BECOME A SPONSOR OF AFROFEST
Toronto's 18th annual Afrofest is a showcase of the richness and diversity of African culture and features concerts by many of the continent's greatest musical stars. Toronto's annual celebration of African music, Afrofest was established in 1989 and is now North America's largest and longest running festival of African music. Patrons also enjoy free music workshops, a children's village area, a drum stage with leading instructors and a dazzling display of authentic African arts, crafts and delicious foods in the bustling African marketplace, all in the summer green splendour of Queen's Park.
As the largest annual gathering of Africans in Canada, Afrofest provides an excellent opportunity for businesses to promote their products and services to many different African communities and to thousands of hungry, thirsty and inquisitive fans. Music Africa invites African oriented businesses to consider coming on board as one of the business sponsors of the festival. From a simple listing or ad in the festival program or Drum newsletter to comprehensive sponsorship packages, Music Africa offers flexible plans that can be tailored to provide the most effective profile for any product or service.
Having shown tremendous growth over the last years the Music Africa team has shown what is achievable through clear vision, strong leadership, effective operational structures, mutually beneficial partnerships and strategic local and international alliances. We invite you to businesses to join us in these efforts at showcasing African culture in Toronto and to benefit from the high profile that Afrofest has achieved as one of the major events of the summer festival season.
Prices vary from $50 for a business membership with a listing in the festival program plus a newsletter subscription, to sponsorship amounts in excess of $5,000 for a package of the promotional options listed below. These items are some of the possible benefits to business sponsors of Afrofest and can be tailored to best meet the needs of your particular business.
annual subscription to African Drum
ads in festival program, Drum (from full page to business card or listing)
sales/display area at festival
banner and link on the web site
opportunity to distribute promotional material
banner/signs displayed prominently on stage
recognition and thanks from stage
wall plaque acknowledging your sponsorship
invitation to Sponsors Reception at Opening Ceremonies
free or discounted festival t-shirts and promotional items
