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[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.

Tell me more

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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[PeterMa_1247927]

TRNSMT 2018, Sunday 8th July, Killers headlining, with earlier performances by Lewis Capaldi, Jessie Ware, Franz Ferdinand, Friendly Fires, and Chvrches. These were all amazing, but the Killers were brilliant, fantastic set and performance, and a great spot where a guy from the crowd came and played drums on Reasons Unknown. And to top it all off, I took my daughter Hannah who absolutely loved it!! 

[Babette_1518736]

Red Rocks, Colorado

[Christi_1529315]

I have never attended a live concert in all of my 66 years, but now retired I intend t change that.

[Fabio_1486641]

U2 at Wembley with Stereo MC's as the support act. Was an electric atmosphere, both acts were phenomenal and U2's set with all the screens overloaded the senses.

[DM_1740720]

I have never been to a concert before so if I win this will be my first one. Natalie Imbruglia is one of my fave artist!! So here to win it!!

[GraemeM_2145949]

Coldplay at Wembley

Great music and crowd involvement. Don’t get many opportunities but really enjoy live music

[DM_1740720]

I never been to a live concert so if I win this will be my first. Natalie Imbruglia is one of my 90s fave!! 

[Francisco]

My favorite gig ever was Morcheeba's concert in Santiago, Chile! I didn't even know them at the time, but my girlfriend was a huge fan so I went with her. We ended up in the first row and the concert was just amazing!

[SteveMet_888750]

Ben Folds at Symphony Hall in Brum. Hasn’t happened yet but sure it’s going to be a good one. 

[SteveGr_2132592]

Coldplay @ Wembley my wife’s favourite band. We were standing and so close to the action, it was such an immersive experience. The whole show was so well crafted and will long live in my memory 👍

[EdytaMi_2045451]

My favourite gig was at the X factor semi final when I got to see Ed Sheeran performing was an experience, and all the new artists trying to make it in the industry 

[SarahDa_2109191]

For the first time I went to Riverside Festival last year as a volunteer to help. Wish I’d known about this when my children were younger it was amazing. Maybe I could take my grand children 🤞 

[Sidstripey]

My favourite gog was the Dropkick Murphys in Birmingham.

I took my wife and two young daughters and they were amazing.

Singalong songs from start to finish ...hit after hit.

Great entertainment and superb live music

[pauliearthur]

I saw Elton John's last UK gig at Glastonbury this year in June whilst volunteering for Oxfam. I'm a massive fan and it was made extra special with it being my 33rd birthday when he performed!

[YavorPet_491498]

MTV Varna beach 2017 in Varna Bulgaria, it was amazing beach festival.

[YavorPet_491498]

My favourite so far MTV Varna beach 2017 or 18.. can't remember.. in Varna Bulgaria, 12 hours beach festival with so much diversity and popular artists that will probably never come again in such small country and also amazing sound and effects...

[RickySt_1855336]

I’m 40 years old and my partner is the same , we have never been to a live gig or any music concert, we’ve been together since we were 16 Year’s old and would be the perfect place for me to propose to her , many thanks 

Ricky.

[ChrisWi_1752348]

Went to see Ian Brown at the Shepherds Bush Empire with a big crew of mates the gig was amazing and because one of the guys knew Ian from school we got to go to the backstage party 

[ChrisWi_1752348]

Saw Ian Brown at Shepherds Bush  Empire many years back. Went with a big crew of friends the music was great and the atmosphere was amazing, electrifying even, and because one of the guys new Ian from school we got to go to the back stage party 

[reevio]

The Killers in Las Vegas. Hometown gig for them at the Hard Rock and it was epic! We spent the next 24hrs singing "I've got soul but i'm not a soldier..."

[JjEM]

Paul Simon 1991 Saratoga Springs - freedom

[Diggers]

First time I saw Michael Bublé at Wembley Arena and at the end he stood away from the mic and sang a capella. You could hear a pin drop in the crowd and his voice carried around the whole arena. The hairs on the back of neck went up - it was so amazing!

Would love to see Natalie!

[Faye_1756406]

'Great Xpectations' at Finsbury Park (London) on 13 Jun 1993 - It was literally the best day of my life (including my wedding and kids being born! 😁 ‌‌). 

It was just before I turned 16; The Cure, Belly, Senseless Things, Kingmaker, Carter USM and others played. All my favourite bands, friends, sunshine, freedom...loved it!

[NicolePo_353962]

Friends took us to see The Rolling Stones in Hyde Park last year. We were not big fans but happily went along for the day to enjoy the experience of seeing the aging icons. We got a great position in the crowd and the weather was great so we waited in anticipation. O M G they blew us away, we now understand the “Legends Status” the guys have. So so glad we went. 

[RobertE_1555235]

George Michael in the velodrome in Berlin amazing incredible unforgettable 

[basirpat_233321]

Attending Live gig is having the best time in your life

[AnnBorl_1029888]

I have recently been to 4 gigs  Shalimar  in Glasgow and The Who at Edinburgh Castle and Sister Sledge in North Berwick near Edinburgh and ELKIE Brooks in North Berwick near Edinburgh all different music and one better than the other never seen Nataliein concert but would love too 

[AndreaH]

I've been lucky enough to go to many.  All good for different reasons.  But I must say the latest one.... PULP at Scarborough open air theatre with my 21 year old grandson.  Was memorable not only a great gig but peed it down, everyone got soaked.  Just special for this 55 year old to  spend time with Eden.  Who incidentally has just found out he got a 1st in his degree... so shout out to Eden... wooo hoo!!  Here's to many more gigs ☺ ☺ 🎶 

[JonWhite227]

Black Sabbath supported by Van Halen at the Hammersmith Odeon, in June 1978. I was 15 and had wanted to see Sabbath since I was 12, and at the time no-one knew that this 'new band' Van Halen would become a huge band in their own right.

[PhilAll_1220033]

Stevie Wonder live at the O2. A man with talent, personality, and a musical back catalogue that is unmatched!

[PhilAll_1220033]

Stevie Wonder @ The O2. A living legend with talent, personality and a music back catalogue that are all UNMATCHED! 

[MandyBla_490635]

Went to lytham st annes festival courtesy of a good friend to see jk. If I win I would love to return the favour good luck everyone 

[DeveshPe_206691]

Skrillex at the o2 academy in Brixton. It was the first live gig I went to in uni and was hooked since then. 

[LizHe_1488268]

Favourite live gig was Our Lady Peace playing the Shepherds Bush Academy. Little known band in the UK but I'm a huge fan so was stoked they were playing outside Canada. Intimate and brilliant gig but they haven't played the UK since. 

[DavidMo_2043911]

My favourite has to be Led Zeppelin at Knebworth (in 1979 I think) because they were simply **bleep** awesome

[DonMull_1265449]

Boring fart never been to a live gig☹️

[Glynrobbo]

In 1977 I attended an unbelievable performance by Camel of their stunning album The Snow Goose at Birmingham Town Hall. The perfect venue with perfect acoustics, great seats and with the brilliant company of friends. Never been matched...yet...

[Rebecca_1691781]

Seeing Bicep at Margate was awesome..the sound was amazing and we danced our socks off 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼😁

[Jack_Mate]

Some years ago (2013?) I went to a Bruce Springsteen concert in Milan. The Boss was there in great form and gave us a magical night! Everybody in the audience was nice and well behaved and singing along until we had no more voice. We felt connected and intimate at times despite the large space and the huge number of people. That's what music does to you!

[Kathryn_1427173]

My favourite was Gary Barlow in Cardiff - My hubby bought me the tickets as a special surprise birthday present and it was the best show ever. Loved Gary and loved my hubby for arranging it!