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.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060108/197809 )

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. SOURCE Heineken International