Steve Reich is set to join famed German electronic-music pioneers Kraftwerk as the special guest in a sold-out show marking the Opening Night of the 2009 Manchester International Festival at the Velodrome in Manchester, England, on July 2. The concert, titled Returns Only, will feature the world premiere of Reich’s 2x5, in addition to a full set by Kraftwerk of their own work. The new Reich piece, 2x5, was commissioned by the Festival and will be directed by the composer and performed by Bang on a Can.

Although the concert is sold out, the Festival has teamed up with Boosey & Hawkes, Steve Reich's publisher, for a unique opportunity to win a pair of tickets for prime seats to the event, along with two backstage passes to meet the composer. What's more, the Radisson Edwardian in Manchester has added two free nights' accommodation, July 2-3, along with one fine dinner for two at the The Market Restaurant. Transportation is not provided.

The contest begins today and will be held through the Steve Reich Twitter feed run and updated by Boosey. On each of 2 days this week, there will be 5 questions or prompts sent from @SteveReich on Twitter. (That's 2x5, for a total of 10 tweets.)  Follow @SteveReich on Twitter and answer each the 10 prompts there. Each of the 10 responses must include the hash tag #boosey and must be received by 11:59 pm EDT on Friday, June 12. The contest winner will be selected and notified via Twitter.

For more details and rules of the contest, visit myspace.com/stevereich.