Bark is Britain’s premier pamphlet, dedicated to mirth, merriment and muck. Published irregularly, it really is the ideal tool with which to beat back the twits. Bark has jumped into bed with Queen’s and is delighted to offer a free copy to the first 20 readers of The Gown to follow us on Twitter!

Simply Tweet the phrase ‘The Gown’ to @barkpamphlet and we’ll wing one of the little sods over to you tout de suite.

All the bog standard competition rules apply; editor’s decision is final, that sort of gubbins.

Nicely!

We have one pair of tickets to see In Case of Fire play at the Limelight on 17th December.  We also have one pair of tickets for Bad Manners’ gig on 12th December in Spring & Airbrake up for grabs. AND we have a pair of tickets to see That Petrol  the band on 7th December in Spring & Airbrake to give away!

To enter the competition, just email us your name and mobile number to info@thegown.org.uk, with ‘In Case of Fire’,  ‘Bad Manners’ or ‘That Petrol Emotion’ in the subject line. We’ll pluck a lucky person at random for each of the performances.

Competition closes on Friday 4th December 2009 at 9:00am.

The Pogues are set to play St. George’s Market on 2nd December. Courtesy of CDC Leisure, we have one pair of tickets to give away for the gig!

Formed in 1982, The Pogues scored a string of hit albums combining traditional Irish folk with a punk sprit, embodied by their notorious frontman Shane MacGowan.

To enter the competition, just email us your name and mobile number to info@thegown.org.uk, with ‘Pogues’ in the subject line. We’ll pluck a lucky person at random.

Competition closes on Friday  27 November 2009 at 9:00am.

We have a pair of tickets to see Ash on 26 November in Spring & Airbrake to give away, courtesy of CDC Leisure.

To enter the competition, just email us your name and mobile number to info@thegown.org.uk, with ‘Ash’ in the subject line. We’ll pick a lucky person at random.

Competition closes on Friday 13 November 2009 at 12noon.

We have 2 pairs of tickets for Cymbals Eat Guitars to give away courtesy of CDC Leisure, who are playing in Auntie Annies on 15 November.

To enter the competition, just email us your name and mobile number to info@thegown.org.uk, with ‘Cymbals Eat Guitars’ in the subject line. We’ll pick two lucky people at random.

Competition closes on Friday 6 November 2009 at 12noon.

We have two pairs of tickets to see A Place to Bury Strangers on 11 November 2009 in Auntie Annies, courtesy of CDC Leisure.

To enter the competition, just email us your name and mobile number to info@thegown.org.uk, with ‘A Place to Bury Strangers’ in the email subject line. We’ll pick two lucky people at random.

Competition closes on Friday 6 November 2009 at 12noon.

The infamous backing band for reggae legend Bob Marley are playing  Spring & Airbrake on Tuesday 27th October 2009, and we have five pairs of tickets to give away.

To enter the competition, just email us your name and mobile number to info@thegown.org.uk. We’ll pick five lucky people at random.

Competition closes on Friday 23rd October 2009 at 12noon.

Open House Festival have given us tickets for two lucky students to see Noah and the Whale in Custom House Square THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT (23rd September)!

THE COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNER LAURA HAWTHORNE.

LOOK OUT FOR MORE GREAT COMPETITIONS IN THE WEEKS AHEAD!

Best known for their infectious hit single ’5 years time’, the band combine diverse instruments with harmonised vocals to create a bitter sweet sound that is pure summer.

To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize, just take part in our fun challenge:

If you were in charge of Noah’s Ark, what two animals would you bring and why?

Send your answers to info@thegown.org.uk along with your name and mobile number (so we can contact you if you win). The most striking, creative entries will win both the tickets. You can enter as many times as you like, so get cracking.

Competition closes on Wednesday 23rd September 2009 at 12noon. For more information on the bands playing in the Coors Light Open House Festival and to book tickets, visit their website:

www.openhousefestival.com

If you could describe your fashion sense in three words, what would they be?

Send your ingenious answer, your name and your mobile number to info@thegown.org.uk. You can enter as many times as you like, so you could be funking up your fashion in no time!

Competition closes on Friday 25th September 2009 at 12noon.