PRESS RELEASE


August 29th, 2005



Contact:                 Victoria Chan, Manager, Press Relations,

                                Pacific Media Association

                                press@PacificMediaExpo.com



Music from Asia and Asian America converge at Pacific Media Expo


(Los Angeles) The Pacific Media Association (PMA) has announced it will be
hosting its annual Pan-Pacific Music Festival at the Pacific Media Expo on
Labor Day weekend, September 3-5, 2005.



"We have grown from four bands to more than 10, representing a wide range of
music from adult contemporary to Japanese rock and representing the tastes
of the US, Singapore and Japan," said Mike Tatsugawa, CEO of the Pacific
Media Association. "We are honored to welcome Kumiko Kato, PINE*am and
Yousei Teikoku from Japan. Corrinne May is coming out of the success of her
album, "Safe in a Crazy World," which hit No. 1 on the charts in Singapore.
Dig Jelly is proving to be a huge phenomenon in Japan with strong sales and
a growing market. Musicians Jane Lui and Lemon Drop Kick have recently had
their music featured in film soundtracks. Kaila Yu and Next Phaze represent
the new generation of Asian and Asian-American musicians who are just
beginning to take the US music scene by storm. PMX also supports local
artists in their quest to make their mark on the music community and we are
proud to be hosting Zoo Hero and Random Ninjas."



Along with the music concert programming, Pacific Media Expo will also be
featuring musical acts during the nighttime in its Club PMX, which will
feature a mix of DJ's and and live performances. Pacific Media Expo sponsor
Buzzin' Bee Entertainment brings the musical talents of Q-York and Philein
to Club PMX. "We're excited about our partnership with Buzzin' Bee," said
Mike Tatsugawa, "their relationships and expertise in this segment of the
music industry is proving to be one of the keys to reaching out to these new
and growing market segments."



About Pacific Media Expo: America's first major media trade show dedicated
to Asian-Pacific media and popular culture, Pacific Media Expo (PMX) is a
three-day-long media and industry event sponsored by the Pacific Media
Association. PMX will be hosted at the Long Beach Convention Center. The
show will feature honored guests, live performances, panel discussions,
autograph sessions, Asian cinema and animation video rooms, art exhibitions,
a charity auction and one of the country's largest exhibit halls dedicated
to Asian media and pop culture. PMX is sponsored in part by Animerica
Magazine, the Gallery of Fantastic Art, Sushi & Tofu Magazine, and Viz
Media.



About Pacific Media Association: Pacific Media Association (PMA) is
dedicated to promoting the Pacific Rim's entertainment and media industries.
PMA specializes in Asia's cultural exports such as anime and manga, music
and live entertainment, live-action television and films, and diverse
cultural lifestyles, while building creative communities and promoting Asian
awareness within the United States. PMA is the parent of Pacific Media Expo.
The Pacific Media Association is located in Los Angeles, California, USA.



About Buzzin' Bee Entertainment: Buzzin' Bee Entertainment is a brand
marketing promotions company involved in the management and development of
musical talent in the urban and/or pop genres. Buzzin' Bee Entertainment
also provides event planning services as well as music business consultation
for independent performing artists, musicians and record labels. Buzzin' Bee
Entertainment is based in Los Angeles, California, USA.



For more information about Pacific Media Expo, please go to
http://www.PacificMediaExpo.com or send e-mail to
information@PacificMediaExpo.com.



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Pacific Media Expo

914 Westwood Blvd, Suite 586

Los Angeles, CA 90024-2905