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Does music matter to you? From what we can see when browsing the lively category Music is on Answers, it certainly does. When it comes to helping others find feel good songs for their murky days, explaining what a guitar tab is or simply sharing your musical knowledge with the likes of Keane, Pete Tong or Emma Bunton, you are just brilliant!

So here’s the news: maybe you’ve heard that there’s a new groundbreaking venue opening in less than two weeks within London’s O2 arena? It’s called “matter” and already promises to be big: very big.

So, for a chance to win two VIP tickets for matter’s exclusive launch parties, read on…

How is matter different?

It’s been specifically designed and built to create a unique musical hub. Over three floors, this 2,600 capacity venue offers 360 degree visuals and is set to become one of London’s most original experiences. This first music mission statement demonstrates matter’s focus on music in both the live and clubland spheres. The end result is should be an inspired series of parties combining live, DJ acts and visual artists.

It all starts on Friday, 19th September 2008 when matter opens its doors to the public for the first time for the Live Launch. James Lavelle and Pablo Clements aka UNKLE (live) will be kicking off proceedings in their own inimitable style with support from Late of the Pier and the sound of Mercury Records’ scene-shakers Iglu & Hartly.

The following night is matter’s Club Launch with one of the most legendary names in clubland, Carl Cox. For more info on upcoming events, visit the matter website.

For this occasion, we’re delighted to offer you the opportunity to win a pair of VIP tickets to bring your other half or your best mate to the exclusive weekend launch.  

How do I enter the competition?

Very simple. To be able to enter the competition you need to receive an amazing, breathtaking, mind-blowing Best Answer in the Music category between now, 29^th August 2008 and Friday 12^th September 2008. Winners will be announced on Monday 15^th September.

Follow the three easy steps*:

(*Terms & Conditions apply)

1. Go to the Music category on Answers and browse through the hundreds of questions that have been asked. Once you’ve find the perfect question you’re definitely the expert in, provide the asker with your best answer ever.
2. If you answer is chosen as the Best Answer before midnight on Friday, 12^th September 2008, you can enter the competition.
3. Simply submit your Best Answer to us by sending an email to y_answrs_team_uk@yahoo.co.uk with the subject matter competition.

We will be picking two lucky winners who will have the chance to invite a friend to both matter’s launch parties. Winners will be announced on a blog post and contacted by email.

Programme:

Friday 19^th: matter Live Launch Night – UNKLE Live, Late Of The Pier Live, Iglu & Hartly Live, Huw Stephens (Radio 1)

Saturday 20^th: matter Club Launch Night – Carl Cox, Yousef, The Field Live, Skull Juice, Nightmoves

Start now, go to Music>

*By entering the competition by emailing us, you agree you have read and accepted the Terms & Conditions of the competition, are over 18 years old and resident of the UK.

What is your song for summer 2008 and why?

– Yahoo! UK & Ireland Answers team

We’re not sure about Ireland, but the UK’s summer’s been very hit and miss this year. At least there haven’t been any major floods… yet! Regardless, it’s hardly been tropical.

Nonetheless, be it your favourite song or the one you can barely listen to anymore, there is always the hit of the summer that keeps you dancing all night on a beach holiday, in the car or in your local club.

To celebrate this summer, we’ve decided to build you a dedicated summer ’08 Answers radio station on Yahoo! Music LAUNCHcast so we can keep the holiday flame burning even if you’re stuck in your living room, sheltering from the rain.

Yahoo! LAUNCHcast is a streaming music service allowing you to create your own customised radio station tailored to your tastes. You can rate artists and albums highly to hear them more often and ban the ones you hate! You can also listen to our extensive collection of more than 130 pre-programmed radio stations created by the LAUNCHcast editorial staff.

For the Answers Community we’ve posted a question to find out what songs you’re loving this summer. Then we’ll compile them all together and create an exclusive LAUNCHcast radio station of the best of them.

So to get your favourite tune included now just reply to our question on Answers, add your song of the summer and tell us why it’s the one you just had to chose. Once the Answers Community LAUNCHcast station is built we’ll let you know: all you have to do is plug in and enjoy!

– Yahoo! UK & Ireland Answers team

Planning to go to a music festival? Get some advice here:

What are the essentials to bring at a festival?

What is the appeal of outdoor music festival?

What are your tips for a first time camping at a music festival?

What can I bring to a concert for band members to sign?

Check the great questions asked by music celebrities on Answers here…

What innovation could change the face of music during the next decade?

– Pete Tong

What is it about your favourite song that makes it so special to you?

– Emma Bunton

What makes a truly great cover version and why?

– Keane

Dear Answers Community,

Has Answers changed your life? Then we want to hear from you!

We are looking for people who have changed their lives with help from Answers. Perhaps you…

• Found inspiration to get a new career, pursue a new hobby  or start up your own business

• Were helped to learn a new language

• Found assistance in moving house, making friends  or joining a new club or activity in a new area

• Got help planning a wedding

• Were aided planning a trip of a lifetime

If you’ve experienced the wonder of Answers and found it’s changed your life, get in touch!

Either leave a blog comment below (with an email address) or email the Answers team on y_answrs_team_uk@yahoo.co.uk

We look forward to hearing from you,

– Yahoo! UK & Ireland Answers team

If knowledge could be weighed, you would find tons on Answers. For that reason, we always recommend you to double check if the answer you’re looking for is to be found here already…

But how? Easy: use the Search Box.

You can do a simple search (just enter the search terms on the box and hit Search), or an Advanced one, which will allow you to select certain parameters:

• You can filter out certain words.

• You can search these terms on the question, on the best Answers or everywhere.

• You can choose the category or subcategory

• Filter by country

• And can select the question’s status (that is – this can be useful not only if you are looking for something, but also if you want to answer questions on a certain topic).

• Finally, you can also select the timeframe in which the question was posted.

We hope this helps you find exactly what you’re looking for!

Would you like to relax from your work in a luxury hotel with spa, pool, tennis, kids club and sport activities… for free?

We thought so! Our sister site Yahoo! Travel are offering you the opportunity to win a package holiday for two in Turkey in an exclusive sea resort situated on the Bodrum Peninsula of Turkey’s impressive Aegean coast (Terms and conditions apply, find them on the Yahoo! Travel page).

This region is a favourite for water sports lovers, be it surfing or snorkelling, as the area benefits from perfect wind conditions to explore the Bodrum Gulf. Kids are not left out either: the coast offers plenty of fun attractions including boat tours and safari.

While we’re a Turkish state of mind, we’ve selected for you some great answers so you can enjoy priceless first-hand experiential tips of Turkey and do not miss the must-see place of in the area. Active or relaxing, there are things to do for all tastes in the region.

Nightclubers will envoy one of Europe biggest open-air discotheque Halikarnas while history fanatic will have the time of their life exploring Turkish rich historical heritage spread across various museums and archaeological sites. And for those looking to play it lazy, breathtaking sandy beaches and local markets are the perfect spot to complete your tan and bring back the souvenirs your friends are already waiting for.

To enter the competition, simply fill out the information on this page and you’re done! Good luck to all and İyi yolculuklar! Güle, güle!