Train Chartering is now offering train charters in the UK to clients requiring transport at short notice, challenging coach and air operators. The company arranges charter trains for corporate and individual clients and group travel organisers in England, Scotland and Wales, as well as in Europe, USA and elsewhere.
Wiltshire, UK (PRWEB) August 7, 2009 -- Train Chartering is now offering train charters in the UK to clients requiring transport at short notice, challenging coach and air operators. The company arranges charter trains for corporate & individual clients and group travel organisers in England, Scotland and Wales, as well as in Europe, USA and elsewhere.
High Capacity Charter Train
With shorter notice operations, a private charter train for large group travel is now even more viable, compared with fleets of coaches or aircraft.
Train Chartering has not in the past accepted requests for travel on British railways of less than three weeks' notice. However it can now arrange private charter trains on some rail lines within just 5 working days.
The acceptance of late notice requests is the latest element in Train Chartering's charter train business model in the UK, which is increasingly attractive to group organisers, whether in agencies, associations or companies.
Train Chartering's Simon Pielow is pleased with this new facility, "With shorter notice operations, a private charter train for large group travel is now even more viable, compared with fleets of coaches or aircraft."
Private charter trains carry up to 460 passengers in First Class, 740 in Standard (2nd or Economy) Class, or varying numbers in mixed class trains. They travel between all stations on the British rail network, subject to planning.
Charter prices are cost effective, especially for larger groups. For instance, a round trip between London and Edinburgh, with an overnight at destination, costs from just £40 in Standard Class or £64 in First.
Where group size is not a consideration, and the client is seeking a memorable venue (e.g. a product launch or a private party), our First Class Pullman trains fit their requirements.
Train Chartering is the pioneer of a coordinated approach to sourcing, theming and crewing special trains and carriages for a variety of corporate and leisure applications. This full service approach is enhanced by comprehensive guest management, including ground handling and transfer services, which are applied to all train charters or private carriage / rail car hire.
Our project directors are great communicators, both to clients and suppliers. They liaise closely with station staff and train crew. Train Chartering also organises meet and greet facilities at stations as well as catering, branding, onboard meeting & entertainment options.
Further Information:
Train Chartering, Simon Pielow, +44-0-1249 890 176, infoATtrainchartering.com
Notes for editors
1. Photos from Flickr
2. Train Chartering supplies private charter trains and carriages from any station to any station, to a tailored timetable, for groups of any size up to 740 in private trains and more than 3,000 per day.
3. Typically, larger aircraft with more than 250 seats are not available for UK domestic air charters.
4. Private trains and carriages are unusual venues for meetings, seminars, blue sky thinking and are perfect for incentive travel, delegate / exhibitor travel for conferences and exhibitions, hospitality and event travel.
5. Train Chartering provides full guest and project management, which includes transfers from anywhere to the station, meet 'n greet and guiding through the station to the train, onboard catering, entertainment, branding and theming as well as specialised carriages for meetings and presentations.
Friday, August 7, 2009
PlayTheGame: Free Premier League Fantasy Football 2009/2010 Game from The Times (London)
Tired of playing the same old fantasy football games? Try something a little more challenging and sign up for PlayTheGame from The Times, the Premier League fantasy football competition for players who know their onion bags.
London, UK (PRWEB) August 7, 2009 -- The Times Fantasy Football product, PlayTheGame has re-launched for its third season. Based around the 2009/10 English Premier League season, the game is free to play and open to players from around the world.
The award winning fantasy football game carries the tag line 'The closest you'll get to being a Premier League manager' to represent the far more realistic nature of the game compared to other fantasy football products available in the UK.
The game, played in small leagues of 5 to 20 players, allows entrants to compete against their friends or friends they're yet to meet. The game requires entrants to manage a unique squad throughout the season, choosing players to score points each weekend, utilising different formations, negotiating transfers, all in a bid to reach the top of their mini-league.
The game uses a unique scoring system that awards value to all playing positions and players from all Premier League clubs rather than a focus on the top footballers from the big teams. As players like Frank Lampard can only appear in one team within a league, the benefit of a good performance from a star player rewards one entrant within a league rather than thousands of entrants in other games, creating a far more competitive game playing environment.
PlayTheGame from The Times is a true test of managerial skill and football knowledge. Visit PlayTheGame to find out more and take a look at the guides on how to play and football research tools.
About News International
News International Limited is the main UK subsidiary of the global media company News Corporation. Times Newspapers Ltd (TNL) publishes The Times and The Sunday Times and News Group Newspapers Limited (NGN) publishes The Sun and News of the World. TNL and NGN are part of the News International group.
Other subsidiaries, which form part of the News International group, include NI Free Newspapers Ltd, publisher of thelondonpaper, the Times Literary Supplement and milkround.co.uk. In addition, the News International group owns 50% of both The London Property News and propertyfinder.com, and has investments in property search engine globrix.com and fashion website brandalley.co.uk.
London, UK (PRWEB) August 7, 2009 -- The Times Fantasy Football product, PlayTheGame has re-launched for its third season. Based around the 2009/10 English Premier League season, the game is free to play and open to players from around the world.
The award winning fantasy football game carries the tag line 'The closest you'll get to being a Premier League manager' to represent the far more realistic nature of the game compared to other fantasy football products available in the UK.
The game, played in small leagues of 5 to 20 players, allows entrants to compete against their friends or friends they're yet to meet. The game requires entrants to manage a unique squad throughout the season, choosing players to score points each weekend, utilising different formations, negotiating transfers, all in a bid to reach the top of their mini-league.
The game uses a unique scoring system that awards value to all playing positions and players from all Premier League clubs rather than a focus on the top footballers from the big teams. As players like Frank Lampard can only appear in one team within a league, the benefit of a good performance from a star player rewards one entrant within a league rather than thousands of entrants in other games, creating a far more competitive game playing environment.
PlayTheGame from The Times is a true test of managerial skill and football knowledge. Visit PlayTheGame to find out more and take a look at the guides on how to play and football research tools.
About News International
News International Limited is the main UK subsidiary of the global media company News Corporation. Times Newspapers Ltd (TNL) publishes The Times and The Sunday Times and News Group Newspapers Limited (NGN) publishes The Sun and News of the World. TNL and NGN are part of the News International group.
Other subsidiaries, which form part of the News International group, include NI Free Newspapers Ltd, publisher of thelondonpaper, the Times Literary Supplement and milkround.co.uk. In addition, the News International group owns 50% of both The London Property News and propertyfinder.com, and has investments in property search engine globrix.com and fashion website brandalley.co.uk.
Simon: Co-operative Bank's got Talent
The Co-operative Bank, proud winners of the Which? Award for being Best Financial Services Provider, say 'thank you' to their customers by singing a song entitled 'thank you'. The song was written by Richard Coulson especially for The Co-operative Bank and sung by a group of 50 Co-operative Bank employees.
August 7, 2009 -- In what is a 'first' for a financial services organisation, The Co-operative Bank has decided to thank its customers for the recent Which? Award for being Best Financial Services Provider by singing them a 'thank you' song.
The song, named 'Thank You' was written by Richard Coulson especially for The Co-operative Bank and was sung by a group of 50 Co-operative Bank employees from Manchester, Skelmersdale and Stockport. The cheery song praises The Co-operative Bank's customers and thanks them for their constant support.
The singers recruited from all parts of the organisation include Guy Herrington (Director of Marketing), Ryan Williams (Communication Manager), Lynn Finney (Compliance), Rebecca Warner (Claims Advisor) and Christopher Billett
Guy Herrington, Director of Marketing for The Co-operative Bank commented, "We were really impressed with the positive response from our colleagues. The atmosphere during filming was amazing and we hope our customers have as much fun watching the video as we did filming it.
"We are so proud that we have been recognised as the Best Financial Services Provider by Which? We decided that instead of sending a traditional 'thank you' note to every customer, we should do something a little bit more tongue-in-cheek and sing a song. We are not sure that we will be getting a call from Simon Cowell some day soon but as long as our customers are happy - that's the most important thing".
The new viral will be released on YouTube and The Co-operative Bank's Blog Good with Money blog.goodwithmoney.co.uk (07.08.09).
Ends
For further information contact:
Alejandra Solis / Catherine Laycock
The Co-operative Financial Services Press Office
Tel: 0161 903 3833 / 3808
Fax: 0161 903 2751
Twitter @ CFSpressteam
Notes to editors:
ISDN facilities are available for broadcast media interviews.
The award is based on research by Which? recognise the best performers across core retail sectors, including mortgages, credit cards and current accounts. In the case of The Co-operative Bank, and given the backdrop of the economic crisis, the award also recognises the trust associated with The Co-operative brand, its unique ethical policy and the prudent way in which it has managed its finances throughout the credit crunch.
More information on The Co-operative Bank can be found at www.co-operativebank.co.uk
The Co-operative Financial Services is part of The Co-operative Group, which is the world's largest consumer co-operative with over 3 million members. CFS currently has 5.5m customers and employs over 8,000 staff. It has 116 retail and corporate branches/centres and over 1,000 face to face financial advisers. It has £38bn of assets under management across its retail and corporate business areas.
August 7, 2009 -- In what is a 'first' for a financial services organisation, The Co-operative Bank has decided to thank its customers for the recent Which? Award for being Best Financial Services Provider by singing them a 'thank you' song.
The song, named 'Thank You' was written by Richard Coulson especially for The Co-operative Bank and was sung by a group of 50 Co-operative Bank employees from Manchester, Skelmersdale and Stockport. The cheery song praises The Co-operative Bank's customers and thanks them for their constant support.
The singers recruited from all parts of the organisation include Guy Herrington (Director of Marketing), Ryan Williams (Communication Manager), Lynn Finney (Compliance), Rebecca Warner (Claims Advisor) and Christopher Billett
Guy Herrington, Director of Marketing for The Co-operative Bank commented, "We were really impressed with the positive response from our colleagues. The atmosphere during filming was amazing and we hope our customers have as much fun watching the video as we did filming it.
"We are so proud that we have been recognised as the Best Financial Services Provider by Which? We decided that instead of sending a traditional 'thank you' note to every customer, we should do something a little bit more tongue-in-cheek and sing a song. We are not sure that we will be getting a call from Simon Cowell some day soon but as long as our customers are happy - that's the most important thing".
The new viral will be released on YouTube and The Co-operative Bank's Blog Good with Money blog.goodwithmoney.co.uk (07.08.09).
Ends
For further information contact:
Alejandra Solis / Catherine Laycock
The Co-operative Financial Services Press Office
Tel: 0161 903 3833 / 3808
Fax: 0161 903 2751
Twitter @ CFSpressteam
Notes to editors:
ISDN facilities are available for broadcast media interviews.
The award is based on research by Which? recognise the best performers across core retail sectors, including mortgages, credit cards and current accounts. In the case of The Co-operative Bank, and given the backdrop of the economic crisis, the award also recognises the trust associated with The Co-operative brand, its unique ethical policy and the prudent way in which it has managed its finances throughout the credit crunch.
More information on The Co-operative Bank can be found at www.co-operativebank.co.uk
The Co-operative Financial Services is part of The Co-operative Group, which is the world's largest consumer co-operative with over 3 million members. CFS currently has 5.5m customers and employs over 8,000 staff. It has 116 retail and corporate branches/centres and over 1,000 face to face financial advisers. It has £38bn of assets under management across its retail and corporate business areas.
Park Inn Hotel in Manchester opening it's doors
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, today announces the opening of its new flagship Park Inn hotel in the north of England - the stylish new four-star Park Inn Hotel Manchester, Victoria.
Manchester, United Kingdom (PRWEB) August 7, 2009 -- The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, today announces the opening of its new flagship Park Inn hotel in the north of England - the stylish new four-star Park Inn Hotel Manchester, Victoria.
Jacques Dubois, COO of Park Inn Hotels, said: "This is a key opening for the Park Inn brand, not only in the UK but also strategically for Rezidor, being our first city centre property in England's second city. The new Manchester hotel is our flagship Park Inn in the north of England and its central location and superior standard make it an exceptional addition to the Park Inn UK portfolio."
This is a key opening for the Park Inn brand, not only in the UK but also strategically for Rezidor, being our first city centre property in England's second city. The new Manchester hotel is our flagship Park Inn in the north of England and its central location and superior standard make it an exceptional addition to the Park Inn UK portfolio.
Ideal for both business and leisure guests, the new-build hotel has a prime location in the city centre of Manchester, adjacent to the MEN Arena and in close proximity to Manchester Central, the newly named convention centre and GMEX complex. Both Victoria and Piccadilly train stations and Manchester's extensive tram system are close by, with Manchester Airport only 20 minutes away in a taxi.
The new hotel - which is the 24th Park Inn in the company's UK portfolio - offers 252 guest rooms, including Business Friendly rooms, suites and accessible rooms for disabled guests. Designed to be functional and easy to use, the guest rooms have a fresh and contemporary style and offer in-room laptop-size safes, air conditioning, flat-screen TV's showing multiple channels and bathrooms with walk-in showers.
The hotel offers five modern and flexible meeting rooms, each with natural daylight and individual climate control, including a large conference space which is divisible by three and accommodates over 200 delegates theatre style or 180 guests for a private dinner.
The open plan lobby and reception area opens into the lounge and bar and offers comfortable sofas and chairs, all with natural daylight. The area is perfect for relaxing with a coffee or drink and, with high-speed wireless internet access available throughout the hotel, it is great for informal meetings or for catching up with emails.
RBG Bar & Grill, the new restaurant concept recently launched for the Park Inn brand, tempts guests with gourmet burgers, light bites and a choice of signature dishes from the grill, whilst aperitifs and after dinner drinks can be taken at the bar or on the large outdoor terrace overlooking the Green Quarter.
Manchester has something to offer for everyone. The city has great restaurants and nightlife, over 90 museums and art galleries, the MEN Arena with a year-round schedule of concerts and events, plus of course the city's religion of football. And for shopping lovers, the city has it all. Whether you are a label-lover, bargain-hunter, or a devotee of the high street, within a neat square mile shoppers can splash out on designer pieces or dive into a shiny shopping mall - it's pure shopping heaven!
After a busy day in the city, guests can relax and indulge themselves by using the extensive health and leisure facilities which include a large swimming pool, a gym, a sauna and steam room and two treatment rooms.
About Park Inn Hotels
Park Inn is a symbol for young, fresh and innovative mid market properties. Having opened the first Park Inn in the UK at London Heathrow in May 2004, Park Inn hotels are now present across the UK, with locations including Glasgow, Belfast, Cardiff, London and York.
Manchester, United Kingdom (PRWEB) August 7, 2009 -- The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, today announces the opening of its new flagship Park Inn hotel in the north of England - the stylish new four-star Park Inn Hotel Manchester, Victoria.
Jacques Dubois, COO of Park Inn Hotels, said: "This is a key opening for the Park Inn brand, not only in the UK but also strategically for Rezidor, being our first city centre property in England's second city. The new Manchester hotel is our flagship Park Inn in the north of England and its central location and superior standard make it an exceptional addition to the Park Inn UK portfolio."
This is a key opening for the Park Inn brand, not only in the UK but also strategically for Rezidor, being our first city centre property in England's second city. The new Manchester hotel is our flagship Park Inn in the north of England and its central location and superior standard make it an exceptional addition to the Park Inn UK portfolio.
Ideal for both business and leisure guests, the new-build hotel has a prime location in the city centre of Manchester, adjacent to the MEN Arena and in close proximity to Manchester Central, the newly named convention centre and GMEX complex. Both Victoria and Piccadilly train stations and Manchester's extensive tram system are close by, with Manchester Airport only 20 minutes away in a taxi.
The new hotel - which is the 24th Park Inn in the company's UK portfolio - offers 252 guest rooms, including Business Friendly rooms, suites and accessible rooms for disabled guests. Designed to be functional and easy to use, the guest rooms have a fresh and contemporary style and offer in-room laptop-size safes, air conditioning, flat-screen TV's showing multiple channels and bathrooms with walk-in showers.
The hotel offers five modern and flexible meeting rooms, each with natural daylight and individual climate control, including a large conference space which is divisible by three and accommodates over 200 delegates theatre style or 180 guests for a private dinner.
The open plan lobby and reception area opens into the lounge and bar and offers comfortable sofas and chairs, all with natural daylight. The area is perfect for relaxing with a coffee or drink and, with high-speed wireless internet access available throughout the hotel, it is great for informal meetings or for catching up with emails.
RBG Bar & Grill, the new restaurant concept recently launched for the Park Inn brand, tempts guests with gourmet burgers, light bites and a choice of signature dishes from the grill, whilst aperitifs and after dinner drinks can be taken at the bar or on the large outdoor terrace overlooking the Green Quarter.
Manchester has something to offer for everyone. The city has great restaurants and nightlife, over 90 museums and art galleries, the MEN Arena with a year-round schedule of concerts and events, plus of course the city's religion of football. And for shopping lovers, the city has it all. Whether you are a label-lover, bargain-hunter, or a devotee of the high street, within a neat square mile shoppers can splash out on designer pieces or dive into a shiny shopping mall - it's pure shopping heaven!
After a busy day in the city, guests can relax and indulge themselves by using the extensive health and leisure facilities which include a large swimming pool, a gym, a sauna and steam room and two treatment rooms.
About Park Inn Hotels
Park Inn is a symbol for young, fresh and innovative mid market properties. Having opened the first Park Inn in the UK at London Heathrow in May 2004, Park Inn hotels are now present across the UK, with locations including Glasgow, Belfast, Cardiff, London and York.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Commercial Fleet CIOs Face Reduced Budgets, Seek Immediate ROI - New EFT Report
A new report from eyefortransport finds that commercial fleet technology executives are facing significantly reduced budgets in the face of the recession
Dallas, TX (PRWEB) June 14, 2009 -- 72% of CIOs and technology executives are facing static or reduced IT budgets due to the recession according to a new report from EFT Research. The report also shows that fleet technology executives are seeking technology investments that will have a clear and quick ROI.
The eyefortransport Fleet Technology Report presents the results of the annual Fleet Technology Survey, which polled over 200 senior technology executives from Commercial Fleets. The 2008 survey focussed specifically on the impact of the recession on fleet technology investments, and also considered green technology uptake and the costs of driver communications.
In reaction to the recession, fleet technology executives are centering their technology strategies on improving internal processes, optimizing routes, loads and schedules, and only seeking new technologies when they offer a clear and immediate ROI. Executives are working to achieve this with budgets that have been cut or reduced by 25% or more.
The report also provides benchmark figures for how much companies spend on communications technology for their drivers, and highlights which fuel-management technologies have been most effective at cutting MPG costs.
The report has been released in advance of the 2009 truckIT Forum, taking place October 20-21 in Dallas. The forum brings together over 200 senior commercial fleet technology executives for 2 days of high-level case studies, panel discussions and networking.
eyefortransport is providing 200 complimentary passes for qualified fleet CIOs and fleet directors, including 1 night's accommodation in Dallas. Executives can register online at: http://www.truckitforum.com/register.shtml
Sprint and ESRI have secured two of the limited sponsorship places for this Forum. Companies providing IT solutions, wireless technologies, consulting or other services to commercial fleets can participate by contacting eyefortransport: http://www.truckitforum.com/sponsor.shtml
Dallas, TX (PRWEB) June 14, 2009 -- 72% of CIOs and technology executives are facing static or reduced IT budgets due to the recession according to a new report from EFT Research. The report also shows that fleet technology executives are seeking technology investments that will have a clear and quick ROI.
The eyefortransport Fleet Technology Report presents the results of the annual Fleet Technology Survey, which polled over 200 senior technology executives from Commercial Fleets. The 2008 survey focussed specifically on the impact of the recession on fleet technology investments, and also considered green technology uptake and the costs of driver communications.
In reaction to the recession, fleet technology executives are centering their technology strategies on improving internal processes, optimizing routes, loads and schedules, and only seeking new technologies when they offer a clear and immediate ROI. Executives are working to achieve this with budgets that have been cut or reduced by 25% or more.
The report also provides benchmark figures for how much companies spend on communications technology for their drivers, and highlights which fuel-management technologies have been most effective at cutting MPG costs.
The report has been released in advance of the 2009 truckIT Forum, taking place October 20-21 in Dallas. The forum brings together over 200 senior commercial fleet technology executives for 2 days of high-level case studies, panel discussions and networking.
eyefortransport is providing 200 complimentary passes for qualified fleet CIOs and fleet directors, including 1 night's accommodation in Dallas. Executives can register online at: http://www.truckitforum.com/register.shtml
Sprint and ESRI have secured two of the limited sponsorship places for this Forum. Companies providing IT solutions, wireless technologies, consulting or other services to commercial fleets can participate by contacting eyefortransport: http://www.truckitforum.com/sponsor.shtml
It Was All A Dream: A Major Music and Film Deal
Stars Confidential' client's ability to reach a massive number of fans through hard work pushing Internet strategies developed by new media strategist Richard Victor Mahee has companies and advertisers are backing its growing marketability.
New York, New York (Billboard Publicity Wire/PRWEB ) June 14, 2009 -- Recording artist Philly Chase signed to Triumphant Entertainment, proving that the music game is wide open. Chase is teaming up with Panjabi MC. Capitalizing on his deal with Triumphant Entertainment, Chase signed a combined record and soundtrack deal. "The [Gone Major: Deal or No Deal] article hit the news wires eight weeks ago. I was contacted by music and film producer Cecil Chambers the morning after the release," says Richard Victor Mahee. Cecil Chambers has a Grammy Award from Usher's U remind me, which had three number one billboard singles...Within weeks Philly Chase signed on with Cecil's Movie Company, Triumphant Pictures, for the soundtrack of an Anthony Anderson Film "Steppin." Triumphant via Koch is releasing his single "So Stellar" through Cecil Chamber's company Triumphant Entertainment . Triumphant Pictures is also releasing the Crypt which was written, produced and directed by Craig McMahon, The Crypt (www.triumphantpictures.com).
Richard Victor Mahee is joining forces with other strong independent artists including Cielo Deville, who is signed with Loyalty First Entertainment (www.loyalty1stenter.com), has 20-40,000 plays of his Single "Maybeline" each day. Even major artists like Panjabi MC, who after much success has not signed with a major label. These artists have now joined the list of artists who are positioned to effectively harness the rewards that come from monetizing the full spectrum of the Internet medium without major label support. Cielo has just signed with Mahee for marketing and PR. "I was introduced to Cielo by Ron Vickers, founder of 77WRCR, who was also an early supporter of Philly Chase's single [So Stellar]." "So Stellar" hits iTunes and regional stores June 16th. Panjabi MC is working on a remix for the Pussy Cat Dolls' new album. His album "India Timing" is picking up international attention. "Snake Charmer is in heavy rotation on ZeeTv and will be on MTV Iggy. With Cecil Chambers on board, there is no telling what will really happen."
"The sky is the limit," Says Richard Victor Mahee. Stars Confidential's music division is working with Irina and Ron Saint Germain. Ron Saint Germain who is currently working on Living Colour's 20th Anniversary Album, has 12 Grammy Awards as a producer and engineer which have sold over 300 million records worldwide. "Our new artist line up will include tween prodigy Skylar May, Most Popular Teen and prodigy of influence Corey Golden, Streetkind, Queen V, along with several other well-known multi-platinum artists. Mahee is also working on a Six Flags Summer tour with the hearthrobe Musician, Actress JSmith. (www.starsconfidential.com)
New York, New York (Billboard Publicity Wire/PRWEB ) June 14, 2009 -- Recording artist Philly Chase signed to Triumphant Entertainment, proving that the music game is wide open. Chase is teaming up with Panjabi MC. Capitalizing on his deal with Triumphant Entertainment, Chase signed a combined record and soundtrack deal. "The [Gone Major: Deal or No Deal] article hit the news wires eight weeks ago. I was contacted by music and film producer Cecil Chambers the morning after the release," says Richard Victor Mahee. Cecil Chambers has a Grammy Award from Usher's U remind me, which had three number one billboard singles...Within weeks Philly Chase signed on with Cecil's Movie Company, Triumphant Pictures, for the soundtrack of an Anthony Anderson Film "Steppin." Triumphant via Koch is releasing his single "So Stellar" through Cecil Chamber's company Triumphant Entertainment . Triumphant Pictures is also releasing the Crypt which was written, produced and directed by Craig McMahon, The Crypt (www.triumphantpictures.com).
Richard Victor Mahee is joining forces with other strong independent artists including Cielo Deville, who is signed with Loyalty First Entertainment (www.loyalty1stenter.com), has 20-40,000 plays of his Single "Maybeline" each day. Even major artists like Panjabi MC, who after much success has not signed with a major label. These artists have now joined the list of artists who are positioned to effectively harness the rewards that come from monetizing the full spectrum of the Internet medium without major label support. Cielo has just signed with Mahee for marketing and PR. "I was introduced to Cielo by Ron Vickers, founder of 77WRCR, who was also an early supporter of Philly Chase's single [So Stellar]." "So Stellar" hits iTunes and regional stores June 16th. Panjabi MC is working on a remix for the Pussy Cat Dolls' new album. His album "India Timing" is picking up international attention. "Snake Charmer is in heavy rotation on ZeeTv and will be on MTV Iggy. With Cecil Chambers on board, there is no telling what will really happen."
"The sky is the limit," Says Richard Victor Mahee. Stars Confidential's music division is working with Irina and Ron Saint Germain. Ron Saint Germain who is currently working on Living Colour's 20th Anniversary Album, has 12 Grammy Awards as a producer and engineer which have sold over 300 million records worldwide. "Our new artist line up will include tween prodigy Skylar May, Most Popular Teen and prodigy of influence Corey Golden, Streetkind, Queen V, along with several other well-known multi-platinum artists. Mahee is also working on a Six Flags Summer tour with the hearthrobe Musician, Actress JSmith. (www.starsconfidential.com)
Travis McCoy, lead vocalist
(PRWeb UK/PRWEB ) June 14, 2009 -- Travis McCoy, lead vocalist & songwriter of Gym Class Heroes and MTV Staying Alive Special Ambassador today joined Georgia Arnold, Senior Vice President, Social Responsibility, MTV Networks International and Executive Director, Staying Alive Foundation, to announce plans to travel to South Africa, the Philippines and India to raise awareness about youth driven HIV and AIDS prevention initiatives.
The ambitious journey, taking place between 13-24 June 2009, will include visits to a number of grassroots HIV prevention projects in South Africa, the Philippines and India all of whom are the 2009 recipients of the Staying Alive Foundation Awards.
McCoy's journey will take him to Cape Town, South Africa on June 15 and 16, in Manila, the Philippines on June 19-20 and in Mumbai, India on June 22-23.
As part of the trip, McCoy will be writing a new single inspired by his travels and those he meets along the way for release on December 1st, World AIDS Day.
McCoy has also set up a dedicated website for the trip http://www.theunbeatentrack.com, where fans can share his experiences as he moves from one country to another.
They will be able to hear first hand the facts and stories direct from the young people he meets on his journey including from those running the grass-roots HIV and AIDS prevention projects in their respective countries.
Fans will be given the opportunity to submit lyrics to McCoy's track and compete to have their creative ideas used for the track artwork. McCoy will also post daily updates of his trip on Twitter.
Commented McCoy: "It's an honor for me to be the Ambassador for the Staying Alive Foundation - it's a cause that's very close to me. Having lost loved ones and seeing the toll it takes on people affected including the people that love and care for them, it's important we do whatever can within our power to fight this deadly and rapidly spreading epidemic. I strongly feel the best cure we have at this point is increasing education and building awareness. It's how we use this information in the choices we make that will determine whether or not our generation will help make a change or ultimately make things worse. I believe that "each one should teach one", and if my influence on my peers and young ones that look up to me can help decide what music to listen to or what clothes to wear, I hope and pray it will help them to decide to be safe and take their life seriously."
McCoy, singer, rapper, songwriter, is one of the most dynamic, eye-catching and talented personalities in popular music today. He is the lead vocalist and frontman of alternative hip-hop group Gym Class Heroes, formed when childhood friends McCoy and drummer Matt McGinley decided to start a band in upstate New York over a decade ago. A former art school student who is a self-confessed sneaker collector, with over 200 pairs to date, he made his MTV debut in the summer of 2002 as part of the nationwide MC Battle held on MTV's show Direct Effect.
Commented Georgia Arnold, Senior Vice President, Social Responsibility, MTV Networks International and Executive Director, Staying Alive Foundation:
"We are delighted to have Travis McCoy as our Staying Alive Foundation Ambassador. He is set to be a fantastic male role model, inspiring and spreading positive messages to young men the world over. The incredible youth-driven HIV prevention initiatives that he represents, and will visit, are essential to fighting this epidemic, especially given that an estimated 45% of HIV infections worldwide occur among young people aged 15-24."
MTV's Staying Alive Foundation Awards are presented twice a year to individuals or groups who are relentless in their mission to encourage, educate and empower their peers in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Each Staying Alive Grant recipient receives a cash grant from the Staying Alive Foundation to enable them to realise a project associated with raising the awareness about HIV/AIDS.
The three recipients of the 2009 Staying Alive Foundation Awards that Travis will be meeting are:
Bulelani Mvotho, Snapshot Mobile Cinema, Khayelitsha, Cape Town.Bulelani, a young man in his twenties founded 'Snapshot Mobile Cinema' in 2005. He had been involved with local NGOs for several years prior to this (Treatment Action Campaign) but decided that in order to make the change, he needed to be the change. With Snapshot Mobile Cinema, he does this through making films and documentaries that educate and entertain young people, as well as motivating them to become engaged in the fight against Crime, HIV/AIDS and Rape. The Staying Alive Foundation gave Snapshot their first grant in 2007, and they will continue to be funded by SAF until June 2011.
Mandakini Behara, Utkal Network of People Living with HIV, Cuttack, Orissa State, India. The Staying Alive Foundation gave Utkal Network of People Living with HIV (UNP+) their first grant in December 2008. UNP+ was formed in 2006 by 5 HIV positive people with the aims of reducing stigma and discrimination, and to promote and protect the human rights of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHIV).
Alex Sarza, Dolores Matias, BALUTI Project (Protect the Child from Infection), Barangay, Manila. BALUTI is an acronym for "Batang Laging Umiiwas sa Tiyak na Impeksyon," which means "Protect the Children from Infection". The Tagalog word "baluti" means "shield," as the group works to prevent sexual irresponsibility among their peers. BALUTI are a group of 20 sexually active youth who have been trained by Save the Children and the Paranaque City Health Office as peer educators. The Staying Alive Foundation awarded them their first grant in June 2008 and has just awarded them a second grant.
Global Statistics on HIV and AIDS
* There is an estimated 33 million people living with HIV (30 million-36 million)
* 2.7 million people are infected with HIV annually
* An estimated 50% of those 33 million are women (although this % increases dramatically in sub-saharan Africa)
* Young people ages 15-24 account for an estimated 45% of HIV infections worldwide
* 6,000 young people, ages 16-24, are infected with HIV everyday
* Every minute, five people die from AIDS
* More than 25 million people have died from HIV from 1981
* For every two people put on treatment, five people become newly infected with HIV
South Africa
* 5.7 million people are living with HIV in South Africa, 2/3's of which are women.
* 28% of pregnant women are living with HIV
* 280,000 children below the age of 15 are living with HIV
* There are an estimated 1,000 deaths every day due to AIDS: 71% of all deaths of 15-49 yr olds are due to AIDS!
India
* 2.31 million people are living with HIV in India
* 39% of these 2.31 million are females
* 3.5% of these 2.31 million are children
* Infections are mainly prevalent amongst IDUs, men who have sex with men, sex workers and their clients
Philippines
* 8,300 people are living with HIV in the Philippines
* Only 0.1% of people aged 15-49
* 27% of these 8,300 are females
The ambitious journey, taking place between 13-24 June 2009, will include visits to a number of grassroots HIV prevention projects in South Africa, the Philippines and India all of whom are the 2009 recipients of the Staying Alive Foundation Awards.
McCoy's journey will take him to Cape Town, South Africa on June 15 and 16, in Manila, the Philippines on June 19-20 and in Mumbai, India on June 22-23.
As part of the trip, McCoy will be writing a new single inspired by his travels and those he meets along the way for release on December 1st, World AIDS Day.
McCoy has also set up a dedicated website for the trip http://www.theunbeatentrack.com, where fans can share his experiences as he moves from one country to another.
They will be able to hear first hand the facts and stories direct from the young people he meets on his journey including from those running the grass-roots HIV and AIDS prevention projects in their respective countries.
Fans will be given the opportunity to submit lyrics to McCoy's track and compete to have their creative ideas used for the track artwork. McCoy will also post daily updates of his trip on Twitter.
Commented McCoy: "It's an honor for me to be the Ambassador for the Staying Alive Foundation - it's a cause that's very close to me. Having lost loved ones and seeing the toll it takes on people affected including the people that love and care for them, it's important we do whatever can within our power to fight this deadly and rapidly spreading epidemic. I strongly feel the best cure we have at this point is increasing education and building awareness. It's how we use this information in the choices we make that will determine whether or not our generation will help make a change or ultimately make things worse. I believe that "each one should teach one", and if my influence on my peers and young ones that look up to me can help decide what music to listen to or what clothes to wear, I hope and pray it will help them to decide to be safe and take their life seriously."
McCoy, singer, rapper, songwriter, is one of the most dynamic, eye-catching and talented personalities in popular music today. He is the lead vocalist and frontman of alternative hip-hop group Gym Class Heroes, formed when childhood friends McCoy and drummer Matt McGinley decided to start a band in upstate New York over a decade ago. A former art school student who is a self-confessed sneaker collector, with over 200 pairs to date, he made his MTV debut in the summer of 2002 as part of the nationwide MC Battle held on MTV's show Direct Effect.
Commented Georgia Arnold, Senior Vice President, Social Responsibility, MTV Networks International and Executive Director, Staying Alive Foundation:
"We are delighted to have Travis McCoy as our Staying Alive Foundation Ambassador. He is set to be a fantastic male role model, inspiring and spreading positive messages to young men the world over. The incredible youth-driven HIV prevention initiatives that he represents, and will visit, are essential to fighting this epidemic, especially given that an estimated 45% of HIV infections worldwide occur among young people aged 15-24."
MTV's Staying Alive Foundation Awards are presented twice a year to individuals or groups who are relentless in their mission to encourage, educate and empower their peers in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Each Staying Alive Grant recipient receives a cash grant from the Staying Alive Foundation to enable them to realise a project associated with raising the awareness about HIV/AIDS.
The three recipients of the 2009 Staying Alive Foundation Awards that Travis will be meeting are:
Bulelani Mvotho, Snapshot Mobile Cinema, Khayelitsha, Cape Town.Bulelani, a young man in his twenties founded 'Snapshot Mobile Cinema' in 2005. He had been involved with local NGOs for several years prior to this (Treatment Action Campaign) but decided that in order to make the change, he needed to be the change. With Snapshot Mobile Cinema, he does this through making films and documentaries that educate and entertain young people, as well as motivating them to become engaged in the fight against Crime, HIV/AIDS and Rape. The Staying Alive Foundation gave Snapshot their first grant in 2007, and they will continue to be funded by SAF until June 2011.
Mandakini Behara, Utkal Network of People Living with HIV, Cuttack, Orissa State, India. The Staying Alive Foundation gave Utkal Network of People Living with HIV (UNP+) their first grant in December 2008. UNP+ was formed in 2006 by 5 HIV positive people with the aims of reducing stigma and discrimination, and to promote and protect the human rights of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHIV).
Alex Sarza, Dolores Matias, BALUTI Project (Protect the Child from Infection), Barangay, Manila. BALUTI is an acronym for "Batang Laging Umiiwas sa Tiyak na Impeksyon," which means "Protect the Children from Infection". The Tagalog word "baluti" means "shield," as the group works to prevent sexual irresponsibility among their peers. BALUTI are a group of 20 sexually active youth who have been trained by Save the Children and the Paranaque City Health Office as peer educators. The Staying Alive Foundation awarded them their first grant in June 2008 and has just awarded them a second grant.
Global Statistics on HIV and AIDS
* There is an estimated 33 million people living with HIV (30 million-36 million)
* 2.7 million people are infected with HIV annually
* An estimated 50% of those 33 million are women (although this % increases dramatically in sub-saharan Africa)
* Young people ages 15-24 account for an estimated 45% of HIV infections worldwide
* 6,000 young people, ages 16-24, are infected with HIV everyday
* Every minute, five people die from AIDS
* More than 25 million people have died from HIV from 1981
* For every two people put on treatment, five people become newly infected with HIV
South Africa
* 5.7 million people are living with HIV in South Africa, 2/3's of which are women.
* 28% of pregnant women are living with HIV
* 280,000 children below the age of 15 are living with HIV
* There are an estimated 1,000 deaths every day due to AIDS: 71% of all deaths of 15-49 yr olds are due to AIDS!
India
* 2.31 million people are living with HIV in India
* 39% of these 2.31 million are females
* 3.5% of these 2.31 million are children
* Infections are mainly prevalent amongst IDUs, men who have sex with men, sex workers and their clients
Philippines
* 8,300 people are living with HIV in the Philippines
* Only 0.1% of people aged 15-49
* 27% of these 8,300 are females
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