Interested in Sponsoring the Calgary International Reggae Festival?
Here are some reasons why you should:
- 2012 will celebrate the ninth annual Reggae Festival in Calgary and Western Canada.
- Reggae music is not only one of the most popular genres of music right now, but it is the only music heard in every corner of the world – Calgary deserves a music festival, showcasing the one form of music that is truly international.
- The festival is a Calgary made, innovative, family-friendly festival.
- 2012 marks the 100th Anniversary of Calgary and it is Jamaica's 50th Anniversary of Independence. ReggaeFest will celebrate both these special milestones as well as Calgary being a Culture Capital of Canada for 2012.
- It is anticipated that Festival promotions will reach in excess of 200,000 people.
2012 Partner Guidelines
ReggaeFest 2012 Partner Guidelines:
It's not every day you get to Reggae. And this year, from August 15 - 18, ReggaeFest is sure to attract an even broader audience than in previous years. Make sure your company has a presence by choosing one of our great sponsorship packages – become Rastagarian!
Ongoing and current partners include: Big Rock Brewery, CJSW Radio 90.9 FM, Hotel Arts, Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Calgary Arts Development.
Note: All partner logos will be placed on signage throughout the festival site and in promotional material where available.
The festival is open to many different forms of partnerships – in-kind, cash, pro bono, exclusivity. Please see the contact info below to negotiate.
ReggaeFest attendees* tend to:
- Be employed (84%)
- Span all age groups (39% are under 35 years of age, and 57% are over 35 years of age)
- Be from Calgary & the surrounding area (76%)
The majority of attendees cite the music as their primary reason to attend. Most (84%) also give ReggaeFest top marks for providing value to the community.
Society Incorporation No. 5010763844
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Individual Donations are being accepted. Become a Member of the Calgary Reggae Festival Society (CRFS) or contact us if you are able to donate more. Donors will receive recognition on our web site and other donor benefits will be provided.
If you are a ReggaeFest fan you know that this year marks our ninth edition. You know that the festival just keeps getting better and better but our team thinks we can go even farther than what we have in place to date! Now, we are passing the ball to you. Donate to the CRFS to support all the festival production needs and to ensure that ReggaeFest can continue on for the many years to come.
Contact Us: by Email
Or Telephone: 403-355-5696
Calgary Reggae Festival Society
Chinook RPO, PO Box 30244
Calgary, AB T2H 2V9 CANADA
Society Incorporation No. 5010763844
ReggaeFest 2011 Partners
Media Partners
ONE LOVE
BUFFALO SOLDIER
RASTAMAN
DREADLOCK
JAMMIN'
Sponsors
ONE LOVE
BUFFALO SOLDIER
RASTAMAN
DREADLOCK
JAMMIN'
Donors
Funding Partners
- Alberta Foundation for the Arts
- Alberta Lottery Fund
- Calgary Arts Development Authority
- Canadian Heritage
- City of Calgary
- SOCAN Foundation
Supporters
Suppliers
- Calgary Parking Authority
- City of Calgary
- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group
- EconoPro
- Flight Centre
- FM Systems
- MacCon Inc
- Mewata Armoury
- MP Liquor
- Production Lighting
- Ship & Anchor Pub
- Superstore - Westwinds
- TAC Mobility
- The Republik
- VenCash
- Westgate Community Hall
Online (Web Site) Banner Advertising Information
Through our web site the Calgary International Reggae Festival (ReggaeFest) is truly international. Inquiries and interest have come from all across the globe. Artistes from Africa, Europe, SE Asia, South America and North America have all shown an interest in performing at the Festival. Our web site allows everyone 24 hour access to all our important Festival news. Our mission is to educate the greater community about Reggae music with a focus on Canadian talent. Online banners will allow advertisers greater exposure to everyone interested in Reggae music and culture.
Banner Ad Specifications
Size: 175w x 125h pixels or (2.43 x 1.73 inches at 72 pixels per inch)
File size: recommended file size is 20kb to 30kb
Hyperlink: supply us with a web site address or email address you want the clicker directed to.
| Ad Size | Placement | Per Month | Per 6 Months | Per Year |
| 175 x 125 pixels | Home Page + all other pages of ReggaeFest.ca | $50 | $250 | $500* |
- Your banner ad will be displayed on the home page, plus all other pages of www.ReggaeFest.ca for premium exposure, and at a low cost.
- Banners are rotated with other banners on all pages to keep them fresh for visitors. We find this increases response by keeping visitors interested in what banner will display next.
- * With purchase of a year package you can submit up to 6 different banner ad designs all rotating or we will post a different banner design every 2 months.
To Reserve Space Contact:
Tel: 403-355-5696
Email: Calgary Reggae Festival
Payment:
All payments are due with your artwork.
Please make all cheques payable to:
Calgary Reggae Festival Society
Chinook RPO, PO Box 30244
Calgary, Alberta T2H 2V9 Canada