Category Archives: Competitions

News: WIN weekend camping tickets to REWIND SCOTLAND,19-21 July 2019

Posted on June 12, 2019 by GRTR! HQ

FOREIGNER - Manchester Apollo, 12 May 2018

This year’s Rewind Scotland festival takes place 19-21 July at Scone Palace, Perth. Headliners Bryan Ferry and Foreigner will be joined by Lulu, Paul Young, The Stranglers, Lisa Stansfield and many others. On the Comedy stage veteran stand-ups Phill Jupitus … Continue reading →

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News: WIN! EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER Anthology vinyl box set! (June 2019)

Posted on June 1, 2019 by GRTR! HQ

Throughout June we will be offering a 4-LP vinyl box set celebrating Emerson, Lake & Palmer in a new competition. The box set features 4 discs pressed on ‘galaxy effect’ coloured vinyl and includes tracks from all the key original … Continue reading →

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News : THE BEST of 2018 – Vote for your favourites! Top rock albums and live acts! Win a £50 Amazon Voucher!

Posted on December 3, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Every year the GRTR! Reviewers choose their favourite albums, live acts and breakthrough artists. We reduce this selection to a list of ten in each category, reflecting the top choices of each reviewer. Vote for your own favourite from the … Continue reading →

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News: STEELEYE SPAN UK Tour starts 1 October – win tickets to Cambridge gig (8 October)

Posted on September 24, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

As Steeleye Span approach their their 50th anniversary in 2019 they embark on a UK tour starting 1 October. The band is working on a new studio album and some of the new tracks will feature in the setlist. Steeleye … Continue reading →

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News: WIN BLACK SABBATH SEVENTIES SINGLES SET (Starts 10 June)

Posted on June 10, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Here’s your chance to win the BLACK SABBATH “Supersonic Years – The Seventies Singles” box set This 10 disc set comes in a presentation box with unique or rare reproductions of the original sleeves as released in different territories. Check … Continue reading →

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News: WIN! BLACK SABBATH The End DVD (Competition starts 27 November)

Posted on November 25, 2017 by GRTR! HQ

Here’s your chance to win a copy of the BLACK SABBATH ‘The End’ DVD. Filmed on 4 February 2017 at their final show in Birmingham, the concert is captured in its entirety, plus The Angelic Sessions feature the exclusive final … Continue reading →

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News: Win BLACK SABBATH Ten Year War Box Set! (Competition starts 4 September 2017)

Posted on September 4, 2017 by GRTR! HQ

Here’s your chance to win a copy of the BLACK SABBATH ‘Ten Year War’ box set. For the runner-up, a pair of tickets to attend the one-night only cinema screening of ‘The End of The End’ chronicling the band’s final … Continue reading →

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News: Man Doki Soulmates (incl. Ian Anderson, Chris Thompson, Randy Brecker) play London gig, 3 March 2017

Posted on February 17, 2017 by GRTR! HQ

Where can you see the combined talents of some of the most renowned legends from the world of classic rock, prog and fusion? On Friday 3 March the musical collective of the Man Doki Soulmates play a very exclusive one-off … Continue reading →

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News: VANGELIS 13-CD Box Set released via Universal on 3 February – win a copy! (Competition)

Posted on February 6, 2017 by GRTR! HQ

Modern music visionary Vangelis has announced the release on 3 February of a new 13-disc box set entitled ‘Delectus,’ featuring a chosen selection of his early discographic work. The mammoth collection will include all of his albums on Vertigo and … Continue reading →

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News: Win AC/DC Book and Black Sabbath ‘Ultimate Collection’ (Competitions)

Posted on October 16, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

“In Full Flight” is a limited edition 128 page photographic account of AC/DC during the years 1978-1982. Covering the final months with Bon Scott and earliest times with Brian Johnson, the book also features relevant quotes from contemporary magazines, memorabilia, … Continue reading →

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News: The Great British R&B Festival, Colne, Lancashire 26-29 August 2016 – win tickets!

Posted on July 26, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Willie And The Bandits - GREAT BRITISH ROCK & BLUES FESTIVAL - Skegness 22-24 January 2016

In his weekly show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio on Sunday 24 July, David Randall previewed some of the acts appearing at this year’s Great British R&B Festival. (10:39) The 27th Great British R&B Festival takes place Bank Holiday … Continue reading →

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News: WIN tickets to RITCHIE BLACKMORE’S RAINBOW, Genting Arena, Birmingham – 25 June 2016

Posted on June 24, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

One of the most influential and versatile guitarists, Ritchie Blackmore will take to the stage to celebrate the era-defining music of Rainbow and Deep Purple in a one-off UK Tour show on Saturday 25 June 2016 at the Genting Arena … Continue reading →

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News: DAUGHTRY UK Tour starts 21 May

Posted on April 16, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

In August 2014 Get Ready to ROCK! Radio chatted to Chris Daughtry who revealed that Rick Astley was an early influence… (7:10) Daughtry UK tour starts 21 May Due to phenomenal demand multi-platinum selling recording artist Daughtry have recently announced … Continue reading →

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News: Win 10 disc Status Quo vinyl boxed set and authorised book

Posted on September 5, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

STATUS QUO - The Vinyl Collection 1972-1980

Win Status Quo Vinyl Collection 1972-1980 boxed set! Our latest competition running throughout September offers a chance to win the highly collectible 10-LP boxed set which features remastered 180gm vinyl with original covers, inserts and an exclusive poster in each … Continue reading →

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News: CONCERT LIVE showcase and competition w/c 14 July

Posted on July 10, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Photo by Steve Goudie Get Ready to ROCK! Radio Sunday 13 July, 21:00 GMT Tuesday 15 July, 16:00 GMT, Thursday 17 July, 21:00 GMT repeat Listen in to win featured albums and then enter your details at our competition page! … Continue reading →

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News: Cherry Red showcase in July – win featured albums!

Posted on July 2, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

The latest showcase for the Cherry Red group of record labels offers listeners a chance to win six of the featured albums! Listen in and then follow the link to our competition page. Competition closes 23:59 BST (GMT+1) 27 July. … Continue reading →

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News: CHERRY PICKIN’: Win six albums in our Xmas competition

Posted on December 12, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Sunday 15 December, 18:00 (GMT) Tuesday 17 December, 16:00 (repeat) Thursday 19 December, 21:00 (repeat) Saturday 21 October, 17:00 (repeat) The latest of our Cherry Red Records showcases is broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio This hour long sequence … Continue reading →

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News: CHERRY PICKIN’ – Win six featured albums in our label showcase

Posted on October 17, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Sunday 20 October, 18:00 (GMT) Thursday 24 October, 21:00 Saturday 26 October, 17:00 The latest of our Cherry Red Records showcases is broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio This hour long sequence signposts latest releases (August/September) from the Cherry … Continue reading →

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NEWS: Cherry Pickin’ – win six featured albums in our label showcase!

Posted on June 27, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Thursday 5 September, 21:00 (GMT) The latest of our Cherry Red Records showcases is broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio This hour long sequence signposts latest releases (June/July) from the Cherry Red group of labels including Esoteric, Big Break … Continue reading →