WIN A VIP TRIP TO
MERCHANT CITY FESTIVAL! The Skinny have teamed up with Merchant City Festival (24 – 27 September 2009) to give one lucky reader the chance to win an exclusive pair of tickets to this year’s event on Sunday 27 September. The prize includes one night’s accommodation at Fraser Suites (1-19 Albion Street); cocktails and dinner for two in Metropolitan; tickets to see comedian Raymond Mearns at The Tron, courtesy of Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival and a pair of tickets for the Festival Party at Byblos, featuring performances from Rodney Branigan, Ian Smith and Carnival Collective, as well as music from DJ Junior Otamon with breathtaking visuals from RM*. Merchant City Festival returns to Glasgow’s cultural quarter for its eighth year. the cutting edge festival is one of the most diverse platforms for the arts and features some of the best of Scottish art and entertainment with a packed programme of theatre, music, comedy, fashion, visual art, film, dance, literature, markets and much more. Featuring over 300 performances, spanning more than 80 venues, with many free of charge, the event attracts crowds of over 50,000 each year.
To enter just answer this question : In which year did the inaugural Merchant City Festival take place? VISIT THESKINNY.CO.UK/COMPETITIONS BEFORE 19 SEPTEMBER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN! For terms and conditions, visit theskinny.co.uk/terms. Entrants must be 18 or over. Please drink responsibly - for the facts, www.drinkaware.co.uk.
WIN A LIMITED EDITION LIVE CD FROM THE MILL ANNIVERSARY SHOWS! Two days at the tail-end of summer (27 August and 3 September) will mark the first anniversary of The Mill, a fortnightly evening created by Miller Genuine Draft to showcase the best of what the scene has to offer. Bands playing these two sold out shows, many of whom are regulars at The Mill, include We Were Promised Jetpacks, Broken Records and Found. Whether you missed out on a ticket, or you want a chance to re-live your favourite moments from the gig, The Mill have put together a special live recording of both shows. Thanks to The Mill, The Skinny are giving away ten of these limited edition, highly sought after CDs. Other bands set to be featured on the CD include Sparrow and The Workshop, The Ok Social Club, Come In Tokyo, and many more. For more information, visit themill-live.com.
To enter just answer this question :
Q: How many walls are there in Glasgow-based We Were Promised Jetpack's debut album title? VISIT THESKINNY.CO.UK/COMPETITIONS BEFORE 28 SEPTEMBER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN! Terms and Conditions: Please refer to theskinny.co.uk/terms. The Mill is an 18+ venue. Please drink responsibly.
WIN A CASE OF RELENTLESS ENERGY SHOTS AND TICKETS TO GALLOWS! Relentless, the UK's fastest growing energy drink, is releasing an intense energy shot; Relentless Energy Shots. Relentless will be setting up shop in Glasgow (158 Ingram Street) to offer you a much needed boost to get you through the day. The shop will feature a visual and musical experience that recreates the world of Relentless. To celebrate the launch, The Skinny are offering you the chance to win a case of Relentless Energy Shots (12 shots per case) plus a pair of tickets to see Gallows (visiting Aberdeen's Moshulu and Dundee's Fat Sams on 29 and 30 November), touring on the back of their recently released second album, Grey Britain.
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On Gallow's second album, Grey Britain, what type of flower is depicted on the album sleeve? VISIT THESKINNY.CO.UK/COMPETITIONS BEFORE 25 SEPTEMBER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN! For terms and conditions, please visit theskinny.co.uk/terms. Entrants must be 18 and over.
WIN A TRIP TO THE BIRTHDAY JD SET IN LONDON! The Birthday JD Set is the musical culmination of the traditional month-long celebrations of Jack Daniel’s birthday, celebrated every September by discerning music fans and whiskey connoisseurs. The Skinny are offering the chance for you and three of your mates to head to London’s Village Underground on Thursday 8th October to be a part of Jack Daniel’s birthday celebrations at the Birthday JD Set, a prize that also includes one night's acommodation in London and £50 per person towards travel. The line up features the UK’s top young music maestros: Brett Anderson, Carl Barât, and Jon McClure (Reverend & The Makers). Each will perform a series of exciting, one-off collaborations with the New Silver Cornet Band - a group of hugely talented session musicians from Mr. Jack’s homestead Tennessee, including: David Hood, founder of the Muscle Shoal Sound Studio and Wayne Carson, who wrote Elvis Presley’s ’Always on My Mind’. For more information on the event and Jack Daniel's full terms and conditions, visit thejdset.co.uk and theskinny.co.uk/terms/bjdset.
To enter just answer this question :
In which month is Mr Jack Daniel's birthday celebrated? VISIT THESKINNY.CO.UK/COMPETITIONS BEFORE 25 SEPTEMBER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN! For terms and conditions, visit theskinny.co.uk/terms and theskinny.co.uk/terms/bjdset. Entrants must be aged 18 and over. Make Mr. Jack’s birthday a memorable one. Please drink responsibly.
SEPTEMBER 2009
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