And the Thirst Global Winner is...Ronin From Denmark!

And the Thirst Global Winner is...Ronin From Denmark!

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, January 8/PRNewswire/ -- Heineken Music is delighted to announce the Thirst 2005 Global Winner:
Ronin from Denmark.

Fighting off fierce competition, Ronin was crowned Thirst 2005 Global
Winner after a year long search to find the best up-coming DJ talent from
around the world.

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The Thirst Global final took place in front of 3000 dance-music lovers,
at the stunning Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town on January 7th. The other
contenders were Hak'X (Morocco) who came runner-up, DJ Adhe (Indonesia),
Eduardo Rossell (Mexico) and DJ Budda (South Africa). A highly charged and
electrifying event, the final also included performances from internationally
renowned DJs Mylo, Basement Jaxx and Erick Morillo.

Judges Ben Edwards (DJ Mag), Ian Jordan (Pioneer), Jim King (Loud Sound),
Erick Morillo and Mylo, awarded Ronin the title of Thirst 2005 Global Winner,
based on a selection of various criteria including originality, interaction
with the crowd and creativity.

Erick Morillo commented: "Each competitor played a fantastic set but what
really stood out was Ronin's ability to get the crowd rocking."

Ronin, age 27, said of his win: "This has been the most amazing journey.
All the contestants in the competition were fantastic, so to be able to say I
am the first ever Thirst Global Winner is unbelievable. I can't wait for
Ibiza. Thank you Heineken!"

Ronin's prizes include an exclusive gig in Ibiza, DJ equipment from
Pioneer, Abelton, Edirol and Propellerheads, backing from DJDownload.com and
DJ Magazine and professional career advice from the head-line talent.

Heineken Music Thirst continues in 2006 evolving to include new music
genres, with further plans to be announced.

Visit www.heinekenmusic.com/thirst

Notes to Editors:

Heineken Music Thirst

Thirst 2005 launched in Indonesia in April and by tour end will have
travelled to 23 countries, resulting in four Regional finals in Asia, Europe,
the Middle East and the Americas, culminating in a Global final. Heineken
Music Thirst has pushed the boundaries of dance music with unique live sets
and collaborations from some the biggest names in dance music and
performances by the hottest emerging local DJ talent. Since its initial
launch in 2002, over 250,000 clubbers have attended a Thirst event and over
7,000 aspiring DJs have entered the competition.

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Source: Heineken International

For further information contact Nicole McNaughton on +316-5108-8231 or e-mail: Nicole.mcnaughton@Heineken.com

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