Event Opportunities USA 2009

Awesome Global Events Awesome Global Events is a fully integrated operation, offering clients innovative marketing solutions through the fields of entertainment, corporate hospitality and communications. Awesome Events provides companies with a powerful marketing tool to reach their target audience and create high brand awareness through the event environment, when people are at their most engaged and receptive. When Awesome Global Events runs an event,it relies on its international infrastructure to take care of all aspects. From origination of events, securing artists and athletes, travel and accommodation, public relations and media, marketing and sponsor ship to TV negotiation, venue set-up and production, Awesome Events delivers what is necessary to develop and execute effective marketing strategies The outcome? Professionally orchestrated events that run successfully, to the complete satisfaction of both clients and audiences.

Our Philosophy Access: It’s who you know. Our powerful network of resources and extensive connections in the entertainment industry grant a level of access that is truly unique and memorable. Collaboration: We work closely with clients to ensure that our programs meet their business and entertainment objectives. Customization and flexibility are guaranteed. Imagination: Obtain the unattainable. We are innovators who rise to any challenge, from providing inspiration to taking an idea and running with it. Integrity: We are unwavering in our loyalty and tenacity. It’s not about the most expensive, it’s about the best experience. Expertise: Professional people who make it happen. We are entertainment experts; a highly motivated team that works efficiently to save our clients time and money.

Our History

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1987 to 1990 Woody’s on the Beach nightclub with partner Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones

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1997 to 1999 Sticky Fingers Club in The Mayfair, Coconut Grove as well as Talk of London in U.K.

1991 to 1994 Who's in the Grove with partners Stewart Copeland (The Police) and actress Maria Conchita Alonso 1994 to 1997 Club One, Upscale Latin clubs in Coral Gables and South Beach including live performances by Celia Cruz, Gran Combo, Willy Chirino, Chayanne, Oscar Deleon and Tito Puente to name a few.

1999/2000 Largest Televised Event on sands of South Beach for Millenium with Gipsy Kings and Blondie. Since 2000 till now Many upscale concerts and events from Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart, Simply Red, Deep Purple, Roger Waters,Van Morrison, Dionne Warwick, La India, Aventura, George Benson, P Diddy, Jennifer Lopez, Culture Club, (Boy George) B52's, Bryan Ferry, The Sugababes and many more. In the USA, Europe and Africa.

Event Properties USA

Celia The Queen Premier Party Miami Details: Documentary on legendary Cuban Salsa Singer Celia Cruz Date(s): March 11th, 2009 Location: Private Location - Miami Beach, FL Event: Premier Party for documentary film Celia The Queen at Miami Film Festival. Target Experience: Cultural Taste-makers, Influencers and celebrities will be invited to an exclusive Miami Premier of the film. Invited Guests will enjoy a Havana themed event featuring memorabilia, art and Live Music.

Island Lounge Details: Caribbean Style Event with live concert performance by Bob Marley’s Original Wailers. Date(s): March 22, 2009 Location: Miami, FL Event: Awesome Global Events will produce a premier event promoting a series of events in the U.S. and Caribbean called Island Lounge kicking off in Miami on March 22nd at an exclusive location on the Miami River front. The event will feature performances by the Wailers and up and coming Dancehall acts and guest DJs. Target Experience: Cultural Taste-makers and Influencers will be invited to the exclusive VIP terrace and indulge in a complete Island Lounge experience with open bar and buffet, poolside pampering, compliments of sponsors.

Official VIP Party Latin Billboard Hosted by The Soulfrito Arts Foundation Details: Soulfrito Arts Foundation will host an official VIP Party in partnership with The Latin Billboards. Date(s): April - 2009 Location: Icon - Brickell Miami Event: Soulfrito Arts Foundation will host a private event at a waterfront home featuring artwork and showcases from emerging Urban Latin Visual Artists, Musicians and Designers. Target Experience: Latin Influencers/Celebrities: Invited guests will be the first to experience exhibits from the latest Urban Latin artists, designers, film makers and sports memorabilia in addition to live entertainment and musical performances at the exclusive events.

Rock Lounge

Miami Beach World Cup Polo official VIP After Party

Details: Official After Party for The Miami Beach World Cup Polo on the sands of South Beach. Date(s): Sunday May 3rd, 2009 Location: The Sands of the Setai Hotel 2001 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL Event: The Sport of Kings Returns to the Beach. Riding high on its previous success over the past three years, Miami Beach will once again be the host to the international Polo scene from May 1st – 3rd, 2009. Players from Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, USA, Switzerland, Canada and Germany, as well as 80 Argentine Polo ponies will participate in this three day event. The games will take place on the famous beaches of Miami, offering breathtaking scenery to compliment some of the world’s finest Polo. Target Experience: Awesome Global Events will host the Official VIP After-Party. 500 Special Invited guests will experience an upscale party and mingle with celebrity guests and Polo players. Live performance by Syncronicity with their powerful recreation of the Police Greatest hits.

Soulfrito Art Series Details: Soulfrito Arts Series Date(s): Fall 2009 Location: Private Estate/Mansions: Miami, NY, San Antonio, L.A. Objective: Soulfrito Arts is a non-for-profit cultural organization dedicated to the advancement and promotion of the Urban Latino culture in America today, through music, fashion, film, theatre, literary and visual arts. We facilitate events designed to promote the Urban Latino arts and raise funds for Latin Music & Arts Education in public schools. Through our events we aim to motivate, inspire and empower the Urban Latino community and showcase it’s talents. ! Target Experience: Latin Influencers/Celebrities: Invited guests will be the first to experience exhibits from the latest Urban Latin artists, designers, film makers and sports memorabilia in addition to live entertainment and musical performances at the exclusive events.

Soulfrito Details: Soulfrito The Urban Latin Music Festival Date(s): Annual Festival In November Location: Bayfront Park - Miami, FL History: Soulfrito The Urban Latin Music Festival is the nation’s only annual Urban Latin music festival established in 2002 that brings together and showcases popular, new and emerging artists from each genre of Urban Latin music. The festival attracts second and third generation Latinos that are predominantly bi-lingual U.S Hispanics. Soulfrito provides the only platform for mainstream urban artists to perform alongside Latin music artists. Soulfrito is considered a premier launch pad by talent and industry. The annual festival takes place at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami. Previous Performers: Angie Martinez (Host), City High, Aventura, Oro Solido, Tulile, Sacario, Don Chezina, Don Dinero, Pitbull, Lala of MTV (Host), Huey Dunbar, Magic Juan,Yerba Buena, Fulanito, Lumidee, Gangstarr, Frankie J, Fatman Scoop (Host), Wisin Y Yandel, La India, Notch, Nina Sky, Tony Touch, Kat Deluna, Joell Ortiz, The D.E.Y., El Chino Dreadlion and La Bruja. Target Experience: U.S. Hispanic youth and young adults ages 16-35. Urban Latin enthusiasts experience a full day music festival and are able to see their favorite Urban and Latin music artists performing together on one stage in addition to getting a sneak peak to see the latest emerging Urban Latin musicians, designers and artists.

Beatles Memorabilia Exhibition Details: Exclusive Beatles Memorabilia Collected by Julian Lennon. Date(s): December 2009 Location: Miami, FL Target Experience: During the winter season of 2009, AE will produce the largest Beatles memorabilia exhibition in the world during Art Basel. By arrangement with Julian Lennon, we will have the hottest attraction in Miami and create vast amounts of press and foot traffic. Cultural/Intellectual Rock Music Enthusiasts and Influencers will be invited and be the first to experience the exhibit.

Soul Bowl Super Bowl Events: Miami - Dallas Details: Soulfrito will present a series of Latin Themed Parties for Super Bowl between 2010 and 2011 in Miami and Dallas. 2010 Date(s): TBD Location: Private Venues Event: Soulfrito will host a welcome to Miami cabaret style party during Super Bowl week featuring special celebrity guests, Hosts, DJs and comedians from the Latin and Urban entertainment industries alongside Soulfrito’s exclusive Live Alma All Star band. Target Experience: Cultural Taste-makers and Influencers will be invited to a Live entertainment VIP dinner experience courtesy of Sponsor, Art Exhibit featuring emerging Soulfrito Arts Foundation artists and Gaming Lounge area.

Event Properties Europe

Rock Lounge Spain Details: Series of Live Music Concerts Date(s): June-September, 2009 Location: Some of the most exclusive upscale historical venues in Spain. Esteponia, Spain - Plaza de Torros Palma-Mallorca, Spain - Plaza de Torros Marbella, Spain - Plaza de Torros Event: A series of Classic Rock concerts. Artists TBD. Target Experience: An exclusive live music experience in the luxury of your own hospitality box.

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By Rayme Samuels Alma Lounge is the Nuyorican Poetry Café splashed with the flavor of the colorful Tropicana club. To translate, the Raleigh Hotel hosts a Thursday night party that's as fresh as enjoying the heartfelt rhymes of street poets in New York City's Lower East Side and as sexy as being surrounded by gorgeous dancers in the Tropicana's historical halls. This event was created by Melissa Giles, founder of SoulFrito, an organization dedicated to the A conga drummer plays at The Raleigh's Alma Lounge, which takes place every Thursday. Related Links More One night stands Photo gallery

advancement and promotion of urban Latino culture through music, fashion, film, theatre, literary and visual arts. Hosting the annual SoulFrito Urban Latin Music festival at BayFront Park wasn't enough for this pioneer, as she realized Miami was also in need of a stimulating

and sexy weekly party. "Miami doesn't have as many lounges as New York City, so this [event] is a great place for a date or to

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hang out with friends and listen to great music," said Giles. The upper lobby of the seductive Raleigh Hotel sets the stage for the cozy affair. However, the main attraction at this party is

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the sexy, funny and entertaining poetry and cabaret show that keeps people coming back week after week. Host Deborah

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Magdalena, a larger than life Latina from New York by way of Puerto Rico, captivates her audience with remarkable acting

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and spoken word skills. Serving as the perfect backdrop to this classy night, DJ and co-host The Brass King spins a unique blend of old school Latin salsa, funk, neo-soul, jazz and hip-hop. With seven years of experience on the South Beach scene, this DJ has mastered and unlocked the secrets to keeping partygoers happy on the dance floor.

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In its seventh week, the party has garnered an impressive, mixed following of trendsetters, tourists and Latinos looking for a

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place to bask in their culture. Drinks flow freely among the crowd as most sip on classic Cuban mojitos, cuba libres and

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4 . Circ X at Dream Open to the public and with no cover charge, this event fills up quickly, so to secure a table for the evening, it's best to RSVP with the hotel in advance. Getting into this party at one of Miami's hottest hotels is surprisingly effortless, and definitely worth the trip.

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The Alma Lounge, Raleigh Hotel, 1775 Collins Ave, Miami Beach; 305-534-4300; 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Thursdays; for $20 (optional), receive valet parking and one complimentary cocktail.

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Marketing/PR Invites/Evites Custom made invites for each event will be sent to our collective VIP cliental list of artists, tastemakers, Entertainment Industry executives and media. Evites will be sent to our electronic databases (100,000+) e-vites will include link to the Event/Sponsor designated web page for RSVPs.

Online Through our event sites and partner portals, banners will be placed with links to the Event/Sponsor designated page for special VIP packages and promotions. Event Portals: Soulfrito.net, Myspace.com/Soulfrito, Myspace.com/AlmaLounge, Myspace.com/MiamiLive Online partners include: UrbanLatino.com, SouLatino.com, MiamiNewTimes.com, nochelatina.com, Fabrikalink.com, Myspace.com and Myspace Latino

Print/Grass Root/Media With each event Awesome produces it always includes a full integrated grass root, print and media campaign. We have long standing partnerships with media outlets (print, TV and radio) in each of our event markets. Sponsor logo will be included in all marketing/communication materials.

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Brand association with a leading entertainment companies

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Gain massive credibility amongst a circle of tastemakers, trendsetters and celebrities

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Generates a ‘Brand Experience’ and consumer interaction on a intimate level

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Cross promotional opportunities with media partners Awesome Events provides a vehicle for promotions and lead generation Blanket exposure on a National and International scale Multiple marketing channels to deliver your key messages and increase sales

For more information on opportunities please contact: Melissa Giles Tel. 786 301 3636 Email. [email protected]