Terry Gross in Conversation with Paul McCartney Ticket 2026 Contest Rules
What is the prize?
The contest runs between Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. and Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
When you donate, you’ll be entered into the contest for a chance to win a pair of tickets to Terry Gross In Conversation with Paul McCartney (Orchestra Patron level seating). Retail price is $1,000 per ticket. The event takes place on Monday, November 23, 2026. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at The Town Hall located at 123 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036. Each ticket includes reserved orchestra-level seating for the interview.
How am I entered to win? Where can I enter to win?
Enter online with a donation at wpsu.org/pledge. You can also enter without donating by completing the entry form available at wpsu.org/freshaircontest. Eligible entrants must provide their name, address, email address and phone number as part of their donation or on the free entry form. Incomplete entries will not be eligible to win.
What are the exact details?
Donate between Thursday September 24, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. and Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. and be entered for a chance to win a pair of tickets to Terry Gross in Conversation with Paul McCartney (Orchestra Patron level seating). Fair Market Value for the prize is $70. One entry per household. You can donate online at wpsu.org/pledge.
Do I need to make a gift to enter?
No, but we hope you will enter by donating online.
How many entries are permitted per person?
One entry per household is allowed. Donate online at wpsu.org/pledge to be automatically entered.
How many total entries will be allowed? What are the odds of winning?
The odds of winning the prize will depend on the number of entrants. We will not set a limit on the total number of entries allowed.
How will the winner be selected?
The winner will be selected randomly on site at WPSU Studios in State College on Friday, October 30, 2026 at noon. We will notify the winner directly. Winners need not be present to win.
How will the winner be notified?
WPSU will make reasonable efforts to contact the winner using information provided on the winning entry form. This contact will be by phone and/or email. If a winner does not contact WPSU within 2 business days after the initial contact, WPSU may, at its option, award another person the prize. WPSU will not award a prize if the winner (a) was ineligible to participate, (b) provided materially false or misleading information to WPSU, or (c) if participating or receiving a prize is prohibited with respect to such person pursuant to these Rules or Applicable Law.
Why are you collecting so much personal information? Isn’t email address enough?
We want to make sure we can get in touch with the winner. Donate online at wpsu.org/pledge to be automatically entered.
If I win, will I be required to pay any taxes based on the value of the prize?
Payment of all federal, state and local taxes is the sole responsibility of the winner. A pair of tickets to Terry Gross In Conversation with Paul McCartney (Orchestra Patron level) has a fair market value of $70.
Are WPSU Sustainers automatically entered?
WPSU Sustainers are not automatically entered to win. They may enter by making an additional donation or upgrading their monthly donation level at wpsu.org/pledge. Sustainers can also enter without donating by completing the entry form available at wpsu.org/freshaircontest.
Who is eligible to enter?
To be eligible to enter, you must (a) be at least 18 years old at the time of entry, (b) be a U.S. resident physically residing in the United States or District of Columbia, and (c) not be precluded by Applicable Law from participating. WPSU employees, board members and their households may not enter and are not eligible to win a prize.
How can I find out who won the prize?
Contact WPSU at 814-863-5635 during business hours, after Friday October 30, 2026.
How to enter
- Make a donation to WPSU
- Enter without a donation
