Overview
The FAR-West Folk Alliance western regional conference is a gathering of the Folk music community of artists, industry professionals, teachers, fans/supporters, managers, agents, promoters, DJs, Singer-Songwriters, dancers and storytellers crossing a diverse array of venues (from house concerts to festivals), who present and support genres from Roots, Folk, Blues to Bluegrass, Cajun, Celtic, Appalachian, Traditional, and World music.
It is the FAR-West premier event and provides a unique opportunity for our community to come together to achieve multiple outcomes:
FAR-West is an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Thousands of donated work hours go into planning, organizing and running the annual conference. Registration fees cover most of the expenses. However, each year, the generosity of our members and community supporters (individuals, corporations and foundations) is a crucial part of helping us fulfill our mission and grow the conference and other year-round services.
Because of commitments from past donors, we’ve been able to drive a diverse and unprecedented portfolio that nurtures, engages and empowers the folk music community through promotion, networking and education. Every donation matters and is deeply appreciated. Donations to FAR-West are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Donors are acknowledged in several ways by FAR-West. Contributions at higher levels are also entitled to additional privileges and expressions of appreciation.
Sponsors
In addition to charitable donations, specific sponsorship opportunities are available and
can be customized to you or your organization’s needs.
Events and Funds to consider sponsoring:
- Official Showcase – Exclusive event – no other events scheduled at the same
time. Both Friday and Saturday evenings. - Private Showcases – Exclusive event – no other events scheduled at the same
time. Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings. - Venues Choice
- Best of the West
- Digital Program Sponsor
- Sponsor a performer! Be their buddy for a long weekend, introduce them at their
showcase, etc. - Susan Milsaps MEMORIAL Coffee House
- Key Note Speaker
- Annual General Meeting
- Panels & Workshops
- Roz & Howard Larman Memorial Scholarship
- The Folk Musicians Relief Fund
- ODE (Outreach, Diversity and Education)
- Janet Dukes Memorial Fund
If you have questions and would like to discuss details of a potential Sponsorship or Charitable donation, or would like to refer a possible Donor or Sponsor, please contact Gaby Castro, gcastromusic@gmail.com. You can also send a check made out to FARWest and mail it to Susie Glaze, FAR-West President, 848 North Pass Avenue, Burbank, CA 91505
Your gift of time is also deeply appreciated and folks who would like to Volunteer during the year or at the conference should contact Gail Dreifus, gailpisces1@gmail.com.
Thank you, once again, for your ongoing donations and volunteer contributions that are the key to everything FAR-West does.
PRESENTING Sponsor
Included with our thanks:
- Main Conference Sponsor designation
- Four All-Access Passes to the FAR-West Annual Conference 2023 including Best of the West Luncheon
- Networking Hall Table
- Top-tier graphic presence across conference Whova app
- Recurring ad in e-newsletter (For 1 year, sent to 2500+ subscribers)
- Full-page ad in the conference program
- Logo and link on the FAR-WEST website
- Logo on the Tote Bags and Tote Bag Insert
- Recognition w/thanks at conference events
PLATINUM Sponsor
Included with our thanks:
- Main Conference Sponsor designation
- Two All-Access Passes to the FAR-West Annual Conference 2023 including Best of the West Luncheon
- Networking Hall Table
- Top-tier graphic presence across conference Whova app
- Recurring ad in e-newsletter (Up to 5 occurrences, sent to 2500+ subscribers)
- Full-page ad in the conference program
- Logo and link on the FAR-WEST website
- Logo on the Tote Bags and Tote Bag Insert
- Recognition w/thanks at conference events
GOLD Sponsor
Included with our thanks:
- One All-Access Passe to the FAR-West Annual Conference 2023 including Best of the West Luncheon
- Networking Hall ½ Table
- Graphic presence across conference Whova app
- Recurring ad in e-newsletter (Up to 5 occurrences, sent to 2500+ subscribers) OR full-page ad in the conference program
- Full-page ad in the conference program
- Logo and link on the FAR-WEST website
- Logo on the Tote Bags and Tote Bag Insert
- Recognition w/thanks at conference events
SILVER Sponsor
Included with our thanks:
- Graphic presence across conference Whova app
- Recurring ad in e-newsletter (Up to 3 occurrences, sent to 2500+ subscribers) OR ½ page ad in the conference program
- Logo and link on the FAR-WEST website
- Logo on the Tote Bags and Tote Bag Insert
- Recognition w/thanks at conference events
BRONZE Sponsor
Included with our thanks:
- Graphic presence across conference Whova app
- Recurring ad in e-newsletter (Up to 3 occurrences, sent to 2500+ subscribers) OR ½ page ad in the conference program
- Logo and link on the FAR-WEST website
- Logo on the Tote Bags and Tote Bag Insert
- Recognition w/thanks at conference events
COPPER Sponsor
Included with our thanks:
- Graphic presence across conference Whova app
- ¼ page ad in the conference program
- Tote Bag Insert
FRIEND OF FAR-West
Included with our thanks:
- Tote Bag Insert
There are seven levels, as well as events to sponsor:
- PRESENTING SPONSOR LEVEL – $5,000
- PLATINUM SPONSOR LEVEL – $2,500
- GOLD SPONSOR LEVEL – $1000
- SILVER SPONSOR LEVEL – $500
- BRONZE SPONSOR LEVEL – $250
- COPPER SPONSOR LEVEL – $100- $249
- FRIEND OF FAR-West – $10 – $99
Presenting Level = $5,000
Included with our thanks:
Main Conference Sponsor designation
Four All-Access Passes to the FAR-West Annual Conference 2023 including Best of the West Luncheon Networking Hall Table
Top-tier graphic presence across conference Whova app
Recurring ad in e-newsletter (For 1 year, sent to 2500+ subscribers)
Full-page ad in the conference program
Logo and link on the FAR-WEST website
Logo on the Tote Bags and Tote Bag Insert
Recognition w/thanks at conference events
Platinum Level = $2,500
Included with our thanks:
Main Conference Sponsor designation
Two All-Access Passes to the FAR-West Annual Conference 2023 including Best of the West Luncheon
Networking Hall Table
Top-tier graphic presence across conference Whova app
Recurring ad in e-newsletter (Up to 5 occurrences, sent to 2500+ subscribers)
Full-page ad in the conference program
Logo and link on the FAR-WEST website
Logo on the Tote Bags and Tote Bag Insert
Recognition w/thanks at conference events
Gold Level = $1000
Included with our thanks:
One All-Access Pass to the FAR-West Annual Conference 2023 including Best of the West Luncheon
Networking Hall ½ Table
Graphic presence across conference Whova app
Recurring ad in e-newsletter (Up to 5 occurrences, sent to 2500+ subscribers) OR full-page ad in the conference program
Logo and link on the FAR-WEST website
Logo on the Tote Bags and Tote Bag Insert
Recognition w/thanks at conference events
Silver Level = $500
Included with our thanks:
Graphic presence across Whova conference app
Recurring banner ad in e-newsletter (Up to 3 occurrences, sent to 2500+ subscribers) OR ½ page ad in the conference program
Logo and link on the FAR-WEST website
Logo on the Tote Bags and Tote Bag Insert
Recognition w/thanks at all conference events
Bronze = $250
Included with our thanks:
Graphic presence across Whova conference app
¼ page ad in conference program
Tote Bag Insert
Copper = $100 – $249
Included with our thanks:
¼ page ad in conference program
Tote bag Insert
Friends of FAR-West = $10 – $99
Tote bag Insert