Desmond winners and a HUGE show

So, last week I had two pairs of tickets to give away to Desmond's MONSTER show at Assembly. The two winners each got a pair.

My first winner sent me this pic:
His email subject line read, 'I'm using my sexuality to win tickets. i even photoshopped out my tat.' - Pity he didn't photoshop out his fat.

The second winner sent this pic through.
It's a mixture of the winners' names on something that looks like playdoe, I think (and of course a play on the name Desmond & The Tutus).

Anyway, Desmond & The Tutus played one of the best Cape Town shows ever. Better the second time around rings true in more ways that one for The Tutus. The last time they played at the Assembly it wasn't amazing - the sound was poor and the crowd were not feeling them. Monday's show was also their second show of the long weekend. They played on Friday night at a charity event at the Albert Hall. The sound was very poor which was a real pity, considering the quality of the rig they hired for the event.

But Monday night was crazy. Without the online portal to purchase tickets, people queued. It's been a while since I've seen queues outside the Assembly. Anyway, the bands started early! Desmond, the headliners for the night weren't expected on before about midnight, but took the stage at 22h45. They played an energy filled (and energy sapping for that matter) sets I've had the good pleasure of witnessing. Their was even something of a tame mosh-pit in motion and loads of crowd surfing. (The next trick will be to convince Shane to take the dive.) More than that, other than their new track, everyone sang along to every song.

On the cards for the Tutus going forward are two more trips overseas - France in June and Japan in September/October (TBC). Stay tuned for more.

Desmond & The Tutus: Win Tickets

Last time I had held a competition for tickets to Desmond & The Tutus I got a couple of interesting motivations (the above pictures). Someone even sent in a song written as a motivation. I was impressed.

For Monday's show at Assembly, I have two pairs of tickets (four). Would you like a pair? Send me an email with your motivation. richardcoleking[at]gmail.com. Make it good. Competition closes on Friday. Winners will be contacted over the weekend (via email).

Johnny Foreigner (UK) - Your Winners!

Ok, so after finding some random machine and churns names and spews them out again in a random order, I have found my winners. They both won themselves double tickets. All they did to win was email me the following:

Alice Gnodde:
Where you first heard about Johnny Foreigner: Friends - before the tour was organised
Where you want to go (Assembly/Libertas): Ass!

Lala Quail:

Where I first heard about Johnny Foreigner: i was first introduced to them by a very colourful, friendly flyer.

Where I want to go: Assembly, please.

Well done ladies.

I didn't pick you? Don't despair, you can still get tickets here.

More from Johnny Foreigner.

Johnny Foreigner (UK) free tickets

Of late, there has been a huge amount of online publicity and funky ghosts on street posts. All for Johnny Foreigner and their phenomenal South African entourage. For the lineup for the different venues, click here. They also have an EP for free download and an interesting teaser. Click here for that.

This weekend they hit Cape Town. Now the very nice people from Griet have given me two double tickets to the shows. It could be a pair for each, or both pairs for one. You tell me where you want to go, and between myself and Griet, we will organise.

Information to be mailed to richardcoleking[at]gmail[dot]com:

Name:
Where you first heard about Johnny Foreigner:
Where you want to go (Assembly/Libertas):

The relevant dates are: 13 February @ The Assembly || 17 February @ Klein Libertas

Enter soon to avoid disappointment.

Johnny Foreigner tickets from Griet to you!

Here are some of the dates and venues as well:

CAPE TOWN
9PM SAT 13 FEB
THE ASSEMBLY

with supporting acts:
KIDOFDOOM
YESTERDAY'S PUPIL
SHE MAN LION
BRUCE WILLIS

STELLENBOSCH
6 PM WED 17 FEB
KLEIN LIBERTAS TEATER

with supporting acts:
ASHTRAY ELECTRIC
THE PRETTY BLUE GUNS
THE REVELATORS
BRUCE WILLIS
EL GORDO

RAMFEST
8PM FRI 26 FEB
NEKKIES RESORT

with supporting acts:
BOO!
LARK
ISOCHRONOUS
TIDAL WAVES
DYNAMO DJ TENT
VICE BEACH PARTY
LOADS MORE

What's more is the nice people from Griet Artists have given me two sets of double tickets to give away to Johnny Foreigner shows at The Klein Libertas and Assembly. WOW! You better let me know if you want them, cos there are only two sets. (I said that already, but I am trying to emphasise the urgency.)

I will run something of a competition closer to the time. For full tour dates, click here.

If you don't know who this Johnny Foreigner group are, click here.

WINNERS: Kidofdoom tickets and new album!

Two people have just won themselves a pair of tickets to see Kidofdoom and a copy of the new album, My Faith In War.

I had so very many great requests with all very valid reasons why they (the people who entered) deserved the tickets. I couldn’t pick. So I moseyed over to random.org and entered in all of your wonderful names and decided that once I click ‘RANDOMIZE’, I would pick the top two of the randomized list as my winners. So congratulations Mr x and Ms y!

You didn’t think I would really be silly enough to put their names up just yet? They will be emailed shortly to confirm their victory! Be sure to check to avoid disappointment!

Well done.

If you are unfamiliar with this competition, click here to see what you missed out on.

Get down to the Klein Libertas tonight to support one of South Africa's very best acts as well as Friday to see them at Mercury.

Win tickets to Kidofdoom in Cape Town!

So next week Kidofdoom come to Cape Town to play two shows to launch their new album, My Faith In War. The first (30 September) will be at the Klein Libertas, Stellenbosch. The second will be in the Mother City (2 October) at Mercury Live. I am expecting it to be HUUUUGE! But I don't think Kidofdoom know any other way to do shows??

The most exciting addition to their Cape Town shows has to be Sassquatch, known for his sick imagery and effects for Kidofdoom, Ben Rausch also has the knack of reproducing tracks from electro artists (and artists from other genres) in a fluid mix of busting beats. Haezer will also be playing.

So why all the info? Well, I am giving away two sets of double tickets plus two copies of the new album! Pretty sweet! What do you have to do to get two tickets and an album? Furnish me with an email containing the following:

Your Name:
Your preferred venue (Klein Libertas/Mercury):
Favourite Kidofdoom song:
Why I should give you the prizes:

Email me on richardcoleking[at]gmail[dot]com with the details. You can email me now.

Here are all the gigs on the tour again:

30^th Septemeber – Klein Libertas Theatre, Stellenbosch

With Haezer and Sassquatch - R40

02^rd October – Mercury Live, Cape Town

With Haezer and Sassquatch - R40

03^rd October – Tings n Times, Pretoria

With Sassquatch, Data Takashi and Nathan Scott Philips - R30

9^th October – Big Gig #2 – Durban

With Sassquatch, City Bowl Mizers and guests. - R50 (R30 with Student Card)

29^th October – Back2Basix, Johannesburg

With Sassquatch, Data Takashi and Marc Latilla - R40

Friday's winners

Hey, so today's winners are:

Anthony Martin (favourite song is Old Girls)

Lindi Brownell (favourite song is Pictures)

Anthony has promised to take wicked cool photos. Lets see if he delivers on this. Anthony, Lindi and there plus ones will be going to Mercury tonight for a show like no other.

Thus concludes the competition, this was fun. Thanks. Now go out tonight and tomorrow and support phenomenal South African music!

Remember to download all the tracks (avaiable in my music libbrary) from the latest Desmond EP, called __& The__. Better still, head to one of the venues and purchase it.

See you tonight Cape Town. Lets make memories.

Friday: Last day to get tickets!!

So Thursday's winners are:

Dino Van der Merwe (favourite song is High Fives)

Tim Cole (favourite songs are Peter and Pictures)

Dino has promised me that he will wear a Desmond Tutu outfit (including face paint) if I give him a pair of tickets to Klein Libertas. Tim Cole has pestered me all week for tickets, I have given in. He is going to Mercury.

Friday is the last chance. I will announce the last two winners at lunch time. So, email me on richardcoleking[at]gmail.com:

Name:

Venue:

Favourite Desmond song:

The Sound is DJing tonight at the Desmond party. It's going to be huge. Below is definitely my favourite remixed Desmond track. Crazy Rebel is already a huge song, but The Sound adds a new dimension. Take a listen and get a little amped for a big party.

Crazy Rebel (The Sound remix) - Desmond & The Tutus (zShare)

Thursday: More Desmond winners and more Desmond giveaways

Wednesday's winners:

Stephen "Sexilicious" Huson (favourite song is Kiss you on the Cheek)

Helen Elizabeth Blaine (favourite song is Pictures)

Stephen is going to Mercury, while Helen is going to Klein Libertas.

Keep up the good design stuff. Stephen Huson even wrote a song to try and convince me to give him a pair of tickets. I have conceded that he deserves tickets. What do you think?

Stephen Huson's ticket to the Tutus - Stephen Huson (zShare)

The last EP track for download:

New Disaster - Desmond & The Tutu (zShare)

If you want my 2 next pair of tickets, you have to email me. No previous emails count! Why should I give you tickets? Give me:

Name:

Preferred venue (Mercury/Libertas):

Favourite song:

Motivation (optional):

Chat later. Send your emails to richardcoleking[at]gmail[dot]com.

Wednesday: More Desmond tickets

Tuesday's winners:

Lala Quail (favourite song is Pictures which inspired her picture in the last post and probably why I am giving her a ticket. Oh and Lala, Shane loves your picture.)

Moné Ehlers (favourite song is Peter)

Lala is going to Mercury while Moné is going to Libertas.

Enjoy ladies and your plus ones. You can say thank you if you like.

So, I am giving more tickets away today. So many people have already requested tickets, so don't be left out!

Email me on richardcoleking[at]gmail[dot]com and supply me with:

Your name:

Preferred venue:

Favourite Desmond song of all time:

Email email email!

Today's free download:

Your Girlfriend - Desmond & The Tutus (zShare)

Still Confused?

Desmond & The Tutus on tour

So, by now, you should know all about the tour that Desmond have embarked on. If you consider yourself a fan, you will be well aware that their tour climaxes in Cape Town, next weekend, 28 and 29 August at Mercury Live and Klein Libertas respectively.

If this isn't exciting enough (then you're dead), I am giving away two double tickets daily starting Monday, ending Friday to either Mercury or Libertas (winners choice). What's more, is there will be awesome Desmond & The Tutus downloads all week from their new EP and wicked cool remixes for ya'll to enjoy. So, do yourself a favour in these trying financial times, stay close to Smack Talk. Follow me on Twitter to be the first to hear about the latest posts and Tutu give aways.

Facebook invite for:

Mercury Live

Klein Libertas