NEW STORES AND MOBILE PARTNERS

A week doesn't pass around here without a new digital music store joining our vast distribution network. Here are several new store and partner additions from the past few weeks:

ITUNES - JAPAN
You may have heard the news that Apple launched an iTunes Music Store in Japan this month. The new store sold one million downloads in just four days of operation, making it the #1 online music store in Japan. Apple CEO Steve Jobs noted, "iTunes has sold twice as many songs in just four days as all the other online music services in Japan sell in one month." Most of The Orchard's catalogue is available on the Japan iTunes Music Store now. The remainder should be available by the end of September.


REGGAE COUNTRY - US
Reggae Country sells WMA-protected reggae downloads and offers four free streaming radio stations: Dancehall, Oldies, Lovers Rock and Roots Rock. Reggae Country also offers the latest reggae entertainment news, artist information and a free Video Lounge that contains over 100 videos. The Orchard's reggae catalog of 500+ albums and 6,850+ tracks will be available on Reggae Country by the end of September.


MIS ROLAS - US, MEXICO, EUROPE
Mis Rolas - which loosely translates to "my tunes" - is a new website exclusively dedicated to selling Latin music downloads. Co-founded by Hugo Gonzalez [Univision Music Publishing] and songwriter / producer / manager Grant Goad ["El Premio ASCAP" winner], Mis Rolas sells individual track downloads and full album downloads. It also hosts chat rooms and contributions from music writers worldwide. The Orchard's Latin music catalog of 450+ albums and 6,250+ tracks will be available on Mis Rolas by the end of September.


CLICK HERE FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF DIGITAL STORES SUPPLIED BY THE ORCHARD.

NEW IN-STORE PLACEMENTS

Here's a handful of recent "wins" secured by our marketing team...just a taste of the hundreds of placements we secure daily for our artists and labels:

1) Huge Tomato Records placements on iTunes US's "Blues" homepage, which remained live for two weeks in a row. Featured artists: Mississippi Fred McDowell, Jimmy Reed and Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee.

2) Fleetwood Mac "Live In Boston Remastered" albums [Snapper Music] prominently displayed on Napster's "Featured Artist" spotlight.

3) Troubled Hubble "Exclusive" banner on Yahoo! Music Unlimited homepage.

4) The Autumns "Video Editor's Pick" on FYE's video homepage.

5) Astor Piazzolla in iTunes' "New Music Tuesday" newsletter and "Just Added" on iTunes UK homepage.

WELCOME, NEW LABELS

IN THE RED [US] - Garage rock, Trash rock, Punk.
Artists: The Dirtbombs, Pussy Galore, Andre Williams, The Ponys, Boss Hog, Reigning Sound, Black Lips, The Deadly Snakes, Country Teasers, The Intelligence.

TRACK RECORDS [UK; founded by Kit Lambert and Chris Stamp] - Classic Rock, Punk.
Artists: Big Country, Hugh Cornwell, Noel Redding of Cream, Blue Cheer, Gene Loves Jezebel, Arthur Brown, Ronnie Lane, The Vibrators.

CEDILLE RECORDS [US] - Classical.
Artists: 2004 Grammy Nominees Grant Park Orchestra, Eighth Blackbird, David Schrader, Rachel Barton Pine, Pacifica Quartet, Chicago Sinfonietta, Czech National Symphony Orchestra, Dmitry Paperno, Jorge Federico Osorio, Jennifer Koh and many others.

BLACK POINT MUSIC [CZECH REPUBLIC] - Alternative, World, Rock, Hardcore, Punk, Electronic, Children's Music.
Artists: Gothart, Czaldy-Waldy, Traband, Moberg Ensemble, Nikl Petr, Lakome Barky, Nerusilova, Chadima Mikolas, Brabenec Vratislav, Ta Jana Z Velke Ohrady and many more.

BIZARRE / PLANET, SUNSET BOULEVARD, MYSTIC [US] - Classic Rock, Punk, Comedy.
Artists: The Turtles [including "Happy Together"], Flo & Eddie, Lenny Bruce, Alice Cooper, Ted Nugent, X, Eek-a-Mouse, Dr. Know, NOFX and more.

INDUSTRY NEWS

EUROPE OVERTAKES NORTH AMERICA AS SECOND LARGEST BROADBAND MARKET IN THE WORLD
http://www.digitalmediaasia.com/default.asp?ArticleID=9273

RINGTONE DOWNLOADS INCREASE FOURFOLD IN U.S.
http://news.com.com/Ring+tone+downloads+on+the+rise/2100-1041_3-5825503.html

FULL-TRACK MOBILE DOWNLOADS WILL SURPASS INTERNET DOWNLOADS BY 2006
http://www.guardian.co.uk/online/news/0,12597,1541492,00.html?gusrc=rss

DIGITAL MUSIC WILL ACCOUNT FOR 20% OF MUSIC SALES BY 2008
http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/index.cfm?NewsID=12314&Page=1&pagePos=3

ORCHARD-DISTRIBUTED BAND THE SHARP THINGS "GO IT ALONE"
http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Music/08/11/diy.music.ap/index.html

ORCHARD NEWS

ORCHARD SOLIDIFIES POSITION IN CANADA; PARTNERS WITH THE ORANGE RECORD LABEL
http://www.theorchard.com/news/tomembers_081505.php

THE ORCHARD LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE NEW LABEL-OWNED STORE OFFERING
http://www.theorchard.com/news/tomembers_081605.php

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UPCOMING EVENTS

MUSICWORKS: August 31-September 3, Glasgow UK
http://www.musicworksuk.com
More than 550 key music industry delegates from 16 countries worldwide visit MusicWorks for three days of seminars, panels and discussion. The conference explores music and music-related markets - including film, TV, video, games, phones and other new media. At night, conference attendees are joined by over 20,000 members of the public at live music venues throughout Glasgow while over 165 artists unleash a sonic soundscape of gigs, showcases and club nights.

POPKOMM: September 14-16, Berlin GERMANY
http://www.popkomm.de
Popkomm is an established music industry conference that draws over 600 exhibitors from over 40 countries and welcomes over 15,000 registrants each year. Over 70% of its exhibitors are non-German, making it a truly international event. Orchard co-founders Richard Gottehrer and Scott Cohen will speak at this year's conference. Richard will speak on a panel called A&R In A Digital Environment [Sep 16, 2:30pm], addressing how the digital and mobile worlds have effected the work of A&R managers. Scott will participate in a Digital Music Session [Sep 14, 3:30pm], focused on digital marketing and promotion.

OTHER EVENTS

CMJ: September 14-17, New York NY
http://www.cmj.com

IN THE CITY UK: September 30-October 03, Manchester UK
http://www.inthecity.co.uk

WOMEX: October 26-30, Newcastle Gateshead UK
http://www.womex.com

CONTEST

INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION
The International Songwriting Competition [ISC] is now accepting entries for 2005. One of the largest songwriting competitions in the world, ISC offers bands, solo performers and songwriters a chance to compete for over $100,000 in cash and prizes, including an Overall Grand Prize package of $10,000 [US] in cash and $20,000 in merchandise. ISC has the most prestigious judges for any songwriting competition. Judges for 2005 include Monte Lipman [President, Universal Records], Keith Wozencroft [President, Capitol Music UK], Tom Waits, Loretta Lynn, Macy Gray, Joss Stone, MercyMe, Amy Ray [Indigo Girls], Darryl McDaniels [RUN D.M.C.], LeAnn Rimes, Isaac Brock [Modest Mouse] and many more.

Deadline for submissions is October 14, 2005.

Entries are accepted online or through regular mail. For more information, an entry form or to enter online, visit http://www.songwritingcompetition.com.

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