$15 million earmarked for music education and appreciation programs in New
York State; Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors accepting grant applications for
The New York State Music Fund

NEW YORK, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors today
launched a new grant program by releasing a Request for Applications for the
New York State Music Fund ("Music Fund").
Funded activities must take place in New York State and benefit New York
State residents.
"We've teamed up with these major music events as another way to deliver
the best in fun and entertainment to our customers and to show our support for
the artists of the past, present and future," claims , Simon Wright, CEO,
Virgin Entertainment Group.com are integral parts of a strategy to provide
entertainment customers with what they want, how they want it, and when they
want it.com or one of the other
digital music stores affiliated with Sounds 24-7, Inc. The entrant must also have at least 20
touring dates confirmed for the year with venues of 500 or more.

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org/music. Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
also includes The Philanthropic Collaborative, a special donor-advised fund
for international giving and special projects. The
winner will also be featured on ItsFun.ItsFun.

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" In the past decade, Rockefeller
Philanthropy Advisors has advised on and managed more than $850 million in
annual giving to more than 40 countries. The biggest draw at the Virgin MegaTent was for The Dresden
Dolls who greeted over 200 fans at their signing. The "category killer" Virgin Megastores and Virgin Megastore
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"This is a creative vehicle through which grants to well-established
nonprofits will enable people from all across New York State , from all walks
of life, to experience the joy of music," said Melissa Berman, President and
CEO of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors."
Grant applications from nonprofit organizations are due by March 31st;
awards and a second round of requests for applications will be announced in
June , 2006."
Virgin set an all time sales record with an increase of over 13% from last
year's Jazzfest sales. The Megastore hosted 19 in-store performances in just
3 days, and offered music fans the opportunity to meet and greet nearly 80
artists in 7 days at the Virgin MegaTent signings on the grounds of Jazzfest.
Virgin has sponsored the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival since
1999, and has sponsored the Coachella Music Festival since 2001.ListenUp247.

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LOS ANGELES , Virgin Entertainment Group, North
America, the official music retail sponsor of the 2005 New Orleans Jazz +
Heritage Festival and the official music retail sponsor of Coachella 2005,
announces today that the chain set new sales records during the two popular
music festivals.comhttp://www. is shaking up the world of entertainment and this
promotional giveaway proves just that," said JR Williams, Director for
Special Markets.

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Special emphasis of the Music Fund will be on reaching underserved
populations -- those whose opportunities to experience a variety of music have
been limited by socioeconomic status, ethnicity, geography or disability --
and broadening awareness of underrepresented music -- artists, genres or
styles with limited access to commercial broadcast or other mass distribution
vehicles. Generally, funded projects are to be completed within a
one-year period, but a limited number of two-year grants will be awarded.

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This program is funded by
settlements reached by the Office of the New York State Attorney General and
will make contemporary music of all genres more accessible to diverse
audiences and communities within New York State. "We're excited about our role in
helping people of all ages discover emerging artists , sample music genres new
to them or perhaps learn to play an instrument.
Further, the Music Fund will also consider from nonprofit organizations a
limited number of special initiative proposals that address the music field's
ability to monitor and maintain an open and fair marketplace for the
production and distribution of music in New York State.

About Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (http://www.

Forward-looking Statements in this release are made pursuant to the Safe
Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, a nonprofit organization, is one of the
nation 's largest and most experienced philanthropy services and has developed
or facilitated more than $850 million in giving over the past decade.com

Overall professionalism will be
another factor for the judges to consider in arriving at their decisions.com, Inc.

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The Attorney General's Office enlisted the services
of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors to develop and manage the grant program . Grant proposals will
be evaluated by an Advisory Review Panel knowledgeable about the range of
music proposed and communities throughout New York State.

Contact: Jennifer Robinson, gabbegroup
212-220-4444/ jenn.com

Virgin Megastores Breaks Sales Records During Recent Music Festivals

All
entries must be received and verified before May 15th, 2005.

A panel of prestigious and accredited professional judges will determine
the winners based on the artist or band with the best overall song,
composition elements, production quality, performance aspects and
commercial viability. Some
independent artists have successfully used this approach and have generated
millions of dollars of revenue.

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Music Industry 'Payola' Settlement Leads to Music Funding Opportunities

Virgin will also be sponsoring the upcoming New York Latin Funk Festival,
The Latin Alternative Music Conference in New York City and the Pride
Festivals in Denver and Salt Lake City.com is fast
becoming the top online music store for independent artists and labels.com is a leading specialty e-commerce retailer of music that
provides the capability for hundreds of thousands of independent artists to
showcase their talents and music with accompanying promotional materials
such as pictures, bios, and performance schedules online and gives them the
ability to generate income far beyond their wildest dreams.

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The settlement agreement stipulated that funds paid by music
businesses would support music education and appreciation for the benefit of
New York State residents .rockpa.

PRESS RELEASE ItsFun.com Announces Million Dollar Contest

com, a wholly owned subsidiary of
Sounds 24-7 (OTC: SDSX), is conducting a contest wherein 50 artists or
bands can share in a $1 ,000,000 marketing package. Williams direct at 602-579-3003.

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Grants from the Music Fund,
which currently holds $15 million, will be disbursed to nonprofit
organizations associated with music education and appreciation efforts. Proposed
programs can include a range of activities from any or all of the following
categories:

* Creation of diverse new works of music by emerging or established
composers, musicians, ensembles, or bands;
* Live Performance of diverse forms of music being created by today's
emerging to established composers, musicians, ensembles, or bands;
* Media -- recording/distribution/broadcast through traditional or new
media of diverse works created by today's composers and musicians
(Particular emphasis will be placed on use of noncommercial media
vehicles); and
* Music Education -- School and community-based music activities and
programs provided by cultural organizations that promote skill-building
in, and understanding and appreciation of, music of our time.

About Virgin Entertainment Group
Virgin Entertainment Group is the world's leading multi-channel music and
entertainment retailer, providing customers with a range of superior
entertainment experiences through a family of integrated Virgin-branded
businesses. For more information, or to check out the location of the nearest
Virgin retail, go to http://www.





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To enter the contest or for more details, the artist, band or label must
send their material to JR Williams, Director of Special Marketing,
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The Music Fund was created when the New York State Attorney General's
Office resolved investigations against major record companies that had
violated state and federal laws prohibiting "pay for play " (also called
"payola")., who in 1891 began to
professionally manage philanthropy "as if it were a business.robinson@gabbe.
Virgin Megastores saw a 15% increase in sales at this year's Coachella
festival, held in Indio, California, and hosted 14 artist signings at the
Virgin MegaTent.

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The top five best sellers
during the Coachella festival were "Silent Alarm" by Bloc Party , "Funeral" by
Arcade Fire, "Crackle" by Bauhaus and self-titled CDs by The Bravery and The
Dresden Dolls.virginmegamagazine. ItsFun.Sounds247.

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For the purposes of the Music Fund, "contemporary music "
encompasses written composition and performance of all genres, including
classical, jazz, music from around the world that is based in living classical
or folk traditions, experimental music, and noncommercial forms of popular
music including alternative rock, country, hip hop, and others. Rockefeller , Sr. Virgin Megastores is pleased to report the company has set a
new record with the highest sales ever during a festival. "With thousands of music fans visiting our
on-site festival MegaTents this year at Jazzfest and Coachella we know these
events give broadened exposure of the Virgin brand to a large consumer base
and help us reach out to them in a unique environment.
The top five best selling albums during Jazzfest were: Virgin's own
compilation CD titled "Virgin MegaMusic New Orleans ", "Jazz Biography Series"
by Louis Armstrong, "Live Down the Road" by Marcia Ball, "Sunrise over Sea" by
the John Butler Trio and The Greatest Hits by Better than Ezra.com, 7150 E.

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" He set the
style of family giving by specifying that grants would be used "for the
well-being of people throughout the world.
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To be eligible for entry in the contest, an artist, band or label must make
their recording available for sale on ItsFun. Camelback Road, Suite 444, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 or call
Mr.

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Headquartered in New York City with an office in San Francisco, it
traces its antecedents to John D.com and CyberRadio.RatioStationLibrary. "We are players," he added. For the very first time in the history of
the music business, the recording artists can have total control over their
creative works and, at the same time, have a direct and interactive
connection with music fans from around the world.

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Full details of the grant program are available at
http://www.com.
Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks
and uncertainties, including, without limitation, continued acceptance of
the company's products, increased levels of competition for the company,
new products and technological changes, the company's dependence upon
third-party suppliers , intellectual property rights, and other risks.

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