BARBADOS GOSPELFEST...BARBADOS GOSPELFEST SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES | 2015 EDITION An enjoyable, impactful and life-changing festival A diverse and unique festival The faith-based

BARBADOS GOSPELFESTSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES | 2015 EDITION

An enjoyable, impactful and life-changing

festival

A diverse andunique festival

The faith-based festival in Barbados with the largest

local and international audiences

Touching LivesChanging Nations

BARBADOS GOSPELFEST SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES | 2015 EDITION

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BARBADOS GOSPELFESTSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

2015 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 2015.

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Barbados Gospelfest - A Great Sponsorship Investment

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 team ensures that the financial support received from our partners and sponsors is applied directly to the cost of producing the festival, which is currently in excess of $350,000 per year.


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Barbados Gospelfest 2015 Events:

Hymnspeak | Tuesday, May 26, 2015.

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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.

Sunset Concert |Wednesday May 27, 2015

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.

Joseph Niles Legacy Lecture |Thursday, May 28, 2015.

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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.

Laughter and Jazz | Friday May 29, 2015

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 | Saturday May 30, 2015

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 31, 2015

Farley Hill’s breathtaking scenery overlooking the rugged Atlantic coast is 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.


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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 the thousands more who receive exposure from 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:

Media | TV | Social Media

Daily Newspapers:

Nation Newspaper | Barbados Advocate | Barbados Today

TV

Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation and CMC

Radio

CBC /STARCOM NETWORK / CITA 90.1FM/ FAITH 102.1FM

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.

(Please see pages 5 & 6 for details)

CO-SpOnSOrShippACKAGES• Platinum Co-Sponsorship• Gold Co-Sponsorship• Silver Co-Sponsorship• Bronze Co-Sponsorship• Associate Co-Sponsorship• Exhibition Co-Sponsorship

EvEnt titlESpOnSOrShip pACKAGES• Festival Title Sponsorship• Joseph Niles Legacy Lecture• Hymnspeak• Sunset Concert• Laughter & Jazz• Ultimate Gospel• One Awesome Day

HOW DO WE MARKET?


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Sponsorship Packages PlatinumCo-Sponsor

GoldCo-Sponsor

SilverCo-Sponsor

BronzeCo-Sponsor

AssociateCo-Sponsor

Sponsor Investment $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $7,500 $5,000

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

5 Opportunity to sample or sell product

6 Click through access to your company’s website fromwww.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

15 Complimentary Tickets 15 12 8 6 4

16 Your corporate banner/Logo displayed at events

8 banners 6 banners 4 banners 3 banners 1 banner

17 Credits during the live broadcasts of Gospelfest events aired on the broadcast media

CO-SPONSORSHIPBENEFITS:


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Sponsorship PackagesFestival Title One Awesome

DayUltimate Gospel Laughter

and JazzHymnspeak Sunset

ConcertJoseph Niles Legacy Lecture

Sponsor Investment $75,000 $45,000 $40,000 $20,000 $12,500 $12,000 $5,000

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

5 Exclusive branding of Hymnspeak

6 Exclusive branding of Sunset Concert

7 Exclusive branding ofJoseph Niles Legacy Lecture

8 Speaking opportunity at this eventPress Launch and 2 Events

of Choice

9 Branding on all festival material for this event

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One promotional table with signage at this event

3 Events

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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

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14 Your company’s branding in all advertising for this event

15 Photo opportunities with ministering artiste (subject to artiste approval).

16 Complimentary tickets 30 20 15 12 10 8* 4*

EVENT TITLE SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS(Be the first to sponsor this)

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*These are NOT ticketedevents.

*These are NOT ticketedevents.

CONTACTINFORMATION

Gospelfest (Barbados) IncP.O. Box 922 Bridgetown, BarbadosTel: [email protected]

Ms. Kim LewisAdministrative Assistant

Gospelfest (Barbados) IncP.O. Box 922 Bridgetown, BarbadosTel: 246-426-5128 / Fax: 246-228-8723E-mail: [email protected]@barbadosgospelfest.comwww.barbadosgospelfest.com

Adrian R. AgardExecutive Producer

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