Win VIP tickets to see Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Bloc Party and more at Splendour festival

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What better way to enjoy a festival than with VIP tickets and a luxury hotel stay! Well you're in luck as we're giving away two VIP weekend tickets to this year's Splendour festival.
Taking place from July 19 - 20 2025, Splendour is held at Wollaton Hall & Deer Park in Nottingham and features multiple stages of music, comedy, a funfair and more. The impressive music line-up includes Bloc Party, Kaiser Chiefs, Travis, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Kate Nash, Jake Bugg, Clean Bandit and lots more! You can see the full line up at: https://www.splendourfestival.com/
Both Bloc Party and Kaiser Chiefs will be celebrating the 20th anniversaries of their era-defining albums. On Saturday, Bloc Party will be performing songs from their debut album Silent Alarm alongside a selection of greatest hits. On Sunday, Kaiser Chiefs will be playing a set celebrating their iconic debut album Employment, including bangers like I Predict A Riot.
The prize includes a two night stay at the nearby Orchard Hotel which is just a ten minute walk from the venue! Once at the festival, your VIP wristband will give you entry to Splendour's fully accessible VIP Garden Area. This wristband will give you access to a whole host of luxuries to make your festival experience truly special including garden activities, fast track entry, gourmet food, luxury toilets, a big screen and seating area, a well stocked cash bars (no need to queue for tokens) and a gin garden. If you can't see the entry form, click here.
The prize is a Superior double/twin room for 2 guests including breakfast for 2 nights at The Orchard Hotel including complimentary parking. The prize is only valid over Splendour weekend and no cash alternative will be offered. At least one guest will need to be over 18 years over. The competition closes at 23:45 on 8th June. Good luck!

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