with one of our professionals.
"Last year was so successful that we are opening the competition up to three winners this year. They will each get to work with us on the Saturday and see the behind-the-scenes life and what it takes to get the shots that we go on to use when showcasing our festival.
"We love giving back to the city of Coventry and this is just one of many ways in which we're doing this. I really look forward to seeing the entry photographs and saying hello to our winner at the event. I'd like to wish all those who enter, good luck."
Professional photographer, Dave Archer, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your real-life skills of creating images in the moment, in camera to a brief, coupled with great access.
“It's really important as photographers to make the most of opportunities and time to get the best images."
To enter the competition, aspiring photographers must complete the entry form and are asked to submit their best image from a choice of three categories; portraits, action and music.
The competition closes at 10am on Friday 13 June 2025.
For more information and to read the terms and conditions, head to the competition webpage.
Godiva Festival is brought to you by Coventry City Council. Music Smart is the sponsor of Godiva Calling and Coventry College is the sponsor of the Family Field.