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Malaysia’s Alternative Radio Station

Why MARS.FM?
To provide Malaysian artistes a broadcast channel and the opportunity to spread their music worldwide via internet radio streaming; Provide airtime and publicity to Malaysian artistes that do not (or cannot) get mainstream commercial exposure; To allow artistes to give back to the community through their music.

Upcoming Features:
* 24/7 internet radio streaming of tunes, songs, and spoken word by Malaysian artistes
* Artiste/Band showcase
* Local Music/Artistes news and downloadable MP3s
* Songwriters space for songwriters/lyricists to publicize and sell their works, legal advice on copyright issues
* Online Community
* Gig To Give program, where artistes/bands get together to jam for a good cause
* Teach Children Music program, where artistes interact with children in the community and share their love of music with each other

Playlist:
MARS.FM is currently inviting Malaysian artistes/labels in any language to join its broadcast playlist. Categories are open to any, examples:

* Bands
* Groups
* Solo artistes
* Spoken word/stand-up comedy artistes
* Radio scripts/dramas
* DJs

Update: 9/7/03
Met with legal advisor from Skrine. Tons to do – stay tuned. We want to make sure everything is done right before we launch.

MARS.FM logo designed by Grey Yeoh – Thx dude, u rock

Chat room is up.

We got our streaming radio server!

SONG SUBMISSION GUIDELINES WILL BE UP SOON – STAY TUNED

NGOs:
If you are a Malaysian NGO, we welcome you to send us your Public Service Announcements or other info for the public which we will place on site and play on internet radio.

Timeline:
MARS.FM Site Launch – 31 July ’03
Internet Radio Test Run – 01 Aug ’03
Press Conference and Launch Gig – TBC Nov ’03

For more info, pls contact: zeddie@mars.fm, shuks@mars.fm, or ian@mars.fm

Spread The Word – Peace
MARS.FM TM © 2003

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