The RVA Burlesque Festival is seeking sponsors! We offer a mutually beneficial sponsorship opportunity for all types of businesses.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

 The RVA Burlesque Festival is dedicated to celebrating the art of burlesque. We strive to cultivate awareness while continuing the support of our thriving burlesque and performing arts community in Richmond, VA. Our weekend of entertainment will promote our values of artistic expression, inclusivity, diversity, and empowerment. We anticipate that up to 500 people will be in attendance over the course of our three day event. 

Our festival will be taking place April 4th at Strangeways Brewing, April 5th at Ember Music Hall, and April 6th at The Byrd Theater all in Richmond, VA. We will be featuring national and international burlesque performers, as well as local entertainers. 

SPONSORSHIP TIERS

In exchange for sponsorship we are able to offer several avenues of advertising, including your logo on all of our marketing materials as well as our website and ticketing page. We can also offer custom social media posts and onstage shoutouts. With access to coupons and discounts, attendees will be drawn to your business throughout the event. There are also vending opportunities available during certain nights of the festival.

Below is a list of our sponsorship tiers and our offerings for each level of sponsorship:

Glitter Sponsor ($50)

  • Your logo and website or social media link on our website

  • Your logo projected during our Friday and Saturday night showcases

  • Opportunity to place a small gift or coupon code in performer gift bags to promote your business

  • Your logo in our festival’s digital program

Sequin Sponsor ($100)

  • Your logo and website or social media link on our website

  • Your logo projected during our Friday and Saturday night showcases

  • Opportunity to place a small gift or coupon code in performer gift bags to promote your business

  • Your logo in our festival’s digital program

  • Promotional posts on our social media pages in the weeks leading up to the festival

Rhinestone Sponsor ($300)

  • Your logo and website or social media link on our website

  • Your logo projected during our Friday and Saturday night showcases

  • Opportunity to place a small gift or coupon code in performer gift bags to promote your business

  • Advertisement in our festival’s digital program

  • Promotional posts on our social media pages in the weeks leading up to the festival

  • Promotional shout-outs by our emcee at all three shows

  • 2 general admission weekend passes

Pastie Sponsor ($500)

  • Your logo and website or social media link on our website

  • Your logo projected during our Friday and Saturday night showcases

  • Opportunity to place a small gift or coupon code in performer gift bags to promote your business

  • Advertisement in our festival’s digital program

  • Promotional posts on our social media pages in the weeks leading up to the festival

  • Promotional shout-outs by our emcee at all three shows

  • Your logo on banner that will be hung at the festival during all three shows

  • 2 general admission weekend passes

Presenting Sponsor ($800)

  • Your logo and website or social media link on our website

  • Your logo projected during our Friday and Saturday night showcases

  • Opportunity to place a small gift or coupon code in performer gift bags to promote your business

  • Advertisement in our festival’s digital program

  • Promotional posts on our social media pages in the weeks leading up to the festival

  • Promotional shout-outs by our emcee at all three shows

  • Your logo on all posters, flyers, social media sites, and the website

  • Your logo on banner that will be hung at the festival during all three shows

  • 2 VIP weekend passes

Raffle and Gift Bag Sponsor (donate items to our raffle and/or performer gift bags)

  • Your logo and website or social media link on our website

  • Your logo in our festival’s digital program

  • Your business name listed on a projector during the shows as a raffle sponsor

If you are interested in sponsoring our festival (thank you!), please contact us at rvaburlesquefestival@gmail.com, or use our contact page here.