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Press Dispensary - May 15, 2008 - Jamendo, the world’s leading player in the distribution of Creative Commons licensed music, today announces its commitment to achieving a stronger presence within the UK. Jamendo has already realised steady growth in the European markets of France, Italy, Spain and Germany. The pioneering download platform provides music fans with easy access to new artists from all over the world and provides means for financial acquisition through transparent shared revenue and ‘gift’ programmes alongside access to global audiences.

“We feel a presence in the UK is essential to Jamendo’s future development. It is a prominent market and one that is very much at the forefront of the ever changing trends and advancements of the music industry” CEO Laurent Kratz states. “We also recognise the calibre of the artists that stem from the UK; they have a very broad international reach and Jamendo is keen to get these artists on board.”

Jamendo will be present, with high visibility, during the Great Escape Festival, (Brighton May 15-17, 2008). Reaching out to new listeners and industry audiences, Jamendo’s attendance will be in the form of an on-street ambient marketing campaign. Fifty Jamendo Punters will be present throughout the 3 days of the festival participating in gigs and highlighting the ‘ONLY FREE MUSIC DOWNLOADS’ message with t-shirts and scratch cards.

Jamendo highlights the best of its British artists that audiences can discover and enjoy on www.jamendo.co.uk

Flykkiller (Great Escape Festival 17th May, Pressure Point)
“Razorsharp machete beats, these electro terrorists have been exploding NME’s head all week” NME
“- a spaced-out, menacing melange of super-freak surrealism that’s deadlier than a fly-swatter. Buzzin’.” The Fly
www.jamendo.com/en/artist/flykkiller

Ruth Theodore
“Ruth’s ability to paint vivid pictures in your imagination is unparalleled in contemporary mainstream music.” - God Is In The TV
“What we have here is an outrageously talented singer-songwriter” - Louder Than War
www.jamendo.com/en/artist/Ruth_Theodore

Whitestar (Great Escape Festival 16th & 17th May, Horatios Bar)
Inspired by the counter culture of the late 80’s Tory Britain, from smoke filled grimy pubs with run down toilets through the blissed out drug fuelled 90’s, into the clubs, ears bleeding, broken relationships, from rundown bedsits, rented properties to impromptu weekend parties, Whitestar finally opened its mouth, screaming from the rooftops in late 2003.
www.jamendo.com/en/artist/Whitestar

The Kazoo Funk Orchestra
An alternative indie pop collective from Glasgow, Scotland. Formed in 2005 during a finger painting session attended by chief songwriters Little Beard and Big Beard. They take inspiration from various artists and genres, creating a unique mesh of indie, pop, rock and hip-hop.
www.jamendo.com/en/artist/kfunk

The Modern Fighting Vehicles (Great Escape Festival 16th May, Prince Albert)
“Stylistically, The MFV go big on guitars and straddle both dance/electronica and rock, and are working on developing a sound that no-one else has.” Phil Jackson – BBC South Live
www.jamendo.com/en/artist/The_Modern_Fighting_Vehicles

Beatsix
It’s 2008, and the location is Staines, West London. A small outpost in this low-rise wasteland of industrial units, reservoirs and aircraft hangars has finally been noticed by meejahland through the patronage of its most famous resident Ali G and the post-clash soul sensation that is known as Hard-Fi. Richard Archer and the boys constantly reference the town they grew up in as it’s all they have. Pimped up Peugeots, drum n’ bass rude boys and the incessant whistling of dump valves and jet engines from beyond the reservoir at Terminal 4.
www.jamendo.com/en/artist/Beatsix

The Heavens
A blend of British & American Psychedelia, Rock & Roll and 90’s Brit-Rock. Their influences include: The Beatles, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Bob Dylan, The Byrds and Syd Barrett.
www.jamendo.com/en/artist/The_Heavens

Xihilisk
Starting in 2000 with an improvised black-metal album, which was created in 6 days on a dilapidated cassette-tape four-track. Since way back then, technology has infiltrated Xihilisk and gradually it has transformed from hyper-experimental hostility, to a more uniformed and focused sound.
www.jamendo.com/en/artist/xihilisk

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Notes for editors
Jamendo has realised steady growth in the European markets of France, Italy, Spain and Germany. Current statistics reveal that there are over ½ million track downloads daily and more than 2 million unique visitors per month. Users can easily access all tracks published without restriction, free of charge and totally legally. The music is further distributed on all major music hubs, including peer to peer portals, blog communities and social networks.

For independent musicians, Jamendo represents the ideal platform to promote their music globally, find new audiences and create real value from their work. Artists can publish and distribute their work through Jamendo, and knowing that – if they so wish - they will be rewarded for its personal or commercial use. Jamendo removes the middle men, putting artists in direct contact with a worldwide audience.

For individual users, Jamendo is the ultimate place to indulge in a love for music and the discovery of new international talent. Downloading from the unlimited catalogue is free; the gift-based payment model allows listeners to provide real and direct value to the artists. Users can directly give gifts to help artists develop their music careers knowing that their entire donation is received in full by the artist.

For business and partner organisations, Jamendo is an exceptional resource of music for commercial use, whether it is for advertising, video production or for online means. Its transparent revenue sharing model means artists receive fair value for the use of their work. Jamendo works with a number of partners – from charity initiatives (for example the One Laptop per Child association) to commercial sites and platforms such as Skyrock blogging network, where Jamendo provides legal music for blogs.

For further information, please contact:
Deborah Causton, marketing and PR
Tel: +352 621 637 866

Email: deborah@jamendo.com

Site: www.jamendo.co.uk

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