2008 Sponsorship

Sponsors will receive branding on all marketing materials including posters, banners, flyers, local and regional press advertising and in the festival programme.

They will also receive a number of free seats at ticketed events and priority booking of further seats at those events.

In addition they may book bands (where available) at advantageous rates for their corporate events through the festival committee. On-stage advertising and corporate hospitality events may be arranged according to the level of sponsorship chosen.

Different sponsorship packages are available please contact Peter Barclay on 01293 862 730, e-mail peter@croydonjazzfestival.com

A word from last year's sponsors

CROYDON BUSINESS

Croydon Business is the strategic and proactive business support organisation for all businesses operating in the borough. A membership organisation, Croydon Business also incorporates Town Centre Management and leads on a number of borough-wide initiatives.

Angelina Purcell, MBE, Chief Executive of Croydon Business Ltd says:

“Croydon Business Ltd and Town Centre Management are firmly behind this admirable initiative to put the beat back into the heart of Croydon – literally. We firmly believe that, once experienced, the Croydon Jazz Festival will become a major annual event”.

WHITGIFT SHOPPING CENTRE

The Whitgift Shopping Centre is the South East's leading shopping destination, where you'll find 120 of your favourite stores including Marks & Spencer, Alders, Boots and BHS - all under one stylish roof.

Lucy Forrester, Marketing Manager of The Whitgift Shopping Centre says:

“We were delighted to host such a prestigious Jazz event in 2006 and are continuing our support for 2007. All the performers have a wealth of experience and we hope that this will be a platform from which to grow an ever larger event in future years. We look forward to welcoming people along to this year's festival.”

AMBUSHED GROUP

The Ambushed Group was setup and founded by Dave Markee, a well respected and successful bass player. The Ambushed Group, located in the heart of Croydon's bustling marketplace, comprises a recording studios, record label, publishing company and a media and creative services agency.

Dave Markee, Chair Croydon Jazz Festival and Ambushed Group says:

“Jazz can be a great tool to bring the community together and we are proud to have an integral part in resurrecting the Croydon Jazz Festival. Providing the music and creative input for the event has been a pleasure and we look forward to seeing the festival grow to be a major event in Croydon's calendar.”