Thursday 09 September 2010

Competition

Win a weekend in Glasgow at Piping Live! and The World Pipe Band Championships

26 July 2010

Archant London is offering one lucky couple the chance to win a wonderful weekend break in Glasgow and the chance to experience two of the city's most spectacular events - Piping Live! Glasgow International Piping Festival and The World Pipe Band Championships.

The winners will receive return travel to Glasgow and a two night stay (13th – 15th August) at the stunning Hilton Glasgow, a 20-storey landmark offering breathtaking views across the city. The prize also includes dinner at the Hilton and tickets to Capercaillie and friends, the Championships and the After Worlds Shindig. 5 runners-up will receive a pair of tickets to the events.

Piping Live! (9-15th August) and The Worlds (14th August) are the most prestigious piping events in the world, attracting over 40,000 traditional music fans and almost 8,000 pipers from around the globe. You'll discover the experimental energy of today's newest talent to the awesome accomplishment of established musicians from across the globe. There is something going on morning, noon and night. The venues are as varied as the performers, from workshops to masterclasses, ceilidhs to concerts and street performances. Its fast, fun, moving, informative, entertaining, exhilarating - it's Piping Live! and The Worlds.

Those not lucky enough to win can still come and enjoy a few days in Glasgow over the events. Bookings at the Hilton Glasgow from £75 per evening can be made on www.hilton.co.uk/glasgow or by telephoning 0141 204 5555

For more information on these fantastic piping events visit, seeglasgow.com/piping or call 0141 353 8000 to book tickets.



To enter just tell us how many pipers will be attending the Piping Live event.

a) 100
b) almost 8,000
c) over 20,000

To be in with a chance of winning simply click here and fill in the form using the 'Comp Name' PIPINGLIVE!.


Travel restrictions & further details

  • The winner must be free to travel on 13th August & return on 15th August. These dates are non – transferable
  • Tickets are for the above shows only and cannot be transferred
  • Prize is only valid on the dates outlined above
  • Winner’s stay at the Hilton Glasgow will include breakfast
  • Entrants must be at least 18 years of age


For full competition terms & conditions click here, competition closes midday on the 6th August 2010.