Win Tickets to See Erasure or Status Quo

THE Ely Standard has teamed up with the Forestry Commission to offer readers the chance to win a fantastic night of music at Thetford Forest in June.

We have one pair of tickets for Erasure on June 10 and one pair of tickets to see Status Quo on June 9 up for grabs.

Erasure, the award-winning duo of Vince Clarke and Andy Bell, unleashed on the nation a succession of crafted pop anthems. Songs like A Little Respect, Sometimes and Victim Of Love

ensured a formidable presence on the singles charts and this was complemented by five Number One albums including The Innocents, Wild! and Chorus.

Erasure, plus guests, will be performing on Friday, June 10 at Thetford Forest near Brandon in Suffolk and tickets are �34.50 from the box office on 03000 680400.

The legendary Status Quo will be appearing at Thetford Forest on June 9. Recognised each year by the Performing Rights Society as one of the hardest working acts on tour, the Thetford show will be their only date in the Eastern region in 2011.

Status Quo have become a rock ‘n’ roll institution. A prolific touring and recording act, they have accumulated total world-wide record sales exceeding 118 million units, with 29 of their 39 album releases making the UK top 20. Classic hits like Caroline, Down Down and Rockin’ All Over The World have ensured an army of fans. Status Quo duo Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt have also been awarded OBEs for services to music and for charitable work. This is complemented by a cabinet full of music industry accolades.

Tickets are �34 and are available from the box office on 03000 680400.

How To Enter

To be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets to see Erasure or Status Quo, answer this question: In which county is Thetford Forest?

Answers on a postcard to: The Ely Standard, 38 Market Street, Ely, Cambs, CB7 4LS. Entry deadline is May 29.

Please make clear which band you would like to see if your entry is picked out of the hat.