Sims Foundation Sponsorship Deck

SPONSORSHIPS

SIMS WANTS TO TELL YOU A STORY

Prepare yourself for an evening of soul-stirring song, true tall tales of music legends, sordid green room confessions, and music from the Heart of the City.

We’ve assembled a talented cast of musicians and storytellers for a Moth Radio Hour meets rock show. The spotlight will illuminate songs from music legends we’ve lost – Bowie, Prince, Merle, Selena – and weave in the stories of Austin musicians who performed with these giants.

We promise an unforgettable evening of Austin anecdotes and never-before-seen musical collaborations.

JOIN US FOR THE HEART OF THE CITY.

THE STORY is all about the MUSIC MAKERS and SOUL SHAKERS M A S T E R

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C E R E M O N I E S

Texa s Mo n t h l y w rite r a n d Willie Ne ls on biog raph e r Joe Nick Patosk i

M U S I C

D I R E C T O R

Gra mmy Award w in n e r Ad ri a n Q uesada

Kat h y Va le nt i ne

Jeff K l ei n

Graham Williams

L o ui s B la ck

Na ki a

Andy L ange r

Marg a ret Mo se r

Mi ch a el R a mo s

Le o Ronde au

Pe t e A st udi llo

Ca rso n McHo n e

John Spie ce

T h e J on e s Fa m i ly S i ng er s

G reg G o n z a l ez

Sonia Moore

R e dd Vo lka er t

T h e S o ul S up p o rters

Grupo Horns

R i d e rs A g a i n st t h e St o r m

Step h a n i e B erga ra

GET the STORY THE EVENING’S PROGRAM

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 2016

7 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V I P re c e p tio n with c ulture d

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at EMO’S A U S T I N

8 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Do o rs o p e n 8:30 pm . . . . . . . . . S h ow be g in s

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10:30 pm . . . . . . . . . Late n ig h t mun c h ie s

SIMS is MENTAL HEALTH for the AUSTIN MUSIC FAMILY SIMS provides mental health and addiction recovery services to Austin musicians, music industry professionals, and their family members. SIMS story began when a musician suffering from a deep depression took his own life. His loss was profound and launched the first musician’s support organization in our city. Twenty-one years and over 5,000 musicians later, SIMS is the number musicians call when their story turns dark and they need help.

“ SIMS help make sure music industry professionals can get

affordable, high-quality help so they can lead healthy lives, maintain healthy relationships, and find a balance for life in a field where that is rare to find.”

Betty Soo, musician & SIMS Client

“ I had just gotten to a point in my life where nothing seemed to

work. At that point, I decided that it wasn’t going to be worth it anymore…Without SIMS, I’d be dead. There’s no question about it.”

Nakia, musician & SIMS Client

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Make Heart of the City a night to extend your brand to the Austin community who cares deeply about music and supports a foundation of our economy and culture in Austin - the live music scene. Celebrate the holidays in a special way by treating clients, family, and friends to an unforgettable night of music and storytelling.

$20,000 PRESENTING SPONSOR

$5,000 PURPLE RAIN

$1,250 LITTLE RED CORVETTE

g Presenting on all materials & media interviews

g Private reserved table for 8 at Emo’s Austin

g Offered on-stage speaking opportunity during show

g Tickets for 8 to our exclusive, sponsor-only, kick-off party at featuring The Echocentrics on Tuesday, September 27

g Reserved seats for 4 at a shared table Emo’s Austin

g Premier placement on all event signage g Private reserved table for 10 front & center at Emo’s Austin with tableside service

g Verbal thank-you from the stage from our emcees

g Tickets for 4 to our exclusive, sponsor-only, kick-off party featuring The Echocentrics on Tuesday, September 27

g Tickets for 10 to our exclusive, sponsor-only, kick-off party featuring The Echocentrics on Tuesday, September 27

g Special thank-you via all social media platforms including your logo to our 5,000 loyal musicloving followers

$600 LIFE ON MARS

g Your logo projected at the event with most prominent placement and sizing

$2,500 SILVER WINGS

g Tickets for 2 to our exclusive, sponsor-only, kick-off party featuring The Echocentrics on Tuesday, September 27

g Verbal thank-you from the stage from our emcees g Special thank-you via all social media platforms including your logo to our 5,000 loyal musicloving followers

$10,000 ZIGGY STARDUST g Private reserved table for 10 front & center at Emo’s Austin with tableside service g Tickets for 10 to our exclusive, sponsor-only, kick-off party featuring The Echocentrics on Tuesday, September 27 g Your Logo Projected at the event with most prominent placement and sizing g Verbal thank-you from the stage from our emcees g Special thank-you via all social media platforms including your logo to our 5,000 loyal musicloving followers

g Private reserved table for 6 at Emo’s Austin g T ickets for 6 to our exclusive, sponsor-only kick-off party at featuring The Echocentrics on Tuesday, September 27

g Reserved seats for 4 at a shared table Emo’s Austin

A L L SPONSOR S RE CEI V E g VIP cocktail party with signature sips and Épicerie tasty bites g Complimentary beer, wine and specialty cocktails & Épicerie Hors d’oeuvres at your table g Your name/logo included in all printed, electronic, and social media promotions g Social media announcement about your sponsorship and support to our 5000+ loyal music and mental health fan follower g Limited edition show print g Late night savory snack

SPECIAL SPONSORSHIP and BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES

Show your support and stand out among our 500-700 guests.

What are your marketing goals?

Let us brainstorm a unique activation and branding opportunity for you. g VIP Pre-party reception ($1,000 - $5,000) T ake the opportunity to personally welcome our VIP guests from the stage g VIP Lounge ($2500+)

g Photo booth ($1,500+) I nclude your logo on a step-and-repeat backdrop or with your branded props B randed cocktail napkins/coasters/gobos/cups/gift bags/swag ($500+)

C reate a unique lounge setting our VIP guests will enjoy throughout the evening

Reserve your sponsorship now by contacting Managing Director, Heather Alden at 512-472-1008 or heather@simsfoundation.org

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SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY THE ECHOCENTRICS

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 2016

Reserve your sponsorship now. Seats are limited for this intimate space. Contact Managing Director, Heather Alden at 512-472-1008 or heather@simsfoundation.org

SIMS works hard to tap established media relationships to promote the event and our sponsors. Past media coverage includes:

THE LAST TWO YEARS have been SOLD OUT SHOWS THAT INCLUDED OVER 40 SPONSORS AND BRANDS, SOCIAL MEDIA SHARES TOPPING 2,000, AND TOTAL MEDIA IMPRESSIONS OF 26,957,722.

SIMS THROWS A GREAT PARTY

Celeste Quesada Craftbox Agency

Our audiences have come to expect top level talent, unique musical pairings, professional and timely staging, and a raucous good time! SIMS delivers with our professional creative team:

Sam Davidson Cultivate PR

Victoria Corcoran Corcoran & Co.

NPR’s All Things Considered Kera News / NPR KUTX - My KUTX and Eklektikos w/ John Aielli KLBJ - Local Licks Live KXAN CWAustin Texas Monthly Austin Chronicle Austin American Stateman Tribeza Austin Woman Magazine Downtown Austin Magazine Austin Fusion Magazine Austin 360 CultureMap Do512 Austin Social Planner Austinot Okayplayer Music Way Austin Ask Miss A Live Mom About.com The Thread Austin

HEART of the CITY COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Louis Black and Sandy Boone

“ If there were organizations like SIMS in every city in this country

and in every country in the world it would still be the most remarkable of blessings to Austin and an extraordinary show of support for the music community. But in my travels, I have yet to encounter an organization similar to SIMS anywhere - especially one created by the community to support the music community.

That makes SIMS not just a blessing, but a tear-inducing miracle!

Sandy and I could not be prouder or feel more privileged and gifted than to be associated with SIMS!!!�

Louis Black

HEART OF THE CITY HOST COMMITTEE: Roger Gordon Noel & Will Bridges Veronica Castelo Ashley Welch Sally Fatigato Emily Erickson Susan Wise Nancy Coplin Don Harvey Omar Lozano Polly & Lonnie Cooper Roggie Baer Darlene Starr Suzee Brooks Haley Cihock Terra James Tucker Fred Thomas Andrea Villarreal Julie Korioth Kim Hughes Paul Oveisi Amy Lombardi

W H AT S TO R Y W I L L YO U T E L L AFTER HEART OF THE CITY?