VTech(R) Signs On as Official Sponsor for the 2009 Voodoo Experience in New Orleans

BEAVERTON, Ore., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ — VTech® Communications, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of VTech Holdings Ltd. HKSE: 303; ADR: VTKHY, and the largest U.S. cordless phone manufacturer) today announced its official sponsorship of the upcoming 2009 Voodoo Experience in New Orleans, Oct. 30-Nov. 1.

Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, this year’s Voodoo Experience on Halloween weekend offers three full days of performances by more than 60 renowned artists, including Eminem & D12, Justice, KISS, Jane’s Addiction, Lenny Kravitz and Widespread Panic.

In addition to hosting the VTech Lounge throughout the three-day festival, VTech is teaming with Toyota and FILTER to present the official kickoff party for the Voodoo Festival on Thursday, Oct. 29. To be held at the infamous Howlin’ Wolf in New Orleans, the event welcomes more than 1,000 festival attendees and features the genre-bending hip-hop duo, The Knux, and world-class DJ sets by Biz Markie and Soul Sister. Plus, kickoff party attendees will enjoy custom t-shirts printed on-demand, video games, a complementary photo booth and great giveaways.

Exclusive Voodoo Experience artist interviews hosted by Filter TV, concert updates, photos, videos and other content can be found in the coming weeks on the “The Sounds of VTech” blog, http://music.vtechphones.com/ and http://twitter.com/vtechmusic, and the VTech Music Facebook fan page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Sounds-of-VTech/59344206554.

Building on its expertise in delivering wireless products for the home, VTech recently introduced the IS9181 Wi-Fi Internet Radio, which has received glowing reviews since its introduction this spring. The company has been a long-time music scene supporter through a variety of concerts and events over the years.

“Music is an integral part of the VTech brand, and it doesn’t get any better than the Voodoo Experience,” said Tom Bacon, vice president of marketing, VTech Communications. “The festival presents an eclectic mix of music, which is in line with the broad-range of music offerings our new wireless Internet radio offers through 11,000 free Internet radio stations from around the world.”

To attend the free VTech/FILTER/Toyota party, please visit www.uptheantics.com/voodoo to RSVP. For more information on the VTech IS9181 Wi-Fi Internet Radio product, please visit www.vtechphones.com/IS9181.

About VTech®

VTech is one of the world’s largest suppliers of corded and cordless telephones and a leading supplier of electronic learning products. It also provides highly sought-after contract manufacturing services. Founded in 1976, the Group’s mission is to be the most cost-effective designer and manufacturer of innovative, high-quality consumer electronics products and to distribute them to markets worldwide in the most efficient manner.

For further information on VTech’s blogs and its array of products, please visit www.vtechphones.com.

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