JBL Pro and SFX

SFX ENTERTAINMENT AND JBL PROFESSIONAL

TEAM UP FOR LEVI'S FIRST STAGE PERFORMANCES

NORTHRIDGE, CA , July 21, 2000 - Levi's First Stage showcases new talent in a casual, pre-show setting at many of SFX Entertainment's amphitheaters. JBL Professional and other Harman

Professional Products have been selected as the exclusive sound equipment providers for Levi's

First Stage. As early concert goers congregate to enjoy refreshments, purchase tour souvenirs and await the headline show, they are treated to a performance by an up-and-coming act.

"This relationship between SFX Music and JBL is a natural. Both SFX Entertainment and Harman International are worldwide leaders in the professional live music industry," stated Patrick Leahy, Vice President of SFX Music Operations. "Levi's First Stage is a unique opportunity to let our customers hear some exciting new talent with the excellent quality audio for which JBL is known and respected."

Each venue has its own dedicated stage and sound system for the Levi's First Stage, which includes JBL SR-X series speakers and subwoofers and monitors and SR-X and MR Series monitor speakers.

The sound system, designed by the Harman Professional Projects Group also includes an Allen & Heath 24 channel mixer, Crown and JBL amplification, Lexicon effects and AKG microphones.

"We are very pleased to be working with an organization as well respected as SFX Entertainment," explained Michael MacDonald, President of JBL Professional. "Levi's First Stage is a great chance for JBL and other Harman companies to support the new and upcoming groups that may become the superstars of the future."

SFX Entertainment is the largest network of live entertainment venues in the US with a total of 82 sites. This includes 38 amphitheaters from Boston to Miami to California and 44 theaters and clubs in key markets. Founded only two years ago, SFX Entertainment is a vibrant, trend setting company. 60 million people attended over 23,000 events promoted and/or produced by SFX in 1999, including more than 7,800 music events, 13,300 theatrical shows, 1,400 family entertainment shows, and over 500 specialized sports and motor sports shows.

In a recent Levi's First Stage Performance, band" Eve to Adam" performs prior to the headline act at the Polaris Amphitheatre in Columbus, Ohio. The sound system at every Levi's First Stage includes JBL SR-X and MR Series speakers, Allen & Heath console, Crown amplifiers, AKG microphones and Lexicon signal processing.