Greenville Jazz Fest 2025 Sponsorship Opportunities
MAY 30-31, 2025
DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
EVENT OVERVIEW
On June 7 and 8, 2024, more than 20,000 music lovers joined us on Main Street for the second annual Jazz Fest. The free festival hosted over 14 local, regional, and national acts across two stages. In 2025, Greenville Jazz Fest looks to reach a wider audience and showcase the Southeast’s love for community, culture, and jazz.
OPPORTUNITIES
With a wide variety of sponsorships available, Greenville Jazz Fest provides the perfect opportunity for your business to reach thousands of residents and visitors with a passion for community, culture and jazz! Opportunities range from title sponsorships to prominent stage sponsorships to popular programming sponsorships, including bistro areas, the VIP area and many more. Sponsorships are also available for Greenville Jazz Fest’s unique companion programs, including Jazz Around Town, and the festival’s opening parade.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
An important mission of Greenville Jazz Fest is to provide opportunities for residents of all ages to learn and appreciate the rich history and artistry of jazz. As part of that effort, the festival is partnering with the Greenville Jazz Collective to offer a JazzEd Concert Series in local community centers, bringing jazz to those who might not otherwise have an opportunity to experience it. Greenville Jazz Fest will also shine a spotlight on local music education and young musicians, partnering with Greenville County Schools to host a performance by the All-County Jazz Ensemble, comprised of students from local high schools and the Fine Arts Center.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Ages: 25-65
• Jazz Enthusiasts
• Music Lovers
• Leisure travelers, including families, with interests in outdoor activities, cultural events, festivals REACH
SOCIAL MEDIA IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS
TITLE SPONSOR
$50,000
Provide your company with the opportunity to become fully immersed in the Greenville Jazz Fest branding. The title sponsor will receive local and regional exposure prior to and during the event.
SPONSORSHIP RECOGNITION
• YOUR NAME/LOGO INCORPORATED INTO FESTIVAL’S LOGO AND NAMING RIGHTS on all uses and platforms, including Jazz Fest promotional posters, volunteer t-shirts, beverage cups, onsite stage banners, 2 onsite overhead street banners, and site maps
• YOUR NAME/LOGO INCLUDED ON DIGITAL ASSETS
Jazz Fest webpage with link to sponsor website and social media mentions
• A DEDICATED SPACE AT EVENT FOR PROMOTIONAL/DISPLAY USE to showcase products/services (displays, product sampling, coupons, enter-to-win contests, etc.)
• OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK FROM SPONSORED STAGE
• OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE A SCRIPT FOR PRE-RECORDED ANNOUNCEMENTS that will be played from sponsored stage
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
• MEDIA ADVERTISEMENTS
Print, television and radio partnerships (i.e. Community Journals, WYFF, Audacy)
• RECOGNITION IN FESTIVAL-RELATED PRESS RELEASE
• OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN FESTIVAL NEWS CONFERENCE
• MENTIONS ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS
Facebook: Greenville Events & Cultural Arts
X: @gvilleevents
Instagram: @gvilleevents
HOSPITALITY BENEFITS
• TWELVE (12) DAILY VIP ACCESS PASSES located at the front of each stage
• (500) FESTIVAL TASTE TICKETS used as festival currency to purchase food, drinks, merchandise, etc.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
$20,000
Provide your company with the opportunity to become fully immersed in the Greenville Jazz Fest branding. The Presenting sponsor will receive local and regional exposure prior to and during the event.
SPONSORSHIP RECOGNITION
• YOUR NAME/LOGO INCORPORATED INTO FESTIVAL’S LOGO AND NAMING RIGHTS on all uses and platforms, including Jazz Fest promotional posters, volunteer t-shirts, beverage cups, onsite stage banners, 2 onsite overhead street banners, and site maps
• YOUR NAME/LOGO INCLUDED ON DIGITAL ASSETS Jazz Fest webpage with link to sponsor website and social media mentions
• A DEDICATED SPACE AT EVENT FOR PROMOTIONAL/DISPLAY USE to showcase products/services (displays, product sampling, coupons, enter-to-win contests, etc.)
• OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK FROM SPONSORED STAGE
• OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE A SCRIPT FOR PRE-RECORDED ANNOUNCEMENTS that will be played from sponsored stage
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
• MEDIA ADVERTISEMENTS
Print, television and radio partnerships (i.e. Community Journals, WYFF, Audacy)
• RECOGNITION IN FESTIVAL-RELATED PRESS RELEASE
• OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN FESTIVAL NEWS CONFERENCE
• MENTIONS ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS
Facebook: Greenville Events & Cultural Arts X: @gvilleevents Instagram: @gvilleevents
HOSPITALITY BENEFITS
• EIGHT (8) DAILY VIP ACCESS PASSES located at the front of each stage
• (350) FESTIVAL TASTE TICKETS used as festival currency to purchase food, drinks, merchandise, etc.
REEDY STAGE
$15,000
As one of the main attractions of Greenville Jazz Fest, the Reedy Stage features top performing, headlining artists from national, regional and local music scenes. The Reedy Stage will receive local and regional exposure prior to and during the event.
SPONSORSHIP RECOGNITION
• YOUR NAME/LOGO INCORPORATED INTO STAGE’S NAMING RIGHTS
Sound tent banner, overhead stage banner, directional stage signage, on-site festival maps, and Jazz Fest promotional posters
• Sponsor will have the opportunity to approve the graphic design process of stage banners in accordance with the branding standards of the Event.
• YOUR NAME/LOGO INCLUDED ON DIGITAL ASSETS
Jazz Fest webpage with link to sponsor website and social media mentions
• OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK FROM SPONSORED STAGE
• OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE A SCRIPT FOR PRE-RECORDED ANNOUNCEMENTS that will be played from sponsored stage
• A DEDICATED SPACE AT EVENT FOR PROMOTIONAL/DISPLAY USE to showcase products/services (displays, product sampling, coupons, enter-to-win contests, etc.)
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
• RECOGNITION IN FESTIVAL-RELATED PRESS RELEASE
• MENTIONS ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS
Facebook: Greenville Events & Cultural Arts
X: @gvilleevents
Instagram: @gvilleevents
HOSPITALITY BENEFITS
• SIX (6) DAILY VIP ACCESS PASSES located at the front of each stage
• (300) FESTIVAL TASTE TICKETS
used as festival currency to purchase food, drinks, merchandise, etc.
ROOTS STAGE
$15,000
As one of the main attractions of Greenville Jazz Fest, the Roots Stage features top performing, headlining artists from national, regional and local music scenes. The Roots Stage will receive local and regional exposure prior to and during the event.
SPONSORSHIP RECOGNITION
• YOUR NAME/LOGO INCORPORATED INTO STAGE’S NAMING RIGHTS
Sound tent banner, overhead stage banner, directional stage signage, on-site festival maps, and Jazz Fest promotional posters
• Sponsor will have the opportunity to approve the graphic design process of stage banners in accordance with the branding standards of the Event.
• YOUR NAME/LOGO INCLUDED ON DIGITAL ASSETS
Jazz Fest webpage with link to sponsor website and social media mentions
• OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK FROM SPONSORED STAGE
• OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE A SCRIPT FOR PRE-RECORDED ANNOUNCEMENTS that will be played from sponsored stage
• A DEDICATED SPACE AT EVENT FOR PROMOTIONAL/DISPLAY USE to showcase products/services (displays, product sampling, coupons, enter-to-win contests, etc.)
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
• RECOGNITION IN FESTIVAL-RELATED PRESS RELEASE
• MENTIONS ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS
Facebook: Greenville Events & Cultural Arts
X: @gvilleevents
Instagram: @gvilleevents
HOSPITALITY BENEFITS
• SIX (6) DAILY VIP ACCESS PASSES located at the front of each stage
• (300) FESTIVAL TASTE TICKETS
used as festival currency to purchase food, drinks, merchandise, etc.
JAZZ AROUND TOWN
$7,500
Open to downtown venues that are interested in programming that coincides with Greenville Jazz Fest.
SPONSORSHIP RECOGNITION
• YOUR NAME/LOGO INCORPORATED INTO JAZZ AROUND TOWN NAMING RIGHTS
Included on Jazz Around Town promotional material, signage at individual venues, on-site festival maps, and Jazz Fest promotional posters
• Sponsor will have the opportunity to approve the graphic design process of onsite signage in accordance with the branding standards of the Event.
• YOUR NAME/LOGO INCLUDED ON DIGITAL ASSETS
Jazz Fest webpage with link to sponsor website and social media mentions
• OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK FROM FOUR (4) VENUE PERFORMANCES at a mutually agreed upon schedule
• A DEDICATED SPACE AT EVENT FOR PROMOTIONAL/DISPLAY USE to showcase products/services (displays, product sampling, coupons, enter-to-win contests, etc.)
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
• RECOGNITION IN FESTIVAL-RELATED PRESS RELEASE
• MENTIONS ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS
Facebook: Greenville Events & Cultural Arts
X: @gvilleevents
Instagram: @gvilleevents
HOSPITALITY BENEFITS
• FOUR (4) DAILY VIP ACCESS PASSES located at the front of each stage
• (250) FESTIVAL TASTE TICKETS
used as festival currency to purchase food, drinks, merchandise, etc.
BISTRO SPONSOR
$7,500
Bistro areas provide festival attendees with the opportunity to relax and enjoy festival food and refreshments. Your company has the opportunity for creative liberty and branding within each Bistro area.
SPONSORSHIP RECOGNITION
• YOUR NAME/LOGO INCORPORATED INTO BISTRO AREA’S NAMING RIGHTS
Bistro area signage at two (2) festival bistro locations, on-site festival maps, and Jazz Fest promotional posters
• Sponsor will have the opportunity to approve the graphic design process of onsite signage in accordance with the branding standards of the Event.
• YOUR NAME/LOGO INCLUDED ON DIGITAL ASSETS
Jazz Fest webpage with link to sponsor website and social media mentions
• A DEDICATED SPACE AT EVENT FOR PROMOTIONAL/DISPLAY USE to showcase products/services (displays, product sampling, coupons, enter-to-win contests, etc.)
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
• RECOGNITION IN FESTIVAL-RELATED PRESS RELEASE
• MENTIONS ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS Facebook: Greenville Events & Cultural Arts X: @gvilleevents Instagram: @gvilleevents
HOSPITALITY BENEFITS
• FOUR (4) DAILY VIP ACCESS PASSES located at the front of each stage
• (250) FESTIVAL TASTE TICKETS
used as festival currency to purchase food, drinks, merchandise, etc.
VIP SPONSOR
$5,000
New for the 2025 festival! Experience Greenville Jazz Fest like no other. The VIP Area provides exclusive VIP front row access at each stage to the music all festival long. The VIP Area is open to fellow sponsors, City leadership, City council, and festival musicians.
SPONSORSHIP RECOGNITION
• YOUR NAME/LOGO INCORPORATED INTO VIP AREA’S NAMING RIGHTS
Digital invitation to all sponsors, VIP Area access passes distributed to VIP guests, VIP Area signage, on-site festival maps, and Jazz Fest promotional posters
• Sponsor will have the opportunity to approve the graphic design process of onsite signage in accordance with the branding standards of the Event.
• YOUR NAME/LOGO INCLUDED ON DIGITAL ASSETS
Jazz Fest webpage with link to sponsor website and social media mentions
• A DEDICATED SPACE AT EVENT FOR PROMOTIONAL/DISPLAY USE to showcase products/services (displays, product sampling, coupons, enter-to-win contests, etc.)
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
• RECOGNITION IN FESTIVAL-RELATED PRESS RELEASE
• MENTIONS ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS
Facebook: Greenville Events & Cultural Arts
X: @gvilleevents
Instagram: @gvilleevents
HOSPITALITY BENEFITS
• FOUR (4) DAILY VIP ACCESS PASSES located at the front of each stage
• (200) FESTIVAL TASTE TICKETS
used as festival currency to purchase food, drinks, merchandise, etc.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM SPONSOR
$5,000
The volunteers that assist throughout the event are the first impression that event-goers experience and provide an ideal opportunity for sponsors to maximize their exposure over the course of Greenville Jazz Fest.
SPONSORSHIP RECOGNITION
• YOUR NAME/LOGO INCORPORATED INTO VOLUNTEER PROGRAM NAMING RIGHTS
300+ volunteer t-shirts distributed to all registered volunteers, festival correspondence regarding volunteer program, volunteer headquarters signage, on-site festival maps, and Jazz Fest promotional posters
• Sponsor will have the opportunity to approve the graphic design process of onsite signage in accordance with the branding standards of the Event.
• YOUR NAME/LOGO INCLUDED ON DIGITAL ASSETS
Jazz Fest webpage with link to sponsor website and social media mentions
• A DEDICATED SPACE AT EVENT FOR PROMOTIONAL/DISPLAY USE to showcase products/services (displays, product sampling, coupons, enter-to-win contests, etc.)
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
• RECOGNITION IN FESTIVAL-RELATED PRESS RELEASE
• MENTIONS ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS
Facebook: Greenville Events & Cultural Arts
X: @gvilleevents
Instagram: @gvilleevents
HOSPITALITY BENEFITS
• FOUR (4) DAILY VIP ACCESS PASSES located at the front of each stage
• (200) FESTIVAL TASTE TICKETS
used as festival currency to purchase food, drinks, merchandise, etc.
JAZZED CONCERT SERIES SPONSOR
$5,000
The JazzEd Concert Series provides a community and educational element to the Greenville Jazz Fest. These are concerts that happen during the weeks leading up to the festival at City community centers and include support from the Greenville Jazz Collective.
SPONSORSHIP RECOGNITION
• YOUR NAME/LOGO INCORPORATED INTO JAZZED NAMING RIGHTS
Included on JazzEd promotional material, signage at individual JazzEd concerts, on-site festival maps, and Jazz Fest promotional posters
• Sponsor will have the opportunity to approve the graphic design process of onsite signage in accordance with the branding standards of the Event.
• YOUR NAME/LOGO INCLUDED ON DIGITAL ASSETS
Jazz Fest webpage with link to sponsor website and social media mentions
• OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK at each individual JazzEd concert
• A DEDICATED SPACE AT EVENT FOR PROMOTIONAL/DISPLAY USE to showcase products/services (displays, product sampling, coupons, enter-to-win contests, etc.)
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
• RECOGNITION IN FESTIVAL-RELATED PRESS RELEASE
• MENTIONS ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS
Facebook: Greenville Events & Cultural Arts
X: @gvilleevents
Instagram: @gvilleevents
HOSPITALITY BENEFITS
• TWO (2) DAILY VIP ACCESS PASSES located at the front of each stage
• (200) FESTIVAL TASTE TICKETS
used as festival currency to purchase food, drinks, merchandise, etc.
PARADE SPONSOR
$5,000
Become an integral element to the Greenville Jazz Fest parade that will be the kickoff to Saturday’s musical line-up with a route from the Roots Stage to the Reedy Stage. Your company has a branding opportunity to provide unique parade items for festival-goers.
SPONSORSHIP RECOGNITION
• YOUR NAME/LOGO INCORPORATED INTO PARADE’S NAMING RIGHTS
Included on promotional items, on-site festival maps, and Jazz Fest promotional posters
• Sponsor will have opportunity to determine promotional items
• Sponsor will have the opportunity to approve the graphic design process of onsite signage in accordance with the branding standards of the Event.
• YOUR NAME/LOGO INCLUDED ON DIGITAL ASSETS
Jazz Fest webpage with link to sponsor website and social media mentions
• A DEDICATED SPACE AT EVENT FOR PROMOTIONAL/DISPLAY USE to showcase products/services (displays, product sampling, coupons, enter-to-win contests, etc.)
HOSPITALITY BENEFITS
• TWO (2) DAILY VIP ACCESS PASSES located at the front of each stage
• (200) FESTIVAL TASTE TICKETS
used as festival currency to purchase food, drinks, merchandise, etc.
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
• RECOGNITION IN FESTIVAL-RELATED PRESS RELEASE
• MENTIONS ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS
Facebook: Greenville Events & Cultural Arts
X: @gvilleevents
Instagram: @gvilleevents
SUMMARY
Your logo included on GJF website & link to your website
Mentions on @gvilleevents social media
Festival Taste Tickets
Daily tickets to festival VIP area
A dedicated space at event for promotional/ display use
Recognition in festival-related press release
Opportunity to provide a script for stage announcements and speak from stage
Your name/logo incorporated onto volunteer t-shirts
Your name/logo on stage banners
Your name incorporated into festival’s logo and naming rights
Opportunity to participate in festival news conference
Your name/logo incorporated into JazzEd naming rights and opportunity to speak at JazzEd concerts
Your name/logo incorporated into Jazz Around Town naming rights and opportunity to speak at JAT concerts
