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Win a Double Pass to The Old Commodore Hotel's pre-fireworks NYE event! Head to our Instagram @northsidersydney to enter
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T&Cs
This competition is run by The Old Commodore Hotel and hosted on Northsider Magazine’s Instagram page.
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The competition opens on 23 December 2025 and closes on 26 December 2025.
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Two winners will be randomly drawn on 26 December 2025 and contacted via Instagram direct message.
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Each winner will receive two General Admission tickets plus two Premium Beverage Packages to The Old Commodore Hotel New Year’s Eve Pre Fireworks Event, valid from 5:30pm to 9:00pm on 31 December 2025 only.
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The prize includes canapé service and a three hour premium beverage package that starts from 6pm - 9pm.
The prize is not transferable, cannot be exchanged for cash, and no refunds will be provided.
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To enter, entrants must be following @theoldcommodorehotel on Instagram and tag a friend they would bring to the NYE Pre Fireworks event. Entrants must be aged 18 years or over. Employees of The Old Commodore Hotel and Northsider Magazine are not eligible to enter.
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Tickets are valid only for the Pre Fireworks New Year’s Eve event from 5:30pm to 9:00pm. Entry is subject to venue capacity and all standard venue terms of entry apply. Children under 12 may attend free with a valid ticket holder but must be accompanied by an adult at all times and must vacate the venue by 9:00pm.
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This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram. By entering, entrants release Instagram from any responsibility related to the competition.
Instructions on how to enter and prize information form part of these Terms and Conditions. Entry into the competition is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
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1. Eligibility
Entry is open to 18+ Australian residents only who fulfil the method of entry requirements. ID may be required to receive the prize. Employees of the Promoter and their immediate families, suppliers, associated agencies and companies associated with the promotion are ineligible to enter. Immediate family includes: spouse, ex-spouse, de-facto spouse, child or step-child (by birth or adoption), parent, step-parent, grandparent, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, sibling, or first cousin.
2. Promotion Period
The competition commences on 23 Dec 2025 at 16:30 AEST and closes on 26 Dec 2025 at 10:00am AEST. No entries will be accepted outside this timeframe.
3. How to Enter
To enter, participants must:
- Follow @theoldcommodorehotel Instagram account.
- Comment on the post tagging a friend they would take to NYE
Multiple entries are permitted, but each entry must be submitted separately and in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
4. Entry Conditions
Late, incomplete, indecipherable, discriminatory, offensive or otherwise non-compliant entries will be deemed invalid and may be disqualified at the sole discretion of the Promoter.
The conduct of the Promotion or the supply of prizes may involve third parties, and the Promoter makes no Warranties and disclaims all liability in connection with any such third parties, their acts or omissions.
5. Prize
2 x winners will receive 2x Pre Fireworks Event Tickets with a Premium Beverage Package (valued at $290 for each winner, or $580 in total)
The prize is not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be redeemed for cash. No compensation will be offered if the winner cannot accept or use the prize as offered.
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It is a condition of accepting any prize that the winner must comply with all the conditions of use of the prize and the prize supplier’s requirements. Each prize must be taken as stated and no compensation will be payable if a winner is unable to use the prize as stated. Prize Winners must review and agree to any terms and conditions provided by the third parties in order to redeem or participate in the Prize.
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6. Prize Draw
The draw will take place at contented media, McMahons Point, NSW 2060 on 26 Dec 2025 at 10am.
This is a game of chance and skill plays no part. The winner will be chosen at random from valid entries.
The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
7. Winner Notification & Claim
The winner will be notified via Instagram DM within 24 hours of the draw.
Notification will include instructions to claim the prize.
If the prize is not claimed within 48 hours, it will be forfeited, and a redraw will occur on 28 Dec 2025 at 10am. The redraw winner will be notified within 24 hours.
8. Prize Delivery
The prize is available via online link which will be sent via DM. Any issues to be directed to The Old Commodore Hotel. The Promoter is not responsible for any loss, delay, damage or misdelivery.
9. Tax Disclaimer
Entrants are advised that tax implications may arise from their prize winnings and should seek independent financial advice. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any tax obligations.
10. Costs and Expenses
Entrants are responsible for any and all expenses that they incur in entering the competition and they will not be reimbursed regardless of whether or not they win the competition. Ancillary costs incurred in using or redeeming the prize, such as transport, parking, meals, or additional purchases, are the responsibility of the winner. Any charges incurred beyond the prize value are the sole responsibility of the winner.
11. Entry Verification & Disqualification
The Promoter reserves the right to verify entries and disqualify any entrant who tampers with the entry process, provides false information, or otherwise breaches these Terms and Conditions.
12. Promoter’s Rights
The Promoter may amend, cancel or suspend the competition at its discretion and is not liable for any resulting loss. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for lost, late, corrupted, misdirected, or incomplete entries.
13. Intellectual Property
By entering, entrants grant the Promoter and its partners a royalty-free, perpetual, transferable, worldwide licence to use, reproduce and publish any content submitted, including Instagram handles, for promotional, marketing or publicity purposes across digital and print channels. No compensation will be offered for this usage. The entrant waives any moral rights in the submitted content.
14. Personal Information & Privacy
The Promoter collects personal information to conduct the competition and may, unless advised otherwise, use the information for promotional and marketing purposes. Personal information will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Promoter’s Privacy Policy at:
- www.northsider.com.au/privacy
- www.contentedmedia.com.au/privacy
15. Governing Law
These Terms and the conduct of the competition are governed by the laws of New South Wales. Entrants submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of NSW courts and tribunals.
16. Social Media Disclaimer
This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube or Snapchat. Entrants release these platforms from all liability related to the promotion. All enquiries should be directed to the Promoter.
17. Personal Injury and Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Promoter and its associated agencies and companies will not be liable for any loss, damage or injury whatsoever (including but not limited to direct, indirect, special or consequential loss or loss of opportunity) suffered or sustained in connection with this competition, the acceptance or use of the prize, or participation in the prize activity, including any personal injury or death.
​Identification may be requested at the time of prize collection/entry to venue.