The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton & Sarasota
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Pops Orchestra
Partnership Opportunities
2026-27 Season
Pops by the Numbers
15,000+
concert attendees
10,000+
MailChimp subscribers
50%
email open rate
5,000+
website visitors a month during season
800+
YouTube subscribers
2,500+
social media follows
Sponsorship Tiers
Tier 1
Season Sponsor
$25,000+
As a Season Sponsor, your organization receives prominent, ongoing recognition across all Pops Orchestra platforms, positioning your brand in front of our full audience throughout the entire season. Your Benefits Include:
Print
- High-visibility brand placement across all major touch points, including printed materials, concert programs, website, email campaigns, and press outreach
- On-site presence at every performance, including lobby signage and inclusion in pre-concert visual presentations (with optional branded video content)
Online Recognition
- Digital amplification, with linked logo placement on our website and consistent recognition across social media and email marketing
- Media and communications exposure, including acknowledgment in press releases and season-long promotional efforts
Email & Advertising
- Recognition as Season Sponsor on The Pops email newsletters
- Recognition as Season Sponsor on pre-concert press releases
Tickets
- 4 ticket vouchers to each concert in the 2026-27 Season (a total of 24 vouchers, 6 concerts)
- After the show dinner with guest artist and Conductor Robyn Bell (1 selected concert)
Additional Options
- 4 Tickets to End of Season Reception
Tier 2
Concert Sponsor
$10,000+
As a Concert Sponsor, your organization receives prominent recognition tied to a specific Pops Orchestra performance, aligning your brand with a memorable show and a highly engaged audience. Your Benefits Include:
Print
- Featured brand placement across all promotional materials for your sponsored concert, including print advertising, brochures, and concert programs
Online Recognition
- On-site recognition at your sponsored performance, including inclusion in pre-concert visual presentations
- Digital visibility, with linked logo placement on our website and recognition across social media and email campaigns promoting your concert
Email & Advertising
- Recognition as Concert Sponsor on The Pops email newsletters
- Recognition as Concert Sponsor on pre-concert press releases
Tickets
- 2 ticket vouchers to each concert in the 2026-27 Season (a total of 12 vouchers, 6 concerts)
- 4 additional ticket vouchers to sponsored concert
Additional Options
- After show dinner with guest artist and Conductor Robyn Bell (sponsored concert)
Tier 3
Guest Artist Sponsor
$5,000+
As a Guest Artist Sponsor, your organization is uniquely associated with one of our featured performers, connecting your brand with the artistry and excellence that define The Pops Orchestra experience. Your Benefits Include:
Print
- Targeted brand recognition across promotional materials for the selected concert, including print advertising and concert programs
- Association with featured talent, aligning your organization with a distinguished guest artist and their performance
Online Recognition
- On-site visibility, including recognition during pre-concert visual presentations
Additional Options
- Digital presence, with linked logo placement on our website and recognition across social media and email campaigns supporting the concert
Tier 4
Principal Sponsor
$2,500+
Print
- As a Principal Sponsor, your organization receives elevated recognition as a key supporter of the Pops Orchestra gaining consistent visibility while demonstrating a strong commitment to the arts. Your Benefits Include:
Tier 5
Associate Sponsor
$500
Print
- As an Associate Sponsor, your organization is recognized as a valued supporter of the Pops Orchestra, demonstrating your commitment to the arts while gaining visibility among our engaged audience. Your Benefits Include:
Tier 6
Musician Chair Sponsor
$250+
Print
- Sponsoring a musician or a specific chair is a thoughtful way to show your appreciation for The Pops and to contribute to its financial well-being year after year.
Why Become a Pops Partner?
Reach
Over 15,000 patrons will see your ad this season through attendance at our 14 Bradenton and Sarasota concerts.
Recognition
Your sponsorship reaches an educated, affluent, and discerning market segment and demonstrates your commitment to supporting the arts within the greater Bradenton-Sarasota community.
Alignment
Your sponsorship supports The Pops, which has been the community orchestra of the Bradenton-Sarasota area for 50 years, providing performance opportunities for talented adults and youth.
Visibility
All sponsors are recognized in concert programs and on our website. The Pops has a growing social media and YouTube presence. Season, Concert, and Guest Artist sponsors are recognized from the stage at performances.
Special Invitations and Events
Sponsors receive invitations to Pops special events and receptions. Complimentary tickets to The Pops concerts are included at various sponsorship levels.
Who Benefits
The Pops brings together accomplished musicians from the Bradenton-Sarasota community who share a passion for performance, offering live music at affordable prices for both local residents and tourists.
Through longstanding partnerships with local businesses and media organizations, The Pops continues to enrich the cultural fabric of our region. Additionally, exceptional young musicians are given the opportunity to perform alongside the orchestra and participate in summer enrichment activities, fostering the next generation of talent.
Ready to Partner?
Contact
Elyza Wylder-Wilcox
Director of Marketing & Communications
Elyza@ThePopsOrchestra.org404-218-2478941-926-POPS (7677)502 3rd Ave W., Bradenton, FL 34205
To discuss sponsorship options or learn more about how your business can partner with The Pops Orchestra, reach out directly.
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