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First Artist Corporation PLC
22 March 2005


22 March 2005

                          First Artist Corporation plc
                       ("First Artist" or the "Company")

                     Appointment of Non-Executive Chairman

The Board of First Artist is pleased to announce the appointment of Timothy John
Mackenzie Chadwick as non-executive Chairman effective from Monday 21 March 2005.
He takes over from Alex Johnston who has resigned as Chairman.

Tim, aged 58, is currently Chairman of Simon Group plc. No further information
needs to be disclosed under the AIM Rules.

Tim previously founded Aurum Press Ltd., a successful publishing company, which
he sold to Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Company in 1992. He then bought
back the children's publishing arm in 1992, which traded as All Books for
Children ("ABC") Ltd. ABC was then sold to HIT Entertainment plc in 1995. Tim
also floated Benicia Ports plc, later renamed American Port Services plc, on the
London Stock Exchange in 1994, which was then acquired by Associated British
Ports plc in 1999.

Jon Smith, Chief Executive of First Artist said: "We are delighted to welcome
Tim to the Board. Given his track record and experience, Tim will play a major
role in the development of First Artist as we develop into a broadly based
personality and sports marketing event management business and he will be
integral to our planned acquisition programme."

"On behalf of the Board I would also like to thank Alex Johnston for all his
support and advice. He has been invaluable to the development of the Company and
his significant contribution has enabled First Artist to reach its current
positive position. Alex will now be able to concentrate his time on other
business interests and we wish him well for the future."

For further information, please contact:

First Artist Corporation PLC
Jon Smith, Chief Executive 020 8900 1818
Richard Hughes, Finance Director

Smithfield Consultants
George Hudson 020 7360 4900



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