Inspiring Guitarists and Music Lovers Alike with World-Class Performances and Competitions

Our Annual Festival will be held in person on September 30 – October 1, 2023 at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

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The Southern Guitar Festival and Competition relies solely on generous contributions from our friends, community, and art organizations in order to continue to deliver on our promise to provide world-caliber performances, education and competitions to the music-loving Southeast.

Please consider becoming our friend and supporting us at any level that feels right for you. Your support will allow our festival and competition to continue to showcase the best guitar players from around the world and educate and advance the developing careers of young musicians in our region. Donations are tax deductible.

We appreciate donations at any level, whether you’re more comfortable giving $10 or $100.

You can also designate Southern Guitar Festival as your charity of choice when making purchases at Amazon Smile so that a percentage of your total purchase will be matched by Amazon to benefit SGFC.


Sponsorship Levels, Values and Benefits

Benefits OfferedOctave SponsorClef SponsorSharp Note SponsorBronze SponsorSilver SponsorGold SponsorPresenting Sponsor
Tax Deductible Contribution
Full Event Year Webpage Links
Brochure Recognition
Festival Brochure Print Ad Quarter
Page
Half
Page
Full Page / Back CoverFull Page / Back CoverFull Page / Front Cover
Social Media and Email Marketing
VIP Reserved Seats for All Concerts2410162030
Backstage VIP Premier Access & Networking
Recognition/ads at All events (Full Year)
(Two years)
Outreach Concert
Full Benefits Value$375$930$1510$3850$6135$8000$12000
Sponsorship Level$250$500$1000$3000$5000$6000$10000+
The following support levels are not exclusive. We appreciate donations at any level!

NEW! Presenting Sponsor – $10000 and up

Company logo and name recognition associated with use of “Southern Guitar Festival and Competition” event name and logo during sponsorship period (including but not limited to):

NEW! Gold Sponsor – $6000 and up

Company logo and name recognition associated with use of “Southern Guitar Festival and Competition” event name and logo during sponsorship period (including but not limited to):

Silver Sponsor – $5,000

Company logo and name recognition associated with use of “Southern Guitar Festival and Competition” event name and logo during sponsorship period (including but not limited to):

Bronze Sponsor – $3,000

Company logo on:

Sharp Note Sponsor – $1,000

Company logo on:

Clef Sponsor – $500

Company logo on:

Octave Sponsor – $250

Recognition on event web page and in the concert brochure.