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Competition Terms and Conditions

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

These terms apply to all competitions, prize draws, or similar operating across all Gaydio brands and companies. 

Unless stated, the promoter is Gaydio CIC, Suite 1A Manchester One, M1 3LF.

1) Competitions are open to residents of the United Kingdom (including Isle of Man and Channel Islands) only. Employees or volunteers of Gaydio CIC, Gaydio Brighton, Gaydio Digital, their partners, contributors, recent guests or their immediate families, agencies, or anyone else directly connected with the competition are not eligible to enter.

2) By entering any competition all participants will be deemed to have accepted and be bound by the rules. All entry instructions form part of the rules.

3) All prizes are subject to availability. There will be no cash alternative.

4) Source material utilised by our question compilers will be taken as correct. The decision of the Gaydio judges is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

5) Callers are not necessarily entitled to participate in the on-air competition and will not necessarily appear on-air in the order in which they are called. Gaydio is not obliged to reimburse callers for telephone charges when either on hold or on air.

6) Entry into the competition is deemed as agreement to take part in publicity accompanying or resulting from the competition.

7) Responsibility cannot be accepted for entries lost, damaged or delayed in transit to the competition address. Proof of posting will not be accepted as proof of receipt.

8) In the case of a prize draw, the first correct entry drawn will be the winner.

9) Entries will become the property of Gaydio and will not be returned.

10) Entry into the competition is free and Lottery and Gaming regulations do not apply.

11) No liability will be accepted on the part of Gaydio, its co-promoters or agents for any loss, illness or injury resulting directly or otherwise from participation in any competition or promotion.

12) No liability on the part of Gaydio, its co-promoters or agents will be accepted for any action, civil or otherwise, taken against individual participants in the promotion.

13) Entrants into the promotion have no claim whatsoever to any intellectual or other property connected to any promotion, which remains in the sole ownership of Gaydio.

14) No promotional activity with any 3rd party, can be undertaken by any participant, before or after the promotion, without the express written consent of Gaydio.

15) Collusion with other participants is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate disqualification.

16) Entrants may be required to take part in future promotional activity exclusively for Gaydio before/during and/or after the promotion in connection with the promotion.

17) Gaydio reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions without notification. Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions also apply to any subsequent revision, whether notified or not.

18) Unless stated, Standard network charges apply to text entries.

19) Entrants may be contacted via email or phone or text message by Gaydio and its partners. To opt-out please email optout@gaydio.co.uk

20) Competition Prizes are subject to partner conditions as applicable.

21) Gaydio or co-partner cannot be held responsible for delayed or undelivered items that are posted, including but not limited to tickets, wristbands or other entry mechanisms

22) Gaydio or co-partner Is not liable for any expenses incurred by competition entrants and winners related to the provision of this prize.

23) Competitions may be shared across the Gaydio Network. This includes Gaydio in any of the cities we currently broadcast in, under the Gaydio brand on FM or DAB irrespective of the operating company. This also may include, but not limited to, online (including app, website and third party outlets) and via our website and social media.

24) If Gaydio or co-partner is unable to gain contact to the winner and/or the prize is not accepted within 7 days, the prize will be forfeited.

25) Where a prize is for an event, winners may be sent tickets via post or email supplied on the entrant form. Prizes may also be via a guest list or need to be collected in person. Where collection is in person, this will be listed in the additional T&C's below.

26) Prize providers will have their own Terms & Conditions which will always be available up on request. These are the same terms & conditions as a customer who may buy the product being given away. By accepting any prize, you also agree to these

27) Where Gaydio is not the promoter and/or prizes are provided by a third party, Gaydio accept no responsibility if the prize is not delivered. Gaydio will make all reasonable efforts to help resolve non-delivery or delays or other prize related issues, but in entering the competition you acknowledge and accept that Gaydio ultimately is not at fault should such a situation arise. 

28) Competitions, prize draws or similar may take place in a single geographic location or across the Gaydio network of stations (which may also include third party radio stations or platforms). This may affect the overall number of entries received and should be taken into account by participants when entering draws. 

29) Additional terms and conditions may apply, as below, for specific competitions. Where there is a conflict between the general terms and conditions and specific terms relating to competitions, Gaydio will be solely responsible for deciding which terms take priority.

 

Win a weekend stay in Newcastle

  1. Entry routes and costs
    1. Entries are restricted to one entry per person, multiple entries will not be accepted.
    2. Entry is free of charge
  2. The competition is promoted on Gaydio across the UK and in our broadcast locations: London, Manchester, Brighton, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Bristol, Sheffield, Leeds, Newcastle & Gateshead, Portsmouth
  3. Competition Mechanic
    1. To enter the competition, entrant must complete the form on the landing page, answering all questions to the best of their ability.
    2. When the competition end time is passed and within 28 days, 1 x winner to the competition will be selected at random from all eligible and correct entries.
    3. Gaydio reserve the right to select another winner without notice.
  4. Entry Period
    1. Entries must be submitted during the following entry period: From 00:01 on Monday 30th June 2025 (the "start time") to 23:59 on Sunday 13th July 2025 ("end time").
    2. Entries submitted before the start time or after the end time will be invalid.
  5. Entry restrictions and eligibility
    1. The entrant must ensure all contact details are correct on the entry form.
    2. If any of the winning entrants do not respond to a phone call or email from Gaydio within one working day from time of contact, the winner will forfeit the prize and another prize winner will be selected.
    3. Entrants must be 18 or over.
    4. By entering the competition, entrants agree to the collection and processing of their personal data by Gaydio, NewcastleGateshead Initiative and associated competition partners
    5. Personal data will be used solely for the purpose of administering the competition and will not be shared with third parties without the entrant’s consent, except where required by law.
    6.  Gaydio and NewcastleGateshead Initiative  reserve the right to amend or withdraw the competition at any time without prior notice.
    7. Gaydio and NewcastleGateshead Initiative's decision in all matters relating to the competition is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  6. The prize
    1. One winner will receive the following prize:
      1. Return train tickets for two people to Newcastle with Northern Rail
        1. This ticket entitles the bearer and up to one other person complimentary return train travel on their specified date.
        2. All persons using this ticket must travel together for the entire journey. 
        3. This ticket is valid on Northern services only and is non-transferable. 
        4. Issued subject to National Rail Conditions of Travel.
        5. It must be produced on demand to any authorised person.
        6. The ticket must be used before 30 April 2026
      2. An overnight stay for two including breakfast and use of the Mineral House Spa at Crowne Plaza Newcastle
        1. Vouchers are only redeemable at Crowne Plaza Newcastle. Subject to availability and terms and conditions apply.
      3. A ‘Posh Parks’ cycle tour with Newcastle Tour Company
      4. Blackfriars Cookery School voucher for two which can be used for either a morning or evening cookery class or a boozy social. Choose from events like Pizza & Prosecco, Tacos & Tequila and a range of world cuisines including: Curry & Spice, Thai, Greek and Spanish Tapas and Kids Cookery.
        1. This voucher is valid for 12 months after purchase.
        2. This voucher features a unique reference code, which must be quoted at the time of booking and redemption. 
        3. This voucher is non-transferable, cannot be exchanged for cash or used at our sister restaurants. Photocopies will not be accepted and all bookings must be made in advance by phone 0191 2615945.
      5. An Ouseburn food tour with Triple A Food Tours
      6. A spa experience that includes a Turkish baths session and hammam scrub for 2 worth £93 at City Baths in Newcastle.
        1. Prize must be redeemed directly with The City baths spa and is subject to appointment availability.
        2. Treatments must be booked and used within 12 months of the prize issue date.
        3. Standard booking and cancellation policies apply.
        4. At least 24 hours notice must be given for cancellations or rescheduling, or the voucher will be forfeited.
        5. All spa treatments are subject to suitability based on a pre-treatment consultation.
        6. The spa reserves the right to decline treatment if it is deemed unsafe or inappropriate for the individual’s health condition.
        7. This offer cannot be combined with other promotions, discounts, or offers.
        8. Only one prize redemption is permitted per person.
        9. The City Baths is not responsible for any entries, notifications, or communications not received due to technical issues or errors.
      7. Meal for two at Social Bird with bottle of fizz (valid for 6 months, pre-booking required via our website)
        1. Website: https://socialbird.uk
    2. Gaydio reserve the right to exchange, amend or cancel the prize at any time.
    3. Prize does not include any extras, including and not limited to accommodation, travel and refreshments above and beyond what is detailed in these terms.
    4. Prize will be supplied to the prize draw entrants name only who may be required to show ID
    5. Prize is non-transferable, non-refundable and non-redeemable for cash or other goods or services.
    6. Winner and guests must all be aged 18 years or older – ID may be required
    7. Experiences are subject to their own terms and conditions 

WIN A 7-NIGHT MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE WITH PRINCESS CRUISES

  1. Entry routes and costs
    1. Entries are restricted to one entry per person, multiple entries will not be accepted.
    2. Entry is free of charge
  2. The competition is promoted on Gaydio across the UK and in our broadcast locations: London, Manchester, Brighton, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Bristol, Sheffield, Leeds, Newcastle & Gateshead, Portsmouth
  3. Competition Mechanic
    1. To enter the competition, a listener must complete the form on this landing page - www.gaydio.co.uk/win/win-an-7-night-mediterranean-cruise-with-princess-cruises, answering all questions to the best of their ability.
    2. When the competition end time is passed, one winner to the competition will be selected at random from all eligible and correct entries.
    3. Gaydio reserve the right to select another winner without notice.
  4. Entry Period
    1. Entries must be submitting during the following entry period: From 00:01 on Monday 7th July 2025 (the "start time") to 23:59 on Sunday 3rd August 2025 ("end time").
    2. Entries submitted before the start time or after the end time will be invalid.
  5. Entry restrictions and eligibility
    1. The entrant must ensure all contact details are correct on the entry form.
    2. If any of the winning entrants fail to answer the phone after being called by a Gaydio representative on 2 occasions the prize will be forfetied. 
        the winner will forfeit the prize and another prize winner will be selected.
    3. Entrants must be 21 or over.
  6. The prize
    1. A 7-night Mediterranean cruise on Sun Princess, departing in 2026.
      1. The winner can choose the cruise date, departing in either April, May, September, or October.
      2. The winner and their plus one will both share a balcony stateroom, alongside the Princess Premier package. Princess Premier includes a beverage Package with unlimited access to drinks up to $20 each.
        Princess Premier also includes unlimited access to specialty dining restaurants, allowing guests to indulge in a variety of culinary experiences. 
      3. The prize does not include any additional packages, including international or domestic flights, travel insurance, medical expenses, onshore excursions and any incidental expenses. Crew gratuities remain at the discretion of the passengers.
      4. The competition winner must be aged 21 years and above.
      5. The prize cannot be exchanged for cash.
      6. The winner and companion are responsible for having valid passports/visas. Princess Cruises cannot be held responsible for any visa granted incorrectly or refused permission to enter the country that the winner flys to and from.
      7. Claiming the competition prize constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions, plus acceptance of Princess Cruises privacy policy which can be read here - https://princess.com/legal.
    2. The prize is not transferable and cannot be redeemed in full or part for cash or any other alternative prize.

 

Win 3 Night Stay in Malta with Return Flights & Transfers!

  1. Entry routes and costs
    1. Entries are restricted to one entry per person, multiple entries will not be accepted.
    2. Entry is free of charge
  2. The competition is promoted on Gaydio across the UK and in our broadcast locations: London, Manchester, Brighton, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Bristol, Sheffield, Leeds, Newcastle & Gateshead, Portsmouth
  3. Competition Mechanic
    1. To enter the competition, a listener must complete the form on the landing page, answering all questions to the best of their ability.
    2. When the competition end time is passed and within 28 days, 1 winner to the competition will be selected at random from all eligible and correct entries.
    3. Gaydio reserve the right to select another winner without notice.
  4. Entry Period
    1. Entries must be submitting during the following entry period: From 00:01 Monday 7th July 2025 (the "start time") to 23:59 Sunday 27th July 2025 ("end time").
    2. Entries submitted before the start time or after the end time will be invalid.
  5. Entry restrictions and eligibility
    1. The entrant must ensure all contact details are correct on the entry form.
    2. If any of the winning entrants do not respond to a phone call or email from Gaydio within 7 days of contact, the winner will forfeit the prize and another prize winner will be selected.
    3. Entrants must be 18 or over.
  6. The prize
    1. Visit Malta UK will support and provide one prize, consisting of two return tickets in economy from UK or Ireland to Malta for a value up to £300.00 or Euros equivalent per return ticket including taxes, baggage allowance and other costs.
    2. Visit Malta UK will also supply a hotel stay for 3 nights with breakfast included in a 4 star hotel. The winner cannot choose a hotel, this is decided by Visit Malta UK.
    3. The flights are subject to availability. A six-week booking notice in advance is required.
    4. The prize must be redeemed and used by 30th June 2026.
    5. Maximum baggage allowance is: One hold luggage of 20kg per person and one hand luggage (kindly see the airline’s website for hand luggage acceptable dimensions). Any sports equipment and/or extra baggage are to be purchased directly from the airline’s website.
    6. All other costs including airline transfers, travel insurance, personal expenditure and other incidental expenses are not part of the prize.
    7. It is the responsibility of the prize winner to ensure they have a valid passport and obtain any necessary visas and vaccinations for their trip. (https://www.visitmalta.com/en/traveller-info/) – Is it necessary to include Covid-19 travel information?
    8. All elements of the prize are subject to availability and are non-transferable. There are no cash alternatives. The winner must be one of the person/s travelling.
    9. Once flight arrangements are booked, you will be sent details of the booking. It will not be possible thereafter to amend any dates or details.
    10. Events may occur that render the prize draw itself or the awarding of the prize impossible due to reasons beyond the control of the promoter and accordingly the promoter may at its absolute discretion vary or amend the promotion and the entrant agrees that no liability shall attached to the promoter as a result thereof.
    11. Visit Malta reserves the right to withdraw any prize should it later be found out the terms and conditions were not adhered to. Airline T&Cs also applicable.
    12. Visit Malta accept no responsibility if flights are cancelled or changed after the booking is made due to reasons beyond its control. Winners are always advised to check online the timings of the departure and arrivals of the flights they will be travelling on.
    13. The winner will be required to allow Gaydio and Visit Malta to use their name in marketing promotion after receiving their prize. This includes, but is not limited to, social media posts announcing the name of the winning entrant.
    14. The winner is responsible for ensuring they have read, understood and accepted these terms and conditions.
    15. We reserve the right to withhold or withdraw the Prize if, in our sole discretion, it appears that a person claiming it does not fully meet the Eligibility Criteria, if a Purchase is cancelled or invalidated prior to the Closing Date, or we deem the Purchase to have been made fraudulently, invalidly or using automated means. We reserve the right to require reasonable proof of identity and eligibility from any person claiming a Prize.
    16. Any additional costs which may be incurred by this Prize Draw in the context of participation, such as internet costs and other additional services are not included in the Prize Draw and must be paid by you separately.
    17. No alternative reward will be provided in whole or in part for the Prize, except that in the event of circumstances outside of our control we reserve the right to substitute similar rewards of equal value. The Prize is subject to promotional availability and is not transferable.
    18. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept any responsibility or liability under or in connection with this Prize Draw and/or these Terms and Conditions (including without limitation as a result of technical fault, computer or electronic malfunction, or incomplete, illegible, late, lost or fraudulent entries). Any statutory rights you have are not affected.
    19. Insofar as permitted by law, we will not be responsible or liable to compensate you, or accept any liability, for any personal loss, expense or damage in connection with this Prize Draw or accepting or using the Prize except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law (including personal injury, death and fraud) in which case that liability is limited to the minimum allowable by law. Your statutory rights are unaffected.
    20. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to cancel, modify this Prize Draw and/or these Terms and Conditions, at any time before you have accepted it/them, including but not limited to terminating or withdrawing the Prize at any time.
    21. If any paragraph in these Terms and Conditions is found by any court or administrative body of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the other paragraphs of these Terms and Conditions, which shall remain in full force and effect.
    22. These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England. The Courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction in connection with these Terms and Conditions.
    23. The Promoter reserves the right to refuse any entry, or to award any prize to anyone that is believed to be in breach of these Terms and Conditions.
    24. The prize is not transferable and cannot be redeemed in full or part for cash or any other alternative prize.
    25. Employees of Gaydio and VisitMalta are ineligible from entering the Competition.
    26. The winner (subject to eligibility) will be selected at random by using a randomiser tool. Should the winner not meet the Eligibility Criteria then their winner status and entitlement will become void and another winner will be chosen. The decision of the Promoter as to the winner will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.

 

The Big LGBTQ+ Travel Survey

  1. Entry routes and costs
    1. Entries are restricted to one entry per person, multiple entries will not be accepted.
    2. Entry is free of charge
  2. The competition is promoted on Gaydio across the UK and in our broadcast locations: London, Manchester, Brighton, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Bristol, Sheffield, Leeds, Newcastle & Gateshead, Portsmouth
  3. Competition Mechanic
    1. To enter the competition, a listener must complete the form on the landing page, answering all questions to the best of their ability.
    2. When the competition end time is passed and within 28 days, 2 winners to the competition will be selected at random from all eligible and correct entries.
    3. Gaydio reserve the right to select another winner without notice.
  4. Entry Period
    1. Entries must be submitting during the following entry period: From 00:01 Wednesday 5th June 2025 (the "start time") to 23:59 Tuesday 8th July 2025 ("end time").
    2. Entries submitted before the start time or after the end time will be invalid.
  5. Entry restrictions and eligibility
    1. The entrants must ensure all contact details are correct on the entry form.
    2. If any of the winning entrants do not respond to a phone call or email from Gaydio within 7 days of contact, the winner will forfeit the prize and another prize winner will be selected.
    3. Entrants must be 18 or over.
  6. Prize 1
    1. The prize is two (2) spaces to travel on Intrepid’s Beautiful Bali (TISA) small group adventure (excluding flights) departing within the above travel dates.
    2. The winner cannot apply the prize to any trip other than Beautiful Bali (TISA).
    3. To be eligible to enter, you must be based in the UK or Ireland and over the age of 18.
    4. To enter, participants must enter the Gaydio Travel Survey between 23 June and 6 July 2025. The winner will be drawn at random and informed by 31 July 2025.
    5. The voucher can be used towards one trip / booking only.
    6. A minimum of 4 full-paying travellers must be confirmed on the departure for the
      voucher to be used and booking to be confirmed on their requested date.
    7. The prize is non-transferable, non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
    8. The winner must book the prize directly with Intrepid by calling 0808 274 5111 and quoting the promo code which will be sent to the winner.
    9. The prize is the land element of the trip only. Not included in the prize are flights, travel insurance, transfers, spending money, vaccinations, permits & visas, any additional meals or accommodations not included in the itinerary or local payments/kitty’s.
    10. The prize must be redeemed and booked before 30 November 2025.
    11. If you wish to cancel and rebook your trip or change to dates outside of the travel dates, you will be required to pay the full cost towards the new trip.
    12. Intrepid trips are subject to availability and confirmation by Intrepid Travel. Itineraries
      and inclusions are subject to change without notice.
    13. Intrepid reserve the right to withdraw or amend the competition or prize at anytime.
    14. The voucher cannot be used on existing bookings or in conjunction with any other discounts or special offers.
    15. All travel is subject to the Intrepid Booking Condition
  7. Prize 2
    1. 2x economy European flights from London Gatwick to a destination served by British Airways.
    2. Winner must be 18 or over.
    3. No transfers included.
    4. The winner will be contacted separately by BA Euroflyer to arrange the prize giving.
    5. The vouchers hold no cash value and cannot be sold or transferred to another party.
    6. BA Euroflyer reserves the right to cancel or amend the reservation or prize at any time.
    7. Travel is subject to the booking and terms and conditions of BA Euroflyer.

 

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