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For more information, contact Alex Mallett development@folk.org 816-221-3655 X 6
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O UR MISSION
To nurture, engage and empower the international folk music community – traditional and contemporary, amateur, and professional – through education, advocacy, and performance.
Montréal, Canada Photo by Loic Romer
About Folk Alliance Folk Alliance International (FAI) was founded in 1989 to connect folk music leaders aiming to sustain the community and genre. The leading international voice for folk music, FAI is a 30-year-old arts nonprofit based in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. The organization’s expanded global network now includes more than 3,000 members. This worldwide community includes cultural sector entrepreneurs and leaders that includes artists, record companies, publishers, presenters, agents, managers, arts administrators, and more.
Returning to Canada in 2019, the Folk Alliance International (FAI) conference theme will explore the artistic process from inspiration to vocation. Join us for a collective conversation about innovation, collaboration, and spirituality in art. Host city Montréal is known for its vibrant music scene and public celebration of the arts. In addition, our conference hotel, the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s bedin at the hotel where they wrote: “Give Peace a Chance.” For more information, contact Alex Mallett development@folk.org 816-221-3655 X 6
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2018 Conference Overview
25
180 Official Showcases
Exhibit Hall Booths
3,430
47
84
Networking And Mentorship Sessions
Private Showcases
74
Professional Development Panels
Camp
Media
Associate
Venue 4%
16%
Private Showcase Rooms
12%
Presenter
6%
10% 20%
417
Presenters
House Concerts
2,855
35%
Attendees
Festival
45% 27%
25% Concert Series
35 Countries Represented
Artist
Industry
6% Increase in attendees From 2017 For more information, contact Alex Mallett development@folk.org 816-221-3655 X 6
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SPONSORSHIP Sponsorship packages are available on an a-la-carte basis, including custom branding and activations. Sponsor logo placement and recognition is dependent on total investment. FAI’s premium sponsorship tiers (Gold and Platinum) begin at $10,000. Contact Alex Mall ett to create the best package for your company’s goals:
Official Showcases All artists are accepted through FAI’s juried applications. FAI will provide stage signage with your logo and will list your organization as a sponsor anywhere it is relevant. Sponsorship includes one registration if the sponsor is actively encouraging artists to apply for official showcases.
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Main Stage
$4000
USD
Premium Stage
$3000
USD
Regular Stage
$2500
USD
$1500–$2000
USD
Label Room Stage
FAI provides a full backline and private showcase listing for one night on a stage used earlier for official showcases - available for programming from 10:30 pm - 2:30 am.
Official EVENT SPONSORSHIP Hospitality Opening Reception
All events include one sponsor registration and listing anywhere relevant to that event in print, online and in the FAI app.
International folk Music awards $5000 USD
Title Sponsorship
$7500 USD
Evening Reception
Thursday, Friday, Saturday Nights
$4000 USD
Song, Artist, or Album of the Year Award
$1500 USD
Breakfast Sponsor
Thursday, Friday, Saturday Nights
$2500 USD
Clearwater Award
$1500 USD
$2500 USD
People’s Voice Award
$1500 USD
Closing Party
For Private Showcase Pricing, view www.folkconference.org
For more information, contact Alex Mallett development@folk.org 816-221-3655 X 6
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EXHIBITING and Branding
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After Nov 1
Exhibiting The exhibit hall is the business-to-business hub of the conference with representation from all sectors - agents, managers, festivals, instrument companies, artists, and service providers. Regular booths include pipe and drape, a table and two chairs. Premium booths are in the highest traffic area and have a larger customizable footprint. Artist/non-profit tables include a small table and two chairs. Booth prices do not include conference
Premium Booth
Regular Booth Artist Table
for self-represented artists or small non-profits only.
PREMIERe BRANDING (EXCLUSIVE) Lanyards
$4000 USD
Wristbands
$4000 USD
Tote Bag
$5000 USD
Hotel Keycards Logo
$2500 USD
Volunteer T-Shirts
$2500 USD
Instrument Check
$2500 USD
$1000 USD
$1250 USD
$500 USD
$700 USD
$250 USD
$350 USD
GO BIG!
For more information, contact Alex Mallett development@folk.org 816-221-3655 X 6
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ADVERTISING PRogram book Ads must be confirmed by November 14 and art received by December 19. Email artwork to creative@folk. org. Specs can also be viewed online ad folkconference.org/advertising. Specs online at: http://folkconference.org/docs/FAI2018-ProgramBook-Ad%20Sizes.pdf Email artwork to creative@folk.org, clearly marking your organization’s name.
After Nov 1 Back Cover 8”W x 10.5”H no bleed, color, CMYK, pdf.
$2500 USD
$3000 USD
$1500 USD
$1800 USD
USD
USD
Full Page Ad 7”W x 9.5”H no bleed, color, CMYK, pdf.
$1000 USD
$1200 USD
1/2 Page Ad 7”W x 4.7”H no bleed, color, CMYK, pdf.
$600 USD
$750 USD
1/4 Page Ad 3.4”W x 4.7”H no bleed, color, CMYK, pdf.
$400 USD
$500 USD
Inside Front Cover 8”W x 10.5”H no bleed, color, CMYK, pdf. Inside Back Cover 8”W x 10.5”H no bleed, color, CMYK, pdf.
p o ck e t gu i d e$1800 $1000
Discounts available for artists that applied for official showcases. Contact sales@folk.org for more information.
Pocket Guide Ads must be confirmed by January 4 and art received by January 11. Email artwork to creative@folk.org. Specs can also be viewed online ad folkconference.org/advertising. After Nov 1 Cover Logo
$3000 USD
$3600 USD
Back Cover
$2000 USD
$2400 USD
Inside Front Cover
$1500 USD
$1800 USD
Inside Back Cover
$1500 USD
$1800 USD
Large Ad
$950 USD
$1140 USD
Small Ad
$500 USD
$600 USD
D I GITAL ADV ERTISIN G
After Nov 1
T OT E BAG I N SE R T S
Limit of 20 sold
After Nov 1
Mobile App Banner (five total in rotation)
$2000 USD
$2500 USD
Large Insert - Magazine
$1000 USD
$1200 USD
Folkconference.org Banner Ad
$500 USD
$600 USD
CD or Branded Item
$800 USD
$1000 USD
E-Newsletter Banner Ad
$500 USD
$600 USD
Postcard or Sheet of Paper
$600 USD
$750 USD
For more information, contact Alex Mallett development@folk.org 816-221-3655 X 6
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onsite visibility Ele vat o r sk i n s cover the entire surface of one elevator on the outside door
After Nov 1 Convention Floor
$1000 /door USD
$1100 /door USD
Private Showcase Floor 3rd Floor
$700 /door USD
$850 /door USD
Private Showcase Floors 4th and 5th Floors
$600 /door USD
$750 /door USD
$600 USD
$750 USD
Inside Elevator Posters
Co l u mn wr a p s
Cover one side of four on a prominently placed column in main corridors After Nov 1 Lobby Level 42”W x 96”H
$900 /side USD
$1000 /side USD
Convention Floor 42”W x 96”H
$900 /side USD
$1000 /side USD
Custom Decals and Prime Locations Available Contact development@folk.org
CONFE RENCE MONITORS screens placed for official conference and official showcase signage with your ad beside the official content.
After Nov 1
100 total Ads in rotation
$80 USD
$100 USD
AP P ADV E R T I SI N G Banners - on pages where showcases or conference programming are listing. 10 ads maximum
$800 USD
For more information, contact Alex Mallett development@folk.org 816-221-3655 X 6