"Come on into my store, I got candy galore…"

Madonna's 11th studio album for Warner Bros. Records ‘Hard Candy’ will be released on 28 April globally.

Preceded by the #1 single '4 Minutes' featuring Justin Timberlake, 'Hard Candy' is one of the most anticipated album’s of the year, with collaborations with musical partners Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams of the Neptunes and Nate "Danja" Hills.

To celebrate this taste explosion, Warner Music Gallo Africa (WMGA) & Styles Events are throwing massive ‘Hard Candy’ album launch events in three cities. Get your first taste of Hard Candy with delicious Madonna giveaways on the night.

The album launch parties take place on Saturday 26 April 2008, giving fans the opportunity to win the album, before it hits the stores.

Come and join the party countrywide. It’s sure to be a treat.

These are the Candy shops:

JOHANNESBURG: TOKYO SKY
Fourways View Centre, Fourways
www.tokyosky.co.za
DJs: Stuart Hillary, Groove Element, Erica Elle (5FM)
Tickets: R100 (door), R80 (pre-sale)

CAPE TOWN: BAMBU
De Waterkant, Green Point
www.bambu.co.za
DJs: Neil Tall, Gareth D, Rob Michaels
Tickets: R70 (door), R50 (pre-sale)

DURBAN: TRAXX
Stamfordhill, Durban
www.clubtraxx.co.za
DJs: Trixy T, Warren Rhodes, Marc T, Sam Boylan
Tickets: R100 (door), R80 (pre-sale)

Tickets will be available at the door. Presale tickets also available at the venues or alternatively book online at www.stylesevents.com or call the Mobile Phone Ticket Line: 083 918 8740.

Madonna's 'Hard Candy' will be released by WMGA in South Africa on 28 April 2008.