Past Competitions
Win double passes to see The Vasco Era in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne
Victoria's The Vasco Era have no shortage of fans, having stunned festival crowds for half a decade with their unique brand of gritty rock n roll. Now set to put out their third record, the boys from Apollo Bay are launching a new national tour in support of its first single, Child Bearing Hips.
In honour of their appearance across the country, we have double passes to give away to each of their Sydney (Goodgod, Aug 17,) Brisbane (Alhambra Lounge, Aug 20) and Melbourne (Corner Hotel, Sept 2) shows .
Win a one of two double passes to Eagle & The Worm @ FBi Social!
With a rapidly growing following singing their praises, Melbourne nine-piece Eagle & The Worm are set to return to Sydney for a one-off show following the release of their jovial debut, Good Times. In honour of the party band's appearance, we have two double passes to give away to their show at Kings Cross' FBi Social on Saturday July 23rd.
Win tickets to see Phatchance and Coptic Soldier at Oxford Art Factory
Billed as Australia's first acoustic aussie hip-hop tour, Phatchance and Coptic Soldier are set to cross the country in support of Phatchance's new acoustic EP. In its honour, we've got a double pass to give away to the final show of their tour at Sydney's Oxford Art Factory on Saturday June 2nd.
Win a Double Pass to see Pigeon John!
Californian MC, Pigeon John is embarking on an East Coast tour of Australia in support of his latest record, Dragon Slayer. In it's honour, we have a double pass to giveaway to each of his shows in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane on the following dates:
Friday 20th May: Tone, Sydney
Saturday 21st May - East Brunswick Club, Melbourne
Sunday 22nd May - X and Y Bar, Brisbane
Win a double pass to The Gum Ball
Win a double pass to The Gum Ball. The 7th annual boutique festival is just about here, held over Friday 29th and Saturday 30th April and once again at its beloved bush land home of Dashville at Belford, 2.5 hours North of Sydney in the beautiful Hunter Valley.
Win a Double Pass to the HorrorPops Sydney or Brisbane Show
Denmark's demons of Rockabilly Horrorpops are touring Australia for the release of their latest album, Kiss Kiss Kill Kill. In honour of that, we have a double pass to give away for their shows in Sydney or Brisbane on these dates:
Saturday April 23 – HiFi, Brisbane Sunday April 24 – Factory Theatre, Sydney
Win Black Dub on vinyl
Black Dub, a powerful new group led by celebrated guitarist and producer Daniel Lanois, have released their debut self-titled album. "Black Dub" is a distinctive, rock-edged album featuring an outstanding level of musicianship and a soulful, symphonic commentary influenced by Jamaican dub culture. To celebrate its launch we're giving away a copy of the album on vinyl.
Win a double pass to Hope Sandoval
Former Mazzy Star frontwoman Hope Sandoval will be appearing with the backing of her band The Warm Inventions for four exclusive Australian performances and Soulshine has three double passes to give away.
Win tickets to the Public Opinion Afro Orchestra & The Strides in Sydney
Melbourne’s powerhouse the Public Opinion Afro Orchestra and Sydney’s own The Strides are playing an electrifying double bill at the Basement on Friday 28 May. The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra are Melbourne’s original Afrobeat Heavyweights, spicing it up with sizzling funk, hip hop and groovy roots. Sydney locals The Strides have been making waves around the country with their fresh Afrobeat-reggae sound and a “whole lot of soul.” Soulshine has one double pass to give away to this show.
Win tix to The Vasco Era's Brisbane show
Being known for their blistering, brutally energetic live sets it seems fitting that The Vasco Era should mark the release of their long-awaited second album 'Lucille' with a National tour showing Australian music fans exactly just what they have been up to since they released their cracking debut album. Soulshine has three double passes to give away to their Brisbane show at The Zoo, April 23.
Birds of Tokyo 'Broken Strings' Tour prize packs
Perth rockers Birds Of Tokyo came up with an idea to show Australian audiences a very different side to the band, stripping their music back to the barest framework then rebuilding it with acoustic based sounds and delicate orchestration. An experience that is now available to own on CD and DVD. To celebrate the release of Birds of Tokyo's 'Broken Strings' CD and DVD release, Soulshine has three prize packs to give away, containing the CD/DVD and a signed programme from the November 2009 tour.
Win two tickets to Playground Weekender
Soulshine is offering a lucky winner two double four day camping passes to Playground Weekender, located on Sydney's Hawksbury River in Wisemans Ferry. Winner of the 2008 & 2009 'Best Crowd & Atmosphere' Faster Louder Festival Awards. In 2010 hosting a world-class mix of artists including Orbital Live, Lupe Fiasco, Polyphonic Spree, The Cribs, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Jamie Lidell and many, many more!
Win a copy of the latest single from the John Butler Trio
Soulshine has five copies of the new four track 'One Way Road' Single/EP from John Butler Trio to give away. The new single is the first from the NEW John Butler Trio lineup.
John Butler on the new single: "One Way Road is the combination of pretty much most of my musical influences; dancehall, roots & rock. Some how we found a way to bring all these feels in a way that sounds natural and not too contrived or cerebral. I'm really happy with how we captured the vibe of this song."
Win tickets to High & Dry Festival!
High & Dry Festival will play host to Australia's finest independent artists and musicians for three days and nights of magical riverside reverie on Aboriginal land, two friendly hours North of Sydney. Soulshine has a double pass to give away to one lucky winner. Read the Soulshine High & Dry Festival profile for more information.
Win a copy of Georgia Fair's EP
Thanks to Sony Music, we have copies of Georgia Fair's brilliant new self-titled EP to give to five lucky Soulshine members.
Win tickets to Sydney's Days Like This! Festival
Congrats to our winner Ryan who has won a double pass to Days Like This! on January 4 in Sydney... For your chance to win the opportunity to see the likes of Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, Fat Freddys Drop, Public Enemy, Morcheeba and many many more, simply tell us about your idea of a perfect day!
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