95.9 KFSH-FM The Fish(R) Announces Fifth Annual FISHFEST(R) Sunday, March 26 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater.

LOS ANGELES -- Christian recording artists Newsboys, Jeremy Camp, Chris Tomlin, John Tesh, Delirious, Natalie Grant and Jana Alayra plus Pillar, Hawk Nelson, Project 86 and more will appear at the fifth annual FISHFEST(R), sponsored by 95.9 The Fish(R), on Sunday, March 26, 2006, at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 8808 Irvine Center Drive in Irvine, CA. Gates open at 12:30 p.m., with the event ending at 10:30 p.m. FISHFEST is a day-long event featuring music on multiple stages, family-friendly attractions, vendor booths and exhibits.

"Over the past five years, FISHFEST has presented an amazing array of top artists," said Terry Fahy, vice president/general manager of Salem Los Angeles, the station cluster that includes 95.9 KFSH-FM. "And this year definitely is no exception. We look forward to bringing 95.9 KFSH-FM listeners their very best day of music, entertainment and fun for the entire family."

"This is truly the best line-up we've ever had for FISHFEST," said Tim Taber, president of Transparent Productions, the producer of FISHFEST. "It's strong in its diversity. We have top contemporary Christian music acts like Newsboys and Jeremy Camp, plus leading worship artists like Chris Tomlin and Delirious, and some of the biggest rock bands with Pillar and Hawk Nelson. We're even adding family-friendly artists like Jana Alayra for the kids. This will be our biggest year yet!"

A special 95.9 KFSH-FM pre-sale event is set for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 14, at Sonshine Christian Store, 5581 Alton Parkway in Irvine. Tickets go on sale via Ticketmaster at 1:00 p.m. that same day.

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

95.9 KFSH-FM covers Southern California from its base in Anaheim, CA. The Fish began broadcasting in August of 2000, streams on the Internet as www.thefish959.com. In 2002, the station received the prestigious NAB Marconi Award for Best Religious Station. It is owned and operated by Salem Communications, the leading U.S. radio broadcaster focused on Christian- and family-themed programming. Upon the close of all announced transactions, the company will own 105 radio stations, including 66 stations in 24 of the top 25 markets. In addition to its radio properties, Salem owns Salem Radio Network(R), which syndicates talk, news and music programming to approximately 1,900 affiliates; Salem Radio Representatives(TM), a national radio advertising sales force; Salem Web Network(TM), a leading Internet provider of Christian content and online streaming; and Salem Publishing(TM), a leading publisher of Christian-themed magazines. Additional information about Salem may be accessed at the company's website, www.salem.cc.

FISHFEST tickets are $25 - $75. Ticket price does not include Ticketmaster convenience charge. Group Rate Terrace tickets are available for groups of 15 or more through Transparent Productions, 714-573-0245. Visit www.thefish959.com or www.kkla.com for further details, or call 818-956-5552.