Embargoed until 3pm, 14.01.16: #SouthBankStory Twitter Competition
South Bank London has teamed up with the capital’s leading literary emporium, Foyles, to bring a Twitter creative writing challenge.
The Challenge
Get inspired by South Bank with views of the London skyline and its world-famous, iconic attractions including Coca-Cola London Eye, The London Dungeon and National Theatre, to devise a piece of creative writing within ONE tweet, 140 characters.
How to Enter
- You must follow South Bank London and Foyles on Twitter
- You must use the hashtag #SouthBankStory so we can see your tweet
- You can enter as many times as you wish
- By entering, South Bank London and Foyles may retweet your entry
- Your entry will not be accepted if it contains plagiarism or offensive language
Prizes
First Prize Bundle – one winner will win:
- £50 Foyles gift card
- A copy of 'Freeman's The Best New Writing on Arrival' by John Freeman.
- a pair of National Theatre tickets for Shakespeare’s comedy, As You Like It
Runners-up prize – five runners-up will win:
- South Bank London ‘Heart of Winter’ poster
- A copy of 'Freeman's The Best New Writing on Arrival' by John Freeman
Judging Criteria
Foyles’ creative team and members of South Bank’s major organisations, including Southbank Centre, National Theatre and BFI Southbank, will judge the tweets based on originality, engagement and creative inclusion of South Bank and its attractions.
For further press information and images, please contact Caroline Conway, caroline.conway@southbanklondon.com, 020 7202 6918
About South Bank Marketing Group
South Bank London is an association of key attractions, cultural venues, restaurants and hotels in the area committed to promoting South Bank as one of London’s top destinations, including: BFI IMAX, BFI Southbank, City Cruises, Coin Street Community Builders, Coca-Cola London Eye, Florence Nightingale Museum, House of Vans, IWM London, London Duck Tours, The London Dungeon, London Marriott Hotel County Hall, Mondrian London at Sea Containers, National Theatre, OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar & Brasserie, Park Plaza County Hall, Park Plaza Riverbank, Plaza on the River, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge , SEA LIFE London Aquarium, Shrek’s Adventure! London, Skylon, Southbank Centre, MBNA Thames Clippers, The Old Vic.
Our role is to:
• Provide destination leadership
• Maintain and grow South Bank’s profile as one of the capital’s top destinations
• Increase visitor dwell time and spend throughout the year
• Build strategic alliances which enhance the area’s profile and its influence
• Influence local public realm schemes which impact on the visitor
South Bank Marketing Group is run by South Bank Employers’ Group, a not for profit organisation in the South Bank, Waterloo and Blackfriars area committed to achieving the best possible experience of South Bank for visitors, employees and residents. www.sbeg.co.uk
About Foyles
Foyles, the world-famous bookseller, is a destination for book lovers. Its stores are noted for their friendly and knowledgeable staff, extensive range of books, beautiful design and digital innovations. More than just a bookshop, Foyles is a cultural and social hub offering exclusive events and signings with bestselling authors, children’s creative activities, book clubs, debates and live music.
Founded in 1903 by two brothers, Foyles is still an independent and family-owned business. As well as the flagship store on Charing Cross Road, Foyles has London bookshops at the Royal Festival Hall, Westfield Stratford City and London Waterloo Station. It also has branches in Cabot Circus, Bristol and Grand Central, Birmingham. Foyles Royal Festival Hall, at Southbank Centre, London, is open daily from 10am to 10pm.
The Foyles website also has half a million books for sale, with live stock availability from all its bookshops and details of upcoming events.
www.foyles.co.uk @Foyles
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