Exhibit 23(a)
CONSENT OF KPMG, LLP
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration statement
of Rare Medium Group, Inc. (the "Company") on Form S-8 of our reports dated
February 14, 2000, relating to the consolidated balance sheets as of
December 31, 1998 and 1999 and the related consolidated statements of
operations, stockholders' equity (deficit), cash flows and financial
statement schedule for the years then ended which reports are included in
the Company's 1999 annual report on Form 10-K, as amended on Form 10-K/A.
KPMG LLP
New York, New York
October 30, 2000
