Madison Media Institute (MMI) graduate and
intern, Josh Lenius, has been named as a finalist in this year’s Madison Area
Music Awards (MAMAs) in the category of “DJ Performer”. Lenius has been performing at nightclubs for
about fifteen years under the name “DJ Whiterabbit”.

“MMI is an outstanding school for
the aspiring artists of the 21st century. MMI's staff and curriculum rely on cutting-edge methods, concepts, and
applications to allow their students to create truly amazing work, whether
their passion is for audio, design, video, or animation. Madison's lucky to
have such an engaging and supportive school for the media arts!” said Lenius.

The MAMA takes place at the Barrymore Theatre on
May 9^th, 2009. Over 60 awards will be given out in a wide range of
categories and there will be performances by a variety of local music talent,
including Clyde Stubblefield and Natty Nation. For a list of performers visit www.themamas.org.

Madison Media Institute, established in 1969,
specializes in media career training through hands-on work with cutting-edge
equipment. Specific areas of curriculum include Digital Media Design and
Production, Recording and Music Technology, Video and Motion Graphics, Media
Systems Technology, and Entertainment and Media Business. Programs and
facilities are continually upgraded to coincide with developments made in
technology and communications.

Madison Media Institute is accredited nationally
by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology. For
more information please visit www.madisonmedia.edu or call 1-800-236-4997.