***MEDIA ALERT FOR APRIL 15–24, 2008 *** GRAMMY® CHARITY ONLINE AUCTIONS LAUNCHES SPRING/SUMMER AUCTION SERIES FEATURING MUSIC MEMORABILIA AND EXCLUSIVE VIP EXPERIENCES TO BENEFIT MUSICARES® AND THE GRAMMY FOUNDATION®
WHO: WHAT: MusiCares® and the GRAMMY Foundation® GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions Spring/Summer Auction Series — an exclusive array of celebrity-signed music and entertainment memorabilia as well as exclusive VIP experiences available in monthly auctions in April, May, June and July at www.ebay.com/grammy, presented in partnership with Kompolt. All proceeds raised through these auctions will benefit the programs and services of the MusiCares and GRAMMY Foundations. This series launches with its boutique spring sale that runs now through April 24 and features the following VIP travel and music experiences: • 51st GRAMMY® Awards VIP Experience for two with hotel and first class flights on Delta Air Lines. The package includes two Platinum-Level tickets to the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards telecast, GRAMMY Celebration (official after party) passes, GRAMMY rehearsal passes, a four-night hotel stay and first class domestic Delta Air Lines flight vouchers. MusiCares MAP FundSM Benefit Concert VIP Package for two including front row balcony seats to the 2008 MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert honoring Alice Cooper and Slash; plus VIP access to the red carpet, celebrity hospitality room, and rehearsals or soundcheck. Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay VIP Getaway in the Sultanate of Oman. This package includes a three-night stay for two in the most exclusive resort villas, along with luxurious dining and spa features. Puerto Vallarta Luxury Getaway for two with first class flights on Delta Air Lines. This package includes a three-night stay for two in a luxurious ocean front residence at El Tamarindo Beach & Golf Resort, as well as first class domestic Delta Air Lines flight vouchers. San Salvador Getaway for two with first class flights on Delta Air Lines. This package includes a three-night stay for two at the Hilton Princess, daily breakfast, access to a luxurious fitness center and first class domestic Delta Air Lines flight vouchers. The Nam Hai, Vietnam Luxury Getaway for up to six people. This package features a three-night stay with benefits including return airport limousine transfer, butler service, daily breakfast, complimentary laundry service, complimentary in-room minibar, daily afternoon tea within the villa, complimentary cocktails and canapés served daily within the villa and limousine service to Hoi An and Danang City. -more-
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GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions Page 2 Clippers Game Luxury Suite for 24 with Clippers Signed Basketball. This package provides a luxury, catered suite at STAPLES Center for up to 24 people to enjoy a Clippers game in VIP fashion during the 2008–2009 season. The season continues with the following auctions: • Music memorabilia and VIP experiences auction in May including a round of golf with Alice Cooper as well as merchandise signed backstage at the 2008 MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert and the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards. • Summer auctions in June and July featuring an array of autographed music memorabilia and VIP experiences as well as specialty items in celebration of the GRAMMY Foundation’s annual Starry Night gala. WHEN: The current auction runs now through April 24 Upcoming auctions: May 12 – 22: Auction celebrating the 2008 MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert June 16 – 26: Auction featuring music memorabilia and VIP experiences July 16 – 26: Summertime music memorabilia and VIP experiences auction celebrating the GRAMMY Foundation’s annual Starry Night gala WHERE: www.ebay.com/grammy
Established in 1989 by The Recording Academy®, MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. MusiCares’ services and resources cover a wide range of financial, medical and personal emergencies, and each case is treated with integrity and confidentiality. MusiCares also focuses the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community. For more information, please visit www.musicares.com. The GRAMMY Foundation was established in 1989 to cultivate the understanding, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music on American culture — from the artistic and technical legends of the past to the still unimagined musical breakthroughs of future generations of music professionals. The Foundation accomplishes this mission through programs and activities that engage the music industry and cultural community as well as the general public. The Foundation works in partnership year-round with The Recording Academy to bring national attention to important issues such as the value and impact of music and arts education and the urgency of preserving our rich cultural heritage. For more information, please visit www.grammyfoundation.com. GRAMMY Online Charity Auctions are presented in partnership with Kompolt, a California-based online auction agency focused on creating successful, high-value, high-profile promotional and charity auctions for top brand companies. For more information on Kompolt, please visit www.kompolt.com. ### Media Contacts: Christina Cassidy/The GRAMMY Foundation/MusiCares/310.392.3777/christina.cassidy@grammy.com Jaime Sarachit/The Recording Academy/310.392.3777/jaime.sarachit@grammy.com Auction Contact: Kelly Burgos/The GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares/310.392.3777/kelly@grammy.com