105.5 The Fish Announce First Annual Fish Fest Event April 17; Contemporary Christian Music Artists to Perform at Arco Arena

Business Wire, March 9, 2005

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Christian recording artists Michael W. Smith, Audio Adrenaline, Toby Mac, Selah, Kutless, Watermark, By The Tree, Hawk Nelson and local artist Lincoln Brewster all will appear at the first annual FISH FEST, sponsored by 105.5 The Fish(R) (KKFS-FM), on Sunday, April 17 at Arco Arena, in Sacramento, CA. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., with the event ending at 9:30 p.m. FISH FEST is a day-long event featuring music on two stages, family-friendly attractions, sponsor booths and exhibits.

"We have an amazing line-up of top name talent this year," said Tim Taber, President of Transparent Productions, the producer of FISH FEST.

Transparent Productions, a Costa Mesa, CA-based Christian concert promotions company, has grown to become the leading Christian concert promoter in Southern California since its launch six years ago. The company promotes upwards of 40 concerts per year at venues that range from clubs and churches to the Verizon Amphitheatre and FISH FEST. Past concerts have included such artists as DC Talk, Third Day, Avalon, POD, Switchfoot and many other top Christian artists.

FISH FEST tickets, available through Ticketmaster are $25 - $70. Ticket price does not include Ticketmaster convenience charge. Group Rate tickets are available for groups of 15 of more through Transparent Productions, 714-573-0245. Visit www.1055thefish.net, or call 916-924-0710.

105.5 The Fish(R) KKFS-FM is owned and operated by Salem Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:SALM), headquartered in Camarillo, California, the leading U.S. radio broadcaster focused on Christian and family themes programming. Upon the close of all announced transactions, the company will own 106 radio stations, including 69 stations in 24 of the top 25 markets. In addition to its radio properties, Salem owns Salem Radio Network, which syndicates talk, news and music programming to over 1,900 affiliated radio stations; Salem Radio Representatives, a national sales force; Salem Web Network, the leading Internet provider of Christian content and online streaming; and Salem Publishing, a leading publisher of Christian-themed magazines. Information about the company may be accessed online at the company's web site, www.salem.cc.