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FreedomZone

A RECORD COMPANY SO COMMITTED TO SPREADING THE MUSIC, IT GIVES AWAY THE FIRST 1 MILLION CDs FOR FREE

Musicians everywhere are finally beginning to take a stand... a stand against the injustices of major labels, a stand against the fact that once signed to a major label, a band can sell 750,000 units of their CD and still not be able to pay their rent. Let's face it: the major label model is broken and it is in dire need of fixing.

The internet is the space where artists have taken back their own voices and they are now in control of their exposure in ways that were not possible before. Platforms such as Napster are forcing an often apathetic and silent group of musicians to speak out, and forcing the general public to realize that there is something in the air.

So, is Napster a solution? No. Are internet -only releases and promotions a solution? Maybe, but we need another five years before we will be able to draw those conclusions, so far not a single band has broken by being "internet only". Why not go a step beyond music swapping?

FreedomZone's CEO Jim Milligan had a vision and this is the result. An alternative to the alternative solutions. A radical way of bringing music to the masses. An approach that breaks the molds of all record labels, an unprecedented opportunity for artists, and in fact a very simple idea.

The solution: Give the music to anyone who wants it away for free - for the first million copies.

Yep, you read right - the artist signs an agreement that says they allow the first 1,000,000 CDs to be given away for free (consumers pay for postage only.) To receive free CDs fans simply go to www.FreedomZone.com and click on whatever they want. After the first million are out in the world, the artist receives 60% of the gross from that point forward (six times what a record contract would give an artist).

No mind blowing new technology, no questionable software, no confusing record company clauses. The mission: FreedomZone wants to help to empower artists by offering their work to the world for free.

The Internet changes everything it touches and it touches almost everything. Thanks to guys like Jim Milligan, it's about to change the music business forever. - NY Press

Visit www.FreedomZone.com to order free CDs and take part in the revolution.

For Further information, to talk to Jim Milligan - the man behind FreedomZone
Or for additional CDs please contact: Ariel Publicity, Artist Relations and Cyber Promotions
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FreedomZone thanks you in advance for your energy.

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THE FREEDOMZONE GUERRILLA TOUR
A REVOLUTION ROLLS OUT

Q: Who is crazy enough to try to break all the molds of the way the traditional music business works? To initiate a project that could change not only the way that artists are being treated, but also the manner in which fans are receiving music forever?
A: FreedomZone.

Q: Who is crazy enough to give away millions of records ... for free ?
A: FreedomZone.

Q: Only 3% of all artists signed to a major label will ever recoup. What could be a totally radical approach to address all of the wrongs that have been inflicted upon artists?
A: FreedomZone.

Q: Who has an approach fresh and wide enough to book a tour that will play 2 high security prisons, several sporting events (including two Pacers playoff games), and hospitals, parks and a major national tour with a nationally renowned artist ?
A: FreedomZone. Three of their artists - Phat Sidy Smokehouse, Chola, and Troy Horne Band - will play all these venues and more in the first FreedomZone Guerilla tour.

They played this past summer on the Levi's stage national tour.

Then they played in the towns of the tour, for free. At the park, at WMBA basketball game, or maybe even at a federal penitentiary (two are scheduled tour stops).

The mission for the tour, like the mission of FreedomZone is simply: Bring music to the masses - all for free.

This tour is entirely funded by the artists themselves. They will not be paid a dime to perform.

"FreedomZone uses creative thinking on a leveraged platform for win win solutions. Talented musicians and artists are joining the FreedomZone in order to share their work with the world. With millions of CD's and prints being donated, people from around the world will now have the power and the tools to empower these artists, as opposed to today's corporate gatekeepers. Consistent with the FreedomZone philosophy....everybody wins. We are helping to empower the artists and musicians to continue to offer their work to the world for free. FreedomZone management is made up of musicians and artists looking to make some significant changes. We can't do it alone, but we can do it with the support of the world. Check out the great music and art, sign up for a free personalized website, and let's make it happen." - Jim Milligan, CEO

Visit www.FreedomZone.com to order free CDs and take part in the revolution.

For Further information, to talk to Jim Milligan - the man behind FreedomZone
Or for additional CDs please contact: Ariel Publicity, Artist Relations and Cyber Promotions
(303) 443-0083 € www.arielpublicity.com € www.freedomzone.com

FreedomZone thanks you in advance for your energy.

For interviews, CDs, and any further information,
please do not hesitate to contact:

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