If you're Live-curious and want to get a feel for the lifestyle before you fully commit yourself, check out Ableton's Live 8 tour 2009 where you'll get the chance to try out the software, get your hands on some free Loopmasters samples discs, and even win a Novation Nocturn. 
Here are the spots the tour will be hitting. You can sign up for your local event here. 
Sheffield College of Music - Friday 1st May, 1pm 
Nottingham Confetti - Friday 8th May, 11am 
Manchester Futureworks - Wednesday 6th May, 4pm 
Manchester PMT (evening event) - Wednesday 6th May, 7pm 
SAE Liverpool - Saturday 9th May, multiple sessions starting at 11am 
Middlesbrough College - Wednesday 13th May, 2pm 
Manchester Walrus (Livetek Event) - Thursday 14th May 1-5pm 
Newcastle Sounds Live - Thursday 14th May, 3pm 
Glasgow SAE - Friday 15th May, 1pm 
Edinburgh Academy of Music and Sound - Saturday 16th May, 12pm 
London SAE - Wednesday 20th May, 11am 
Digital Village - Thursday 21st May, 11am 
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