Montag, 24. Mai 2010

International Criminal Charges laid against Portuguese singer Yolanda Soares (Iolanda Isabel d'Albuquerque Pina Soares) and her Manager Carlos Vicente




The charges relate to obtaining goods and services by deception from international sponsors

Upon advice of Australian Authorities in Melbourne who have been investigating the illusive Australian Music Marketing Abroad (AMMA)and Mr Norman McCourt (apparently not a Director nor Editor of the A n'R - artist, repertoire and international licensing),criminal Charges have been laid against little known Portuguese singer Yolanda Soares (Iolanda Isabel d'Albuquerque Pina Soares), her manager Carlos Vicente (Carlos Alberto Salvador Vicente)and "By The Music"(son o No.014672/020711 - contribuinte No. 506 227 871).

"By the Music" is a Portuguese registered business.

Charges laid for "obtaining goods and services by deception".

These charges relate to a National Marketing Campaign for her world tour , a sponsorship obtained with the use of fraudulent so-called "AMMA / An`R" music award from Australia.

Yolanda Soares and her management now also have serious questions to answer to shareholders of Portuguese bank Montepio.

http://www.montepio.pt/ePortal/v10/PT/jsp/montepio/patrocinio2.jsp
http://www.australianmusic.asn.ua

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Sonntag, 23. Mai 2010

Artes & Espectáculos - Yolanda Soares lança novo trabalho - RTP Noticias, Vídeo

Artes & Espectáculos - Yolanda Soares lança novo trabalho - RTP Noticias, Vídeo

PART OF THE BIG PR SCAM ?

INTERNATIONAL SPONSORS HASTILY ABANDON YOLANDA SOARES 2010 WORLD TOUR PROJECT


"We no longer see any viable role for Yolanda Soares in our global marketing efforts and have ended our unofficial verbal relationship which was based on good faith, with immediate effect."

In an unprecedented move on the eve of the launch of the new CD entitled “METAMORPHOSIS” by Yolanda Soares to the Portuguese Public via Portuguese JORNAL EXPRESSO and Blitz Magazine (In May 2010), where a total of 160 000 free copies of 5 songs from this new work are being distributed according to Portuguese Marketing Representatives “GOODNEWS”, The Strutt Family Trust today made a public announcement that it is terminating their sponsorship deal with the Portuguese singer Yolanda Soares with immediate effect, even though the verbal contract was supposed to have been for a lengthy period and would have endorsed her 2010 World Tour.

This termination appears to be the result of an ongoing non-compliance by the artist’s management and the artist herself relating to a very costly International PR exercise publicising a World Tour in at least 16 Major International Cities, as well as the apparent “winning of a coveted An'R Award in Australia”.

"We no longer see any viable role for Yolanda Soares in our global marketing efforts and have ended our unofficial verbal relationship which was based on good faith, with immediate effect."

"It must be made very clear that we pride ourselves in having integrity and presenting nothing less than total honesty, it is not possible to be associated with someone who claims to have won an award such as An'R, which clearly does not hold any international validity according to any legal or musical Australian Authorities" a spokesperson for The Strutt Family Trust said today in Manhattan, New York.

The Mayfair Collection (Pty) Ltd has already ended their unofficial sponsorships, while The Mayfair Collection (Suisse) SA has publically distanced itself from the singer/performer already a few weeks ago upon hearing of a sponsorship deal she signed with Portuguese Bankers Montepio.

“We are officially terminating our relationship with Miss Soares and wish her well in the future,” a Mayfair Collection (Pty) Ltd. spokesperson in Cape Town (South Africa) said.
It is reported that the legal services of leading firm of Lisbon based Attorneys have been retained in respect of recovering financial damages caused by the deception.

Neither the singer’s manager Carlos Vincente nor Miss Yolanda Soares were willing to comment.

FACEBOOK PAGE IS
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Yolanda-Soares-Metamorphosys/10150135123710006

Little known Yolanda Soares, local Portuguese singer "cashes in" with Sponsorship from 170 year old Montepio Bank with worthless "An`R / AMMA Magazine




DAYLIGHT ROBBERY , HOWEVER , THIS TIME IT "SEEMS LEGAL" - NO WONDER PORTUGAL WILL BE NEXT AFTER GREECE TO COME BEGGING FOR MONEY - HAVE SOME ARTISTS NO SHAME OR SCRUPLES , OR DIGNITY ?

"An`R / AMMA AWARD"

So, who are they ?

NO OFFICIAL RECORD OF THEM BEING REGISTERED ANYWHERE
NO OFFICIAL RECORD OF WHO VOTES FOR THE AWARD
NO OFFICIAL RECORD OF WHO AUDITS THE AWARD
NO OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE FIRM IN AUSTRALIA PAYING TAX
NO OFFICIAL KNOWLEDGE OF WHO THEY ARE BY UNIVERSAL MUSIC IN AUSTRALIA

Here is how my team (and certain Australian Authorities ) see things….

Who does not want to be coining it in like Madonna?

Place adverts on free sites and mass spam e-mails.
Attend 1 MIDEM function, or dupe people to represent you at a MIDEM function.
People respond to spam, MIDEM, free adverts on free blogs and websites and chat pages specifically orientated to the music industry Etc.
You only want non Australian clients for this to work.
Charge a fee to potential wannabe musicians who are gasping for some PR and status-quo improvement, plus promises of potential contracts with big named distributors.
Get a P.O. Box Address where people send money to.
Make sure they only send physical CD, an MP3 could be traced or too much work to deal with – after all this is a scam, so, money in, not out.
Bank the foreign money orders – or cash them.
Buy a barcode (ISSN 13 NUMBERS +/- AUD $35.99).
Possibly recycle the ISSN Barcode over and over.
Print the odd monthly or quarterly Magazine (eg. in China, 40 pages, full color, low gr paper +/- AU$1300.00 per month ?) that you can send to your “exclusive” clients – do not forget, you may not sell these magazines as they are actually not genuinely recognised or accredited by any relevant music bodies.
Make sure the recipients of the magazines are part of a select mailing list – no public enquiries allowed.
Charge an extra fee for “AnR Awards” or/and “ AnR Award nominations” (charge up to an extra AUD $2700.00 for this).
Cancel the “award” ceremony at the last minute for some reason beyond your control (blame the caterer or an offshore volcano) and then simply mail something that will make the poor sods believe they won something.

Optional is in which order you wish to follow the above 14 procedures.

Here are entertaining assortments of comments from Blogs on An'R to “tickle your fancy”.

Subject: RE: Anyone heard of AMMA (Australia)
06:15 PM

I believe these people are criminals and Norman McCourt should be in jail.

I have asked repeatedly to be removed from their spam list and the deluge of shite continues.

I have been referred to as "a turkey" by McCourt who oddly then continued to beg for my business. When I pointed out that I already have two publishing deals, one of which covers Australia, he responded with some boneheaded drivel asking why I need two deals in Australia......seems his school covered joined up thinking the same day they covered manners and McCourt was absent.

I have reported him to Telstra and I hope they prosecute him.

...

Subject: RE: Anyone heard of AMMA (Australia)
10:08 PM

Norman McCourt and AMMA are crooks and frauds. Don't send them any CDs or money. Any one who asks an artist for money to license their product is a fraud...Artists get paid for their licensed products!

...


Subject: RE: Anyone heard of AMMA (Australia)
06:18 PM

Australia isn’t just a short drive up the road if you want to have a "discussion" about monies paid or services (allegedly) provided. I'm sure there are plenty of locally based promoters in the UK who can work with you to help get you to where you would like to be.

The logic of the enterprise never made any sense to me: why would someone in the UK or the US or Canada for example, want to send hard earned money to an elusive organisation based in a country that is about as far away as you can possibly get from the mainstream music markets in the Northern Hemisphere?

It might make some sense for local artists to consider using their services because at least you have some recourse through Consumer Affairs or similar agencies if you find that you need to have that kind of a discussion but for overseas musicians?

Never!

In the meantime all the best for your career and make sure you spread the "word" about this particular SCAMMER to anyone you know in the UK that might even remotely be tempted by any email "offers" from Australia.

Cheers,

Andrez

...


Subject: RE: Anyone heard of AMMA (Australia)
06:52 AM

Hey, I've been getting emails from this guy for ages - I have no idea how he got my email. I decided to see what all the fuss was about and came across this forum. I think that the contributors to this thread are amazing and have informed and educated me on what was clearly a scam.

I'm so grateful that there are people out there taking time from their busy lives to ensure that aspiring musicians like myself don't get f*ck*d over!

Thanks to all of you, you have made my morning a very interesting one! If only I didn't have to go to work and could read this thread right to the end.
So many Q's - will Norman ever reply? Are Lynda and Norman the same?

Are Otto and Norman the same? How many faces (both legitimate and illegitimate) does Norman have? Will he now get hold of my details and threaten me? Who knows?

Xx
...
...

Subject: RE: Anyone heard of AMMA (Australia)
08:01 PM

Funny... they have been quiet around here for ages. However, today I received an email that just says, "An'R accepts music by submission form only.

If you would like to receive music submission form

Email:

anrpub@bigpond.net.au

With the subject header

Music Submission form"

Followed by a poster graphic for Canadian Music Week. I know the organizers of CMW wouldn't want to be associated this this crew and apart from having the graphic in the email body there is no reference to any association.

Anyway, just another "heads up" that these assholes are still at their game and will likely snag another uninformed newbie with their deceit.
...


Subject: RE: Anyone heard of AMMA (Australia)
09:45 PM

We have been a theatrical agent in the UK for over 20 years and also I'm also a lover of Folk Music.

I would first of all like to congratulate all the genuine folk that have contributed to this thread and shown a real sense of community.

AMMA are saying that they will take a percentage of the artist's earnings which then by definition means they become the artist's agent, personal manager, publisher or promoter.

A guide from the THE BRITISH EQUITY UNION is;

never pay an upfront fee to an agent/ personal manager or promoter.

A legitimate agent, publisher, manager or promoter would never ask for money upfront from an artist to join or register with their company.

And if WE take the time to look after our fellows, and are then referred to as LOSERS by some spurious shady outfit, then I would like to say, I am proud to be a member of THE MUDCAT LOSERS.

WELL DONE EVERYONE!

www.nylandmanagement.com
...



In closing…

Personally I am wondering why a business professional looking to do business in their country and abroad would allow themselves to get involved in such negative conversations via internet which obviously is public domain and expect people not to concerned with the company's validity and credibility.

I mean, seriously, if you do music, then do music.

If you are a real establishment, then create a positive presence on the web, like a website and customer or client testimonials so it will help promote your business and help reduce threads like these.

If you are an established company with established clients then you shouldn't have a problem putting up a website with a valid address, phone number and such.

Why does that seem to insight such angry responses from a company that claims to do business with the likes of Amy WinehouseAmy WinehouseAmy Winehouse or anyone associated with her?

I mean, all of the majors, major independents and independent record companies all have a presence on the web.

That is the new way. I mean, what sells more cds or downloads?

I'd have to say downloads.

Actual physical media sales are taking a downward turn since the introduction of internet downloads and file sharing.

So, having a web presence is essential if you want to convince anyone working or surviving in the music business that you can actually be effective when promoting and marketing any artist, period.
...



I received an email actually asking people to submit their music for an award. It read as follows:

It's not too late to have your music nominated for this inaugurate award.

You can mail your music direct to:

An'R Magazine.
PO Box 319
VIC 3065
AUSTRALIA

Or for a submission form email:

anrpub@bigpond.net.au

Deadline for submissions is the 14th of December 2009.

Recipients will be published for MIDEM 2010.

I decided to send something just for the heck of it.

I received an email regarding a letter of offer. Nothing was mentioned about any award or award ceremony.

It read as follows:

Thank you for the excellent music and information you forwarded to us.
I'm sorry if it has taken us some time to get back to you but we receive in excess of 100 CD's and demos each week.

I have today had a good listen to your excellent offering and have replied in writing to you with a letter of offer.

You should receive this in the mail in the next 7 to 10 days.

We have affiliations and associations with over 60 international labels and are expanding all the time!


Our work spans publishing, licensing, film and radio in many countries.
Recently AMMA was appointed international representative to the very prestigious Fmi Music Market Brasilia, Brazil.


AMMA also picked up AustralAsian agency for the giant UK labels Revolver Records & Heavy Metal Records.

We also have several number one artist, Grammy award winning artists and gold/platinum award winning artists and writers in our catalogues/roster.

Do give our letter of offer some serious consideration as we look forward to hearing more of you and your music in 2010.

Kindest Regards,
Norman McCourt. (Director- AMMA) (Editor- An'R artist, repertoire and international licensing)

So logic tells me that there has to be a sinister motive involved because in the follow up email, an award was never mentioned. Who’s to say that I didn't already have a publisher or vehicle to market my music overseas? And why wasn't an offer ever mentioned in the initial email?

Please, if you are really a credible company, just keep it real from the beginning.

If you are trying to sell something, then sell it.

Believe it or not, there are people who will actually purchase your services for face value as long as you are upfront about your purpose and can prove your credibility and abilities.

But if you are trying to hide, deceive or mislead things then you risk these type of conversations posted on the web that will ultimately aid to the destruction of your legitimate or illegitimate business.

"Possum Business by the smell of it, Down Under, if you ask me"

OH - THEIR ISP 65.55.72.55 is based somewhere in the Heartland of the USA

My client received THIS threat this morning - actually it should have been directed to my firm here in New York - no name needless to say
Private and confidential
(Do Not Post read © information at bottom)

Cease forthwith!
Retract all unsubstantiated media immediately please!

Before publishing always:
(1) confirm with a minimum of at least 3 reputable and reliable (and liable) known sources.
(2) interview the party concerned for comment.

If you do not take these precautions it could be expensive now or at some time in the future
as legislation concerning “litigation and the liability there of” are constantly being re-drafted!

We have this matter in the hands of our USA attorney for further considerations.

No action on your behalf will be considered a deliberate act of complicity, of liability.

We will enter into no further correspondence in this matter.

Kindest regards,
An’R – artist, repertoire and international licensing.
New Music Promotions Dept.



The information contained in this email is intended only for the use of the An’R client to whom it is addressed and is confidential in all
manner and also copyright © 2000. The information must not be forwarded, copied in part or in full or displayed on web forum or web
blogg sites. To do so will incur an infringement to the applicable © law It contains privileged information. If you are not the intended
recipient you are hereby notified that any perusal, use, distribution, copying or disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this
email in error, please immediately advise us by return email and delete the email without making a copy.
Please obtain permission from the holder of the © before transmission to all 3rd parties.
© 2000 An’R Publications.

EVEN BETTER !
http://www.coochmusic.com/Song%20Seekers%20Main.htm
International Publishing and Licensing for hi-quality music and productions. If you have available new albums, hi-quality song demo's, single and/or music video clips. We may be interested. We reply to submission via post so make sure you enclose - (1) Postal address which includes Street, City, State, Code and ... Country. (2) Your full name. (3) An email contact (not a myspace address or web link!) (4) Track information is important! So please supply a song list/ track order. If you would prefer to have a submission form to fill in all the above information and post with your music please email- http://mailto:anrpub2@bigpond.net.au Subject: SUBMISSION INFO PDF FORM SORRY WE DO NOT ACCEPT MP3's (we only deal in tangible product for the purpose of music licensing, publishing, sync etc. We supply a free company perspectus by post only to tangible music submissions) Send your product sample to; AMMA Att. Imogen Smythe PO Box 319 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 AUSTRALIA. Kindest regards, Imogen Smythe (Licensing & Publishing Co-ordinator, AMMA Int Dept)

AND FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DO NOT KNOW, IMOGEN SMYTHE WAS A FICTIONAL FILM CHARACTER ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Karate_Killers )

POSSUM SMELLING BUSINESS "DOWNUNDER" - "An`R / AMMA Magazine "





NO OFFICIAL RECORD OF THEM BEING REGISTERED ANYWHERE
NO OFFICIAL RECORD OF WHO VOTES FOR THE AWARD
NO OFFICIAL RECORD OF WHO AUDITS THE AWARD
NO OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE FIRM IN AUSTRALIA PAYING TAX
NO OFFICIAL KNOWLEDGE OF WHO THEY ARE BY UNIVERSAL MUSIC IN AUSTRALIA

Here is how my team (and certain Australian Authorities ) see things….

Who does not want to be coining it in like MadonnaMadonnaMadonna or Lady GaGaLady GaGaLady GaGa ?
Place adverts on free sites and mass spam e-mails.
Attend 1 MIDEM function, or dupe people to represent you at a MIDEM function.
People respond to spam, MIDEM, free adverts on free blogs and websites and chat pages specifically orientated to the music industry Etc.
You only want non Australian clients for this to work.
Charge a fee to potential wannabe musicians who are gasping for some PR and status-quo improvement, plus promises of potential contracts with big named distributors.
Get a P.O. Box Address where people send money to.
Make sure they only send physical CD, an MP3 could be traced or too much work to deal with – after all this is a scam, so, money in, not out.
Bank the foreign money orders – or cash them.
Buy a barcode (ISSN 13 NUMBERS +/- AUD $35.99).
Possibly recycle the ISSN Barcode over and over.
Print the odd monthly or quarterly Magazine (eg. in China, 40 pages, full color, low gr paper +/- AU$1300.00 per month ?) that you can send to your “exclusive” clients – do not forget, you may not sell these magazines as they are actually not genuinely recognised or accredited by any relevant music bodies.
Make sure the recipients of the magazines are part of a select mailing list – no public enquiries allowed.
Charge an extra fee for “AnR Awards” or/and “ AnR Award nominations” (charge up to an extra AUD $2700.00 for this).
Cancel the “award” ceremony at the last minute for some reason beyond your control (blame the caterer or an offshore volcano) and then simply mail something that will make the poor sods believe they won something.

Optional is in which order you wish to follow the above 14 procedures.

Here are entertaining assortments of comments from Blogs on An'R to “tickle your fancy”.

Subject: RE: Anyone heard of AMMA (Australia)
06:15 PM

I believe these people are criminals and Norman McCourt should be in jail.

I have asked repeatedly to be removed from their spam list and the deluge of shite continues.

I have been referred to as "a turkey" by McCourt who oddly then continued to beg for my business. When I pointed out that I already have two publishing deals, one of which covers Australia, he responded with some boneheaded drivel asking why I need two deals in Australia......seems his school covered joined up thinking the same day they covered manners and McCourt was absent.

I have reported him to Telstra and I hope they prosecute him.

...
...

Subject: RE: Anyone heard of AMMA (Australia)
10:08 PM

Norman McCourt and AMMA are crooks and frauds. Don't send them any CDs or money. Any one who asks an artist for money to license their product is a fraud...Artists get paid for their licensed products!

...
...

Subject: RE: Anyone heard of AMMA (Australia)
06:18 PM

Australia isn’t just a short drive up the road if you want to have a "discussion" about monies paid or services (allegedly) provided. I'm sure there are plenty of locally based promoters in the UK who can work with you to help get you to where you would like to be.

The logic of the enterprise never made any sense to me: why would someone in the UK or the US or Canada for example, want to send hard earned money to an elusive organisation based in a country that is about as far away as you can possibly get from the mainstream music markets in the Northern Hemisphere?

It might make some sense for local artists to consider using their services because at least you have some recourse through Consumer Affairs or similar agencies if you find that you need to have that kind of a discussion but for overseas musicians?

Never!

In the meantime all the best for your career and make sure you spread the "word" about this particular SCAMMER to anyone you know in the UK that might even remotely be tempted by any email "offers" from Australia.

Cheers,

Andrez

...
...

Subject: RE: Anyone heard of AMMA (Australia)
06:52 AM

Hey, I've been getting emails from this guy for ages - I have no idea how he got my email. I decided to see what all the fuss was about and came across this forum. I think that the contributors to this thread are amazing and have informed and educated me on what was clearly a scam.

I'm so grateful that there are people out there taking time from their busy lives to ensure that aspiring musicians like myself don't get f*ck*d over!

Thanks to all of you, you have made my morning a very interesting one! If only I didn't have to go to work and could read this thread right to the end.
So many Q's - will Norman ever reply? Are Lynda and Norman the same?

Are Otto and Norman the same? How many faces (both legitimate and illegitimate) does Norman have? Will he now get hold of my details and threaten me? Who knows?

Xx
...
...

Subject: RE: Anyone heard of AMMA (Australia)
08:01 PM

Funny... they have been quiet around here for ages. However, today I received an email that just says, "An'R accepts music by submission form only.

If you would like to receive music submission form

Email:

anrpub@bigpond.net.au

With the subject header

Music Submission form"

Followed by a poster graphic for Canadian Music Week. I know the organizers of CMW wouldn't want to be associated this this crew and apart from having the graphic in the email body there is no reference to any association.

Anyway, just another "heads up" that these assholes are still at their game and will likely snag another uninformed newbie with their deceit.
...
...

Subject: RE: Anyone heard of AMMA (Australia)
09:45 PM

We have been a theatrical agent in the UK for over 20 years and also I'm also a lover of Folk Music.

I would first of all like to congratulate all the genuine folk that have contributed to this thread and shown a real sense of community.

AMMA are saying that they will take a percentage of the artist's earnings which then by definition means they become the artist's agent, personal manager, publisher or promoter.

A guide from the THE BRITISH EQUITY UNION is;

never pay an upfront fee to an agent/ personal manager or promoter.

A legitimate agent, publisher, manager or promoter would never ask for money upfront from an artist to join or register with their company.

And if WE take the time to look after our fellows, and are then referred to as LOSERS by some spurious shady outfit, then I would like to say, I am proud to be a member of THE MUDCAT LOSERS.

WELL DONE EVERYONE!

www.nylandmanagement.com
...
...


In closing…

Personally I am wondering why a business professional looking to do business in their country and abroad would allow themselves to get involved in such negative conversations via internet which obviously is public domain and expect people not to concerned with the company's validity and credibility.

I mean, seriously, if you do music, then do music.

If you are a real establishment, then create a positive presence on the web, like a website and customer or client testimonials so it will help promote your business and help reduce threads like these.

If you are an established company with established clients then you shouldn't have a problem putting up a website with a valid address, phone number and such.

Why does that seem to insight such angry responses from a company that claims to do business with the likes of Amy WinehouseAmy WinehouseAmy Winehouse or anyone associated with her?

I mean, all of the majors, major independents and independent record companies all have a presence on the web.

That is the new way. I mean, what sells more cds or downloads?

I'd have to say downloads.

Actual physical media sales are taking a downward turn since the introduction of internet downloads and file sharing.

So, having a web presence is essential if you want to convince anyone working or surviving in the music business that you can actually be effective when promoting and marketing any artist, period.
...
...


I received an email actually asking people to submit their music for an award. It read as follows:

It's not too late to have your music nominated for this inaugurate award.

You can mail your music direct to:

An'R Magazine.
PO Box 319
VIC 3065
AUSTRALIA

Or for a submission form email:

anrpub@bigpond.net.au

Deadline for submissions is the 14th of December 2009.

Recipients will be published for MIDEM 2010.

I decided to send something just for the heck of it.

I received an email regarding a letter of offer. Nothing was mentioned about any award or award ceremony.

It read as follows:

Thank you for the excellent music and information you forwarded to us.
I'm sorry if it has taken us some time to get back to you but we receive in excess of 100 CD's and demos each week.

I have today had a good listen to your excellent offering and have replied in writing to you with a letter of offer.

You should receive this in the mail in the next 7 to 10 days.

We have affiliations and associations with over 60 international labels and are expanding all the time!


Our work spans publishing, licensing, film and radio in many countries.
Recently AMMA was appointed international representative to the very prestigious Fmi Music Market Brasilia, Brazil.


AMMA also picked up AustralAsian agency for the giant UK labels Revolver Records & Heavy Metal Records.

We also have several number one artist, Grammy award winning artists and gold/platinum award winning artists and writers in our catalogues/roster.

Do give our letter of offer some serious consideration as we look forward to hearing more of you and your music in 2010.

Kindest Regards,
Norman McCourt. (Director- AMMA) (Editor- An'R artist, repertoire and international licensing)

So logic tells me that there has to be a sinister motive involved because in the follow up email, an award was never mentioned. Who’s to say that I didn't already have a publisher or vehicle to market my music overseas? And why wasn't an offer ever mentioned in the initial email?

Please, if you are really a credible company, just keep it real from the beginning.

If you are trying to sell something, then sell it.

Believe it or not, there are people who will actually purchase your services for face value as long as you are upfront about your purpose and can prove your credibility and abilities.

But if you are trying to hide, deceive or mislead things then you risk these type of conversations posted on the web that will ultimately aid to the destruction of your legitimate or illegitimate business.

"Possum Business by the smell of it, Down Under, if you ask me"

OH - THEIR ISP 65.55.72.55 is based somewhere in the Heartland of the USA

My client received THIS threat this morning - actually it should have been directed to my firm here in New York - no name needless to say
Private and confidential
(Do Not Post read © information at bottom)

Cease forthwith!
Retract all unsubstantiated media immediately please!

Before publishing always:
(1) confirm with a minimum of at least 3 reputable and reliable (and liable) known sources.
(2) interview the party concerned for comment.

If you do not take these precautions it could be expensive now or at some time in the future
as legislation concerning “litigation and the liability there of” are constantly being re-drafted!

We have this matter in the hands of our USA attorney for further considerations.

No action on your behalf will be considered a deliberate act of complicity, of liability.

We will enter into no further correspondence in this matter.

Kindest regards,
An’R – artist, repertoire and international licensing.
New Music Promotions Dept.



The information contained in this email is intended only for the use of the An’R client to whom it is addressed and is confidential in all
manner and also copyright © 2000. The information must not be forwarded, copied in part or in full or displayed on web forum or web
blogg sites. To do so will incur an infringement to the applicable © law It contains privileged information. If you are not the intended
recipient you are hereby notified that any perusal, use, distribution, copying or disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this
email in error, please immediately advise us by return email and delete the email without making a copy.
Please obtain permission from the holder of the © before transmission to all 3rd parties.
© 2000 An’R Publications.

EVEN BETTER !
http://www.coochmusic.com/Song%20Seekers%20Main.htm
International Publishing and Licensing for hi-quality music and productions. If you have available new albums, hi-quality song demo's, single and/or music video clips. We may be interested. We reply to submission via post so make sure you enclose - (1) Postal address which includes Street, City, State, Code and ... Country. (2) Your full name. (3) An email contact (not a myspace address or web link!) (4) Track information is important! So please supply a song list/ track order. If you would prefer to have a submission form to fill in all the above information and post with your music please email- http://mailto:anrpub2@bigpond.net.au Subject: SUBMISSION INFO PDF FORM SORRY WE DO NOT ACCEPT MP3's (we only deal in tangible product for the purpose of music licensing, publishing, sync etc. We supply a free company perspectus by post only to tangible music submissions) Send your product sample to; AMMA Att. Imogen Smythe PO Box 319 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 AUSTRALIA. Kindest regards, Imogen Smythe (Licensing & Publishing Co-ordinator, AMMA Int Dept)
AND FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DO NOT KNOW, IMOGEN SMYTHE WAS A FICTIONAL FILM CHARACTER ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Karate_Killers )