AFFILIATED TO NODA
Sponsorship ProposalLoudoun Musical Society
Sister Act6th - 10th October 2015
Charity No. SCO37859
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Loudoun Musical Society
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We are Loudoun Musical Society.
We are a charitable organisation with a very energetic and diverse membership, including nurses, chefs, lawyers, policemen, teachers, farmers and many retired members. LMS has two main strings to its bow; our annual musical production and our year round entertainment with LMS Voices. Both of these provide a great platform for showcasing our very talented members.
Our shows are always the highlight of the year which are staged at the end of September, beginning of October. Although we are very much an amateur society, we always put on a very professional show which continues to be a great success year after year.
Loudoun Musical Society’s other string is LMS Voices. This group of members perform in the community at guilds and other society meetings. This provides additional opportunity for members to perform throughout the year while assisting in promoting the annual show. We also have a very active social life, ranging from a car treasure hunt, Summer fete, dinner/dance, theatre trips and general get togethers.
In order for us to continue to increase participation in our Society and achieve our vision of an entertaining, active more ambitious group we are inviting you to sponsor our spectacular show, Sister Act.
Hello…
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Loudoun Musical Society was formed on 8th March, 1976 to serve the Irvine valley area. At that time there was no adult musical society in the locality and there was a specific demand for a musical society to promote the performance and appreciation of music in the area. Mrs. Valerie Grant brought about the formation of Loudoun Musical Society with a membership of around 40 individuals.
The Society’s first production of a musical was “No, No, Nanette” in 1977 and was a huge success, playing to packed houses on each of the three performances.
During its first decade, the Society flourished and produced a wide variety of classic and popular musicals. Each of these shows was supported by a loyal rapidly expanding audience. The fact LMS now performed six shows a week was an obvious sign of their success.
Time brought further challenges when the Society, in conjunction with the Kilmarnock 400 Celebrations, produced “West Side Story” introducing a younger membership and expanding the ranks and appeal of LMS. This afforded the opportunity to be more adventurous and innovative in its choice of shows.
Through the support of its Patrons, ever expanding audiences and with the enthusiasm of its members, both playing and non-playing, the Society enters its 36th year as a forward looking, dynamic company, which constantly seeks new challenges.
About us…
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We are delighted to announce that we will be producing ‘Sister Act’ in October 2015 at the Palace Theatre in Kilmarnock from Tuesday 6th to Saturday 10th October.
Based on the 1992 film of the same name, Sister Act tells the story of aspiring disco diva Deloris Van Cartier. Trying to work her way to the top in 1970s Philadelphia, Deloris falls in love with a very tough - and very married - gangster boyfriend named Curtis, and when Deloris witnesses him commit a murder she ends up in hiding on police orders in a convent whose parish has fallen on hard times. Though the sequin-free lifestyle doesn’t agree with her, Deloris finds her calling working with the choir, and breathes new life into the dusty convent while discovering a sisterhood she’s never had before.
This year’s show…
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LMS sponsorship packages have been developed to maximise exposure for all sponsors.
All sponsorship packages include:• Brand Awareness Opportunities• Promotional Branding & Sampling
Opportunities• Marketing Opportunities• Opportunity To Generate Positive CSR
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This event is a unique opportunity giving your organisation the chance to market your product and services to a strong passionate captive family audience.
LMS provides excellent brand visibility, and the opportunity to generate positive corporate social responsibility, promoting creativity by encouraging more people to participate in performing.
Our audiences, members and their families represent an attractive target market for your organisation, the event is attended by local businesses and many spectators from around the Ayrshire and Glasgow areas. Sponsoring our show will allow your organisation to emphasise your support for the local community, while offering a cost effective method to promote your brand and generate brand exposure on both a local and national scale.
Why sponsor LMS?A Spectacular Event, A Unique Opportunity
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Demographics
Over
3,500ticket sales
35%male members
Theatre has
500seats
65%female members
Members aged
16-80years
Advertising reach
>100,000people
A Captive Audience, An Attractive Market
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AudienceOur audience consists of a very wide variety of agegroups travelling from near and far to enjoy the show.
AwardwinningprogrammesWe are very proudto have receivedthe prestigious NODA award for best deluxeprogramme for twoyears running.
Website1,500 unique visitors permonth to official website.www.loudounmusicalsociety.org.uk
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Our sponsorship package has been developed to maximise exposure for your company and will allow you to achieve yourown organisations objectives via offering:
- Brand Awareness Opportunities
- Promotional Branding & Sampling Opportunities
- Marketing Opportunities
- Improved customer and community relations
Sponsorship OpportunitiesGet involved, receive the benefits
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LMS allows talented individuals to meet up, perform, have fun and make new friends.
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Sponsorship Proposal - Loudoun Musical Society
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Sponsorship
£1,000Exclusive: One available
As the sponsor for our show ‘Sister Act’ your organisation will be
the primary partner receiving the highest level of exposure and
recognition prior to and during the event. This is an exclusive
sponsorship opportunity, your organisation will receive priority
logo placement on all promotional materials.
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Benefits Include:
Brand Awareness• Event Naming Rights - (your company name here)
Loudoun Musical Society or Loudoun Musical Society
in association with (your company name here).
• Primary positioning of company logo used on all
promotional materials, media releases, posters and
printed materials.
• Primary positioning of company logo on event
merchandise (T shirts).
Event Presence• Primary positioning of corporate advertising at venue
• Opportunity for your company to distribute products
or marketing materials to audience and participants
• Full page colour advert in show programme designed
free of charge by our designers
• Public address announcement before the show
Press Exposure• Press launch/advertising - company logo featured in
local press (photo call with cast and members)
Website & Digital Media• Company logo and link on Loudoun Musical Society
website (1,500 visitors per month)
• Regular mentions in our official Social media
channels (Facebook & Twitter) on lead up to and
during the show
Corporate Hospitality• Four VIP tickets for the Saturday night performance
for company representatives
• Drinks package, complimentary programmes and
merchandise for our special guests
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