Music Writers/Business Editors/Technology Editors
RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2006--Oasys Mobile, Inc.
(OTCBB: OYSM), a leading provider of premium mobile media content,
products and services, today announced that it is the exclusive
provider of mobile services for the 2006 Vegoose Music Festival to be
held in Las Vegas, October 28 - 29, 2006. Oasys Mobile will offer a
variety of mobile services ranging from free text message alerts and a
411 event information program, to exclusive Vegoose mobile content to
a Vegoose Ringtone Contest.
Vegoose is a Halloween Festival that draws inspiration from its
Las Vegas location and the spirit of Halloween. In addition to an
eclectic group of music performers, there are interactive attractions,
performance artists and art installations--including elements of the
Las Vegas entertainment and performance community. Some of this year's
performers include The Killers, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, The
Roots and Fiona Apple. Vegoose has partnered with Oasys Mobile to
power Vegoose Mobile, an extensive SMS program that offers attendees
access to weather updates, schedule information and vendor locations
all via text messages. Oasys Mobile previously partnered with Superfly
Productions and AC Entertainment, who co-produce Vegoose, on the 2006
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn.
“At Vegoose, attendees have access to a variety of entertainment
with over 30 performances, an Impersonator's Cafe, a Wedding Chapel
and even a Sports Lounge. With so much constant activity, it's
important for attendees to easily find the information they need,
whether it's the stage where their favorite performer is playing or
the latest weather update,” said Chad Issaq, Head of Corporate
Partnerships for Vegoose Music Festival. “By partnering with Oasys
Mobile, we are not only able to get attendees the information they
want and need, but also do so in a medium they are most familiar
with--mobile phones. Oasys Mobile will help attendees get the most out
of the Festival and share their experiences with music lovers
worldwide.”
At the Vegoose Festival, Oasys Mobile will offer a variety of
services, exclusive content and contests, including:
- Vegoose Mobile 411: Each day of the festival, attendees can
sign up to receive text messages with event schedules,
artists' appearances, weather alerts and daily event
information. Attendees can also get specific Festival
information by texting keywords to find out specific
information. For example, if an attendee texts "vg find the
killers" to Oasys Mobile's short message code 34000, he will
receive the stage and schedule information for The Killers
performance.
- Vegoose Content and Locker: Festival goers will have access to
a free online Vegoose locker at www.OasysMobile.com/Vegoose,
where they can get free exclusive Vegoose artist ringtones and
wallpapers, and store them safely in their online locker.
- Vegoose Ringtone Contest: Oasys Mobile and Vegoose hosted the
first ever user-generated ringtone contest, through which
bands and individuals alike were able to upload their original
ringtones and fans were able to vote for them by downloading
their favorite ones. The artist(s) with the most downloaded
ringtone won an all expense paid trip to Vegoose!
- Dollhouse Salon & Costume Shop hosted by Oasys Mobile: At the
Festival, Vegoose fans can stop by the Oasys Mobile Lounge
where they can relax, get dressed by Halloween professionals,
participate in the Vegoose Photo Blog, or just hang out. The
Vegoose Photo Blog will allow fans to post their mobile
memories they take at the Festival with their camera phones to
the Vegoose Mobile Photo Blog by simply sending them to
vg@omobb.com. The photos will appear in real time at
www.vg.omobb.com.
“Events like the Vegoose Music Festival provide a great
opportunity for music lovers of all ages and backgrounds to experience
an eclectic mix of musical genres at one time,” said Oasys Mobile's
Executive Vice President, Andy Fox. “Oasys Mobile provides these fans
with access to exclusive content and the ability to share their
Festival experiences with countless people online. We will continue to
partner with events such as Vegoose and the Bonnaroo Music and Arts
Festival to enable people from all over to experience the events
through user-generated mobile content.”
At OasysMobile.com, consumers can buy, own and keep today's most
popular mobile content - such as games like UNO(R) Challenge,
ringtones, wallpaper and more - and store them in a secure online
“locker.” The online locker gives consumers a safe place to store and
retrieve their mobile content should they upgrade, lose or break their
handsets. The locker also lets young consumers create a home base to
share their mobile experiences with friends and family through OMobb,
Oasys Mobile's mobile community.
For more information on Vegoose Mobile, the Oasys Mobile Photo
Blog or any other mobile services being offered by Oasys Mobile at the
Vegoose Festival, please visit www.oasysmobile.com/vegoose.
About Oasys Mobile, Inc.
Oasys Mobile, Inc. (OYSM.OB) is a leading provider of premium
mobile media content, products and services distributed through
OasysMobile.com and top-tier wireless carriers in the U.S. and abroad.
Oasys Mobile is uniquely positioned to give consumers the ability to
manage their mobile lifestyle by delivering a breadth of offerings
including OasysMobile.com, a leading-edge mobile lifestyle portal that
is changing the way teens and young adults buy, own and keep their
mobile content. Oasys Mobile also develops, publishes and distributes
more than 30 branded mobile applications in all major categories, from
personalization and games to messaging and entertainment. The Oasys
Mobile white-label services give carriers and content companies access
to an exciting new venue which will extend their mobile offerings
off-deck and reach new customers.
This press release contains forward-looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties concerning Oasys Mobile's business,
products and financial results. Actual results may differ materially
from the results predicted. More information about potential risk
factors that could affect our business, products and financial results
is included in Oasys Mobile's annual report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2005, and in reports subsequently filed by Oasys
Mobile with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). All
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Analysis and Retrieval system (EDGAR) at www.sec.gov or from Oasys
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above, including forward-looking statements, to reflect subsequent
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SOURCE: Oasys Mobile, Inc.
