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'Gum Drop Giveaway #50

One winner gets a pair of Chuck Taylor All-Star sneakers, a Converse gift certificate for another pairs of Chucks, and a Downtown Records Prize Pack (new artist CDs, posters, etc).

The connection between Converse and Downtown is related to Converse/Journeys's "Get out of the Garage" contest. Basically, Converse and Journeys are accepting original song submissions. The winner gets a free trip to NYC for four days/three nights of free studio time so they can fully realize (create, mix) their song. Said final winner will be chosen by Downtown Records, home of Gnarls Barkley, Justice, Santogold, etc. The general graphic design of the thing:

You can find out the specifics for the promotion and see the above image in its larger version here.

As far as the 'Gum Drop giveaway, though, you don't need to write a song. Just enter to win. Remember, one person gets the Chucks (the winner gets to choose his/her preferred size and color), a Converse gift certificate, and a Downtown Records Prize Pack.

CONTEST ENDS 08/27/08 AT 12PM EST.

One entry per person. Giveaways are open only to 'Gum Drop subscribers. By entering your e-mail address you are signing up for our weekly exclusive MP3 + contest newsletter. You can always unsubscribe if you don't like it, and you'll still be eligible to win any sweepstakes you entered. Winners must claim their prizes within 7 days of the contest closing, or forfeit, so make sure our emails don't end up in your spam folder. Prizing is fulfilled by third party partners and can often take at least eight weeks to arrive.

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