The Georgia World Congress Center Authority invites you to join political and community leaders, national celebrities, and music industry executives in welcoming the inaugural VIBE MusicFest, June 10-12, 2005 to Atlanta, GA at the Georgia Dome and Georgia World Congress Center.

VIBE is proud to have the full support of the City of Atlanta for this family-oriented, community conscious, Black Music Month Festival which continues VIBE's longstanding tradition of showcasing, honoring, and commemorating Urban Music, Culture & Community. VIBE chronicles the music, fashion, and lifestyle of urban culture, while serving as a portal to the growing, multicultural urban music audience. The VIBE MusicFest will extend that mission to VIBE's millions of readers at this annual multi-day music, entertainment and lifestyle festival.

The VIBE MusicFest will feature a weekend of music, seminars, activities, education, and fun for attendees of all ages. The weekend's events will include concerts, fashion and lifestyle experience expositions, and educational panels. The exciting list of performers during the VIBE MusicFest includes Mary J. Blige, Kanye West, John Legend, Outkast's Big Boi, Ludacris, T.I., Faith Evans, Keyshia Cole, and Doug E. Fresh, to name a few. Over 100,000 attendees from the Atlanta area and nationwide are expected for the activities throughout the weekend. Attached you will find a list of panels, concerts, and performers partaking in the weekend's festivities as well as a cost structure. For additional information, please visit www.vibe.com/musicfest.

The City of Atlanta has a history of hosting world renowned entertainment and sport events and is excited that VIBE has decided to join this legacy by hosting this festival in our illustrious city. By committing this event to Atlanta this year, and subsequent years to follow, VIBE has shown their commitment to the commerce and economic growth of Atlanta and its local businesses. We invite you to attend the weekend of events, in support of the VIBE MusicFest and their dedication to our city.

Event Schedule

Friday, June 10, 2005 | Saturday, June 11, 2005 | Sunday, June 12, 2005

VIBE MUSICFEST WEEKEND SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, JUNE 10

Georgia Dome
Showtime: 6:00pm

Line Up:

P. Diddy & The Bad Boy Family

Kanye West
John Legend
Tommy Davidson
Keyshia Cole
Doug E Fresh
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SATURDAY, JUNE 11

Georgia World Congress Center
Daytime Activities (11:00am - 5:30pm):

Panels/Seminars:

Ethics in Entertainment moderated by Cheo Coker (VIBE Contributor)
Topic: Where does free speech end and social responsibility begin?

VPolitics moderated by OJ Lima (OJ Lima VIBE Editor at Large)
Topic: Why are black youth detached from the American political process?

Free Agent- Music Artist Talent Competition hosted by Rondell Conway (Associate
Music Editor)

Additional Activities:

Celebrity Meet & Greets and Record Store (celebrity participants TBD)
Outdoor performance stage (performers TBD)
Internet Café
Children's Zone
Gaming Zone

Daily Ticket Prices:

Concert: $36 - $101 (if you purchase tickets for both concerts in advance, at $15 discount will be applied)

Daytime Activities: $20 for both days in advance. $20 for each day at the door

Georgia Dome
Showtime: 6:00pm

Line Up:

Big Boi
Ludacris
T.I.
Faith Evans
Doug E Fresh
Amerie
* More artists to be announced

SUNDAY, JUNE 12

Georgia World Congress Center
Daytime Activities (11:00am - 5:30pm):

Panels/Seminars:

V Lit moderated by Manny Barron (VIBE Book Agent)
Topic: Is street lit the only game in town for people of color in the book industry?

V BIZ moderated by Erik Parker (Music Editor)
Topic: Handling Your Business - The Changing Face of Urban Music

Vibe Vixen
Topic: What professional attributes are most necessary to succeed in a male-dominated
industry?

V Hollywood moderated by Serena Kim (Features Editor)
Topic: Are high-grossing black films taking over the movie mainstream?

Additional Activities:

Gospel Review (performers TBD)
Celebrity Meet & Greets and Record Store (celebrity participants TBD)
Outdoor performance stage (performers TBD)
Internet Café
Children's Zone
Gaming Zone

Daily Ticket Prices:

Concert: $36 - $101 (if you purchase tickets for both concerts in advance, at $15 discount will be applied)

Daytime Activities: $20 for both days in advance. $20 for each day at the door