One of the best parts of the San Diego Comic-Con are all the awesome geeky events taking place all around the Gaslamp during the week. One that you won’t want to miss is the San Diego Symphony Concert Series going on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of Comic-Con. For you nerdy music enthusiasts, this is guaranteed to bring your heart much joy after a long day at the Con. I am giving away a pair of tickets to a lucky nerd for the concert event of his/her choice. However, this giveaway will be a little different so make sure to read the details thoroughly below. Check out the concert options then read the contest info.
Concert Information
Video Games Live
After a five-year absence from Summer Pops, Video Games Live returns: popular game music themes given the full symphonic treatment just in time for Comic-Con. This visual and action- packed sensory extravaganza combines memorable video game music with synchronized lighting and even some real on-stage game-playing! This will be one memorable night!
Title: Video Games Live
Jack Wall, conductor
Special Guests: SACRA/PROFANA, chorus
Date/Time: Thursday, July 24, 8pm
Location: Embarcadero Marina Park South
Ticket Price: $25-90
Click here for tickets & more info
Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton
Danny Elfman and Tim Burton represent one of the most successful composer/director collaborations in Hollywood history. This brand new orchestra event features Danny Elfman’s famous film scores brought to life on stage by orchestra, and enhanced by visuals on the big screen of Tim Burton’s original film sketches, drawings and story boards. Highlights include Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, Batman, Big Fish, Corpse Bride and more! Concert will be conducted by John Mauceri, founding director of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. (Note: Neither Mr. Elfman nor Mr. Burton will be appearing.)
Title: Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton
John Mauceri, conductor
Special Guests: SACRA/PROFANA, chorus
Date/Time: Friday, July 25, 8pm
Location: Embarcadero Marina Park South
Ticket Price: $25-90
Click here for tickets & more info
Star Trek (2009): The Movie
Space is still the final frontier, and Star Trek finally gets the Summer Pops treatment! If you’re shut out of Comic-Con on Saturday night, or just love Star Trek, come down to the Embarcadero for a wide screen showing of the highly successful J. J. Abrams 2009 film reboot featuring the Star Trek San Diego Symphony performing the soundtrack LIVE, conducted by David Newman (composer of Joss Whedon’s cult hit Serenity.) Special appearance by composer Michael Giacchino!
Special Post-Screening “Meet and Greet” in the Summer Pops VIP Area with Star Trek (2009) soundtrack composer Michael Giacchino are available HERE for $75! Admissions are limited!
Title: Star Trek (2009): The Movie
Date/Time: Saturday, July 26, 8pm
Location: Embarcadero Marina Park South
Ticket Price: $25-90
Click here for tickets & more info
Contest Details
Nominate: Since Comic-Con is all about heroes, I want you to nominate on Twitter someone you know who is a hero to you. It could be your boyfriend, roommate, colleague, or just someone you admire from afar. All you need to do is brag about how awesome they are and include the vital information- for example:
I nominate @_________ for the @Crazy4ComicCon @SanDiegoSymph ticket giveaway because she is super generous: http://wp.me/pXuoQ-1kk
@_________ should win the @Crazy4ComicCon @SanDiegoSymph ticket giveaway because he the best husband! http://wp.me/pXuoQ-1kk
I want @_________ to win the @Crazy4ComicCon @SanDiegoSymph ticket giveaway because she is a great mom: http://wp.me/pXuoQ-1kk
I nominate @_________ for the @Crazy4ComicCon @SanDiegoSymph ticket giveaway because he the biggest nerd ever! http://wp.me/pXuoQ-1kk
In your tweet, you just have to include:
- @Crazy4ComicCon
- @SanDiegoSymph
- The link back to my page: http://wp.me/pXuoQ-1kk
The best part is that you can be the ‘plus one’ for whoever you nominate! Nominate as many times as you want but only the tweets with the above info will be considered. The contest will end at midnight on Friday, May 23 (the winner will be announced on Monday the 26). Again, this is for ONE PAIR of tickets for ONE CONCERT of their choice. Contest starts immediately! Keep it fun and let’s inspire each other!
There is nothing I love more than hearing fellow fans brag about each other. Whether you are making new friends or going with old ones, friendships are a vital part of the Comic-Con experience. My desire is that this small giveaway is a chance to celebrate the awesomeness of others while creating a great memory for one lucky pair. You are all heroes in my book and I look forward to reading brags from your friends.
Special thanks to the San Diego Symphony for the tickets! You don’t have to follow me or subscribe to me to win but I encourage you to ‘like’ and follow the San Diego Symphony on Facebook and Twitter
Amazing! Music is one the finest and by far my favorite form of art + nerdy stuff = WOW! Good luck to everyone participating!
I know! It will be awesomely nerdy! Thanks for commenting!