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SponSorShip P r o P o s a l

An IndianSummer

2012

JUnE 16 - 17Cultural Quarter, leicester

2 - about an Indian summer

14DaYs oF FEsTIVal FUN

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85+ arTIsTs

From classical Indian Instrumentalists to electric guitarists; film makers to rangoli artists, an Indian summer will be packed full of amazing talent.

The exciting festival takes place over one weekend. However, variety of world class exhibitions will be launched and will continue for 2 weeks.

Our events include some of the best musicians in the world, mind blowing digital exhibitions, thought provoking talks, nail biting stunts and so much more...

WhAT iS ‘An inDiAn SUMMEr’?An Indian Summer is an annual festival that gives people of all backgrounds and ages the chance to experience the rich and varied culture of India. Through an enthralling mixture of film, food, music, dance, literature, talks and exhibitions that you have never seen before, An Indian Summer aims to break down the myths surrounding India and celebrate both the country, its people and their integration within the UK.

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15+WORKSHOPS

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9VENUEs & loCaTIoNs£140m+ has been spent for the development of Leicester’s Cultural Quarter. And we have been given the keys to it for the ultimate transformation!

From learning how to cook a curry, drawing mendhi patterns to learning how to meditate, these workshops will engage a diverse range of people.

Using Leicestershire’s best cinema facilities, we will be honoring box office smashers to old classics that will leave viewers amazed.

4 - Target Audience & Market

TArGET AUDiEnCE & MArKETinG For 2012*

10,000+

700,000+

150,000+

£80,000

80,000

expected to attend

page views on website and other social media sites

emails and messages sent out

worth of media coverage

event guides & leaflets sent out around East Midlands, Birmingham and london

* Estimates based on an Indian summer 2011

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DiVErSiTY oF AUDiEnCEThe audience we will attract will range from the

South Asian community to the European and British people of England. We are proud to be able to bring together such a wide variety of

ethnic backgrounds, enlightening all about the rich and diverse culture of India.

6 - Sponsor Packages

£3,000- e-shout outs

- Logo on website/ event guide

- Half page advert in event guide

Full coverage in all areas of publications and marketing as an associate including all points from the ‘Title Sponsor’

nB. Further information on Sponsor packages can be provided upon request.

£12,000

£4,500- Product Placement/ stand at festival

- Half page advert in event guide

- Logo on website/ event guide

- Logo on festival banners

- e-shout outs

£15,000- Full recognition on all branding and marketing

- radio and Press release credits

- Press release recognition

- Editorial in our events guide

- Also includes everything from the ‘Premiere Sponsor’ package

Area Sponsor (branding of one festival location)

Full page advert in event guide

Logo on website/ event guide

logo on weekend banners

e-shout outs

DiGiTALSponSor

Co- SponSor

TiTLE SponSor

ASSoCiATE SponSor

ArEASponSor

S p o n S o r p A C K A G E S

£7,000

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an eventInspirate is a not for profit organisation whose sole purpose is to inspire creativity, ex-plore cultures of the world and foster collaborations through the various festivals and events.

Company reg no.08024328

To BECoME A SponSorContact Bipin anand

bipin@indiansummer.org.uk+44 7988 877619

www.indiansummer.org.uk

Bipin anandDirectorbipin@inspirate.org+44 7988 877619

Suraj KatariaDirectorsuraj@inspirate.org+44 7816 103327