The Village Voice Announces Initial Lineup for the
6th Annual Village Voice SIREN MUSIC FESTIVAL™
at Coney Island
Saturday, July 15, 2006

SHE WANTS REVENGE, STARS, ART BRUT, TAPES 'N TAPES, THE STILLS, THE CRIBS, CELEBRATION, DIRTY ON PURPOSE and many more scheduled to perform

New York, NY (May 10, 2006) ) The Village Voice, the nation's largest alternative weekly newspaper, is excited to announce the initial line-up for the 6th Annual Village Voice SIREN MUSIC FESTIVAL™ at Coney Island on Saturday, July 15th from 12:00 noon - 9:00 p.m. Scheduled performers include She Wants Revenge, Stars, Art Brut, Tapes 'n Tapes, The Stills, The Cribs, Celebration, Dirty On Purpose and many more to be announced.

This free, all-day, all-ages, music festival will feature live international, national, local bands and DJs performing on two outdoor stages in historic Coney Island. Now in its sixth year, the Village Voice SIREN MUSIC FESTIVAL™ has solidified its status as a leading outdoor music festival, drawing over 100,000 music fans the past three years, establishing itself as a leader in showcasing indie rock veterans and emerging artists.

Tower Records returns to the Village Voice SIREN MUSIC FESTIVAL™ as the exclusive traditional music retail sponsor for the second consecutive year. Other sponsors include: Budweiser, Gibson Guitars and Astroland Amusement Park. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.

The 2006 festival line up will be announced shortly. For general information please call The Village Voice Siren Music Festival Hotline: 212-475- 4022 or visit www.villagevoice.com/siren.

General Information:
siren@villagevoice.com

Sponsorships & Sales:
Sean Pierce spierce@villagevoice.com (212) 475-3300 Ext.14157

Press:
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