Kings Of Leon have released a highly acclaimed warts and all rockumentary called Talihina Sky: The Story Of Kings Of Leon. I can tell you that it is a very candid look at the build up of a famous rock band and the downfalls of that lifestyle. I found that the documentary focussed largely on religion and the conflict the band had growing up with a preacher father and a religious family and then going out on the road surrounded by everything they were taught was bad.
It is a fascinating watch of the steady climb from Pentecostal Hicksville USA to the very summit of rock stardom in the modern age. It is also interesting to watch the dynamics between the band members. It was clear to see that a rock band consisting of family members has an intense bond, with strong peer pressure, blatant honesty and quick tempers.
KINGS OF LEON COMPETITION
We have kindly been given 3 copies of Talihina Sky: The Story Of Kings Of Leon to give away to three lucky Milky Tea Kid readers.
THE PRIZE
1x Talihina Sky: The Story of Kings of Leon DVD
Once you have completed the above, email competition@milkyteakid.com with your full name and email address. Include your Twitter, Facebook and Youtube usernames.
CLOSING DATE
Thursday 15th December 2011 12pm GMT
Details
Open to UK residents ONLY. Three individual winners will be picked at random after the closing date and contacted via email. Winner must complete ALL entry requirements correctly to have a valid entry. Winner has 48 hours to respond to email from milkyteakid.com in order to claim their prize. If a winner fails to reply within this period a new winner will be picked. Automated or bulk entries are not permitted.
If you are someone who said ‘who is Nerina Pallot’ firstly shame on you and secondly I am tempted to say does it matter?! Supporting anyone at Shepherd’s Bush Empire is a great prize, it’s a bonus that it is supporting Nerina Pallot.
The date of the show is the 6th October 2011, so if you are thinking of applying just make sure you are free then! Entrants simply need to create their own cover version of Nerina’s latest single Turn Me On Again and post it as a response to this video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctytPixzH2I), or send the link in a message to Nerina’s Channel. It can be with a band, solo, instrumental or acapella… pretty much any way you want to do it.
The winner will need to be over 18 and able to play a 20 minute support slot. The competition closes 16th September, the winner will be contacted via YouTube.
What are you waiting for? Get on it… and get me a ticket to the show when you win!
Win a PR campaign from Warner Bros, 2 other official video pitches + £1,000
Fenech-Soler have launched a music video competition with Genero.tv and Warner Bros Records UK, giving filmmakers the opportunity to make the official promo for their new single, Golden Sun. I think that is rather cool don’t you?
As well as a £1,000 prize, the winner will also be invited to pitch for 2 other Warner Bros videos and be the subject of a PR campaign via the label’s press and online teams. Frontman of the band, Ben Duffy, has said about the video; “we’re looking for an edgy treatment; something dark, abstract and “anti-pop”. We’re looking forward to seeing your ideas!”
So if you are a film maker or are interested in entering the competition head to Genero.tv/fenechsoler for all the competition details.
Competition Opens: July 8, 2011
Competition Closes: Aug 22, 2011
Young The Giant are definitely one of my favourite bands at the moment and I’m glad they are getting more and more recognition in the UK. The quintet have posted two tracks from their upcoming free Remix EP from Two Door Cinema Club and Tokyo Police Club. They are worth a listen below:
The Remix EP is only going to be available on their Facebook page (Young The Giant Facebook Page) and will feature remixes by Ra Ra Riot and more.
Here’s where it gets interesting for fans and musicians alike. Young The Giant are offering you a chance to contribute your own remix. Song stems for six tracks were created and can be found here: Young The Giant Song Stems. The band will choose one winner from all of the submissions and have that remix included on the EP.
The band are going to be at Reading and Leeds Festival so make sure you catch them live if you are going!
WIN THE ULTIMATE VIP EXPERIENCE AT THE CAPITAL FM SUMMERTIME BALL WITH STARBUCKS FRAPPUCCINO®
KICK-START YOUR ROAD TRIP NOW
So the radio station, Capital FM are taking over Wembley Stadium on the 12th June to bring you the Summertime Ball, that’s the stadium… not the arena! They have got some hugely popular acts playing including J-Lo, Jessie J, LMFAO, The Wanted, Nicole Scherzinger, Katy B, Cee Lo Green, JLS and many other massive acts that will be performing their hits. It is a pop-tastic event.
Want some VIP tickets?
Well that’s lucky because Capital FM have launched a competition for you and three friends to win the ultimate VIP experience which includes VIP tickets to the ball, an exclusive backstage tour, a night in a 4* London hotel and a road trip to get you from door to door in style.
How do I win this VIP package?
All you have to do is join your local Capital FM road trip at Capitalfm.com. Your position on the road trip is determined by a daily question, answer correctly and you’ll move up the road trip answer incorrectly and you’ll be moved backwards. There will also be secret accelerator codes released on Capital FM’s Twitter and Facebook accounts, via Capital Street Stars out and about in your area and more exciting destinations so keep your eyes peeled for your chance to jump forward in the road trip.
As well as a grand prize for each Capital Region, there will also be weekly spot prizes handed out to random places in the road trip. The spot prizes include Topshop vouchers, standard Summertime Ball tickets, Starbucks vouchers and Starbucks Ready to Drink Frappucinos®.
It may sound like a lot but with all the prizes you can win along the way, and the VIP package being as good as it is, what have you got to lose??
