BRIDGE TO INDEPENDENCE BENEFIT 

What:

-Eclectic local music event featuring over 30 bands and DJs from every possible genre, as well as local painters, writers, artists, performers, etc. Door proceeds will benefit Bridge to Independence whose mission is “to provide supportive services to individuals and families who are homeless and/or financially deprived, to empower them to become self sufficient.”

-This event is sponsored by City Paper, Pabst Blue Ribbon, and many third party sponsors.

-ONE HUNDRED PERCENT of door proceeds go to charity. Donations and performance time are tax deductible and City Paper will provide a receipt of this for all artists and sponsors. 

When:

-Sunday, November 9^th. 4-12 PM (subject to change depending on final line-up).  

Where:

-Club Laga, The Attic, and Upstage.

-Full bands will be performing on the Laga and Attic stages. Acoustic, novelty, and performance acts will be taking place at the Upstage. 

Promotion:

-Three half-page ads to run in City Paper on 10/22, 10/29, and 11/5

-web listing

-any filler space in City Paper 4 weeks prior to event date

-10,000 handbills printed and passed out throughout the city

-200 11x17 posters throughout the city

-All local music organization mass email lists (MAP, Happenings, Element 5, etc.)

-Laga website listing

-WPTS 92.1 FM radio promotion

-The Pitt News article to run week of show 

What Sponsors Receive:

-Sponsor listing in all City Paper ads. These half page ads are valued at $1000 each!

-Sponsor listing in over 10,000 fliers and posters distributed before the event.

-Table on-site to sell/buy/trade merchandise or promote your business and services

-Inclusion in City Paper website listing

-Logo and business/store/organization description in event program

-ALL SPONSORSHIP PAYMENTS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE!

-DEADLINE FOR SPONSORSHIP IS October 8, 2003 

 

Current Confirmations (more being added each day!):

Boxstep

Missing Pilots

Shelby Star

Marichal

Shade

Adam Evil and the Outside Royalty

The Channel

Kloaking Device

Johnsons’ Big Band

Killing the Messenger

Monarch

Ceann Na Caca

Tucker Mason

DJ B-Bonics

Reggae Bus

Selecta

Phinesse

Radio HipHop

Ruggcutters (breakdancing)

Tom Interval, magician

Anthony Purcell, live art