[CONTEST] Win the Kaleidoscope Dream Album and Tickets to See Miguel Live in Toronto on December 11

[UPDATE: contest is now closed. Congrats to our winner, Dave Wilson. Thanks to all who entered, look out for more contests coming soon!]

If you’re a regular reader you already know we’ve long been fans of the progressive R&B singer, Miguel and think his new album, Kaleidoscope Dream is one of the best of the year.

Recognizing our support for this great new artists, the good people at Sony Music Canada have graciously provided us with a copy of Miguel‘s album and a pair of tickets to his upcoming December 11 show here in Toronto at The Guvernment.

Gonna keep it relatively simple to win this great prize package. Just tweet:

“@Stellaskid: I wanna win tickets to see @MiguelUnlimited Live at @The_Guvernment on Dec. 11 in Toronto”

and I will select a winner at random at noon on Monday (Dec. 10). I know at least a couple of my fellow bloggers are running similar promotions so your odds of winning are likely pretty good so don’t get fatalistic and not enter ‘cos you think you have no shot. Good Luck!

If you really believe your luck is not that great though and you don’t want to take a chance of missing this show ‘cos it might sell out, you can BUY TICKETS HERE.

[CONTEST] Win Tickets to See DJ Shadow DJ Live in Toronto on October 6

Gonna keep it simple(-ish). Just tweet:

“@Stellaskid: I wanna win tickets to see @DJShadow’s Live DJ Set at @TheDanforthMH on Oct. 6 in Toronto”

and I will select a winner at random at noon on Friday (Oct. 5). Good Luck!

Wanna see what else Embrace has got poppin’ over the next couple months? Then CLICK HERE to read their October newsletter.

[CONTEST] Win Tickets to see Action Bronson with Philly Moves & Patrick McGuire at The Hoxton in Toronto

Yes! Another contest from The Kitchen. This one for two pair of FREE tickets to see Action Bronsolini this Thursday live at The Hoxton in Toronto. Recommended especially if you missed him opening for Rae & Ghost at their amazing NXNE show at Yonge-Dundas Square back in June. All you have to do to win is tweet the following:

“@Stellaskid: I Want the tickets to see @ActionBronson, @PhillyMoves and @PatrickMcGuire at @The_Hoxton Aug. 9”

I will select two winners at random from all correctly-written tweets at 6PM EST this Wed. (August 8). Follow me (even if just temporarily) so I can DM you in the event you’re a winner. CLICK HERE for more info on this event on Facebook.

Previously on The Kitchen:

– Listen to Action on Mayhem Lauren‘s most recent mixtape

– The track that really started off the Action mania: “Barry Horowitz”

[Tickets courtesy of EMBRACE]

[CONTEST] Win Tickets to see Mayer Hawthorne and The Stepkids Live at The Hoxton in Toronto this Friday (May 25)

Another day, another ticket giveaway. This time for MI-bred, now LA-based, retro soul crooner, Mayer Hawthorne, currently on tour with Kitchen favorites, The Stepkids. Here’s the details:

EMBRACE PRESENTS

Tickets on sale at TicketWeb, Rotate This & Soundscapes

CLICK HERE for more details at the official Facebook event page.

To win the FREE pair of tickets to the show, tweet to @Stellaskid: “I want the free tickets to the @MayerHawthorne and @TheStepkids ‘How Do You Do’ Tour Date at @The_Hoxton in Toronto on May 25” and I will select a winner at random at 6 PM the day before the show (May 24).

Good luck!

Follow Mayer Hawthorne online – twitter | facebook

Follow The Stepkids online – twitter | facebook

[CONTEST] Win Tickets to the Toronto Premiere Film Screening of Harry Belafonte: SING YOUR SONG on May 25

Another ticket giveaway! What other Toronto-based music & culture blog is hooking you up like this??! Go ahead, I’ll wait….

This time it’s the Toronto premiere of the documentary, Sing Your Song on singer/actor/activist, Harry Belafonte. For you young’uns, he’s more than just the voice behind the sample for Lil Wayne and Cory Gunz‘ “Six Foot, Seven Foot.” Read on to learn more:

Via Undercurrents:

Back again with another inspiring film screening at the Toronto Underground Cinema (186 Spadina Ave), Undercurrents is proud to present the Toronto premiere of Harry Belafonte: SING YOUR SONG on Friday, May 25, at 8:30 PM. This is more than just the story of a man who made a living singing Day-O. This film takes a brief look at the Civil Rights Movement through the eyes of an insider; someone who despite his high profile, wasn’t afraid to spend time in the trenches.

About The Film
Susanne Rostock’s inspiring biographical documentary, SING YOUR SONG, surveys the life and times of singer/actor/activist Harry Belafonte. From his rise to fame as a singer, inspired by Paul Robeson, and his experiences touring a segregated country, to his provocative crossover into Hollywood, Belafonte’s groundbreaking career personifies the American civil rights movement and impacted many other social‐justice movements.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance through ticketpicket.com/singyoursong. The first 25 tickets purchased in advance will receive an 11×17 movie poster. Tickets can also be purchased at the box office on the day of the event. If you’re on Facebook, don’t forget to RSVP HERE.

Sounds amazing, right? You wanna go, right? Well hit the jump to see the trailer and to find out how to win a FREE pair of tickets for the screening….

Also, sign up for the Undercurrents newsletter HERE.

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