Woodside resident wins tickets to see The Stylistics
Ethel Corduff secured a prize worth over £90 in a competition for paying subscribers.
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Ethel Corduff, a resident of Woodside, has won a pair of tickets to see the soul group The Stylistics perform at Fairfield Halls. The prize, which includes a guest, is valued at over £90. The concert is scheduled for Friday 20 November 2026.
The competition was exclusively for paying subscribers of the local news publication Inside Croydon. Ms Corduff was the first correct entry drawn after the quiz deadline on 19 October 2026. She correctly identified Philadelphia as the city where The Stylistics were formed.
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The Stylistics' UK Tour
The concert at Fairfield Halls is part of a 22-date UK tour for The Stylistics. The group, known for hits such as 'You Make Me Feel Brand New' and 'Can’t Give You Anything (But My Love)', will feature original members Airrion Love and Herb Murrell. Their performance will include songs from the 1960s and 1970s.
The Stylistics achieved significant success in the early 1970s, with 10 consecutive Top Ten hits in the UK. Their music, characterised by its Philadelphia soul sound and distinctive harmonies, continues to attract a wide audience. Tickets for the remaining tour dates are available from the Fairfield Halls box office.
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Questions this report answers
+Who won the tickets to see The Stylistics?
Ethel Corduff, who lives in Woodside, won the tickets. She was a paying subscriber to Inside Croydon and correctly answered a quiz question.
+How much are the tickets worth?
The tickets won by Ethel Corduff are worth more than £90. The prize also includes a guest, meaning she can take someone with her to the concert.
+When and where will The Stylistics be performing?
The Stylistics are scheduled to perform at Fairfield Halls on Friday 20 November 2026. This concert is part of their 22-date UK tour.
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