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A New Generation

Live Music

Channel by

March 2011 1

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360° DIGITAL CHANNEL

DEDICATED TO LIVE

MUSIC

Trans-media Channel Model

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What is iConcerts?

Unique cross-platform media architecture (based on the MIT Media Lab research)

Built specifically for digital “all- screen” distribution (unlike MTV or other Music Industry

players)

World’s leading concert rights library

Centralized technical infrastructure and Content Management System (CMS)

Cross-platform monetization – already generating recurring revenues on TV, IPTV and

online

Cost-effective distribution and localization: channel enters new markets through an

alignment with local telecoms and media groups

iConcerts key features

Unique cross-platform channel focused entirely on live music performances by

best-selling international artists

iConcerts Voted Best Music Channel of 2010

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iConcerts content libraryOver 1000 live music performances.

The largest digital concert library in the world (5 times that of any Major).

Particularly strong in Classic Rock (Santana, Deep Purple, Queen, ZZ Top, Tina Turner, Paul McCartney)

and Pop, Rock & Alternative (Coldplay, Lady Gaga, Muse, Amy Winehouse, Ben Harper).

Other strength: Jazz

Digital Rights

• TV Broadcast

• Streaming (VOD)

– All types of IP networks and internet enabled devices

– Transaction, subscription or ad-based services

• Download rights : DTR (download to rent), DTO (download to own)

• Promotional: for most titles, 1 full track per concert is available for promotional use

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Cross-Platform Distribution of iConcerts

• IPTV and digital cable networks: – Premium on-demand offer proposing the worlds largest

concert library to triple play operators

– Perfect complement to iConcerts HDTV broadcast

• Online store:

Premium music content for online VOD services

• iConcerts.COM Turn key VOD store designed to be localized & customized by local partners

• OTT / Net-enabled Devices: Most new releases of consumer devices connect directly to the Internet.

iConcerts offers customized portals for connected TVs, media players and portable devices (already available across Europe on Philips and Sharp TV sets)

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iConcerts Business Model

TV Other

servicesTV (Sat,

CATV,

IPTV)

PC / Web

Mobile

OTT

devices

• Paid by end

user

• Paid by

advertising/

telcos/

sponsors

(‘Free’ for

end user)

• Paid by end

user

• Free for end

user

• Technical

services

• Tour

promotion *

• Concerts

production *

• Ticketing *

PRODUCTS

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Video-on-

Demand

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Linear TV Channel

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iConcerts HD TV

Live Music and Performances in full HD

quality

Entertainment dedicated to music lovers

Experiencing a new generation of music

channel

iConcerts TV: The Concept

1st HD TV Channel dedicated to Live Music (launched in June 2006)

TV signal delivered via satellite to TV operators and internet carriers

80% of content in native HD

iConcerts TV: The Audience

Individuals from 25 to 60 years old

Target: music lovers around the world

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iConcerts TV : The ContentDiscover a wide range of outstanding live performances by international

artists recorded in mythical venues allover the world:

iConcerts TV: Program types Concerts: single and multi artists shows, as well as Festivals and Charity events of all

genres (pop, rock, jazz, world,…)

Music oriented TV Shows including live performances and interviews (London Live, Later…

with Jools Holland, Legends of Jazz,…)

Playlist iConcerts

Apollo Theatre

O2 Arena

Hall of Fame

Bercy …

New York

London

Paris …

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iConcerts TV : Concerts - Genres

Every contemporary music category is valued and represented,

here is a selection of what concerts we broadcast during the day

and / or on prime time:

Pop:

• Coldplay - How we saw the world

• Jamiroquai - Live At Montreux

• Katy Perry & Ferras - Live At South

By Southwest

Hard Rock / Metal:

• Korn - Live At Montreux

• Marilyn Monson - Guns, God &

Government

• Nine Inch Nails - Beside You In Time

Rock:

• Arctic Monkeys - Live At The Apollo

• Oasis - Standing On The Edge Of

Noise

• Queen - Rock Montreal

Alternative:

• Bjork - Live In Cambridge

• Bat For Lashes - Live At Shepherd‟s

Bush Empire

• Florence & The Machine - NME

Awards

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Hip Hop:

• Wu Tang Clan - Live At Montreux

• Snoop Dogg - Puff Puff Pass Tour

• Run DMC - Live At Montreux

Funk:

• George Clinton - Live In Montreux

• Chic & Nile Rodgers - Live In

Montreux

• Earth, Wind & Fire - The Eternal

Vision

Soul:

• Amy Winehouse - Live At Porchester

Hall

• Isaac Hayes - Live In Montreux

• Marvin Gaye - Live In Montreux

Electro:

• Fatboy Slim - Big Beach Boutique II

• Hot Chip - London Live Special

• Gorillaz – Demon Days Live In

Manchester

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Jazz:

• Chick Corea - Live At Montreux

• Erik Truffaz - Live In Paris

• Diana Kraal - Live In Rio

World Music:

• Youssou N’Dour - Live At Bercy

• Seu Jorge - Live At Montreux

• Bebel Gilberto - Live In Montreal

Blues:

• BB King - Live At Montreux

• Ray Charles - Live At Montreux

• Willie Nelson - Outlaws and Angels

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iConcerts TV : Concerts – Cultural Programs

Festivals:

Broadcast: Sundays (5pm)

iConcerts shows some of the

biggest Festivals gathering

music lovers from all

backgrounds, such as:

• Benicassim

• V Festival

• Best Of Montreux

Charity:

Broadcast: Sundays (5pm)

iConcerts commits with the

artists and the audience to

support causes and spread

peace messages such as:

• Peace One Day

• Curate A Night For War Child

• Celebrate South Africa

Legends:

Broadcast: Saturdays &

Sundays (1pm to 5pm)

iConcerts has a weekly

rendez-vous with legendary

artists such as:

• Deep Purple - They All Came

Down To Montreux

• Mark Knopfler - An Evening

With…

• Led Zeppelin – Down The Tracks

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iConcerts TV : TV Shows

Later… With Jools Holland:

Host: Jools Holland (composer and musician),

unavoidable personality on the British musical scene who

now shares his passion through his TV shows.

Duration: 52 min

Broadcast: Daily at 8pm (including weekends), rerun the

next day at 6am

iConcerts brings to your screen specialized music programs showcasing

live performances and interviews with top notch guests, here is a selection

of the TV shows we broadcast:

This show, produced by the BBC, has had over 500 artists since 1993 and is THE reference when it

comes to music.

Each episode showcases several artists mixing new talents with accomplished performers.

Recorded in a studio in front of an audience, the artists perform live sometimes accompanied by Jools

Holland himself. The program is enriched with interviews directed by Jools, whose musical expertise

brings authenticity.

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London Live:

Hosts: Sarah Cox

Joe Mace

Nick Grimshaw

Duration: 26 min

Broadcast: Monday to Friday at 5.30pm, rerun the

next day at 3.30am and 8am

Hosted alternatively by Sarah Cox, Joe Mace and Nick Grimshaw, this show offers full scale coverage

of the trendy London music scene.

Recorded in London‟s historical venue KOKO in Camden, this program showcases the biggest album

releases such as the Rolling Stones, Lily Allen, Lady Gaga; and also gives up-and-coming talent a

chance to make their mark on a 1,000 strong audience by performing live.

The program allows the viewer to immerse himself into the artist‟s universe with exclusive interviews.

London Live also offers special episodes providing in-depth focus on one artist at a time.

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Koko Pop:

Host: Jameela Jamil

Duration: 26 min

Broadcast: Wednesdays at 12.30pm, rerun

Sundays at 10am

Koko Pop is a brand new series. Spin-off of

London Live, this program targets teenagers.

Koko Pop combines live performances and

amazing dance moves. The show also includes

news regarding the most sought after celebrities,

portraits of pop artists, interviews by host Jameela

Jamil and a „Gossip‟ sequence.

Its originality and musical diversity contributes in

making the program highly entertaining.

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360 Session:

Hosts: the artists themselves

Duration: 30 min

Broadcast: according to availability

A unique music series driven entirely by the artists who show

the viewer into their world and music. The programs are

filmed in major cities around the world including New York, LA,

London, Cardiff and Copenhaguen.

Legends of Jazz:

Host: Ramsey Lewis

Duration: 26 min

Broadcast: Monday to Thursday at midnight, rerun Sundays

at 7am

Grammy Award winning pianist Ramsey Lewis brings together the

most talented and influential Jazz artists for unique and memorable

live performances. Coupled with intimate conversations and archival

imagery, this series provides a fascinating look at the most exciting

artists in Jazz.

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MixMasters:

Duration: 26 min

Broadcast: every Saturday from 4am to 6am

MixMasters is a 100% electro music program with a

unique approach combining sound and image.

MixMasters showcases original DJ sets fused with mixes from VJs (the visual equivalent of a DJ). VJs

create and mix the visuals while the DJs mix the music.

In this program, the world‟s best VJs perform mixes never seen before.

Documentaries:

Duration: 26 or 52 min

Broadcast: every Saturdays and Sundays at 11am

Always trying to bring the best of music to the audience, we

dedicate a weekly time slot to documentaries.

It includes the making of an album (Classic Album

Collection), testimonials relating to live performances, artist

or band bios, provide an insider look into festivals‟

backstage,…

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iConcerts TV : Playlist

Broadcast: 30 min

- Monday to Friday at 3am, 5.30am, 8am, noon, 5pm, 7.30pm and 11.30pm

- Weekends at 5.30am, noon and 7.30pm

How does it work?

Every week, we select 42 tracks from various artists, which will be broadcasted according to the

following rotation:

• Artist of the week: 40 runs / week

• 6 heavy rotation tracks: 20 runs / week for each track

• 10 high rotation tracks: 8 runs / week for each track

• 25 low rotation tracks: 3 runs / week for each track

The playlist sequence allows the viewer to get a taste of the best live

performances from the iConcerts VOD Store and HD TV Channel.

Added Value provided by the iConcerts Playlist:

iConcerts TV team editorialize the Playlist to enrich its content with messages about: - iConcerts‟ services (TV broadcast, VOD, website, mobile,…)

- Special feature on an artist

- Latest “live music” news (info about performer, album release, tour dates,…)

- iConcerts partners

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iConcerts TV : Broadcast grid – Sept 2010

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TV on Mobile Devices

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iConcerts: TV on Mobile Devices

Already available on:

iConcerts Linear TV Channel is now available on mobile devices.

Your customers can now enjoy the best live performances anytime, anywhere.

Either as part of your basic subscription pack or as part of a specialist package,

this is a new opportunity to provide premium content to your users.

Soon available on:

Part of the “Mini Pass Musique” Package

Part of the “Swisscom TV Air” Package

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On Demand Services:IPTV & Digital Cable

PCTV & Online Store

Connected TV & Mobile Devices

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iConcerts VOD Destination

CROSS PLATFORM VOD DEDICATED TO LIVE

MUSIC

As opposed to most VOD offers, iConcerts

has a full-fledged interactive branded

offer.

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iConcerts VOD

• Centralized technical infrastructure & Content Management System (CMS)

• All media digitally encoded and indexed, with relevant metadata, marketing and rights

information

• Editorial know-how and management integrated with the CMS, allowing for dynamic

contextual recommendations and rapid personalization

• Proprietary playlist engine to enable users to create playlists of individual concert

tracks

• Tapeless digital delivery

• State of the art reporting to rights owner

VOD Platform Architecture

iConcerts has a highly flexible VOD offer.

Find all the music genres and program types (concerts, TV shows, documentaries,

cultural programs,…) available in our VOD catalogues custom-made for your territory.

Make your selection and choose how you want to make it available to your customers

(turn key iConcerts platform, on your VOD Store or on connected devices).

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iConcerts VOD: Revenue Models

• Transaction– Revenue share with MG for operators with less than 300’000 subs.

– Revenue share for operators with more than 300’000 subs.

• Subscription– Paid by end user: Revenue share with MG.

– Free for end user/paid by operator: Cents/sub. (A free VOD offer greatly reduces the cost of customer acquisition or retention)

• Bundling– iConcerts VOD can be bundled with iConcerts linear TV services.

• Advertisement– Free for end user/paid by advertiser (pre-roll, post-roll, banners): Flat fee

or cents/view.

iConcerts proposes several revenue models to choose from:

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Conclusion

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Why Choose iConcerts?

• Unique cross-platform digital channel dedicated to live music, strong brand

built around a state of the art digital content platform

• World’s largest concert library, with new HD productions added each month

• Unparalleled selection making the service more attractive to end users

• Content editorialized by genre and experience (mood, target, time slot),

enhanced by thematic playlists and by-track selection

• Editorial know-how integrated within the CMS, allows dynamic contextual

recommendations and rapid personalization

• Key turn solutions designed to be localized and customized according to the

partner’s need: online VOD Store, Connected Devices platforms,…

• Flexible Business/Revenue Model

• Rapid digital delivery of content with associated XML, metadata & images

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