Samsung Brings BigBang to Your GALAXY
Samsung gives fans a chance to win tickets to BigBang’s sold out concert
12,000 tickets were snapped up within hours. 3,500 fans reportedly queued up as early as 22 hours before tickets were launched for sale. Top tier tickets, worth RM688 each, were snapped up in thirty minutes. The BigBang ALIVE GALAXY Tour 2012 concert in Kuala Lumpur may have sold out in record fashion, but Samsung Malaysia Electronics is offering fans that missed out one last chance to get to the concert.
Fans of the electrifying K-pop band will stand a chance to win tickets with Samsung’s latest campaign, “Bringing BigBang to Your GALAXY”. A total of 2,012 exclusive BigBang prizes are offered, which includes more than a hundred pairs of the most sought-after tickets in Malaysia this year.
Kwon Jae Hoon, Managing Director of Samsung Malaysia Electronics, said “We are delighted to offer fans of Samsung and BigBang the last opportunity to watch their favourite band perform. Samsung has always been committed to rewarding our consumers with enriching experiences, whether through our product offerings or exciting events like the BigBang ALIVE GALAXY Tour.”
The iconic Korean band will be performing in 22 cities in 13 countries around the world, including China, the United States, Brazil and the United Kingdom. The five members, well-known for their originality and outstanding accomplishments in the fields of music and fashion, will perform at Stadium Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, 27 October 2012.
“Samsung is especially thrilled to present Malaysians with the best from Korea. We share with BigBang a common drive and passion to innovate and constantly push the boundaries in our respective fields. With their chart-topping record sales, BigBang’s iconic success in the music industry is truly reflective of Samsung’s leadership position in the technology sector,” Kwon added.
By purchasing a unit of Samsung’s highly coveted device, the GALAXY S III, fans will stand a chance to win five pairs of Samsung VIP tickets worth RM688 each, and 100 pairs of tickets worth RM188 each. In addition, 400 BigBang Exclusive Box Sets are offered – consisting of a BigBang CD, limited edition BigBang GALAXY S III back covers, and an exclusive BigBang T-shirt. Apart from these prizes, Samsung is also offering 1,507 limited edition BigBang GALAXY S III back covers.
To be in the running to win these exciting BigBang prizes, all fans have to do is follow these simple steps:
· Purchase a Samsung GALAXY S III in any colour from any Samsung authorised dealers
· Compile details such as IC or passport number, receipt amount and date, and the Samsung GALAXY S III’s unique IMEI number
· SMS details to the number 32632
To enhance the overall concert experience, Samsung’s brand new BigBang ALIVE GALAXY Tour and BigBang ALIVE GALAXY Skin mobile apps are available on Google Play Store and SamsungApps. The apps boast exclusive picture and video content of BigBang, as well as limited wallpapers and an interactive snapshot feature which allows users to choose from templates customised with a BigBang member’s photo. In addition, by downloading ChatON from SamsungApps or Google Play Store, and adding the K-POP Buzz as a Special Buddy, Samsung users will be able to receive K-Pop content.
Celebrating the start of Malaysia’s edition of the BigBang ALIVE GALAXY Tour 2012, Samsung recently launched its best-selling GALAXY S III in two exciting new colours – the Garnet Red and Titanium Grey, in addition to current Pebble Blue and Marble White. As Samsung’s most successful smartphone to date, with 20 million sales worldwide in just 100 days, the revolutionary Samsung GALAXY S III delivers a personalized and intuitive user experience via advanced features such as a stunning 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display and intelligent software that responds interactively to your face, gestures and voice.
Samsung’s “Bringing BigBang to Your GALAXY” campaign commenced on 19 September and ends on 19 October, over a week away from the BigBang ALIVE GALAXY concert in Stadium Merdeka.
For more information on Samsung’s BigBang ALIVE GALAXY Tour 2012, please visit: http://www.samsung.com/my or https://www.facebook.com/samsungmobilemalaysia.