And we’ll drink if we don’t go down…
I have been reading your concerns on the Message Boards regarding ticket availability for the Bowie show at the Carling Apollo on Wednesday October 2nd. Being as resourceful as you are, it seems you are finding out things that I’m still not able to announce because of the “contractual issues” I mentioned recently. I noticed on the MBs that at least one BowieNet member (k1gpw) has managed to glean some information from the ticket agent, that, as silly as it must now seem to you, I’m still not able to mention!
What I can tell you is that, after some debate on the message boards, and due to the limited availability of BowieNet tickets, our allocation will be sold one ticket per member. The good news about these tickets is that we have been promised seats in the front of the house. Of course the BowieNet allocation isn’t the only chance you have to get tickets for this show…
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CarlingLive website
There will be several competitions running with chances to win tickets, and I would suggest that you become a member of the CarlingLive website for this very reason. Not only are they running a competition to win tickets, but they also have a competition for a meet and greet with David. Click on the above image to take you to the site, where you will need to sign up before you can enter.
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Carling TXT 2 WIN
For those who enjoy a drink in the London area, there is also the “chance to win tickets and meet the man himself everytime you buy a pint of Carling” via an instant win “TXT 2 WIN” card system… Again, see the CarlingLive website for more details, and a list of the ten bars participating in the promotion.
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The Independent and CarlingLive
Details of yet another promotion are printed in this morning’s Independent newspaper in the UK. In conjunction with CarlingLive, this competition asks the impossible: “What is the name of Bowie’s latest album?”. And your reward for such a taxing question? The chance to win one of 50 pairs of tickets, with one pair winning a meet and greet with David in the Carling VIP room.
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“So Blam, are you telling me that I splashed out nine bloody quid for nothing?”
“No David, you now have a collection of quality recordings worth every penny!”
David Bowie backstage at Maida Vale on Wednesday. Pic by Total Blam Blam.
BowieNet Meet and Greet competition
Earlier in the week I announced an upcoming BowieNet meet and greet competition. (09/19/02 NEWS: BOWIE RETURNS TO HAMMERSMITH FOR LONDON SHOW) As I said in my piece, the original idea was “to reward a couple of fans that bought all three ‘Everyone Says ‘Hi” CD singles.” This competition was my idea and not some cynical marketing ploy… it truly was aimed at people who had already bought the single.
But nothing ever runs smoothly it seems. In my naivety I had neglected to take into account UK gaming and licensing laws. I was informed thus: “If you have to buy the 3 CDs to be entered, this is a lottery, not a prize draw or competition and it is illegal in the UK unless you apply for a licence.” (Thanx Ads)
As if that wasn’t enough of a problem, it seems a few of you have bought the singles especially for the competition. So what to do? Well I’m obviously going to have to reset the competition so that is fairer for everybody, and legal! Come back tomorrow for details of the new competition.
In the meantime, there may be some of you that have bought the singles for the competition that don’t actually want these CDs… hard to imagine, but it’s possible. If you fall into this category, please contact me with details of your purchase (where, when etc) including a scan of your receipt. Not quite sure what I’m going to do about this one yet, but I have a nasty feeling it’s going to cost me a few pounds! 🙁
So, if you are unhappy with your purchase, please send your details to me at TotalBlamBlam@DavidBowie.com with a subject line of “I don’t like these CDs, what are you going to do about it Blammo!” I’m praying I don’t get too many responses, so please be gentle.