COMPETITIONS | JUNE
TICKETS TO SEE KINGS OF LEON
Buzz is giving away four pairs of tickets to see Kings Of Leon at Swansea’s Liberty Stadium on Wed 2 July. If you want to be in for a chance to see the win a pair of these tickets you must answer the question below and email your answer, along with your name, address, Twitter username (if you have one), and contact number to [email protected] by Fri 20 June.
Q: Which historical Leon is thought to be the oldest attested figure to bear the name?
TICKETS TO SEE PAUL WELLER
The Modfather himself, Paul Weller, will be taking over Cardiff Castle next month in a massive open air show. Formerly of iconic punk band The Jam and new wave funk group The Style Council, Weller has been successfully strumming solo for over 20 years. In 2006 the singer-songwriter won the BRIT’s Lifetime Achievement Award and in 2010 he won the Ivor Novello Lifetime Achievement Award. With such accolades and many number one albums under his belt, Weller has a fantastic back catalogue to work with, and the show is bound to include hits such as The Changingman and You Do Something To Me and The Jam’s Town Called Malice. We have a pair of tickets for the show on Thurs 24 July; if you want to get your hands on them just answer the question below.
Q:What was The Jam’s first number one single?
Music lovers, open yer ears. The lovely people at muso-haunt Clwb Ifor Bach are giving Buzz readers the chance to win a pair of tickets to any upcoming gig their wee heart desires. Just email [email protected], with ‘WELSH CLUB’ in the subject header and your name and number by Thur 1 June.
Acting like a true gentleman, Park Plaza have introduced a new ‘Gentlemen’s Afternoon Tea’ to raise money and awareness for the Velindre Cancer Centre. Instead of cucumber sandwiches and macaroons expect sirloin-stuffed Yorkshire pudding and chorizo Scotch egg. You can even swap out the tea for a manly cocktail. We have three ‘Tea For Two’ vouchers to give away – if you fancy getting your hands on one of them answer this question.
Q: In what year did Portuguese queen Catherine Of Braganza introduce the act of drinking tea to the English court of Charles II?
The murky crime drama, created by the dark minds at S4C and BBC Cymru Wales, Hinterland / Y Gwyll has been quite a hit – being bought by broadcasters around the world and now commissioned for a second series. The TV drama takes the brutal coastal scenery of west Wales to a whole new level, with murder and mystery abundant. We have three copies of Hinterland / Y Gwyll Series One on DVD to give away, so if you want to win one answer this question.
Q: The term hinterland comes from German, where it means literally what?
WIN A FREE BOTTLE OF ROSÉ WINE
In our brand new Wine To Dine feature we have an expert recommending what dishes go best with a big glass of rosé, as well as suggesting some rosé wines to try for yourself. On a sunny summer’s day, or on the wet ones as well, why not indulge in a beautiful bottle of the pink stuff. Even better if the drinks are on Buzz! We have three bottles of rosé to give away, one of each of our recommendations. To win a free bottle, just answer this question.
Q: The word gymnasium comes from the Ancient Greek term ‘gymnós’ – what does gymnós mean?
TICKETS TO BRIGHT LIGHT BRIGHT LIGHT
Also known as Rod Thomas, this Welsh musician makes tunes by fusing together dance, house and synthpop vibes. He’s supported Ellie Goulding, been shortlisted for the Welsh Music Prize and even worked with the almighty Elton John. He will be performing live at Gwyn Hall in Neath on Tue 17 June; if you would like to win a pair of tickets to see him just answer the question below before Wed 11 June.
Q: What character in the 1984 fi lm Gremlins says the line “Bright light! Bright light!”?
TICKETS TO EVERYMAN THEATRE FESTIVAL
Everyman Theatre brings the stage outside yet again with it Everyman Open Air Theatre Festival. Setting up in Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens, the fabulous theatre troupe will be performing Sweeney Todd, Blackadder II, The Taming Of The Shrew and The Little Mermaid throughout July. If you fancy a pair of tickets to the performance of your choice (except Friday and Saturday shows), answer the following question before Mon 23 June.
Q: Which Green woman took over ownership of the Green Man festival in 2011?
Please email your answers, name, address, Twitter username (if you have one) and contact number to [email protected] by Tue 1 July unless otherwise stated. T&Cs: WE DO NOT GIVE PERMISSION FOR THESE COMPETITIONS TO BE REPLICATED OR SHARED ANYWHERE ONLINE.