Sponsor Opportunities

JUS’ BLUES MUSIC FOUNDATION, INC.

Keeping the Legacy of Blues & Soul Music Alive

 

  The year 2010 marks the tenth anniversary event of the Jus` Blues Music Awards.  It is the signature event of the Jus` Blues Music Foundation, Inc. (JBMF), a 501(c) (3) organization originally founded in 1990. The JBMF works with traditional and contemporary Blues & Soul music artists to promote their works to a worldwide audience of fans to help keep the legacy of Blues & Soul music alive. 

The 2010 event will be August 4th through 7th in downtown Memphis, Tennessee.  Our annual Jus` Blues Music Awards and ancillary festivities are the only events of its kind that embrace homage to African-American Blues & Soul music artists and industry professionals in a four day celebration that is educational, entertaining and inspiring.

In the JBMF mission, we strive to promote the Arts, education, business and philanthropic events as we also strive to preserve America's traditional heritage of Blues & Soul Music in school, nationwide and abroad.

 

Support from JBMF members, sponsors, supporters and proceeds from our event(s) go to fund the JBMF “Blues Got a Soul” Project which is designed to educate students of all ages about traditional and contemporary Blues & Soul music artists to help preserve this rich and valuable American Art form.

 

We have partnered with the STAX Music Academy and Soulsville Foundation to assist their talented music students by creating a scholarship program to help further their music education studies.

 

We are in a partnership and collaboration with Mississippi Valley State University and the Delta Research and Cultural Institute (DRCI). Together, we have targeted local school districts, Arts administrators, practicing master music teachers, university music educators, and future music teachers to assist emerging, inner city and mid-economic areas in promoting music programs.  This is part of our “Blues in the Schools” program.

                                                                                          

 

We have also partnered with the Albert King Music Trust.  Extraordinary bluesman Albert King was one of the most important and influential musicians of his time.  Our focus will be preserving the legacy of the late great Albert King through the funding of a scholarship program to promising music education students. Additionally, we are designing a very special Jus` Blues Music Honoree Award in his imagine and likeness to present to a very special person who has made outstanding accomplishments in the genre of Blues music.

 

We are pleased to have garnered the business community support of the Beale Street Merchants Association, the Beale Street Development Corporation, the House of Blues Recording Studio, the Memphis Music Foundation, and the Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau.   
 

Sincerely, 

 

Charles Mitchell

Executive Director   

 

 

 

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

PLATINUM SPONSOR - $75,000   

 

*  YOUR COMPANY PRESENTS or PRESENTED BY YOUR COMPANY

*  Premier logo placement and sponsor identification on all materials
*  Major display space to promote product or service

*  Participation in all media ads, Radio, TV, Print as available

*  Product exclusivity

*  Logo placement on event signage and paraphernalia
*  VIP tables and seating at all events

*  Sponsor acknowledgement & special plaque

*  VIP access at every event, including receptions and after parties

*  Mentions on all promotional media on the Red Carpet and the Awards Show
*  Premier placement on website and links

*  Inside front/centerfold or back full page ad in the Awards Show magazine program

DIAMOND SPONSOR - $50,000                                  

*  Acknowledged and listed as Diamond Sponsor
 *  Premier logo placement and sponsor identification on all materials
*  Major display space to promote product or service

*  Participation in all media ads, Radio, TV, Print as available

*  Product exclusivity

*  Logo placement on event signage

*  VIP tables and seating at all events

*  Sponsor Acknowledgement & Plaque
*  VIP access at every event, including the VIP reception and after party
*  Mentions on all promotional media on the Red Carpet and the Awards Show
*  Placement on website and links

*  Full page advertisement in the Awards Show magazine program

SILVER SPONSOR - $25,000    

*  Logo placement and sponsor identification on promotion materials
 *  Display space to promote product or service

*  Participation in all media ads, Radio, TV, Print as available

*  Product exclusivity

*  Logo placement on event signage

*  VIP tables and seating at all events

*  Sponsor Acknowledgement & Plaque

*  VIP access at every event, including the VIP reception and after party
*  Placement on website and links

*  Advertisement in the Awards Show magazine program

BLUES SPONSOR - $10,000

*  Logo placement and sponsor identification on promotion materials
 *  Display space to promote product or service

*  Logo placement on event signage

*  VIP table at all events

*  Sponsor Acknowledgement & Plaque

*  VIP access at every event, including the VIP reception and after party
*  Placement on website and links

*  Advertisement in the Awards Show magazine program

MEMBER SPONSOR - $1,000   

 

*  VIP Seating

*  Member sponsor listing

*  2010 JBMF Membership           

 

SPECIAL BENEFITS

 

  • Special Invites to All Events

      Get up close and personal with the Honorees and break bread with the stars.

 

  • Sponsor and Artist Photo Opportunities

      Get up close and personal with the stars with a photo memory

 

  • Ad in Jus` Blues Music Awards Show Magazine Program which is distributed to attendees of the event and Blues societies worldwide

 

  • Logo placement on print/online materials (i.e., napkins, table tents, and etc.)

 

  • Logo placement on all event signage (i.e., banners, posters, and etc)

 

  • Sponsors Identified on Awards promo CD

 

  • Awards article e-mailed to over 40,000 readers

 

  • VIP tables and seating

 

  • VIP access at event, including Honoree Dinner, Red Carpet and after party.

 

  • Premier placement on jusbluesmusic.com web site currently averaging 1200 – 1400 hits daily.

 

ADDITIONAL THINGS WE WILL DO FOR THE SPONSOR

 

  • Special presentation to the Sponsor during the Awards Show

 

  • Product or Service Exposure 

 

  • Artist can become a new product and/or service endorser

      Endorsed artist can make special appearances for sponsor

 

  • Special t-shirt design promoting Sponsor’s involvement in the Awards Show

 

  • Advertising impact on captive audience of musicians and music admirers with the Sponsor logo on posters, displays and photo backdrops

 

  • Provide a post follow-up report regarding the event

  For additional information or to establish a sponsorship contact,
Charles E. Johnson, 404.246.2492   charles@sweetauburn.com