Klamath Blues Festival

SPONSORSHIP:

The festival has been in the planning phase for around five years. In 2007, KBS applied for a Klamath County Tourism Grant, and was awarded $7,000 to be used for advertising and promotion only. This constraint, although great for the advertising budget, left KBS with the need for additional sponsorship to secure performers and a large headline act.

The Ross Ragland has been contracted to provide the professional sound system, techs, and expert sound engineer (sound man). In addition, the theater will be the alternate host site for the festival in case of bad weather. We’ve contracted Stageline, the leading West Coast designer and manufacturer of mobile stages to provide a 20’x24’ stage. The stage will have large sponsor promotional space for banners in prime locations.

Roof banner supports to increase promotional and sponsorship visibility.

Horizontal 37' x 4' (11.3 m x 1.2 m)

Vertical left and right 15' x 6' (4.6 m x 1.8 m).

There is a limited amount of sponsorship available, and once the tier is filled there will be no other opportunity to sponsor except advertising in the event schedule which will also be limited.

1. Golden Tier Sponsorship:
2. Silver Tier Sponsorship
3. Bronze Tier Sponsorship
4. Advertising in Event Schedule
5. In-Kind Sponsorship

Golden Tier Sponsor: $5000.00
Most benefits go to the Golden tier sponsor.

They will be considered a Co-Sponsor of the Festival. All advertisement will state, “Made possible by the Klamath Blues Society, Klamath County Tourism Program, and ________________.” In addition they will receive the following:

One full page advertisement in the event schedule. Prime logo placement on all print advertisement, and promotional material such as posters, brochures, flyers, event t-shirts, and any other promotional materials.
Choice of prime stage location for banner(s)* (sponsor must provide banner.)
Large logo placement and co-sponsor recognition on KBS website.
Interview on live radio*. (sponsor representative)
Mention in all pre and post-event public relations and reporting.
On stage plugs, and possible interviews throughout the event.
The PR value: Community builder image and the knowledge that sponsorship will help provide musical diversity, cultural awareness, and increased tourism to Klamath County.

Silver Tier Sponsor: $2000.00
Silver tier sponsors will receive the following:

Half page advertisement in the event schedule.
Small logo placement on websites and print promotional material.
Stage banner(s)* in secondary location. (sponsor must provide banner.)
Interview on live radio*. (sponsor representative)
On stage plugs and possible interviews throughout the event.
The PR value: Community builder image and the knowledge that sponsorship will help to provide musical diversity, cultural awareness, and increased tourism to Klamath County.

Bronze Tier Sponsor: $500.00
Bronze tier sponsors will receive the following:

Quarter page advertisement in event schedule
Small stage banner* in tertiary location (sponsor must provide banner.)
On stage plugs and possible interviews throughout the event
The PR value: Community builder image and the knowledge that sponsorship will help to provide musical diversity, cultural awareness, and increased tourism to Klamath County.

BOOTH:

Having a booth seated on the Klamath Blues Festival grounds is great exposure, and is now available at an affordable rate. Space is limited, so we must ask that all vendors keep all of their supplies within their allotted space. Load in is at 9:00 and breakdown must be completed by 8:00. Tables and tents will not be provided.

Vendor Application

ADVERTISE IN EVENT SCHEDULE:

Between 1000-1500 event schedules will be distributed to festival attendees. This is great exposure for your business and quite affordable. Measurements for the event schedule will be 8.5" x 5.5". Advertising rates as follows:

1/4 page will be $100.00.
1/2 page ad will be $200.
Full Page ad will be $400.00.

Need ad design? Contact Optilux Design Inc.

BLUES SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP:

There are many benefits to becoming a member of the Blues Society. It is one of the most active networking groups in the Klamath Basin. Over the past ten years KBS has raised thousands of dollars for other organizations and charitable causes. For the past six years KBS has planned, produced, and promoted a successful Annual Christmas Charity Concert benefiting organizations such as:

Klamath Youth Development Center (2002-2004)
Klamath Crisis Center (2005-2006)
Klamath County Library (2007)

Some of the other ways KBS helps the community is to perform for free at other organization’s fund raisers and community events. Some of these are as follows:

Klamath Lake County Food Bank
Klamath Community College (KCC) (Graduation Ceremony 2004)
Oregon Institute of Technology (Fundraiser 2004)
Fourth of July Celebration (2006-2007)
Third Thursday Celebration (2005-2007)
Klamath County Art Council (Art Fair 2005-2007)
Department of Fish and Wildlife (Migratory Bird Day 2006)
The Sons’ of American Legion (Veterans Memorial Fund 2007)
National Wildlife Refuge (Migratory Bird Festival 2007)
Klamath County Chamber of Commerce (Donation of services for raffle, purchased by KCC for $400 2007) • Numerous other events in Veterans Park (2002-2007)
Kinetic Sculpture Race (June 29, 2008)
Ewauna Rowing Club (Henley Regatta 2008)
Weekly Blues Jam to support local musical talents (1997-200?)

KBS is not limited to just performing, although that is our strong suite. We award a College Scholarship each year to a local high school graduate who demonstrates academic excellence and musical talent, because we believe that music is an integral part of a well-rounded education.

KBS is also a member of the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce, the Ross Ragland Theater, The Cascade Blues Association, and The International Blues Foundation.

VOLUNTEER:

Be part of the action. There are a few volunteer options available such as parking assistance, handing out event schedules, vendor assistance, and more.