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Pre V2006 gig - free to virgin customers
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What’s the deal?
Virgin Mobile are giving away free tickets to a V-Festival warm up gig to customers. Lorraine, The Crimea and the Young Knives will play at the Carling Academy 2 Newcastle on August 1st and the Carling Academy 2 Bristol August 2nd.
How to grab tickets?
If you or a mate are Virgin customers (or have a Virgin Sim handy) simply text your chosen venue and the number of tickets you want (up to four) to 26666 e.g "Newcastle three". Texts cost 3p from a Virgin Mobile phone.
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just received this email
The Countdown to V is on. The stages are going up. The beer kegs are rolling in. Before the whole thing kicks off, Virgin Mobile has invited 3 of the best new bands to play a warm up gig for you! They will hit the stage at the Carling Academy 2 Newcastle on August 1st and Carling Academy 2 Bristol on August 2nd.
CHECK OUT THE LINE UP:
Lorraine - Ones to watch. The best new electro-pop band to come out of Norway since A-Ha.
The Crimea - Loved by the late John Peel, the boys are creating quite a name for themselves on the indie circuit.
The Young Knives - Opened the mighty V Festival last year, after romping home to victory in the Road to V competition.
HOW TO GET FREE GIG TICKETS
It's easy. Are you a Virgin Mobile Customer? Grab your phone and simply text your chosen venue and the number of tickets you want (up to four) to 26666 e.g "Newcastle three", but hurry it is first come first served. Texts cost 3p from a Virgin Mobile phone.
Not a Virgin Mobile Customer? Tickets are available from Venue Box Offices or Credit Card Bookings call 0870 771 2000 (at normal call rate) or go to https://www.ticketweb.co.uk. Alternatively throw your hat in the ring and go to https://www.virginmobilelouder.com to go in the draw to win a pair of tickets!
VIP TREATMENT
At the pre-V warm up gig, if your a Virgin Mobile customer, you can use your phone to get more. You'll be able to:
* Text the band
* Flash-it at the bar for a free beer or two.
Plus, there's a chance to meet the bands backstage by texting us the best question of the night!
WIN V FESTIVAL TICKETS
At the gig we're also giving one lucky punter the chance to win a pair of V Festival camping tickets. Plus, a pair of deeply desirable Motorola V3iMs for you and your mate. Brilliant!
ALL ABOUT V
This year's V Festival sees everyone from Radiohead to Girls Aloud grace the stage. It all takes place on August 19th and 20th at Hylands Park, Chelmsford and Weston Park, Staffordshire.
V Festival announce the Virgin Mobile Social - the new stage four. It showcases some of the best new bands as well of some of your old favourites followed by top DJs spinning indie classics to keep the crowds entertained. The artists playing in the Virgin Mobile Social include The Cooper Temple Clause, Sandi Thom, The Dears, Mew, My Morning Jacket and of course, Lorraine, The Crimea and The Young Knives. Virgin Mobile customers can live it up at the Social's special backstage party where bands like The Charlatans will play an exclusive acoustic set. Rock on!
What’s the deal?
Virgin Mobile are giving away free tickets to a V-Festival warm up gig to customers. Lorraine, The Crimea and the Young Knives will play at the Carling Academy 2 Newcastle on August 1st and the Carling Academy 2 Bristol August 2nd.
How to grab tickets?
If you or a mate are Virgin customers (or have a Virgin Sim handy) simply text your chosen venue and the number of tickets you want (up to four) to 26666 e.g "Newcastle three". Texts cost 3p from a Virgin Mobile phone.
Back to the original post..................
just received this email
The Countdown to V is on. The stages are going up. The beer kegs are rolling in. Before the whole thing kicks off, Virgin Mobile has invited 3 of the best new bands to play a warm up gig for you! They will hit the stage at the Carling Academy 2 Newcastle on August 1st and Carling Academy 2 Bristol on August 2nd.
CHECK OUT THE LINE UP:
Lorraine - Ones to watch. The best new electro-pop band to come out of Norway since A-Ha.
The Crimea - Loved by the late John Peel, the boys are creating quite a name for themselves on the indie circuit.
The Young Knives - Opened the mighty V Festival last year, after romping home to victory in the Road to V competition.
HOW TO GET FREE GIG TICKETS
It's easy. Are you a Virgin Mobile Customer? Grab your phone and simply text your chosen venue and the number of tickets you want (up to four) to 26666 e.g "Newcastle three", but hurry it is first come first served. Texts cost 3p from a Virgin Mobile phone.
Not a Virgin Mobile Customer? Tickets are available from Venue Box Offices or Credit Card Bookings call 0870 771 2000 (at normal call rate) or go to https://www.ticketweb.co.uk. Alternatively throw your hat in the ring and go to https://www.virginmobilelouder.com to go in the draw to win a pair of tickets!
VIP TREATMENT
At the pre-V warm up gig, if your a Virgin Mobile customer, you can use your phone to get more. You'll be able to:
* Text the band
* Flash-it at the bar for a free beer or two.
Plus, there's a chance to meet the bands backstage by texting us the best question of the night!
WIN V FESTIVAL TICKETS
At the gig we're also giving one lucky punter the chance to win a pair of V Festival camping tickets. Plus, a pair of deeply desirable Motorola V3iMs for you and your mate. Brilliant!
ALL ABOUT V
This year's V Festival sees everyone from Radiohead to Girls Aloud grace the stage. It all takes place on August 19th and 20th at Hylands Park, Chelmsford and Weston Park, Staffordshire.
V Festival announce the Virgin Mobile Social - the new stage four. It showcases some of the best new bands as well of some of your old favourites followed by top DJs spinning indie classics to keep the crowds entertained. The artists playing in the Virgin Mobile Social include The Cooper Temple Clause, Sandi Thom, The Dears, Mew, My Morning Jacket and of course, Lorraine, The Crimea and The Young Knives. Virgin Mobile customers can live it up at the Social's special backstage party where bands like The Charlatans will play an exclusive acoustic set. Rock on!
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Just tried all gone at both venuesPaypal £4.51/£6
Virgin card £1700:eek:
VSP no. 63 - £17/£160
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