Become a Sponsor

Sponsorship Levels

The strength of any sponsorship opportunity lies in the power of the experience and the passion of the audience. Your sponsorship of The Gilmore provides numerous benefits, and you’ll be able to share the experience of seeing and hearing some of the world’s most accomplished musicians.

Sponsorship opportunities include the biennial Gilmore Festival, Rising Stars Series, live streaming, and community engagement and education programs.

$50,000 and Above

Presenting Partner

  • Company logo on printed tickets for all ticketed Festival events
  • Major Sponsor Spotlight in Festival Program Book
  • Full-page color ad in Festival Program Book
  • 8 Tickets to Sponsored Event
  • 8 Tickets to Finale concert and reception
  • Complimentary tickets for additional Festival events

$30,000 – $49,000

Diamond Sponsor

  • Major Sponsor Spotlight in Festival Program Book
  • Full-page color ad in Festival Program Book
  • 8 Tickets to Sponsored Event
  • 8 Tickets to Finale concert and reception

$15,000 – $29,000

Platinum Sponsor

  • Full-page color ad in Festival Program Book
  • 6 Tickets to Sponsored Event
  • 6 Tickets to Finale concert and reception

$10,000 – $14,999

Gold Sponsor

  • Half-page color ad in Festival Program Book
  • 6 Tickets to Sponsored Event
  • 6 Tickets to Finale concert and reception

$5,000 – $9,999

Silver Sponsor

  • Quarter-page color ad in Festival Program Book
  • 4 Tickets to Sponsored Event
  • 4 Tickets to Finale concert and reception

$3,000 – $4,999

Bronze Sponsor

  • 4 Tickets to Sponsored Event
  • 4 Tickets to Finale concert and reception

$1,500 – $2,999

Copper Sponsor

  • 2 Tickets to Sponsored Event
  • 2 Tickets to Finale concert and reception

Benefits for All Sponsors

 

  • Logo or name in Ticket Brochure, Program Book,
    Newsletter, and on the website
  • Recognition in social media and emails
  • Verbal recognition in Pre-concert Announcement
    for Sponsored Event
  • Invitation to Festival Preview Event
  • 15% Ticket Discount for Employees

Festival Reach

We value your partnership and will work with you to creatively maximize your visibility.

  • Audience: 30,000+
  • TheGilmore.org website: 63,000 visitors and 200,000 page views
  • Festival ticket brochure: 20,000+ distributed through mail
  • Festival program book: 10,000 distributed at all events
  • Print advertising: 200,000+ circulation
  • Pre-concert announcement at sponsored event
  • Program notes: 400 – 1,600 distributed at sponsored event
  • Newsletter: 6,500 distributed through mail
  • Facebook: 3,500+ likes
  • Email subscribers: 11,000

Festival Sponsorship

The Gilmore Piano Festival presents an exciting opportunity for companies to make a sound investment in the cultural life of our community while enjoying the strong marketing benefits and high visibility of associating with an internationally recognized music festival. As a Festival sponsor, you support regional tourism and economic development while providing opportunities for your employees and customers to experience some of the world’s most celebrated musicians.

Questions About Making A Donation?

To learn more about supporting The Gilmore, contact Alisa Carrel, Director of Development, at 269.342.1166

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