ViaStar Signs UK-Based Chocolate Fireguard Records to an Exclusive Distribution Agreement


PHOENIX, March 2, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- ViaStar Media Corp. (OTCBB:VISH) announced today that the Company's distribution division, ViaStar Distribution Group has signed London-based Chocolate Fireguard Records to an Exclusive North American Distribution Agreement.

Chocolate Fireguard will immediately work with ViaStar Distribution Group in distributing its newest cutting edge dance project "Kava Kava; Maui" to ViaStar's retail partners for April delivery. The first of several projects to be released from Chocolate Fireguard and ViaStar Distribution Group in 2004, "Kava Kava; Maui" is receiving international publicity and notoriety as "one of the more distinctive and funky albums of the year," (Blues & Soul) and a must to "be on every funk and disco playlist, period!" (DJ Magazine).

ViaStar will also distribute the critically acclaimed debut release "Brave" from Yorkshire's rising urban stars "The Bluefoot Project". This album has been chosen as one of 8 imported titles to be featured on special "Best Of British" listening posts at Virgin Megastores including the Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Boston and both Times Square and Union Square, New York City locations. This is the second year in a row Chocolate Fireguard has had the unique honor of being chosen by Virgin Megastores for their coveted "Best of British" retail program.

As ViaStar rolls out the UK label with an impressive track record and a solid consumer base, the Company expects Chocolate Fireguard to receive significant attention in 2004 as it brings its substantial catalog to the North American market. ViaStar anticipates aggressive sales from all Virgin Megastores, Tower Records, Wherehouse, FYE, Best Buy, Musicland, Sam Goody, and Newbury Comics as well as independent North American retailers.

For more information visit Chocolate Fireguard web site at http://www.chocolatefireguard.co.uk/

For more information visit ViaStar's web site at http://www.viastarcorp.com/

About ViaStar

ViaStar Holdings, Inc. is engaged in development, production and distribution of entertainment related media for film, television, music and publishing interests. The Company's portfolio currently includes ownership of ViaStar Distribution Group, A.V.O. Studios, ViaStar Records, Quadra Records, Light of the Spirit Records, and ViaStar Classical.

Except historical matter contained herein, matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties, which may affect the Company's business and prospects and cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements.


            

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