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NBA All Star Bash 2012 February 24, 2012 Thru February 26, 2012 FocalPointMusicGroup NBA All Star Bash 2012 February 24, 2012 thru February 26, 2012 Investor Package About Us Focal Point Music Group is the premiere source of engagement for concert talent that capitalizes on an ever-changing entertain- ment market. FocalPoint coincides with LEVEL A artists across the world and our main goal and profitability are skillfully executed by joining with same likeness musical institutions to ensure a proper market for our artists. We at FocalPoint strive to maintain certain ideals and beliefs: Focal Point Music Group commits to the production of topnotch promoting. Concert events are one of the areas that greatly de- fine our legacy, which is why our focal point is great entertain- ment. Our concerts are designed to motivate, entertain, and up- lift our audiences, all the while, exuding a tremendous amount of fortitude; based solely upon this philosophy of extraordinary team effort. We, here at Focal Point Music Group, hold one another accountable for committing to these aforementioned principles. Needless to say, Focal Point Music Group, Inc. is a compre- hensive, full service, music entertainment corporation built on the concepts of superior quality and impeccable integrity in all facets of its operations. Focal Point Music Group was founded, and inspired by Ziapone Luckette. Mr. Luckette also referred to as Zee, has worked in many numerous successful companies such as Warner Brothers Records, Walt Disney Company, Sony Music, BMG, and EMI (a Division of Capitol Records). He has also worked alongside many successful label executives and representatives, and these are including but not limited to: Troy Shelton, Max Goose, David McPherson, Ron Fair, A.D. Wash- ington, and Kevin Black. Ziapone has worked with many top-level artists including B2K, Freeway, Bennie Segal, The Roots, Common, Club Nuevo, The Little Mermaid Project, Eric Benet, Something For The People, The Dave Matthews Band, Mr. Cheeks, The Lost Boys, The Pussy Cat Dolls, The Marley’s, Liz Hogue, Grover Washington Jr., Bonie James, KC & JoJo, Prince, Fun-Lovin’ Criminals, Joi, Tupac, Dogg Pound, Snoop Dogg, Black Street, Leus Mind, Ice City, The Story Project and the list continues to grow. Ziapone has researched, and monitored the gross national product in concert promotions, manufacturing, distribu- tion, retail, marketing, and advertising in connection with the crucial aspects of succeeding in the music business and recording industry. Crucial aspects may include registering with the federal government, protecting the artists rights, preventing pirating, assuming rightful payment for original works, etc. Ziapone Luckette has es- tablished mass reproduction, record pressing / packaging /manufacturing, and national shipping procedures in con- nection with national and independent distribution. He is currently serving on the board of directors and potential member of directors for. Ziapone has been approached on numerous occasions in regards to an acceptance invitation to join; this action is still pending. The boards feel that, besides the ability to contribute stra- tegically, Ziapone can, and will, be an asset when it comes to reaching many of the goals projected for this cor- poration as it involves itself in community and constituent affairs. Mr. Luckette has proven and shown in the past and the present, that he is the ideal Chief Executive Officer for the future and that he will change the entertainment business and the way the world views American media. The most magical week in sports is returning to Orlando for the second time, as the city has been selected to host NBA All- Star 2012, NBA Commissioner David Stern announced at a press conference today at the Amway Center. Orlando Magic President Bob Vander Weide, Magic Chief Operating Officer Alex Martins and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joined Stern at the announcement. Orlando also hosted the 1992 All-Star Game. The 61st NBA All-Star Game will be played on Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Amway Center, which will also host the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam and NBA All-Star Saturday Night presented by State Farm. NBA All-Star Jam Session presented by adidas, the hugely successful interactive basketball celebration, will be held at the Orange County Convention Center. “As a premier entertainment destination with a new, state-of-the-art arena and a wide array of hospitality options, Orlando is an obvious and compelling choice to host this celebration of our game,” said Stern. “We thank the Magic, Orlando and Orange County for once again welcoming NBA All-Star.” Few All-Star Games have rivaled the one Orlando hosted in 1992 in which the West defeated the East, 153-113, at Or- lando Arena. The game is best remembered for the return of Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson, who had retired in November 1991 after contracting HIV. By the time the final buzzer sounded, Johnson had gone one-on-one with both Isiah Thomas and Michael Jordan, and turned in a vintage performance, recording game highs of 25 points and nine assists to lead the West and win his second All-Star MVP award. Golden State guard Tim Hardaway, who had allowed Johnson to replace him in the starting lineup, contributed 14 points and seven assists. “This is a great day for the DeVos family, for the Amway Center and, most importantly, for Orlando,” said Orlando Magic President Bob Vander Weide. “We are excited the NBA is bringing one of its signature events to our community and be- lieve it will be among many legendary moments we are able to attract to this first-class facility.” “We are proud that Orlando, and especially its revitalized downtown, will be showcased during NBA All-Star 2012,” said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. “With the majestic Amway Center hosting great events like NBA All-Star, our vision for a world-class downtown is well on its way to being realized.” The 2011-12 season will mark the 28th year that Turner Sports will provide NBA All-Star coverage, and the 10th consecutive year the All-Star Game will be televised in primetime on TNT. The All-Star Game will be seen by a worldwide television audience in more than 200 countries and territories and in more than 40 languages. NBA All-Star competitions will get underway on Friday, Feb. 24, as the league’s top rookies and second-year players square off in the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam. The following day’s festivities will feature NBA All-Star Saturday Night presented by State Farm, an all-inclusive skills showcase comprised of Haier Shooting Stars, a competition featuring NBA and WNBA players, and NBA legends; Taco Bell Skills Chal- lenge, a contest of top guards working against the clock to complete a series of passes, free throws, layups and agility drills; the Foot Locker Three-Point Contest, a long-standing staple of the evening; and the ever-entertain- ing Sprite Slam Dunk contest. It’s a testament to our Central Florida community, the Magic organization and our beautiful new Amway Center that Orlando has been selected to host NBA All-Star 2012,” said Magic Chief Operating Officer Alex Martins. “We look forward to working with the city, the county and the NBA to make this an unforgettable week that will drive major economic impact.” “Orlando is the entertainment capital of the world, making it the ideal city to host the action of NBA All-Star,” said Orange County Mayor Rich Crotty. “On behalf of the county, we look forward to welcoming NBA fans and players from around the world and doing what Orlando and Orange County do best: helping create memories that will last a lifetime.” During NBA All-Star 2012, the NBA will continue to celebrate its tradition and commitment to social responsi- bility with a schedule of NBA Cares events. NBA Cares will partner with schools, government, and local non- profit organizations in Orlando and surrounding areas to highlight the league’s grassroots and community initia- tives that reach millions of young people interactive activities that are the perfect size for kids’ slam dunks, and their parents while providing critical three-pointers and jump shots. For fans who want NBA entertain- resources to community-based programs. ment, Jam Session features the NBA’s favorite players, mascots, dance teams and celebrities as they hit Center Court in a variety of One of the event’s most popular attrac- basketball competitions, including the NBA All-Star Practice and the tions is NBA All-Star Jam Session pre- NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. sented by adidas, which will be held at the Orange County Convention Center. At The Orlando Magic is the developer of the Amway Center, which Jam Session, fans can have the once-in-a- will compete to host major national events, concerts and family lifetime experience of participating in the shows. Opening in the fall of 2010, the facility will be operated by NBA All-Star excitement, with the chance the city of Orlando and owned by the Central Florida community. to meet and collect free autographs from The Amway Center was designed to reflect the character of the com- NBA players and legends. Jam Session munity, meet the goals of the users and build on the legacy of sports is nonstop basketball action, as fans can and entertainment in Orlando. The building’s exterior will feature a shoot, slam, dribble and drive all day; modern blend of glass and metal materials, along with ever-changing compete against their friends in skills graphics via a monumental wall along one façade. A 120-foot tall challenges; or get basketball tips from tower will serve as a beacon amid the downtown skyline. At 875,000 NBA players and legends. Young fans can square feet, the new arena is almost triple the size of the current Am- hang out at Kids Zone – with hoops and way Arena (367,000 square feet).
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