New York, NY (May 19, 2009) The Village Voice, the nation's largest alternative weekly newspaper, is excited to announce the addition of SPANK ROCK, FUTURE OF THE LEFT, JAPANDROIDS and BEAR HANDS to the line-up for the 9th Annual Village Voice SIREN MUSIC FESTIVAL™ at Coney Island on Saturday, July 18, 2009 from 12:00 noon - 9:00 p.m. These artists join scheduled performers BUILT TO SPILL, THE RAVEONETTES, FRIGHTENED RABBIT, GRAND DUCHY, MONOTONIX and MICACHU & THE SHAPES, with more to be announced soon.

This free, all day, all ages music festival will feature international, national and local bands and DJs performing on two outdoor stages in historic Coney Island. Now in its 9th year, the SIREN MUSIC FESTIVAL™ has solidified its status as a leading New York City outdoor music festival, drawing over 100,000 music fans by showcasing indie rock veterans and emerging artists.

Budweiser returns to the Village Voice SIREN MUSIC FESTIVAL™ as the exclusive beer sponsor for the 9th consecutive year. Other sponsors include Metro PCS and Coney Island Cyclone Roller Coaster. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.

Producer & Talent Buyer:
Diane Perini • (212) 475-3333 Ext. 14100 • dperini@villagevoice.com

Sponsorships & Marketing:
Mauro DeCeglie • (212) 475-7446 • mdeceglie@villagevoice.com

Press:
Jo Murray • (212) 532-4650 • jo@magnumpr.net

General Information: siren@villagevoice.com

THE VILLAGE VOICE SIREN MUSIC FESTIVAL is a registered trademark of Village Voice Media, LLC.
All rights reserved.

PRESS RELEASE ARCHIVE

2009

7/14/09 Siren Festival and After Party this weekend

6/17/09 Siren Festival Announces Additional Artists and After Party Details

5/19/09 Village Voice Announces Additional Artists for Siren 2009

4/28/09 Village Voice Announces Initial Siren 2009 Line-up

2008

7/25/08 SIREN MUSIC FESTIVAL Draws Record Crowds to Coney Island

7/02/08 Village Voice Announces Artists for the SIREN AFTER-PARTY

6/18/08 Village Voice Announces Additional Artists for Siren 2008

5/07/08 Village Voice Announces Initial Siren 2008 Line-up

2007

7/16/07 Siren Wrap Up
7/26/07 Siren Announces Final Line-up
6/13/07 Siren Announces Additional Bands to Line-up
5/16/07 Siren Announces Initial Line-up

2006

7/20/05 Village Voice 6th Annual Village Voice SIREN MUSIC FESTIVAL
7/06/05 Village Voice Announces Additional Siren Line-Up
6/07/05 Village Voice Announces Additional Siren Line-Up
5/10/06 Village Voice Announces Initial Siren 2006 Line-up

2005

7/19/05 The 5th Annual Village Voice SIREN MUSIC FESTIVAL at Coney Island
7/06/05 Village Voice Announces Final Siren Line-Up
6/27/05 Village Voice Announces Additional Siren Line-Up
5/31/05 Village Voice Announces Initial Siren 2005 Line-up
3/24/05 Village Voice Announces Date for Siren 2005

2004

7/20/04 Village Voice Siren Music Festival Draws Record Crowd of Over 150,000
6/22/04 Village Voice Announces Final Siren Line-Up
5/17/04 Village Voice Announces Additional Siren Line-Up
4/26/04 Village Voice Announces Initial Siren 2004 Line-up
3/08/04 Village Voice Announces Date for Siren 2004

2003

7/22/03 Village Voice Siren Music Festival Draws Record Crowd
6/24/03 Village Voice Announces Final Siren Line-Up
5/19/03 Village Voice Announces Additional Siren Line-Up
4/30/03 Village Voice Announces Initial Siren 2003 Line-up
3/25/03 Village Voice Announces Date for Siren 2003