Win Tickets

[YulianK]

You, your bestie and 90's icon Natalie Imbruglia at a show money can't buy... sounds pretty incredible, right? There’re 10 pairs of tickets up for grabs and every SMARTY customer has the chance to enter. Try your luck below.

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This money-can’t-buy experience will take place at Virgin Radio's Sunset Sessions with SMARTY on Friday 29th September. ​

Hosted by drivetime legend Ricky Wilson, Natalie Imbruglia will perform an honest, intimate and stripped back set of her biggest and best hits. This exclusive performance will be set at the top of the NewsUK tower in London as the sun sets across the city – what an experience, right?

But hurry, the competition closing date is just around the corner…

Fancy it?

To enter you’ll need to respond below, telling us “What has been your favourite live gig and why?” We can’t wait to read your answers.

Terms and Conditions

1. The Prize Draw opens on 4th September 2023 at 09:00 and closes on 10th September 2023 at 23:59 (“Promotion Period”).
2. No travel or accommodation expense will be covered.
3. To be eligible to enter the Prize Draw entrants must be a SMARTY customer and be registered for the SMARTY Community within the Promotion Period, who is over 18 years of age and a UK resident (“Eligible Entrants”)
4. Those attending the event consent to their and their guests’ details being shared with News Broadcasting Limited and their contractors to facilitate the Prize and for SMARTY to use their names, photographs and any quotes they provide about the Event in any SMARTY marketing activity across some or all media channels.

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UPDATE - COMPETITION CLOSED

The competition is now closed, and we will make the draw for the winners from all the eligible entries  and contact them in the next 24 hours.

So, keep your fingers crossed and an eye on your email inbox. Make sure you check your spam folders too, just in case.

Thanks to everyone who contributed some brilliant entries. We had over 560 posts and have had an amazingly diverse range of response, from Christian festivals to back-room-of-a-pub gigs, from massive stadium concerts to someone’s wedding. It’s been brilliant reading them all. Thank you.

And it’s never too late to see live music; go to a big venue, visit a festival, or just see what your local arts’ centre has on. You never know what you’re going to find.

Keep up the great work everyone; the SMARTY Community belongs to us all and succeeds because of your great contributions.

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We were delighted to welcome SMARTY competition winners to watch this intimate performance with Drivetime host Ricky Wilson hosting the event.

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[Kathryn_1427173]

Gary Barlow live in Cardiff - Was a surprise birthday present from my hubby as I'd wanted to see him for so long.  Loved Gary and loved my hubby! 🙂 

[djr]

What has been your favourite live gig and why?

As regards listening: Proms in 2003. It was the first and only time I've been and the music and atmosphere was just great. As regards playing in a live gig, Kachaturian Violin Concerto in Nairobi Orchestra in 2009.

[KevinBl_1092456]

Uncle Lumpy & The Fish Doctors, Connaught Park, Dover, 1980s. Glorious summer day, great food, great company and a great, amusing local band

[LesleyM_1904283]

Micheal Buble, Birmingham NEC. Absolutely fantastic.  We live 350 miles away in Cornwall and it was worth every single mile 😊

[Paddy84722]

Deacon Blue, at Birmingham Symphony Hall. Absolutely amazing!! The sound, the atmosphere & when they started singing 'Fergus Wings The Blues', I had to check th ceiling as I honestly believed the ceiling was going to collapse, as the place began absolutely jumping. Best ever, beating others like, Adele, Queen, Michael Jackson & even Coldplay!!!!

[HirokiU_2154668]

My favorite gig was Depeche Mode's "101" concert at the Pasadena Rose Bowl in 1988 as they were at their prime...so was I! 

[HirokiU_2154668]

My all time favorite live gig was the "101" concert at the Pasadena Rose Bowl in 1988 as they were at their prime...so was I! 

[KSkinns]

Never been to a live gig so this would be a new experience 

[Leonuuk]

Muse, supported by Elbow and Martin Grech at Wembley Arena in November 2003.
I knew Martin, as we grew up in the same town. He had something like 7 guitarists on stage.
Then on came Elbow, and there were 5 on stage. These guys made even more noise, and so tight.
And finally Muse. Just 3 guys, and they made even more noise than Elbow.
And when I say noise, I mean a coherrent epic sound.
They were perfect, absolutely awesome. Amazing musicians and amazing vocals.

[DavidSte_239580]

Elton John on the comedy carpet in Blackpool great gig but the weather was dreadful windy

[DavidSte_239580]

Elton John on the comedy carpet in Blackpool great gig but dreadful weather very windy

[Rebecca_1295727]

Fat Boy Slim in Nottingham 🥳

[ClaireWa_517652]

I went to see The 1975 in 2012 at Maida Vale studios for future sounds. There was about 15 of us in the room compared to the other studio that had around 80 people. They were great and I went by myself as no one wanted to go with me to see artists they didn’t know. Laura mvula played straight after. Tickets were free!

[syujcg]

Watching the Last Night At The Astoria, I was a sixth former and had the best time of my life with plenty of photos with stars of the day. Next day at school however was a nightmare!

[RebeccaG_176467]

I have never been to any live performance and this wonderful event, I could imagine would be amazing as a first time experience 🤞.

[ChrisH84]

My favourite live gig was Tears for Fears live at the motorpoint arena in Nottingham. Roland Orzabal's vocal range has to be heard to believe it. Such an amazing concert .

[LucasHi_1761170]

Shed Seven in Leeds were amazing this year! The atmosphere was great and vocals incredible.

[LucasHi_1761170]

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[PaulRay_1937229]

My fav gig was Ed Sheeran at St James Park.  February 2018,  it was electric atmosphere. Ann-Marie open the show, she was fantastic as well.

[Bridget_2117835]

Blondie 1979 - first gig. Brilliant 

[DWG]

When my family and I went to see Justin Fletcher (Mr. Tumbles) live at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil. The reaction, smiles and laughter...all the excitement was a perfect family memory!

[DWG]

When my daughter, wife and I went to see Justin Fletcher (Mr. Tumbles) live at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil. It made my daughter so very happy and us too to see the smiles on her face. 

[Talicza_1069386]

I watched coheed and Cambria at o2 in Bristol and it was the first time I’ve seen someone play a double guitar above their head. Legendary. 

[PaulRob_1616238]

Paul Weller Nottingham.. Long time favourite artist since the Jam days

[JordiFe_2256938]

Always a fan of the 90's music! Natalie Imbruglia was a great part of it!

[RobClay_155431]

My favourite gig was seeing Prince at the O2 in London when he performed for 21 nights. In my opinion, Prince is the most talented musician of our generation, so I feel very lucky to have seen him perform - and what a show it was too - amazing!

[RobClay_155431]

The best gig I've been to was Prince at the O2 Arena in London when he performed for 21 nights. In my opinion he's the most talented musician of our generation and getting to see him live was a real privilege - what a performer!

[KatieJen_324004]

Dancing in the warm rain at an open airJack Johnson concert. My husband and I were still dating - amazing memories 😍😍😍

[KatieJen_324004]

When I was dating my now husband, we went to see Jack Johnson in Atlanta. It was open air, in a storm. Dancing in the warm rain. Amazing memories! 

[Ash]

Ah, Supertramp at The O2 - a night that was more than just a concert. It was a transcendental experience that whisked me away on a rhythmic journey, where every note felt like a warm embrace and every lyric resonated deep within my soul. Picture this: The ambiance of The O2, the electric atmosphere, lights dancing around and in the midst of it all, Supertramp, transporting us all to a different era. Their timeless music echoing through the vastness of the venue, turning strangers into friends as we all sang along, nostalgia hanging thick in the air.

It wasn’t just about the impeccable performance or the immersive sound, it was the way the melodies connected us, bridged gaps and painted vivid memories that would last a lifetime. That night, Supertramp wasn’t just a band; they were storytellers, weaving tales of yesteryears and dreams of tomorrows. They had a magical way of making everyone feel alive and connected, an experience that's hard to put into words but remains etched in my heart forever.

The possibility of reliving such a poignant moment, especially with the iconic 90s sensation, Natalie Imbruglia, is nothing short of exhilarating. I can only imagine the blend of nostalgia and new memories waiting to be made. Music has this incredible power to touch souls, to bring back forgotten moments, and to create new stories - and I'm here for every beat of it.

Here's to more nights that leave a mark, more songs that become anthems and more gigs that become favourite memories.

[JamYong_1993654]

I've got a few to choose from... I'd honestly say either Backstreet Boys or Leon Bridges. Both showed such talent, energy, and were so easy to watch. I'd love to add this one to the list!

[JamYong_1993654]

I've got a few to choose from... I'd say honestly Backstreet Boys or Leon Bridges. Both showed lots of energy, talent, and were so easy to watch. Would love to add this one to the list!!

[DavidCohe_90288]

Bon Jovi in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The show was delayed by two hours due to a bomb threat closing the venue whilst it was searched. We didn’t get in until 9.30pm, but the band still played their full three hour set to ensure we did not miss out. Fabulous!

[AnnSmith_780367]

When my daughter surprised us (mum n dad) with tickets to see Elton John when he came to Airdrie what a night ❤️

[RobertS_1708043]

Iow festival in the sixties with huge headline bands like the Rolling Stones. Awesome !

[Ant]

Roger Waters' The Wall, Vector Arena, Auckland, Feruary 2012. No explanantion needed and plenty of reasons! It was the first complete performance of The Wall since Berlin, 1990 and transcended age, different cultures and musical taste; I went with my 16 year old son. Roger Waters is controversial but his anti-war message is almost universal. The stadium, music, audience - all were heaving. The fireworks, banging visuals and light-infused integration between the performance and those soaking it in was electrifying and an experience impossible to describe.  Most of all it provided my son and I with a time we'll never forget. We will forever remain 'comfortably numb'. 

[SharonJ_1085081]

Would absolutely love to win some tickets, my daughter turns 17 on. The 8th Sept and it would be a lovely way to celebrate her birthday and amazing GCSE results shes gained. Been a member of Smarty for many years. 

[AngelaM_1889602]

My faurite concert been was the wanted group and why love them love enjoy there songs 

[Richard_1763830]

Old school - Earth Wind & Fire at Wembley Arena. Pretty much front row seats (another competition win) and the magic show was almost as good as the band.

Fingers crossed

[DeliaRe_2191324]

I won tickets to see scissor sisters in Trafalgar Square a few years ago which was amazing in itself - but they also brought on Kylie to the stage which was a complete surprise and made an exceptional evening even better.