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Wally
"What is totally confusing is that With a PR no trades at all today. What's up with that?"--wallymac
Well I see a little at $.006. Folks might want to hear those bigger drums rolling first. They will hear them soon. Music companies take time to develop.
If GMSC sells 500,000 of Qbanito's new album in the United States and we get $7.00 per unit to our top line that's 3.5 million. If we sold nothing else anywhere and sold at a modest 2x revenue our share price could reasonably be $.02-$.03 right now. And GMSC has a full pipeline of other product ready to roll out after Labor Day.
Here is where the $7.00 figure comes from:
Grand Entertainment & Music . . . announces that the company has finalized a distribution agreement with Reyes Music.
This agreement would distribute the entire current catalogue of Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc. The agreement is a straight forward, non-exclusive distribution contract and Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc. will maintain full licensing authority. Under the terms of the contract, Grand will be paid $7 per unit sold. Reyes Music distributes throughout North and South America, Spain and the Caribbean and has been a leader in Latin Music for more than thirty-five years. They have distributed such well-known artists as the late Celia Cruz and Marc Anthony. For more information on Reyes Music, please visit www.reyesrecords.com
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060628/0139702.html?printer=1
GMSC Recent News
Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc. Announces First Qbanito Royalty Check
Thursday August 24
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060824/0157021.html?printer=1
Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc. Retains Marketing Executive for Qbanito Album Launch
Tuesday August 15
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060815/0153737.html?printer=1
Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc. Offers Update on North American Tour
Monday August 7
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060807/0151280.html?printer=1
Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc. Announces Major Upcoming Marketing Campaign With Universal Music and M6
Thursday August 3
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060803/0150544.html?printer=1
Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc. Finalizes Distribution Agreement With Reyes Music
Wednesday June 28
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060628/0139702.html?printer=1
Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc. Announces Qbanito Song to Be Featured in Major Motion Picture
Wednesday June 21
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060621/0137484.html?printer=1
Slow Train Comming
Qbanito's success in the French Canadian market has opened up much larger opportunities for GMSC.
With the upcoming re-release of Qbanito's "Partir" album in Europe and the upcoming release in the United States of Qbanito's Spanish album there will soon be a lot more to bang the drums about. Now we see the tip of the iceberg--moving slowly but a berg nonetheless.
upcoming release of the Qbanito's Spanish album:
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060815/0153737.html?printer=1
major marketing campaign throughout Francophone Europe for the Qbanito debut album, "Partir":
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060803/0150544.html?printer=1
Qbanito had little promotion behind him with the release of his first album but continues to do well in French Canada. Even in Europe he maintains a toehold. Now the fireworks begin. Perhaps right after Labor Day.
GMSC board:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/board.asp?board_id=6433
Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc. Announces First Qbanito Royalty Check
Thursday August 24
MONTREAL--(MARKET WIRE)--Aug 24, 2006 -- Grand Entertainment & Music Inc. (Other OTC:GMSC.PK - News) announces that it has confirmed the delivery of its first royalty check from Tox Records. This check is from the Canadian sales of Qbanito's album "Partir."
The album "Partir" is licensed by Tox Records in the Canadian province of Quebec and is currently ranked in the top 50 best selling albums. The first royalty check is due to GEM by mid-September and will be approximately $40,000. This amount only represents limited French-Canadian album sales from April 28th through June 30th. The company is expecting another licensing check for additional funds at the end of the year, as well as additional revenues from the soon-to-be released Spanish album.
Fred Berlin, President, stated, "I am very happy to report our first real revenues from the Qbanito project. Even though the amount is not earth shattering, we feel it is significant due to the fact it only reflects album sales from such a small period of time. With the release of the Spanish album next month and further promotion throughout Europe, we are looking forward to generating larger profits and developing more revenue streams from the Qbanito project in the near future."
About Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc.
Based in Montreal, PQ, and incorporated in November 1998, the Company is an independent music company that produces, promotes, markets and controls the copyrights on music recordings in multiple formats. Additionally, the Company's multi-million dollar studios produce voice-overs and sound tracks for commercials and film, which are used on the radio, television and in theatres. Cherry Studios has produced thousands of records in its studios and has to its credit a total of 23 gold and platinum records. GEM, a pioneer in the Internet distribution and digital download field, currently owns and controls all its content and distribution rights. Having both content and distribution rights will enable the company to fulfill its mission of becoming a leading consolidator of quality music catalogues as well as a premier production, recording, publishing and Internet distribution company in the music industry.
Safe Harbor Statement
This release contains forward-looking statements with respect to the results of operations and business of Grand Entertainment & Music (GEM) Inc., which involves risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual future results could materially differ from those discussed. The company intends that such statements about the Company's future expectations, including future revenues and earnings, and all other forward-looking statements be subject to the "Safe Harbors" provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Contact:
Contact:
Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc.
Investor Relations:
(866) 795-4366
IR@Gmsc-info.com
http://www.gmsc-info.com
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060824/0157021.html?printer=1
GMSC board:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/board.asp?board_id=6433
Consider the comparative sizes of the French Canadian Market and the States:
7 million folks in Quebec:
http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census01/products/standard/popdwell/Table-PR.cfm
41 million Hispanics in United States:
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/population/005164.html
Now finally Qbanito is offering Latin Music in a Latin Market--and with promotion. I'm told that the album is actually Spanish/English aimed to have significant crossover potential to the broader American market. Will we see Qbanito on MTV? Univision for sure.
Slow Train Comming
Qbanito's success in the French Canadian market has opened up much larger opportunities for GMSC.
With the upcoming re-release of Qbanito's "Partir" album in Europe and the upcoming release in the United States of Qbanito's Spanish album there will soon be a lot more to bang the drums about. Now we see the tip of the iceberg--moving slowly but a berg nonetheless.
upcoming release of the Qbanito's Spanish album:
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060815/0153737.html?printer=1
major marketing campaign throughout Francophone Europe for the Qbanito debut album, "Partir":
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060803/0150544.html
Qbanito had little promotion behind him with the release of his first album but continues to do well in French Canada. Even in Europe he maintains a toehold. Now the fireworks begin. Perhaps right after Labor Day.
"a vast palette of moods and shades"
"Qbanito and his Partir Album are unquestionably the most amazing dance machine to come out of Quebec for a very long time. Yet when they listen to the album, his fans discover a vast palette of moods and shades, reflecting his years in Cuba and his North American experience. This blend of musical experiences is what gives Qbanito's work its great appeal."
http://www.moovjam.com/english.html
http://www.parcjeandrapeau.com/en/accueil.asp
A Little Night Music
Qbanito - Maria (reggaeton)
A Little Night Music
Qbanito - Maria (reggaeton)
A Little Night Music
Qbanito - Maria (reggaeton)
Qbanito @ Collisé Desjardins
Friday, August 25 at 8 p.m.
http://www.ovation.qc.ca/billets/ChoixBillets.asp?CodeRepresentation=0100UK
"Steve Labelle would like to dévelop a tradition . . . . Steve had the idea to present spectacles of music latino in the area, every two months . . . . it is Qbanito who will break the ice with Victoriaville on August 25. Already, the artist profits from a good popularity and his song “Maria” is diffused in several stations of radio of the province. Qbanito has performed recently, at the Festival of summer of Quebec and also at Drummondville, to name only these two places. Music festive, hot, which makes dance people: this is what is proposed for this spectacle which promises to be high colors. . . . The tickets to attend this first spectacle latino (which will certainly not be the last), will be on sale from this Thursday (July 27) at Gerald Music and The Escape, at the cost of 25$ for the adults and 15$ for less than 14 years."
http://www.lanouvelle.net/article-26023-Une-tradition-latino-a-developper-a-Victoriaville.html
Qbanito & Star Academie
Friday night August 18 Qbanito was on stage at 8:00 pm. Star Academie followed immediately at 9:00 pm. Star Academie may be the biggest hit show in Canada.
http://www.montgolfieres.com/en/shows/artistes_lotoquebec.asp
http://staracademie.ca/
Qbanito @ The International Balloon Festival
"The International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, the biggest hot air balloon festival of its kind in Canada. The perfect place to discover the hot air balloon sport ! A festival regrouping glowing balloons, tasty animation and dazzling shows for kids of all ages!"
http://www.montgolfieres.com/en/shows/artistes_lotoquebec.asp
http://www.montgolfieres.com/en/shows/artistes.asp
http://www.montgolfieres.com/en/index.asp
http://www.montgolfieres.com/
For Your Entertainment Only
Qbanito's Music Video "Maria"
For Your Entertainment Only
Qbanito's Music Video "Maria"
For Your Entertainment Only
Qbanito's Music Video "Maria"
That "annoying spanish/french song "maria"
by the latino montreal group qbanito was heard in a supermarket."--In Madrid Spain.
http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=112225
Qbanito & M6
I offer this view of where Qbanito may be headed with M6 and Universal Music Group (Corneille is a French RNB / Soul artist):
http://www.m6.fr/html/musique/evenements/artistes/corneille/index.shtml
August 3, M6 News Release:
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060803/0150544.html?printer=1
GMSC Recent News
Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc. Retains Marketing Executive for Qbanito Album Launch
Tuesday August 15
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060815/0153737.html?printer=1
Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc. Offers Update on North American Tour
Monday August 7
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060807/0151280.html?printer=1
Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc. Announces Major Upcoming Marketing Campaign With Universal Music and M6
Thursday August 3
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060803/0150544.html?printer=1
Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc. Finalizes Distribution Agreement With Reyes Music
Wednesday June 28
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060628/0139702.html?printer=1
Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc. Announces Qbanito Song to Be Featured in Major Motion Picture
Wednesday June 21
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060621/0137484.html?printer=1
GMSC News
Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc. Retains Marketing Executive for Qbanito Album Launch
Tuesday August 15
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060815/0153737.html?printer=1
Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc. Offers Update on North American Tour
Monday August 7
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060807/0151280.html?printer=1
Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc. Announces Major Upcoming Marketing Campaign With Universal Music and M6
Thursday August 3
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060803/0150544.html?printer=1
Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc. Finalizes Distribution Agreement With Reyes Music
Wednesday June 28
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060628/0139702.html?printer=1
Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc. Announces Qbanito Song to Be Featured in Major Motion Picture
Wednesday June 21
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060621/0137484.html?printer=1
GMSC board:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/board.asp?board_id=6433
Qbanito Featured in SOCAN
http://www.socan.ca/jsp/en/pop/Qbanito.jsp
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Qbanito "From the heart of Cuba"
Scroll down to see pictures of Qbanito in concert:
http://www.dreamtoparty.com/september2.html
"Talent such as Qbanito's is rare"--Martha Maza Victor
"I am thrilled to be a part of the Qbanito project," commented Ms. Victor. "I have had many opportunities to work with the brightest Latin music stars over the years, and I am confident when I say that a talent such as Qbanito's is rare. I firmly believe it is only a matter of time before he joins the likes of Daddy Yankee and Don Omar as one of the leaders in the current Reggaeton scene.
"Ms. Victor will serve as the head coordinator for the official launch of the Qbanito Spanish album in North America. She has already secured radio and television airtime in key U.S. markets and will continue to develop a concentrated marketing campaign involving touring, interviews, and advertising.
"Martha Maza Victor is the president of the Miami-based public relations firm, The Noise Corp. Ms. Victor has an extensive background in music promotion and possesses over 25 years of industry experience involving marketing and distribution. She held the position of Talent Promotions & Marketing Executive for over 15 years in Univision's Television & Music Division, where she worked with such well-known artists as Julio Iglesias, Enrique Iglesias, and Daddy Yankee."
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060815/0153737.html?printer=1
GMSC board:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/board.asp?board_id=6433
"Talent such as Qbanito's is rare"--Martha Maza Victor
"I am thrilled to be a part of the Qbanito project," commented Ms. Victor. "I have had many opportunities to work with the brightest Latin music stars over the years, and I am confident when I say that a talent such as Qbanito's is rare. I firmly believe it is only a matter of time before he joins the likes of Daddy Yankee and Don Omar as one of the leaders in the current Reggaeton scene.
"Ms. Victor will serve as the head coordinator for the official launch of the Qbanito Spanish album in North America. She has already secured radio and television airtime in key U.S. markets and will continue to develop a concentrated marketing campaign involving touring, interviews, and advertising.
"Martha Maza Victor is the president of the Miami-based public relations firm, The Noise Corp. Ms. Victor has an extensive background in music promotion and possesses over 25 years of industry experience involving marketing and distribution. She held the position of Talent Promotions & Marketing Executive for over 15 years in Univision's Television & Music Division, where she worked with such well-known artists as Julio Iglesias, Enrique Iglesias, and Daddy Yankee."
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060815/0153737.html?printer=1
GMSC News out
Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc. Retains Marketing Executive for Qbanito Album Launch
MONTREAL--(MARKET WIRE)--Aug 15, 2006 -- Grand Entertainment & Music Inc. (Other OTC:GMSC.PK - News) announces that it has retained Martha Maza Victor as its head marketing agent for the upcoming release of the Qbanito Spanish album.
Ms. Victor will serve as the head coordinator for the official launch of the Qbanito Spanish album in North America. She has already secured radio and television airtime in key U.S. markets and will continue to develop a concentrated marketing campaign involving touring, interviews, and advertising.
Martha Maza Victor is the president of the Miami-based public relations firm, The Noise Corp. Ms. Victor has an extensive background in music promotion and possesses over 25 years of industry experience involving marketing and distribution. She held the position of Talent Promotions & Marketing Executive for over 15 years in Univision's Television & Music Division, where she worked with such well-known artists as Julio Iglesias, Enrique Iglesias, and Daddy Yankee.
Fred Berlin, President, stated, "I am extremely pleased with this opportunity to work with Martha. I have been aware of her and her abilities for many years, and I know she will be a very valuable resource in the upcoming Qbanito promotion. Her years of experience in the Latin U.S. music markets, along with her vast industry contacts, will help ensure that this project gets the attention and awareness it deserves."
"I am thrilled to be a part of the Qbanito project," commented Ms. Victor. "I have had many opportunities to work with the brightest Latin music stars over the years, and I am confident when I say that a talent such as Qbanito's is rare. I firmly believe it is only a matter of time before he joins the likes of Daddy Yankee and Don Omar as one of the leaders in the current Reggaeton scene."
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060815/0153737.html?printer=1
GMSC board:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/board.asp?board_id=6433
News out
Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc. Retains Marketing Executive for Qbanito Album Launch
MONTREAL--(MARKET WIRE)--Aug 15, 2006 -- Grand Entertainment & Music Inc. (Other OTC:GMSC.PK - News) announces that it has retained Martha Maza Victor as its head marketing agent for the upcoming release of the Qbanito Spanish album.
Ms. Victor will serve as the head coordinator for the official launch of the Qbanito Spanish album in North America. She has already secured radio and television airtime in key U.S. markets and will continue to develop a concentrated marketing campaign involving touring, interviews, and advertising.
Martha Maza Victor is the president of the Miami-based public relations firm, The Noise Corp. Ms. Victor has an extensive background in music promotion and possesses over 25 years of industry experience involving marketing and distribution. She held the position of Talent Promotions & Marketing Executive for over 15 years in Univision's Television & Music Division, where she worked with such well-known artists as Julio Iglesias, Enrique Iglesias, and Daddy Yankee.
Fred Berlin, President, stated, "I am extremely pleased with this opportunity to work with Martha. I have been aware of her and her abilities for many years, and I know she will be a very valuable resource in the upcoming Qbanito promotion. Her years of experience in the Latin U.S. music markets, along with her vast industry contacts, will help ensure that this project gets the attention and awareness it deserves."
"I am thrilled to be a part of the Qbanito project," commented Ms. Victor. "I have had many opportunities to work with the brightest Latin music stars over the years, and I am confident when I say that a talent such as Qbanito's is rare. I firmly believe it is only a matter of time before he joins the likes of Daddy Yankee and Don Omar as one of the leaders in the current Reggaeton scene."
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060815/0153737.html?printer=1
Qbanito's debut
album "Partir" is the #14 best selling R&B CD in Canada:
http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Charts/RANDB.html
From Paris
Here is a chart indicating the interest Qbanito's fans have in viewing the lyrics to his hit song "Maria." Qbanito has been at or near #1 on this chart for months only recently has he fallen down a bit. My point is Qbanito's fans just don't let go of him. Here is a totaly new artist whose debut in France had very little push behind it but whose fans wouldn't let die. This has led to the world's largest music company Universal Music re-releasing Qbanito's album very shortly in partnership with France's largest Television network M6.
http://paroles.zouker.com/top_parole_lst.php
Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc. Announces Major Upcoming Marketing Campaign With Universal Music and M6
MONTREAL--(MARKET WIRE)--Aug 3, 2006 -- Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc. (Other OTC:GMSC.PK - News) announces that it is finalizing a major marketing campaign throughout Francophone Europe for the Qbanito debut album, "Partir."
Qbanito has already achieved significant success with this album in both the Francophone European and Canadian markets. The French version of this album has already spun the hit single "Maria" which reached #1 throughout Francophone Canada and made significant inroads in the larger markets of France and Belgium. The album itself is on its way to Gold certification in Francophone Canada where it is currently ranked as the 85th best selling album overall in all music genres. This ranking is improving every week and the album has moved up 16 spots since July 15th 2006.
Grand Entertainment was informed last week that Universal AZ France was joining forces with M6 to provide a full "commercialization" strategy throughout Francophone Europe for Qbanito and the "Partir" album. M6 is the most powerful music network in the French European markets, and it currently owns and operates six specialist channels aimed at young viewers, with one of their outlets recently setting a historic record with 4,350,000 viewers daily.
Fred Berlin, President, stated, "This is a huge opportunity for Grand Entertainment and Qbanito. First, for a new artist to have signed a licensing agreement with such a powerhouse as Universal AZ Music France is a rarity in the music world today. This, coupled with the fact that Universal AZ is now using their influence to bring in the powerful M6, should be taken as a sign that industry leaders realize that Qbanito is a hot commodity. We also feel that having such a huge marketing program including television, radio, and concert promotion in place in the Francophone European markets will greatly increase album sales in this area." Berlin went on to say, "As I have stated before, I feel that Grand Entertainment is on the brink of turning the corner business wise in regards to revenues and profits. Right now, the level of activity is increasing like never before. With these promotion plans in motion, Qbanito's North American tour, the release of the Spanish album in North America, and the completion of our Cuban compilation album series ("The Microphone Series"), the next few months are critical for the future of Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc. Unfortunately, we are still raising money to cover these additional promotional, production, and distribution costs, but we are certain that not only is this the necessary thing to do, it is absolutely the right time to do it."
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060803/0150544.html?printer=1
Qbanito's Music Video "Maria"
Qbanito "knows how to raise the crowd!"
"I saw Q-banito at the Francofolies de Montreal this summer and I think he rocked! I didn't really know him before that except for his hot reggaeton single "Maria", but he showed that he wasn't all about reggaeton, but also other types of latin music like salsa ans merengue. It's good for him that he's getting so much attention right now because he definitely deserves it. He's a great performer and knoes how to raise the crowd!"
http://www.hour.ca/music/artist.aspx?iIDGroupe=29455&iIDSpectacle=66670&iIDRepresentation=0
GMSC board:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/board.asp?board_id=6433
Bouge Ton Culito Moves Up
http://www.ckoi.com/top_franco.php
Qbanito "knows how to raise the crowd!"
"I saw Q-banito at the Francofolies de Montreal this summer and I think he rocked! I didn't really know him before that except for his hot reggaeton single "Maria", but he showed that he wasn't all about reggaeton, but also other types of latin music like salsa ans merengue. It's good for him that he's getting so much attention right now because he definitely deserves it. He's a great performer and knoes how to raise the crowd!"
http://www.hour.ca/music/artist.aspx?iIDGroupe=29455&iIDSpectacle=66670&iIDRepresentation=0
Qbanito's busy weekend
concluded with this show Sunday evening:
"on Sunday, August 13. To end the fiesta Latina, organizers have invited several international and local groups for an electrifying evening. Featured are: Montreal singer of Cuban origin Qbanito with his popular hit "Maria", and Puerto Rican duo Yaga & Mackie, two artists who have made reggaeton music popular."
http://news.pajamasmedia.com/world/2006/08/10/10136321_City_of_Montreal.shtml
"Partir"-- Starting Out
Qbanito's first album is really quite remarkable. I'm sitting here looking through the 16 page full color booklet that is included with each unit. It is a an artistic tour de force which hauntingly and powerfully showcases Qbanito's 12 debut pieces. The photography in the CD case and booklet itself is so far beyond what I expected. The whole thing just grows on you. Somehow it carries Qbanito's soul to you with the soul of Cuba. For Qbanito's music to reach me its had to transcend every barrier: generational, taste in music, language, ethnicity, culture, values and worldview. You see I'm an old boomer who has attended the same classical music festival for well over 30 years and I hate bars and clubs. Not the profile of a Qbanito fan? I'm one.
Straight forward Cuban reggaeton
With his straight forward Cuban reggaeton, Qbanito literally seduced Universal Music Group (Europe) and Tox records (French Canada) by the color, the rate and the unique beauty this saw in his music. It was love at first sight.
http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tlntv.com%2Fmain%2Fevents%2FLatinfest2006%2...
Toronto Latinfest--Saturday August 12
http://www.tlntv.com/main/events/Latinfest2006.html
http://www.tlntv.com/main/events/Latinfest2006/Artists/Qbaninto.html
Translated from Spanish:
". . . they saw a unique beauty in his music"
http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tlntv.com%2Fmain%2Fevents%2FLatinfest2006%2...
Tonight with Qbanito
Festival Arts et Spectacles de Saint-Philippe le: Friday August 11:
Niever Alberto Alvarez, alias Qbanito, has built his image of a gangster of the Forties. “It is a reincarnation of myself in time” . . . .
http://www.les2rives.com/lrd/edition302006/articles.asp?article_id=137879
Translation:
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&u=http://www.les2rives.com/lrd/edition3020...
Qbanito Live: