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OVERVIEW
In 1926, Gospel Music was born in the south side of Chicago when Thomas A. Dorsey published the first song and coined the phrase “Gospel Music.” In 2012, Gospel Music came full circle as the Chicago Gospel Music Festival moved to the Bronzeville neighborhood to celebrate where it all began. Title Sponsorship opportunities include a musical side stage, Health and Wellness Oasis and a trolley tour.
DATES
Thursday, June 20, 2013
- Inaugural Choir Competition at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park
Friday, June 21, 2013
- Daytime programming and evening film screening at the Chicago Cultural Center
Saturday, June 22 & Sunday, June 23, 2013
- The festival moves to its new home in Bronzeville for two full days of Gospel celebration
- Free trolley tour of historically Gospel and architecturally significant neighborhood churches (Saturday only)
- Health Oasis featuring on-site health resources, screenings and testings
- Past performers include: Mary Mary, Fred Hammond, Kirk Franklin, Smokey Robinson, Yolanda Adams and Cece Winans
- A product market, food vendors and interactive sponsor displays complete the event
ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE
30,000
DEMOGRAPHIC HIGHLIGHTS OF ATTENDEES (2008 data)
54% single
52% female
58% male ages 35-54
57% female ages 35-54
42% earn $60,000+
61% college educated
71% African American
PREVIOUS PARTNERS
McDonald's, Best Buy, Jeep, Verizon Wireless, Pepsi, Walgreens, Allstate
BENEFIT PACKAGES
May include: promotional space, title sponsorship opportunities, media exposure, merchandising/sampling opportunities
CONTACT
Corporate Sponsorship Department
312.744.9217
chicagopartnerships@cityofchicago.org
Department Main Office
Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Phone: 312.744.3316
TTY: 312.744.2964
Fax: 312.744.8523
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