GIVEAWAYS In over ten 52-minute episodes, Russia’s War: Blood Upon the Snow traces the events from Stalin’s rise to power, his association with Hitler and the Soviet involvement in the Second World War right through to his death. This is the incredibly powerful story of the Stalin years. Thanks to Roadshow Entertainment we have five copies of the series on DVD up for grabs! On Saturday Aug 20, Kristian Fletcher – Brisbane’s Prince of Retro – presents the sixth annual Brisbane Madonna Party at The Basement, 243 Brunswick St. What better way to celebrate Madonna’s birthday this August than with a retro dance party playing nothing but the best of her music – 80s, 90s and Noughties. Don’t miss a stunning fan-compiled video retrospective of classic film clips and rare and live footage from 7pm followed by the dance party 9pm til midnight. Thanks to Kristian Fletcher we have three double passes up for grabs! Entrants must be 18+. Queen fans across Australia will be able to celebrate the music, the magic and the memories of Freddie Mercury and Queen when the stunning theatrical production Queen – It’s A Kinda Magic tours Australia from late September. This fully staged “concert experience” show features over twenty Queen hits including We Will Rock You, Bohemian Rhapsody, Fat Bottomed Girls, We Are the Champions and many more. Queen – It’s A Kinda Magic delivers the ultimate Queen live concert experience and is as close as you’ll ever get to the real thing. With 21st century
sound and lighting, and an explosive cast that takes magnetism to new heights, this theatrical attraction produced by Showtime Entertainment recreates Queen’s show from their 1986 world tour; the hit songs, the charisma of Freddie Mercury, the amazing guitar solos of Brian May and all those unbelievable harmonies. We have got two double passes to the performance at QPAC Concert Hall on Friday Sep 30 up for grabs! In the space of just a few months we’ve seen Owl Eyes blossom from a peripheral presence in Australia’s musical landscape to one of its key players. Following the digital release of her second EP Raiders, Owl Eyes is set to embark on her biggest tour to date. Thanks to Shiny Entertainment we have two double passes to give away to the Saturday Aug 27 show at Alhambra Lounge and each winner will score a copy of the Raiders EP! Entrants must be 18+. As the curtain is closing on one of Australia’s most iconic tourist attractions, The Big Pineapple, Bris-vegas indie-popsters Extrafoxx will be releasing their splendidly cheeky song of the same name with its catchy sing-along lyric “Stole some sunnies from the Big Pineapple” when they launch their debut album this August. You can catch them at the Beetle Bar on Friday Aug 19 with special guests Little Lovers and Undead Apes. We have one double pass up for grabs, and the winner and their guest will also get a copy of the album! Entrants must be 18+. The album is available from iTunes on Aug 19.
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