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A NEW MAGAZINE IS UNDERWAY TO PROMOTE ATLANTA TALENT by Tareesha Adams

MEDIA CONTACT:Tareesha AdamsToll-free 866-853-8539Email: media@atlantatalentmagazine.comA NEW MAGAZINE IS UNDERWAY TO PROMOTE ATLANTA TALENTA Tremendous Opportunity for Undiscovered Performers to Receive International ExposureATLANTA — May 2, 2005 — Today JAPCi Publications announced that it is currently developing Atlanta Talent Magazine®, a how-to entertainment career guide providing maximum industry exposure for rising stars. This indispensable resource and exposure platform caters to entertainers, industry professionals and entertainment related companies in or from the Metropolitan Atlanta area and its surrounding Georgia counties. Currently, the electronic prototype of Atlanta Talent Magazine can be viewed on the world wide web at www.AtlantaTalentMagazine.com. JAPCi also announced that just one year after publishing the online prototype, the website already generates more than 20,000 viewers each week. Print distribution will begin in January 2006.“Thank you for making me a star” wrote 10-year old Ti-Yanna Trotman of Heritage Elementary School after reading an article in Atlanta Talent Magazine complimenting her stellar performance in a recent school play. THE MISSION--------------------[1] To display the region's most talented models, singers, rappers, comedians, actors, dancers, poets, producers, DJs, writers, musicians and bands.; [2] To also display the region's most dynamic and highly respected entertainment industry professionals who make things happen behind the scenes. [3] To connect these exceptionally talented individuals with entertainment companies seeking ripe artistic or experienced talent.DEVELOPMENT STAGE--------------------Initial phases of research, development and analysis are complete for the new periodical. JAPCi will now begin building business and marketing plans in order to pursue investors, partnerships, sponsorships and joint ventures. ABOUT THE EDITOR--------------------Managing Editor Joy Adams possesses a balanced blend of education, creativity and business expertise. She has a solid track record in corporate sales, a Bachelors Degree in Marketing and Accounting; and experience managing talent where she successfully secured a contract with Ebony Magazine’s Fashion Fair road show. Joy is passionate about the performing arts, business excellence and helping others. #####MEDIA CONTACT:Tareesha AdamsToll-free 866-853-8539Email: media@atlantatalentmagazine.com

About the Author

Adams conceived Atlanta Talent Magazine in 2002 and incorporated in 2004.

Editor of EQ Magazine to Speak at Indie Music Week by Daniel Harrington

Editor of EQ Magazine to Speak at Indie Music Week

Nashville, Tennessee - Indie Music Week has announced that Mitch Gallagher, Editor of EQ Magazine, will be participating as an Indie Music Week panelist. IMW, taking place in Nashville March 11-12, will feature three industry panels of Major and Independent A&R, promoters, label executives, producers, journalists, and entertainment attorneys, and will wrap up with a Music Industry Summit.

Mitch Gallagher, the Editor of EQ Magazine, began his music career almost 25 years ago with a background including degrees in music and graduate studies in electronic music composition and classical guitar. Author, journalist, teacher, touring and studio musician, recording engineer, project studio/multimedia production company owner, studio consultant, and award-winning composer; Mitch is considered one of the leading experts in music technology and recording. After serving as Senior Technical Editor of Keyboard magazine from 1998 to January 2000, Mitch assumed the Editor’s chair at EQ. A published books author as well, his books Make Music Now! (Backbeat Books) and Pro Tools Clinic: Demystifying LE For Mac and PC (Schirmer Trade Books) are available in fine bookstores everywhere.

“Mitch Gallagher has been helping unsigned and Indie artists for years through his work at EQ Magazine, his books, and his unrelenting desire to advance the creation of great music. We’re honored to have him as a panelist,” says Indie Music Week President Jonell Polansky.

Other confirmed panelists include Nashville Star and Sony Music’s Tracy Gershon, Danny Kee from Warner Bros. Records, Performing Songwriter magazine’s Abby White, Amy Stevens of Vivaton Records, Lyric Street Records’ Kirk Boyer, Larry Shell of Broken Bow Records, Bradley Collins of BMI, international music rights expert Marghie Evans, and the Nashville Association of Professional Recording Services (NAPRS). In addition to the industry panels, Indie Music Week will also feature two Artist Showcases to be held at Nashville’s famous Douglas Corner Café.

To attend Indie Music Week 2005, please visit IndieMusicWeek.org for registration information. The early registration fee for Indie Music Week is $99, with 50% fee discounts for music industry students and a 25% discount for industry professionals and members of industry professional organizations. Early registration ends March 4th, and registration fees will increase to $125 (with all discounts still applying.) To be an Indie Music Week sponsor, please visit IndieMusicWeek.org or call 615-292-1337.