M'era Luna 2017 Ticket Giveaway

M'era Luna is one of the world's biggest and most enjoyable goth and alternative music festivals. I've been twice, I'll be there this year, and I want you to be there too! Fill out the form below to enter to win two free tickets to this year's festival! One for you, one for whoever you want to bring along.

The festival takes place on August 12 - 13 in Hildesheim, Germany. This giveaway is open internationally, however, I would suggest that only those residing in Europe, Scandinavia, and thereabout enter as you will have to provide your own travel to and from the festival.

This year's lineup is as impressive as always, but even so, the atmosphere of M'era Luna is something magical and memorable. Visit www.meraluna.de to learn more about it and see the full lineup.

Things to note:

• You must be 18 years or older to enter
• You should be subscribed to my YouTube channel
• You are responsible for your own travel to and from the festival
• You will be responsible for your own accommodation. Most people camp at the enormous camping site, pack a tent!
• The winner will be selected totally at random
• The winner will be contacted by email
• The winner may not sell the tickets
• Serious entries only please
• Good luck!

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Here are the videos I filmed at M'era Luna in 2016:

Goth Ice Cream

Those of us who don black, outré outfits every day, will already understand the struggles of surviving Summer. However, Nick Morgenstern of Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream shop has made it possible to get more enjoyment out of Summer while still committing to a spooky lifestyle.

One can now enjoy solid black ice-cream, the trendy treat that's overtaking rainbow bagels and lattes on the coolness scale everywhere. The ice-cream contains no food dyes, nor is it coloured with squid ink or sesame as many other black foods are.

🤘🏽◼️▪️⚫️🤘🏽Link in bio for @thisisinsiderfood's feature of our COCONUT ASH 📸:@hetalbot

A photo posted by Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream (@morgensternsnyc) on Jun 1, 2016 at 4:52am PDT

The unusual ingredient is coconut ash. Morgenstern told Mic that "it's simply the charred and processed remains of a coconut shell", and combined with coconut milk, coconut cream, and coconut flakes, the result is a rich coconut flavoured ice-cream with a jet-black colour.

One ought to be warned however, the ice-cream will temporarily stain one's lips and mouth black. Which is fine (and even convenient) for those of us who prefer a dark lip. Coconut ash is a form of activated charcoal, and while it is widely believed to hold detoxifying properties, others have doubts over its effect on the body. So perhaps this inky treat is best enjoyed in moderation.

Morgenstern's shop also sells other unconventional flavours such as Banana Curry, Cardamom, and Egg. The store is located in New York, but the popularity of the black ice-cream is seeing similar products pop up elsewhere in the world.

What do you think, would you try it? Share this article on Facebook or tweet about it!

Ever heard of black #icecream?! @morgensternsnyc makes this delicious concoction from #coconutash. The #drippy treat has a mystery #flavor that will keep you coming back for more. #morgensternsnyc

A photo posted by INSIDER food (@thisisinsiderfood) on May 31, 2016 at 10:36am PDT