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Sunburn Dance Music Festival Joins Hands with United Social Awareness Foundation

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:01:47 +0000

Sunburn Dance Music Festival Joins Hands with United Social Awareness Foundation

“Leave no Trace” pledges Sunburn 2011

Sunburn, Asia’s biggest electronic dance music festival, comes together with United for an initiative ‘Leave no Trace’ urging one and all to recycle, reuse and restore.

Asia’s premier electronic dance music festival to be held between December 27th to 29th, 2011 on Candolim Beach in Goa ~

Mumbai, November 2011: Sunburn, Asia’s biggest electronic dance music festival, is joining hands with United, a social awareness foundation, to inculcate a sense of environmental responsibility in the minds of the youth through its “Leave No Trace” campaign. Through the simple & smart principles of “recycle, reuse and restore”, Sunburn is furthering United’s cause of spreading awareness on an eco- friendly lifestyle with the entire Sunburn community.

A step towards being more environmentally responsible, “Leave no Trace” reaches out to the free-spirited youthful fans of Sunburn to make it one of the most eco- friendly festivals in Asia. Along with recycling garbage cans for plastic, glass and other items spread across Candolim Beach, the alcohol glasses at Sunburn will have captions like “Trash Me” and “I Deserve a Bin”. Volunteers along with Sunburn enthusiasts will have the opportunity to clean the venue during and after the event, to restore the beach to its original beauty.

The Sunburn crowd will also be paying their respects to the “Leave no Trace” campaign as the entire lighting of the Sunburn event will be switched off for five minutes, with the crowds waving neon sticks to pledge their support for energy conversation. There will be an innovatively created tree structure at the Sunburn venue, where people can interactively participate in the campaign, leaving messages and tips on how to make “Leave no Trace” part of your daily lives. Also, the famous flea markets at Sunburn will also be part of the campaign with the “Leave no Trace Library”, where people can donate and borrow books, thus promoting reusing of paper.

Commenting on the “Leave no Trace” campaign, Mr. Shailendra Singh, Joint Managing Director, Percept Limited said, “We are very proud to partner with United for the “Leave no Trace” campaign. Through Sunburn, we are able to reach out the future generation of the youth, and make them aware of the importance of environmental sustainability. This is a very crucial goal, and we are honored to use Sunburn as a platform for the youth to make a positive change in the world. ”

Sunburn’s “Leave no Trace” campaign along with United is all about inculcating these simple principles of “recycle, reuse and restore” into our daily lifestyles and respect the environment as it is our own backyard. This is Sunburn’s attempts to channelize the energy of the youth that the festival thrives on & to bring them together to create a better planet.
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About Sunburn Sunburn is a 3-Day Electronic Dance Music Festival held in Goa, India. Inaugurated in 2007, Sunburn is a synergy of music, entertainment, sports, food, shopping and lifestyle that attracts music tourism in Goa. In the past four years of existence, Sunburn has brought together renowned Indian and International DJs to entertain crowds of thousands over a three day period in the last week of December. With a variety of experiences to choose from, Sunburn caters to a wide Indian and International audience and highlights India as a Dance Festival destination to the world.

Visit http://sunburn.in/ for further information.
Follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SunburnFestival?ref=ts and on Twitter at @Sunburn Festival

About United United is a Social Awareness Foundation working with Corporates, Individuals, Marketing Organizations and Celebrities who wish to harness the power of togetherness to make a positive change in the world around them. United as a social awareness foundation that aims to reach the youth to make them believe in the power of U. United aims at inculcating a sense of responsibility in the minds of the future generation and bringing about a realization that each one of them can bring about a positive change in the society and the world around them by following simple principles in their everyday lives. United with the power of media wants to create a more aware and responsible country.
Visit www.india-united.com for further information

About Percept Limited Founded in 1984, Percept Limited, an entertainment, media and communications company, is at an enviable leadership position today, with a team of over 1,000 people and 62 offices in India and the Middle East and capitalized billings of about INR 26 billion (FY’10).

Percept operates in 3 verticals –
Entertainment – which includes Content, Talent Management, Sports, Experiential& Entertainment Marketing
Media – which includes Media Services, Out-of-Home and Digital Media
Communications – which includes Advertising, Public Relations and IMC Consultancy

For further information, please contact:
Trishya Varma | trishya.varma@ptmindia.com
For General Queries, Tickets, Media, etc Email us at: info@sunburn.in
For queries regarding the website Email us at: admin@sunburn.in

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India’s Definitive Annual Music Forum – “Nokia Music Connects”

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:26:54 +0000

India’s Definitive Annual Music Forum – “Nokia Music Connects”

Mumbai, Nov 12, 2011: Riding high on the success of ‘Nokia Music Connects’ in the past, Nokia India is back with the newest edition of the definitive annual music industry summit – Nokia Music Connects 2011, in association with Hong Kong-based Branded/Music Matters and Mumbai-based media firm Indiantelevision.com’s Radioandmusic.com. The event to be held at ITC Grand Central on 16-17 Nov, will see some of the finest minds in the International and Indian music industry converge to discuss the Indian music business embracing new challenges and paradigms.

Themed ‘Driving the Shift’ and supported by Indian Music Industry (IMI) – one of the oldest music companies’ associations in the world, the two-day summit will host a series of enriching and stimulating conferences, mentoring sessions and panel discussions. Formidable industry players including regulatory heads, music label stalwarts, film industry experts, corporate leaders as well as distinguished professionals from the music industry, both national and international will debate some of the most vital issues facing the Indian music industry today as it gears up to make the shift towards embracing the new digital paradigm.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Viral Oza, Marketing Director, Nokia India, said, “After the success of Nokia Music Connects two years in a row since we started in 2009, we hope to take Nokia Music Connects 2011 to newer heights. A forum such as this one offers an ideal platform where diverse industry voices coalesce to build and strengthen the music & entertainment ecosystem; all the more so, since the Indian music industry and the entertainment industry at large is poised for momentous change now.”

Some of key issues to be discussed at the conference will revolve around themes such as Music Beyond Films; Talking Digital; Redefining The Music Industry; The Copyright Conundrum; The Opportunities in Music Television and Reality Shows, among others.

Some of the industry luminaries speaking at the summit are (in alphabetical order):
Atul Churamani, Content Head, On Mobile
Brandon Bakshi, Executive Director, Europe & Asia, BMI
Imogen Heap, Grammy Award Winning Artist
Javed Akhtar, Lyricist
Jon Slade, Founder, Elastic Artists Agency
Jordan Berliant, Linkin Park’s Manager
Justin Kalifowitz, President, Downtown Music Publishing
Jyrki Rosenberg, Vice President, Entertainment & MeeGo, Nokia
Karan Johar, Producer & Director, Dharma Productions
Kumar Taurani, Chairman & Managing Director, Tips Industries Ltd.
Mandar Thakur, COO, Times Music
Mark Wood, Imogen Heap’s Manager
Martin Elbourne, Glastonbury Festival
Meiyang Chang, Singer
Mukesh Bhatt, Vishesh Films
Natasha Haddad, Programmer, The Great Escape/ The Mean Fiddler
Neeraj Roy, Hungama Digital Media Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
Neeraj Vyas, Executive Vice President & Business Head, MAX & MIX
Peter Jenner, Advisor to WIPO & discoverer of Pink Floyd
Prasoon Joshi, Lyricist, Screenwriter, Copywriter
Rajesh Dhupad, SIMCA
Ralph Simon, CEO, The Mobilium Advisory Group
Ramesh Sippy, Producer & Director, Ramesh Sippy Entertainment
Rob Challice, Co Founder, CODA
Rob Lewis, Executive Chairman, Omnifone
Shaan, Singer
Siddhartha Roy, Hungama Digital Media Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
Soumini Sridhara Paul, General Manager, Artist Aloud
Suleiman Merchant, Music Composer
Viral Oza, Director – Marketing, Nokia India
Vijay Lazarus, President, IMI / PPL
Vipul Pradhan, PPL

About Nokia Nokia is a global leader in mobile communications whose products have become an integral part of the lives of people around the world. Every day, more than 1.3 billion people use their Nokia to capture and share experiences, access information, find their way or simply to speak to one another. Nokia’s technological and design innovations have made its brand one of the most recognized in the world. For more information, visit http://www.nokia.com/about-nokia

About Music Matters Featuring local and global music, entertainment and technology industry “players”, Music Matters is a solutions driven forum and high level think tank designed by, with and for the music industry. Including sessions with some of Asia’s and the world’s most innovative and successful companies and individuals, the Music Matters programme examines the full music entertainment ecosystem in Asia. With focused panels and hard-hitting keynotes, Music Matters addresses the most important issues, challenges and opportunities that face the industry today, and promises to deliver the controversy and dynamism we do every year.

About Indiantelevision.com Indiantelevision.com is a leading media company involved in online and offline publishing, research, creating and organizing conferences, TV production, online marketing. Among its leading brands figure indiantelevision.com, tellychakkar.com, radioandmusic.com, The Indian Telly Awards, The News Television awards, The New Talent Awards, The Indian Digital Networks Summit.

For further information, contact:
Geetanjali Sharma, Nokia India
geetanjali.sharma@nokia.com

Tanushree Mandal, Fleishman Hillard India
tanushree.mandal@fleishman.com

Taylor Guitars and Guitar Center Team Up to Find the Nation’s Top Unsigned Talent

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:38:51 +0000

Taylor Guitars and Guitar Center Team Up to Find the Nation’s Top Unsigned Talent

EL CAJON, Calif. – October 3, 2011 - Taylor Guitars and Guitar Center, the world’s largest retailer of musical instruments and equipment, has announced “Guitar Center Singer-Songwriter,” an artist discovery program which aims to find the nation’s best unsigned singer-songwriter. Along with other leading musical instrument and accessory manufacturers, Taylor Guitars will join Guitar Center to award one career-altering prize package to the top singer-songwriter, which includes a three-song EP with Grammy Award-winning producer John Shanks, worldwide distribution through TuneCore, $10,000 cash, and gear from participating companies, including a Taylor 814ce for the grand prize winner and GS Minis for the semi-finalists. The contest, which is part of the companies’ shared mission to support emerging artists, kicks off on October 3 and runs through November 30. Artists can sign up today at www.guitarcenter.com/songwriter.

For Grammy-winning producer and Taylor-strummer John Shanks (914ce, Baritone 8-String, 855ce), it’s easy to relate to what an opportunity like this can mean to an up-and-coming artist. Shanks, once a session and touring guitarist for the likes of Melissa Etheridge, has gone on to build a stellar career as a hit-maker whose resume boasts 60 million records sold, 43 No. 1 singles and 67 No. 1 albums with artists including Sheryl Crow, Colbie Caillat, Kelly Clarkson, Keith Urban, Bon Jovi and Alanis Morissette. As the judge of the contest, finding the next headline act is no easy task, but one Shanks is excited to be involved in. “I’m thrilled to be able to help Guitar Center give a potentially career-altering opportunity to an unsigned artist,” says Shanks. “Helping an artist hone their sound is something I relish as a producer, and I can’t wait to see what the winner has to offer.”

“So much great talent abounds in today’s music scene that we’re excited to partner with Guitar Center to find the next big name and help propel that artist to the next step in their career,” shares Tim Godwin, director of artist and entertainment relations at Taylor Guitars.”No matter if an artist is a headline act or just starting out, here at Taylor, artists are a big part of our extended family of players.”

As part of the contest, Guitar Center has commissioned WHOOZNXT.com, a leading digital music company, to power the first round of the competition. WHOOZNXT.com is the first platform to track an artist’s fan growth across top social networks and music portals. Competing artists will be ranked based on their online fan growth during the first round. Ten singer-songwriters will then be hand-selected by Shanks from the list of top-ranked artists to travel to Los Angeles, where they will perform live during event’s finale.

To following along with news from the competition and to learn more about the entrants, please visit www.guitarcenter.com/songwriter

Media Contact: Chalise Zolezzi
Taylor Guitars
publicrelations@taylorguitars.com

About Taylor Guitars
Founded in 1974, Taylor Guitars has evolved into one of the world’s leading manufacturers of premium acoustic and electric guitars. Renowned for blending an innovative use of modern technology with a master craftsman’s attention to detail, Taylor guitars are widely considered the best sounding and easiest to play in the world. Many of today’s leading musicians make Taylor their guitar of choice, including Dave Matthews, Jason Mraz, Steven Curtis Chapman, Zac Brown and Taylor Swift. For additional information, please visit www.taylorguitars.com.

About Guitar Center
Guitar Center is the world’s largest retailer of musical instruments and equipment, including guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, as well as pro-audio and recording gear. Our retail store subsidiary presently operates 220 Guitar Center stores across the U.S. We are also the largest direct response retailer of musical instruments in the United States through our wholly owned subsidiary, Musician’s Friend, Inc., and its catalog and Web site, www.musiciansfriend.com. In addition, our Music & Arts division operates more than 100 stores specializing in band instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors and students. More information on Guitar Center can be found by visiting the Company’s Web site at www.guitarcenter.com.

The Guitar Center logo is a registered trademark of Guitar Center, Inc. Other brand or product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.
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The San Francisco Symphony Launches American Orchestra Forum

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 14:12:52 +0000

The San Francisco Symphony Launches American Orchestra Forum

THE SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY LAUNCHES AMERICAN ORCHESTRA FORUM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 WITH FREE PUBLIC EVENT FEATURING LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC MUSIC DIRECTOR GUSTAVO DUDAMEL AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER

First of three live events presented as part of the San Francisco Symphony’s Centennial Season
Broader conversation about the role of the American Orchestra taking place online at www.symphonyforum.org

SAN FRANCISCO, October 20, 2011 – The San Francisco Symphony (SFS) will host the first event in its new American Orchestra Forum series this Sunday with a public forum titled “Talking About Community” from 2PM to 5PM at Davies Symphony Hall. Full schedule follows.

This event is the first of three such public discussions hosted by the San Francisco Symphony that instigate a season-long, nationwide dialogue on the 21st century American orchestra, in conjunction with the visits of six other major American orchestras during its Centennial 2011-12 season.

San Francisco Symphony Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT) and New York Philharmonic Music Director Alan Gilbert are the keynote speakers for two future free events during the season. The San Francisco Symphony has also launched an American Orchestra Forum website at http://www.symphonyforum.org, as a hub for the ongoing conversation. Over the course of the year, the website will host blogs, video interviews, transcripts, and podcasts to help stimulate conversation about the state of American orchestras among global audiences. The events in San Francisco will be live blogged.

Gustavo Dudamel’s keynote conversation Sunday, October 23, “Talking About Community,” kicks off a two-concert residency of the Los Angeles Philharmonic at Davies Symphony Hall October 23 and 24. Michael Tilson Thomas and Assink open a discussion of creativity on Saturday, March 17, 2012, in conjunction with San Francisco Symphony’s month-long American Mavericks festival of adventurous American music. Alan Gilbert initiates a discussion on the role of live music in a world of changing audience habits Sunday, May 13, and leads the New York Philharmonic for two concerts May 13 and 14. Composers John Adams and Mason Bates take part in a conversation and discussion following the MTT keynote during the American Mavericks festival event March 17.

Other participants in the forums include SF Symphony musicians; leaders in the classical music field, including the League of American Orchestras; scholars from Stanford University and the University of Chicago, as well as those in private enterprise, including executives from Silicon Valley technology firms and Major League Baseball. San Francisco-based cultural critic and journalist Steven Winn and University of Michigan musicologist Mark Clague will co-moderate the forums and host the podcasts.

AMERICAN ORCHESTRA FORUM: Talking About Community
Sunday, October 23, 2-5 p.m.
Davies Symphony Hall
201 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco

Please note: This three-hour event is comprised of multiple sessions, with breaks in between.

Program: How have orchestras adapted to serve and respond to changing communities? How has the role of the orchestra as a civic partner in education evolved in the past century? What is an orchestra’s responsibility to its home city?

Keynote Conversation: Gustavo Dudamel, Music Director, Los Angeles Philharmonic and alumnus, El Sistema, Venezuela, in conversation with Deborah Borda, President and CEO, Los Angeles Philharmonic Association (Note: Dudamel’s appearance will begin at approximately 4:30)

Spotlight #1: Jesse Rosen, President/CEO, League of American Orchestras, in conversation with Neil Harris, Professor of History and Art History, University of Chicago; moderated by Mark Clague, professor of music, University of Michigan.

Spotlight #2: Amos Yang, Assistant Principal Cellist, San Francisco Symphony, and alumnus, San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra; in conversation with Afa Sadykhly Dworkin, Artistic Director, Sphinx Organization, Detroit; moderated by journalist Steven Winn.

Roundtable discussion: Spotlight speakers, with Mark Clague and Steven Winn.

Tickets: These events are free; no tickets are required. Advance registration is recommended at www.symphonyforum.org.

Concert tickets: The Los Angeles Philharmonic performs October 23 and October 24 at Davies Symphony Hall; limited tickets sold separately at www.sfsymphony.org.

Vocal Trash – Environmental Performers

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:13:34 +0000

Vocal Trash – Environmental Performers – This Dynamic ‘Green Team’ Recycles imaginations while Redefining The Meaning Of High Octane Entertainment

Fort Worth, TX, September 16, 2011 – Vocal Trash is a unique troupe of environmental performers who have been engaging audiences nationwide with their exciting brand of entertainment. They have made guest appearances on Fox 21 in Colorado, on Good Morning Texas, and been featured in various newspaper articles.

2011 marks the tenth anniversary of this exciting, energetic group whose music is a mixture of pop, rock, swing and classic oldies that relates to all ages and crosses many cultural barriers. During this ten year period they have not only brought top rate, upbeat entertainment to audiences, but have used their music to make a positive influence on children by bringing awareness to our planet – quite a legacy to leave for future generations.

Their combination of traditional instruments together with a percussion section made of trash cans, metal objects, water bottles and other recycled items, makes a uniquely exciting presentation that teaches children to use their imagination in a meaningful and lasting way when it comes to recycling. By incorporating items that would normally end up in a landfill into their performance, they have created a powerful tool to reach young minds and made it fun!

Their energetic, high octane show is a hit at every venue – whether it’s Vegas, Madison Square Garden, State Fairs or corporate events. In demand nationwide, Vocal Trash plays to a full house at every performance. Audiences love their unique blend of first class singing, industrial style drumming, comedy antics, and award-winning break-dancing – described as “Glee with a kick!” “It’s an energy thing,” says creator Steve Linder. This may just well be an understatement. Unlike many shows, it is the entire troupe that makes this seamless ensemble performance such a thrilling and enlightening experience. Their whole performance is an astounding display of excellence, synchronization, excitement, precision and musicianship. When it comes to diversity Vocal Trash is, without a doubt, the ultimate variety show woven in urban tapestry. This talented team has been incorporating recycling into every show for years – long before “green” was cool. Part street performers, part recycling gurus, these entertaining personalities make upcycling and recycling fun for kids of all ages – and makes them one of the most positive role models in entertainment today. While not yet a household name, judging from their fan base it won’t take this Broadway-style stage show long to become one. Their show travels coast to coast, appearing at some of the country’s largest theaters, festivals and state fairs, and during their “off-season” they perform for major corporations like American Airlines. You might ask, “What does recycling have to do with a high energy variety show?” It starts with seven dedicated musicians, extensively trained in the performing arts, who like to get their point across by playing car parts, trash cans, lids, water bottles, barrels, pots, buckets and brooms. Their ‘point,’ featured in their song lyrics and their one-of-a-kind instruments constructed from recycled materials, is that this ‘green team’ is out to save the planet! Please read the amazing testimonials from clients, and check out this dynamic group on their website at: www.vocaltrash.net. ###

TIP SHEET:
Please watch Vocal Trash perform at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRyFRel2Rog.

Tour Dates:
September 24 Saturday in the Park, Springettsbury Township, York, PA
October 1 Valley Ridge Ampitheater, Cedar Hill, TX
October 12-16 Georgia National Fair, Perry, GA
October 17-23 S. Carolina State Fair, Columbia, SC
October 29 Hideaway Clubhouse, Hideaway, TX
December 31 New Year’s Tri-Cities/Columbia Basin College, Pasco, WA

Danny Aguilar, Delaware State Fair: “If you want a high energy show, with standing room only crowds, Vocal Trash is the way to go. They have been a huge entertainment hit for our patrons and they demand Vocal Trash return each year…family entertainment at its best!”

Vicki Imperati, Rhinebeck Events & Marketing: “Vocal Trash continues to present a high energy and entertaining show to our fair going public. Without a doubt, one of our most sought after groups at the fair!”

Candus Barnum, The Puyallup Fair & Events Center: “Amazing vocals – high energy – entertaining for all ages – a must see!”

Lisa Maldonado, Keller PTA: “…a wonderfully energetic and educational assembly…you are such professional role models.”

Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd Joins Hand with Telco MTNL

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:27:18 +0000

Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd Joins Hand with Telco MTNL

Shemaroo Joins Hand with the state owned Telco MTNL

23rd August’11, Delhi: State owned Telco MTNL in association with Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd, a leading content provider and aggregator in the Indian Digital space, announced the launch of 2G & 3G (Video IVR, WAP and IVR ) Value Added Services across Delhi and Mumbai at a Press Conference in Delhi today. Shemaroo will not only be actively involved in packaging the content but will also manage the same on MTNL via its own 3G Video Delivery Platform. The occasion was graced by Mr Kuldip Singh – Chairman & Managing Director, MTNL, Mr A.K. Bhargava – Executive Director (WS), MTNL and Mr Jai Maroo – Director, Shemaroo Entertainment.

MTNL users will now be able to enjoy Live Prayers from all major shrines of India like Shirdi Sai Dham, Kashi Vishwanath, Shani Shinegnapur, Ashtavinayak, Gurudwara PatnaSaheb, Haji Ali Darga (Mumbai) amongst others through the service called Divine Prayers. The service will broadcast live feeds from shrines 24 X 7 X 365. In addition to live darshan, devotional video songs, Mandir Darshan and Bhakti Videos form the part of the service as well. Shemaroo has a vast repertoire of content packaged innovatively for the MTNL consumers. MTNL users will now be able to watch their favourite movies on ‘Movie Talkies’ service. It is designed for the gen- next consumers to enjoy Mini Movies, which are 15 minutes version of a movie, edited smartly and packaged with popular songs, important scenes and dialogues along with a narrator. The collection of movies covers different genres and languages. Few of the popular films available on ‘Movie Talkies’ are Ishqiya, Don and Namak Halal among others.

Shemaroo also launches its universal shortcode “58800” to provide both voice and video based services to MTNL Mobile users. The subscribers will be able to access the Voice and Video services on “58800” both through browsing and subscription models. Above-mentioned “Divine Prayers” and “Movie Talkies” services can be accessed by making a video call on this universal shortcode “58800”.
On this occasion, Shemaroo is also launching its Wapsite http://wap.shemaroo.com/mtnl. Shemaroo provides a vast range of content on the WAP site that includes movie scenes & songs, 15 min movies and a variety of other videos in different languages like Hindi, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali and Rajasthani among others. Video downloading standard price is Rs15 on WAP. The price of individual Video will be based on its type and it may vary from one video to another. Divine Prayers and Mobile Talkies are available on Video IVR @ Rs.2.min.

Kuldip Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, MTNL said, “We, at MTNL, are committed towards providing latest technology & services at an affordable price to our subscribers. Inclusion of this kind of VAS service is not only an effort to expand our VAS bouquet but also a mean to provide the best experience to our subscribers” Jai Maroo, Director, Shemaroo Entertainment, said “Its an honour to get associated with the State owned Telco MTNL. The alliance will definitely benefit the consumers and accelerate our penetration in the MVAS space.” Shemaroo also plans to make this shortcode “58800” a common access point for all Mobile subscribers across various Telecom operators. The technology will be powered by Think Walnut Digital Pvt. Ltd and the devotional content is powered by Vistaas Digital Media Pvt. Ltd.

About Shemaroo Founded in 1962, Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd is among the eminent Filmed Entertainment “Content House” in the country with activities ranging from Content Ownership, Aggregation and Distribution. The brand- Shemaroo brand is today synonymous with quality entertainment in the Indian entertainment eco system. Shemaroo is engaged in the distribution of content for satellite channels, physical formats and emerging technologies like the Mobile, Internet, Broadband, IPTV and among others. With its partnership with the major telecom operators in India, Shemaroo is one of the forefront players of the digital age. The company has also tied up with many content providers across the country. Ekta Kumari – PR & Corp. Comm. (Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd.)
Email: ekta@shemaroo.com

India’s First Ever Music Therapy Programme by MET League of Colleges

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:41:17 +0000

India’s First Ever Music Therapy Programme by MET League of Colleges

MET introduces India’s first ever professional programme in Music Therapy

MET League of Colleges introduces India’s first ever educational programme in Music Therapy. Based on the therapeutic understanding of traditional music, ayurveda principles and modern technique of sounds.

This Certificate Programme in Music Therapy will enable professionals with knowledge of music, musicians, vocalists and medical professionals to discover the power of music as medicine to cure diseases.

Duration: Six months, Part time. Application Form are available at the MET League of Colleges, MET Complex, Bandra Reclamation (W), Mumbai – 50 or pay online at www.met.edu.

Call 022-26440096/57 or all India toll free: 1800 22 0234. Admission closes on August 09, 2011.

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Starkey Hearing Foundation Las Vegas – Primetime & Daytime Stars to Deliver Gift of Hearing

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 17:24:40 +0000

Starkey Hearing Foundation Las Vegas – Primetime & Daytime Stars to Deliver Gift of Hearing

PRIMETIME AND DAYTIME STARS JOIN THE STARKEY HEARING FOUNDATION IN LAS VEGAS TO DELIVER THE GIFT OF HEARING TO CHILDREN IN NEED

WHO: Primetime and reality television stars:
·         Marlee Matlin (Oscar-Winning Actress and ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ Runner-Up)
·         Sherrie Shepard (Actress, 30 Rock; talk show host, The View)
·         Kyle Massey (Actor, Singer and ‘Dancing With The Stars’ alumni)
·         Chris Massey (Actor and Singer)
·         Ace Young (Season five ‘American Idol’ alumni)
·         Daniel Romer (Actor)
·         Rob Pinkston (Actor)
·         Elizabeth Stanton (Actress)
·         Jimmy Bennett (Actor)
·         Anna Maria (Actress)

Daytime’s most beloved stars:
·         Susan Lucci (Actress, All My Children)
·         Tristan Rogers (Actor, ‘The Young and the Restless’ and ‘General Hospital’ alumni)
·         Christian LeBlanc (Actor, ‘The Young and the Restless’)
·         Daniel Goddard (Actor, ‘The Young and the Restless’)
·         Adam Gregory (Actor, ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’)
·         Kim Matula (Actress, “The Bold and the Beautiful”)

Celebrity hair stylist Ken Paves
Poker pro and legend Michelle Lau

The above to assist the Starkey Hearing Foundation in delivering the gift of hearing as part of its Las Vegas Hearing Mission, which is sponsored by the Las Vegas Hilton, Associated Television International, and the Daytime Emmy’s (National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences).

WHAT: More than 100 hearing-impaired children and adults ages two to 53 from the Las Vegas area will hear and experience sound – many for the first time – as a team of audiologists and volunteers from the Starkey Hearing Foundation fit each patient with a custom-made, state-of-the-art hearing aid. Working alongside the Starkey Hearing Foundation to assist in the fittings will be Celebrity Volunteers and Hearing Ambassadors (listed above), each of whom will be paired with at least one recipient during the mission to witness the moment a patient hears for the first time, while providing support and encouragement as each recipient is fitted with their new hearing aid, receives audio testing, and is provided with counseling and instruction on how to care for their new device.

WHEN: Saturday, June 18, 2011
10:30am: Mission Kick-Off/Opening Remarks : Distribution/Fittings of Hearing Aids, Audio Testing, Patient Counseling
(includes fittings by celebrity volunteers/hearing ambassadors)

WHERE: Las Vegas Hilton, Ballroom C; 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas

WHY: According to the Starkey Hearing Foundation, hearing loss is affects 34 million Americans – or one in 10. Yet, with the help of a hearing device, hearing loss can often be corrected in a majority cases, giving an individual the opportunity to better connect with their family, the community, and the world around them.

BACKGROUND: According to the Starkey Hearing Foundation, providing the gift of hearing to those in need helps an individual realize their full potential, while making a difference in that person’s overall quality of life. The Starkey Hearing Foundation Las Vegas Hearing Mission is one of dozens of missions conducted each year by the Foundation both domestically and internationally. Hearing missions are the primary way the Starkey Hearing Foundation realizes its goal so the world may hear. In turn, the Foundation has set a target of reaching 1,000,000 individuals in need by the end of this decade. For more information on the Starkey Hearing Foundation, visit www.starkeyhearingfoundation.org.

M E D I A A D V I S O R Y / P H O T O O P
CONTACTS: Rosalie Hagel / Lauren Murley M. Silver Associates Inc.
954-765-3636 (office, through Friday, June 17)
rosalie@msilver-pr.com; Lauren@msilver-pr.com

Miami Frost School of Music to Present Research Study – Conference in Norway

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:18:54 +0000

Miami Frost School of Music to Present Research Study – Conference in Norway

Coral Gables, FL (May 26, 2011) A new research study conducted by University of Miami Frost School of Music’s Music Engineering Technology Group touches upon multi-touch surfaces as emerging valuable tools for collaboration, display, interaction, and musical expression. The study will be presented at the 2011 International Conference on New Instruments for Musical Expression in Oslo, Norway this month.

A Low-Cost, Low-Latency Multi-Touch Table with Haptic Feedback for Musical Applications, authored by Matthew Montag GMuE ’11 (Cedar Rapids, IA), Stefan Sullivan GMuE ’12 (Erie, PA), Scott Dickey (MuE ’11, Northbrook, IL) and Professor Colby Leider, discusses how multi-touch surfaces tend to be costly. They also tend to suffer from two drawbacks for music performance: (1) relatively high latency owing to their sensing mechanism, and (2) lack of haptic feedback. The authors analyze the latency present in several current multi-touch platforms, and describe a new custom system that reduces latency to an average of 30 ms while providing programmable haptic feedback to the user. The paper concludes with a description of ongoing and future work.

The International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression is currently in its 11th year. Researchers and musicians from all over the world gather to share their knowledge and late-breaking work on new musical interface design.
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STARKEY HEARING FOUNDATION – THE GIFT OF HEARING

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:25:30 +0000

STARKEY HEARING FOUNDATION – THE GIFT OF HEARING

PRIMETIME AND DAYTIME STARS JOIN THE STARKEY HEARING FOUNDATION in Las Vegas To deliver THE GIFT OF HEARING to children in need

WHO: Primetime and reality television stars:
·         Marlee Matlin (Oscar-Winning Actress and ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ Runner-Up)
·         Sherrie Shepard (Actress, 30 Rock; talk show host, The View)
·         Kyle Massey (Actor, Singer and ‘Dancing With The Stars’ alumni)
·         Chris Massey (Actor and Singer)
·         Ace Young (Season five ‘American Idol’ alumni)
·         Daniel Romer (Actor)
·         Rob Pinkston (Actor)

Daytime’s most beloved stars:
·         Susan Lucci (Actress, All My Children)
·         Tristan Rogers (Actor, ‘The Young and the Restless’ and ‘General Hospital’ alumni)
·         Christian LeBlanc (Actor, ‘The Young and the Restless’)
·         Daniel Goddard (Actor, ‘The Young and the Restless’)
·         Adam Gregory (Actor, ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’)
Celebrity hair stylist Ken Paves
Poker pro and legend Michelle Lau

WHEN: Saturday, June 18, 2011
10:30am: Mission Kick-Off/Opening Remarks
11:00am – 3:00pm: Distribution/Fittings of Hearing Aids, Audio Testing, Patient Counseling
(includes fittings by celebrity volunteers/hearing ambassadors)

WHERE: Las Vegas Hilton, Ballroom C; 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas

WHY: According to the Starkey Hearing Foundation, hearing loss is affects 34 million Americans – or one in 10. Yet, with the help of a hearing device, hearing loss can often be corrected in a majority cases, giving an individual the opportunity to better connect with their family, the community, and the world around them.