BARBADOS GOSPELFEST SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2014 EDITION An enjoyable, impactful and life-changing festival Touching Lives Changing Nations A diverse and unique festival The faith-based festival in Barbados with the largest local and international audiences
BARBADOS GOSPELFEST SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2014 EDITION Barbados Gospelfest - A Great Sponsorship Investment 2 Barbados Gospelfest is the Caribbean s premiere Christian music and arts Festival. Founded in 1993, it has developed a reputation as a well produced international festival while maintaining a strong local brand. Barbados Gospelfest attracts both patrons and artistes from the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and elsewhere. Over the years, the festival has also provided a platform for the development of young Barbadians encouraging their potential as gospel music artistes and emerging talents in the broad arena of the performing arts. The week-long series of events is a haven of inspiration to many. It remains focused on its mission to touch the lives of every individual who comes into contact with the festival and to create lasting positive experiences in Barbados for families, schools, businesses and communities with the life-changing impact of the message of the Gospel. Our efforts are made possible through the grace of God and the commitment of an Executive Team working together with the invaluable support of our partners and sponsors. This commitment on the part of our Executive and volunteer teams ensures that the financial support received from our partners and sponsors is applied directly to the cost of producing the festival, currently in excess of $30,000 per year.
BARBADOS GOSPELFEST SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2014 EDITION Barbados Gospelfest 2014 Events Joseph Niles Legacy Lecture May 19, 2014. An annual event to honour Joseph Niles in recognition of this Barbadian icon s contribution to the development of Gospel Music in Barbados, the region and beyond during a ministry which spanned over 40 years. This event is also positioned to continually reflect on and highlight the contribution of Gospel music to the Barbadian society. (Be the first to sponsor this) Hymnspeak May 20, 2014. A unique event featuring a combined choir comprising members of several local churches. Under the direction of Rev. Mikie Roberts and accompanied by organist, John Bryan, the choir is enhanced by a special ensemble of talented musicians as they touch, inspire and uplift an eclectic audience of locals and visitors. An especially poignant element of the event is the active participation of the audience in the singing of the hymns, some of which are brought to life through dramatisation. Always an evening to remember, a part of the proceeds from Hymnspeak support various worthwhile causes. (Be the first to sponsor this) Sunset Concert May 21, 2014 A much anticipated free event, which explores the rich talent of emerging Gospel artistes from Barbados, the Caribbean, UK, Canada and elsewhere. It also features a few established guest artistes. Laughter and Jazz May 23, 2014 Introduced since 2008, Laughter & Jazz, marries the comedy of international Christian comedians with the unique jazz vibes of local, regional and international artistes to deliver an experience quite unlike any other in the Caribbean. Ultimate Gospel May 24, 2014 The Saturday event is usually held at the Garfield Sobers Gymnasium and is a major event of the festival. Over the years, this event has become known as a quality production featuring top traditional Gospel and praise and worship acts usually from the USA and the Caribbean. This event is also where the Barbados Mass Choir showcases its skill it has been a consistent feature and a proud accomplishment of the festival. One Awesome Day May 2 2014 Farley Hill s breathtaking scenery overlooking the rugged Atlantic coast is usually the perfect backdrop for One Awesome Day. Large crowds of diverse patrons usually attend this grand finale of Barbados Gospelfest and are blessed by an impressive line-up of A-class local, regional and international artistes. It is an exciting day for the entire family. 3
BARBADOS GOSPELFEST SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2014 EDITION CO-Sponsorship PACKAGES Platinum ship Gold ship Silver ship Bronze ship Associate ship Exhibition ship Event Title Sponsorship PACKAGES Festival Title Sponsorship Joseph Niles Legacy Lecture Hymnspeak Sunset Concert Laughter & Jazz Saturday Night Live One Awesome Day (Please see pages & 6 for details) HOW DO WE MARKET? PR The festival is supported by an extensive local PR and marketing campaign which gives the sponsors significant visibility, not only to captive audiences who follow Gospelfest, but also to thousands more given the exposure of the events in mainstream media. Coverage is consistently secured in the local newspapers, live radio broadcasts, online, in Gospelfest printed materials and on television. Each year, Barbados Gospelfest secures a significant number of advertising spots, interviews, live broadcasts, as well as pre and post event coverage. In addition, press releases are provided to various media including: Daily Newspapers Nation Newspaper, Barbados Advocate and Barbados Today TV Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation and CMC Online/ Social Media www.barbadosgospelfest.com - Barbados Gospelfest facebook page - Twitter and instagram Other Advertising Barbados Gospelfest aims to aggressively advertise to ensure maximum coverage using the media channels listed above. The far reaching advertising campaign includes printed press, radio and TV, outdoors and online advertising. It also includes: Email Email blast with Impression Barbados Outdoor Bus Wraps on Transport Board buses Posters and fliers are printed and distributed at high traffic locations and through key channels. Radio CBC Radio Stations Q 100.7 FM - 94.7 FM Starcom Network Radio Stations VOB 92.9 FM LOVE 104.1 FM - Life 97. FM HOTT 9.3 FM - CITA 90.1 FM - 102.1 FM 4
BARBADOS GOSPELFEST SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2014 EDITION CO-SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS Sponsorship Packages Sponsor Investment 1 Speaking opportunity at the launch event of Barbados Gospelfest 2 Interviews on broadcast media 3 Booth space at two events 4 Booth space at one event Opportunity to sample or sell product 6 Click through access to your company s website from www.barbadosgospelfest.com 7 A brand exclusive partnership 8 Your company s branding in all advertising (Print, Tv and Radio) 9 Your company s branding in print and radio advertising only 10 Your company s branding in print advertising only 11 Branding on all festival material 12 Branding on www.barbadosgospelfest.com 13 Your company s brand highlighted on Barbados Gospelfest Facebook page 14 Acknowledgement of your brand at events 1 Complimentary Tickets 17 Your corporate banner/logo displayed at events 17 Credits during the live broadcasts of Gospelfest events aired on the broadcast media Platinum Gold Silver Bronze $20,000 $1,000 $10,000 $7,00 $,000 12 8 6 4 6 banners 4 banners 3 banners 1 banner 1 8 banners Associate
BARBADOS GOSPELFEST SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2014 EDITION EVENT TITLE SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS Sponsorship Packages Festival Title One Awesome Day Ultimate Gospel Laughter and Jazz Hymnspeak (Be the first to sponsor this) Sunset Concert Joseph Niles Legacy Lecture (Be the first to sponsor this) Sponsor Investment 1 Exclusive branding of the festival 2 Exclusive branding of One Awesome Day 3 Exclusive branding of Ultimate Gospel 4 Exclusive branding of Laughter & Jazz Exclusive branding of Hymnspeak 6 Exclusive branding of Sunset Concert 7 Exclusive branding of Joseph Niles Legacy Lecture 8 Speaking opportunity at this event 9 Branding on all festival material for this event 10 One promotional table with signage at this event 11 Branding on www.barbadosgospelfest.com with click through access to your company s website 12 Recognition of your company in press releases promoting this event 13 Your corporate banner / logo displayed prominently at events 14 6 $7,000 $4,000 $40,000 $20,000 $12,00 $12,000 $,000 7 30 20 1 12 10 Press Launch and 2 Events of Choice 3 Events Your company s branding in all advertising for this event 1 Photo opportunities with ministering artiste (subject to artiste approval). 16 Complimentary tickets for these events 8* *These are NOT ticketed events. 4* *These are NOT ticketed events.
BARBADOS GOSPELFEST SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2014 EDITION CONTACT INFORMATION Adrian R. Agard Executive Producer Ms. Kim Lewis Administrative Assistant Gospelfest (Barbados) Inc P.O. Box 922 Bridgetown, Barbados Tel: 246-426-128 / Fax: 246-228-8723 E-mail: araccan@caribsurf.com info@barbadosgospelfest.com www.barbadosgospelfest.com Follow us on Gospelfest (Barbados) Inc P.O. Box 922 Bridgetown, Barbados Tel: 246-426-128 admin@barbadosgospelfest.com 7
BARBADOS GOSPELFEST SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2014 EDITION Thank you for your support! We wish to thank you for reviewing our sponsorship kit, and for your consideration of the opportunities to partner with Barbados Gospelfest 2014. We truly appreciate that you took the time to do so, and look forward to your favourable response. Designed by AST Designer & Illustrator: www.facebook.com/ast2012 / astdesigns2011@gmail.com