Has any young artist done a better job at creating buzz for his debut album than Justin Bieber? The Canadian kid whose entire career was kickstarted after he posted footage of himself singing on YouTube has gone completely grassroots, building up his Twitter followers, dropping strategic singles and delivering on key performances on shows like “Today” and “Ellen.” The build has all been leading up to the release of his album My World on November 17, which features the already-ubiquitous singles “One Time,” “One Less Lonely Girl” and “Love Me.”
Now comes the next chapter in Bieber’s media blitz — one that he is borrowing from Willy Wonka. Bieber announced via his Twitter that select copies of his album will come bundled with golden tickets. The recipients of said tickets will be entitled to a fan-friendly prize that is typically Bieber: They will receive a private concert from the singer himself. We expect his legions of rabid fans to pick up copies of My World by the truckload for the opportunity for a personal show from Bieber.
Bieber isn’t the first person to steal the concept from Roald Dahl. A handful of rock bands have tried to boost album sales with the promise of prizes inside. Lamb of God included lottery tickets in their 2009 album Wrath that were redeemable for trips to see the band and signed memorabilia. 30 Seconds to Mars included a dozen golden tickets scattered around copies of A Beautiful Lie that gave the winner free backstage access to any of the band’s concerts. Though nothing beats the recent promotion from noise-mongers HEALTH, who circulated 66 golden tickets in their recent album Get Color that were redeemable for all sorts of prizes, including a trip to Los Angeles to hang out with the band, posters autographed in their blood and all manner of personalized content. (Our favorite: “A recording of a short story read by a band member.”)
source:mtv.com
I love u justin drew bieber and u are very great and im ur #1 fan ur the best in the hole intire world if i would get the golden ticket for the album my world i would die i love u so much ur so inteligant i love u
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oh my god….i love u justin u r my inspiration everyday..i love singing ur songs day and night…i have never meet u before and i really loved too…ummmmm if i would get the golden ticket from ur album i’ll die….but before i die i would love to tell u thank you for been awsome and for giving me the golden ticket….ONE WISH ONE #1 FAN..
I LOVE U JUSTIN U ROCK….
~LOVE 4 LIFE~ (=^_^=)
SINDY ARANA *SMILES,KISSES AND HUGS FROM UR #1FAN.
OOHHHH AND CAN U PLEEEAAASSSSEEEE CALL ME…SOMEDAY
817-714-1220…I’LL WAIT FOR UR CALL EVERYDAY OR NIGHT IF I NEED TOO..
OMG!WHY BUY A CD WHEN I KNOW I’M NOT GONNA WIN AND EVEN IF I TRY I STILL DON’T WIN AND WHY DO THIS CUZ PEOPLE THAT ARE TOTTALY OBSSESED THEY WILL KEEP BUYING THE CD AND THAT IS KINDA WASTING MONEY I LIKE HOW HE SINGS AND ALL, BUT WHAT DIFFERNCE DOSE IT MAKE I’LL NEVER GET TO KNOW THE REAL HIM>:(
justin i just want u to no that all these girls who love u and cry 4 u they dont bother u but u are mi insperation im a song writer an u can find me on youtube -kendall jones- and u can c sum of mi writing thats 4 anione who wants to but in my song butterflys u are in it as it says “justin keeps me going:” u are mi insperation….. ~hugs and music
hey justin this is hampton if you would give me some ticket my whole family would b greatful i almost sound identical to you and maybe we could sing together on stage (that would be ssssoooooooooo awesome)ps my sister is 5 and i dont want you to break her heart
Justin Bieber I luv u!!
me tooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
I won the golden ticket but then somebody stole it off me and i was really upset
Justin Bieber, Your A Cutie Pie <3
& You Sing Amazing!
& I Hope To Meet You One Day , I Would Die <3
Much Love, <3
Karenn. From California <3
hi im tyreonna and im try to get 3 ticket to your concert 3 plez!
plez
I love u JB.
I looooooove justin bieber and im the future mrs justinbieber
Hi Justin Beiber this is Bethany i absoultly love you i really want free tickets to see you in concert could maybe give me some. plz i would love it so much i love you so much and i would appreciate it if you could give me 5 free golden tickets. so i can come and see you in concert. my whole wall is covered in pictures of you i love you so much. plz reply and a merry Christmas and a happy new year. lots of love Bethany xxx xxx
I WANT TICKETS PLEASE I LOVE YOU JUSTIN BIEBER I JUST WANNA CRY FOR YOU PLEASE JUSTIN ;( ;( ;( I WANNA SEE YOU IM JUST A 10 YEARS OLD GIRL WHO WANTS YOU PLEASE IM A PRE-TEENAGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE GIVE ME THE TICKETS I LOVE YOU I HAVE YOUR BIEBER FEVER I HAVE YOUR TOYS YOUR POSTER ON MY DOOR YOUR SHIRT!!!!!!!!! I BEEN LOOKING FOR YOUR PERFUME I WANT IT AND YOUR CD’S!
please give me the golden tickets Justin.I would really love to see you in consert.Can I sing up on the stage with you i’m a little stage fright but i’ll do it for you Justin.Please i’m just 10 years old.I feel like crying for you :(.If you want you could call me 646-407-6734.Please don’t call my mom.Only call when shes not here on Saturdays in the morning.Ok Justin Bieber i’m your 1# fan.I been trying to ask my 8 years old sister if i could make our wall purple but she says “NO”.So i ask my mommy and she says “YES”.Please can you win me those golden tickets.I hurted my arm from the swing because i feel off from the swing at the park and it really hurts.Please give me the golden tickets and i’ll help you with your new next song not “boyfriend” a new song.
May i please wear a short tank top in your next video Justin Bieber.Please chat with me so i could go behind the stage of your consert so you could buy clothes for me like a short tank top for your next video.My size is 15/16.