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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.

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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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[MichaelC_581010]

The Arctic Monkeys this year ar Ashton Gate Bristol. The Hives set them up for a phenomenal set starting out with Mardy **bleep**. Despite what was said at Glastonbury they ineteracted with a great friendly crowd. Unforgettable sounds.

[Stephen_2216004]

I need to start to experience things like this. Si far it has been out of my reach.

[AndrewF_1954963]

I went to Live Aid at Wembley, what a very long but worthwhile day leaving at 6am and returning  after midnight the following day. I was able to see some of tbe leading artists and bands of tbe era. The cause of helping to feed the world through peaceful means artists giving their time and energy for the power of good. I wish there was more of that. I can never forget seeing that Queen performance that topped the lot and standing there clapping to the best of We Will Rock you which did shake the world ag the time. It’s a pity that there isn’t more of that now .

[SergejsK_742841]

My favourite live gig was The Killers in Belfast in 2019! Lewis Capaldi was the support act and being scottish it was incredible! They played Mr Brightside at dusk and it was the most insane atmosphere and the best crowd and one of my favourite experiences I’ve had!

[MichaelaPeinado]

I've never been to a live gig so this would be fantastic!

[Mortz29]

The best of the best we saw….Queen with Adam Lambert at the O2 arena 2021 and the tickets were last minute. The most memorable experience ever!

[caionions]

it’s a tough one; David Kushner in Birmingham was incredible, particularly because i’ve been a huge fan of his support act (Chance Peña) since i was 14. at the same time, i adore every gig i go to for The Royston Club - the support acts are typically local artists which is great for finding new music - and i am so fortunate to have seen their fanbase grow over the last two years.

my favourite of all time, for that reason, has to be the first Royston Club gig i went to, at the Rescue Rooms, Nottingham. it was my best friend’s first gig ever and we got obliterated in the mosh pit (she actually lost her shoe off her foot) - came out with bruises but it was the best time, and a memory i will always cherish 

[Croydoncabby]

Michael Jackson

[PatrickM_261266]

My favourite was my first, grew up in Singapore in the 90s-00s and didn’t get to see many of the acts until Singapore started getting a bit more on the scene for band yours / I got old enough. when Sum 41 came it blew my mind and got to go see them live in Fort Canning. 

Seeing more 90s legends would be amazing and help make up for some lost time! 

[SmartyG]

It has to be a free concert to the people of Rome - Simon & Garfunkel’s one night return to the Colosseum (2004). 

An unexpected and beautiful night shared with the good people of Rome - we were just visiting for the weekend and had no idea the concert was planned. 

A  huge captivating Harvest moon hung in the sultry August sky and the magnificent architecture was up-lit to provide the most breathtaking scenery.

The vast open air space transformed into an intimate stage for the hundreds of attendees as the Duo (and their band) stunned the audience with classic hit after hit - pitch perfect throughout!

A magical and priceless experience - providing lifelong memories and a great fondness for Rome and it’s beautiful people.

[Stephen_1243475]

Elton John’s follow the yellow brick road show at the 02 ,brought the 

tickets then had to wait over 3 years to see him , fabulous show well worth the wait

[michael_1817938]

Was lucky enough to be at live 8!

Amazing experience and cause!

[MNHarpe_2205981]

Ub40 live in Cape Town, South Africa

[MarkChan_432978]

Madonna’s Blonde Ambition tour, July 1990 at Wembley Stadium. My first outdoor concert. My first trip to Wembley. The stunning production values. It was incredible. I was 19

[MNHarpe_2205981]

Ub40 live in Cape Town 

[JohnDean_353630]

Never been to a gig/concert. 
Might be my first one 😁

[DavidCh_1528329]

Love this !

[DAVIDGIB_476262]

Beyonce… just amazing 

[Lostie_582994]

Odd eye circle.  So much fun

[DAVIDGIB_476262]

Beyonce… just absolutely amazing 

[Michael_1867501]

My favourite legend would love to see her live with my partner Michelle I'd be  Torn apart if I didn't 😂😂

[JohnBra_2129760]

Best concert ever Taylor swift at the etihad stadium in Manchester she’s fantastic live plus me and my daughter met her afterwards witch was awesome 😎 

[JohnBra_2129760]

Best concert I’ve been to Taylor swift at the etihad stadium in Manchester fantastic live plus me and my daughter met her afterwards witch was awesome 😎 

[JohnBra_2129760]

Best concert live Taylor swift at the etihad stadium in Manchester she’s fantastic live plus me and my daughter met her afterwards witch was awesome 😎 

[PaulLou_1356107]

The foofighter because Dave Grohl is an absolute legend. Just the way he interacts with the crowd is like nothing I have witnessed before. He is totally devoted to the fans. 

[William_2045697]

Sophie Ellis Bextor at Oran M’or,Glasgow in 2014.

An old converted church and quite an intimate venue .

She was amazing . 

She was promoting her album herself and sat with the audience, signing and just being so ‘accessible’ and just enjoying the fans and the vibe . 

[Amitabh_1175166]

Prince - by 1999 miles 😋 - easily wayyyyy ahead of my other favourite Eric Clapton. The artist formerly known as... Was performing at the Montreux Jazz festival in 2012 and I couldn't afford tickets. What made it sweet was that a friend of mine Michel Wenger, had 2 tickets, invited me and you know what they say... That free stuff tastes better hehe... The setting next to lake Geneva, Fabulous weather and the jazz festival vibe just boosted Prince's performance in such an intimate small setting that I've NEVER been able to forget that evening..

[BrianTho_654316]

it was 2 years ago, Rodger Taylor (Queen Drummer) he was doing his 1st solo tour in over 20 years, brilliant show, it was a mix of his solo material & Queen hits, & a lot of early Queen songs as well, which as a band they haven't played in years, just great hearing the songs live again (ie Tenement Flunster) superb 😀

[Douglas_1738258]

Live aid at Wembley, brilliant day out & it was free as I helped set-up 

[DavidSp_1939470]

Paul Heaton an Jacqui Abbott, Hull, made in Hull an excellent night

[RoddyDu_2246304]

Eric clapton “99” world tour in Manchester, fantastic performance by a true great

[DavidSp_1939470]

Paul Heaton an Jacqui Abbott in Hull, made in Hull an was excellent

[WesleyW_1713412]

I have never been to a live concert 

so wished I could tho 

[DavidSp_1939470]

Paul Heaton an Jacqui Abbott in Hull, made in Hull, enough said

[IwanJon_1336659]

Michael Kiwanuka in Dublin, where I first declared my love to my partner 🥰

[DavidSp_1939470]

Paul Heaton an Jacqui Abbott, saw in Hull an made in Hull, enough said, Dave

[GarryHa_1332400]

I went to the Sugar Tax Tour OMD 

• 08 July: Royal Concert Hall, Nottingha it was great and my only concert 

[GarryHa_1332400]

The only concert I have been to was the Sugar Tax Tour from OND 

• 08 July: Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham Which was great.  

[LiamWats_732488]

Ed Sheeran intimate gig in London standing right at the back (I'm tall, I feel obliged) and half an hour in got a nudge telling me I was blocking the view of Frank Skinner. Stood next to him for the remainder of the gig and he lagged tall people off on his show the following week. Sorry, Frank. 

[TobyMadd_555633]

Big weekend was the best live gig I ever went to, loads of amazing artists and a great environment. Would love to get to another live gig sometime