Lollapalooza

Want a chance to win one of three pairs of passes to Lollapalooza or our grand prize – a deluxe weekend package that includes flight, hotel, tickets, a one year subscription to SPIN Magazine, and the best seat in the house for the The Strokes‘ performance? You’re only 400 characters away! The contest goes like this:

STEP 1
We’ll post an image of one of The Strokes’ albums on our Twitter and Facebook Page daily for three consecutive days (June 8, 9, 10).

STEP 2
You’ll craft a 400 character mashup of the song lyrics from that album. Post it back as as a comment underneath the Lollapalooza post for that day on our Facebook Page by 11:59PM CT that evening.

STEP 3
We’ll reward the most eye-catching mashup each day with a pair of 3-Day Lolla Passes.

STEP 4
On Friday, June 11, we’ll post each of our three daily winner’s mashups on the Lollapalooza Facebook Page. The mashup that receives the most Comments and Likes by Sunday, June 13th at 11:59PM CT will score the big grand prize – including a side-stage VIP vista during The Strokes’ set!

See the official rules below.
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Our Cut & Copy Cut Copy Contest has come to an end, and we have had so many creative entries through our Facebook and Twitter pages it’s been tough to pick only five winners. We thank everyone who put smudge marks all over their office copy machines and took the time to make masterpieces inspired by one of their favorite bands and 2010 Lollapalooza performers, Cut Copy.

Now, we are pleased to announced our 5 winners, each winning a pair of 3-day Passes, including our grand prize winner who also receives a spot on the side-stage during Cut Copy’s 2010 Lollapalooza set.

To view all of our entries, visit the Lollapalooza Facebook and browse the Twitter entries tagged @lollapalooza. And now the Top Five…

Sad that your three-day Memorial Day weekend is now over? Well we’ve got a creative challenge to get you to 5pm. Head over to your nearest copy machine (or scanner) and add some Lolla to your work day!

Enter to win 3-Day Passes and watch electro-pop phenoms Cut Copy from the side-stage at Lolla! Show us how crafty and creative you can get with Lollapalooza and a copier.

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS

* Click here to download and print a PDF with Lollapalooza artwork.

* CUT out/up whatever inspires your imagination. Increase your chances of winning by fitting your face-squishing self into your creation!

* COPY or scan/take a photo of your creation and upload it one of two ways. Post it on the Lollapalooza Facebook Wall or tweet it (ie. via Twitpic) with the tag “@lollapalooza“. Do either before Sunday, June 6th at 11:59PM CT and you’ll be entered to win!

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL WIN

* The Top 5 most creative entries will each score a pair of 3-Day Passes to Lollapalooza.

* The best cut & copy will receive a pair of tickets AND their own spot on the side-stage for the Lollapalooza Cut Copy set!

See the official details below.

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This contest is now closed, thanks to all who entered!
Make sure you’re following @lollapalooza to catch the announcement of the winner.

If you’ve got a Twitter account, you’ve got a chance to win a round-trip flight to Chicago, hotel accommodations, two 3-Day Lollapalooza tickets, a side-stage VIP vista of French Pop darlings Phoenix and a meet & greet after their set. It’s as easy as 1-2-tweet!

STEP 1
Tweet an eye-catching message telling us why you absolutely must meet Phoenix at Lolla. Include the tags @lollapalooza and @wearephoenix

STEP 2
Send your tweet before Saturday, May 15th @ 11:59PM CDT

We’ll pick the most creative tweet and reward you with unforgettable rock & roll weekend! See the official rules below.

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Richard Hasenmyer of Houston, TX! He rocked. He recycled. And now he will be the envy of all of his friends. Thanks to the over 3,000 of you who took part in the Rock & Recycle program at Lolla this year!

Before Lolla ‘09 got rolling, there was some heated DJ competition in the annual Last Band Standing finals at the Double Door in downtown Chicago, brought to you by Lollapalooza and Dell Lounge.  Here’s a few pics from the proceedings:

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Lolla is here, and so is your chance to win 2 backstage VIP passes to the Festival. Sidestage viewing platform, free food and drinks…it doesn’t get any better than this.

RULES:

1. RSVP to the Official Facebook Event (http://bit.ly/12Pkvy) by Wednesday at 11:59 CST

2. After you RSVP, “share” the Facebook Event with your Facebook friends (choose “Post to Profile”).

3. You will automatically be entered into the contest. We will randomly select our winner from the group of people who both RSVP and share the Event.

4. The winner will receive 2 VIP passes to the Festival, complete with access to a sidestage viewing platform on each of the main stages. We will direct message the winner via Facebook.

Don’t forget to get your tickets to the show if you haven’t gotten them yet: http://bit.ly/BnHXv. Good luck in the contest and we’ll see you at Grant Park!

Four talented DJs are going head-to-head for two winning slots on Perry’s stage at Lolla in the Last Band Standing Remix contest grand finale. Two of Chicago’s finest—DJ Pasha and Punky Fresh — will remix it against the two world finalists – Neiliyo (Austin, TX) and Bobby LaBeat (Richmond, VA) at the Double Door in Chicago on August 5. (Doors at 7pm. 21 and over). Fans votes will determine one of the winners, and industry judges will decide the other. Don’t miss this free show hosted by Hollywood Holt featuring performances by Mix Master Mike (of the Beastie Boys), Tittsworth, and DJ Mel.

Thanks again to all that entered our Saturday contest. Congrats to Kerstin H. who will be rocking out on the side of the stage during Arctic Monkeys on Saturday afternoon! If you didn’t win, you’ve got one last chance. We’ve got a once-in-a-lifetime experience to give away to be on the side of the stage for a SUNDAY band! How do you win?

The Rules

1) Post a message on Lolla’s Facebook wall that says “Top 5 must-see Sunday bands” and then lists your top 5 picks from Sunday’s schedule. Include a link to your personal Lolla Schedule at the end of your post. (You can make your custom schedule here.)
2) You must submit your post by SUNDAY 8/02/2009 at 11:59pm CST.
3) We will randomly select one winner for side stage access (you and a friend) to watch one of your top 5 Sunday shows.
4) We will announce the winner via our Facebook page by next Monday.

If you don’t have your Lollapalooza tickets yet, you can buy them HERE.

Good luck!

Congratulations to Jenny K for winning side stage access to the Bon Iver show on Friday at Lolla! We know a lot of you were disappointed you didn’t win, but don’t despair. This week we’re giving you another chance – this time to watch one of you top SATURDAY bands from the side of the stage! How do you win? The Rules:

1) Post a message on Lolla’s Facebook wall that says “Top 5 must-see Saturday bands” and then lists your top 5 picks from Saturday’s schedule. Include a link to your personal Lolla Schedule at the end of your post.  (You can make your custom schedule here.)

2) You must submit your post by Sunday 7/26/2009 at 11:59pm CST.

3) We will randomly select one winner for side stage access (you and a friend) to watch one of your top 5 Sunday shows.

4) We will announce the winner via our Facebook page by next Tuesday.

If you don’t have your Lollapalooza tickets yet, you can buy them HERE.

Good luck!