Salem Communications Hosts Summer 2003 Concert Series: Celebrate Freedom, Fish Fest, Big Splash

Salem Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:SALM), the leading radio broadcaster focused on religious and family themes programming, announced today its Summer 2003 Concert Series line-up. The schedule for the 2003 Summer Concert Series is as follows:

 Big Splash 2003 Saturday, June 21, 2003 Ocean Grove, NJ      Hosted by Salem's WWDJ 570 AM, this all-day Christian festival     culminates in an evening concert, which begins at 7:00 p.m. Big     Splash 2003 will feature performances by Salvador; Trini-tee 5:7;     Tommy Walker & the CA Worship Band; Jon Gibson and Christ     Tabernacle Choir. In addition to the evening's concert there is an     early morning "Concert of Prayer"; 5K Fun Run; Christian Bands at     the Beach Pavilion; Music and Dance Ministries in the NEW Youth     Temple; Children & Youth Ministries in the Upper Pavilion; Bible     Teaching in the Tabernacle; Extreme Games and lots of exhibitors     "under the tents." General admission is $22.00, for ticket     information go to the event tickets page at www.WWDJ.com.  Celebrate Freedom 2003 Saturday, June 28, 2003 South Fork Ranch in Dallas, TX      Hosted by Salem's 94.9 "The FISH" and Interstate Batteries,     Celebrate Freedom 2003 will open its gates at 7:00 a.m. with the     concert beginning at 8:15 a.m. and concluding at 11:00 p.m. This     all-day free event will feature performances by Third Day, Avalon,     Jaci Velasquez, Jars of Clay, Phillips, Craig and Dean, Mark     Scultz, Rebecca St. James, ZOEgirl, 4Him, Newsong, Chris Rice,     Anointed, Kristy Starling, Derek Webb (formerly of Caedmon's     Call), Nate Sallie and Sandi Patty. Admission is free, but tickets     are required. For information on where to get free admission     tickets go to www.KLTY.com.  Celebrate Freedom 2003 Thursday, July 3, 2003 Waikiki Shell in Honolulu, HI      Hosted by Salem's 95.5 "The FISH" and Honolulu-based stations     KHNR AM 650 and KGU AM 760, Celebrate Freedom begins at 7:00 p.m.     at Waikiki Shell in Honolulu. Salem Communications will also     partner with Thurlow Spurr, President of Concert Ministries, and     Jim Groen, President of Global Connection International to produce     the event. General admission for the concert starts at $10.00. A     portion from each ticket sold will benefit The Cambodian Women's     Center, as a part of Global Connection International's work in     Southeast Asia. For ticket information Call the Neal Blaisdell     Center Box Office at 808/591-2211.  Fish Fest 2003 Sunday, July 27, 2003 Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, CA      Hosted by Salem's 95.9 "The FISH," Fish Fest 2003 will begin 2:00     p.m. and will feature performances by Third Day, Toby Mac, Jaci     Velasquez, Avalon, OC Supertones, Jeremy Camp, Joy Williams, Five     Iron Frenzy, Kutless, Radium, and Alathea. Tickets start at $25.00     and are available through Ticketmaster or The Verizon Wireless     Amphitheater Box Office, 949/855-8096. 

Commenting on Salem's 2003 Summer Concert Series, Chuck Finney, National Program Director for The FISH, said, "Our 2003 line-up features perhaps our best group of performers ever. Along with the great music, these concerts offer us a meaningful way to come together in prayer and celebration. We hope to have fun while shedding light on today's social and political issues, encouraging thoughtful reflection on our lives and raising money to help those in need."

Salem Communications Corporation, headquartered in Camarillo, California, is the leading U.S. radio broadcaster focused on religious and family themes programming. Upon the close of all announced transactions, the company will own and operate 92 radio stations, including 58 stations in the top 25 markets. In addition to its radio properties, Salem owns the Salem Radio Network, which syndicates talk, news and music programming to over 1,500 affiliated radio stations; Salem Radio Representatives, a national sales force; Salem Web Network, the leading Internet provider of Christian content and online streaming; and Salem Publishing, a leading publisher of contemporary Christian music trade and consumer magazines. www.Salem.cc

Released June 19, 2003