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RSSWorld Music Festival Partnership Opportunities
SEPT. 12 - 27, 2013
OVERVIEW
An 11 day, city-wide, multi-venue event featuring acclaimed musicians from countries around the world. Showcasing traditional and contemporary music from diverse cultures, the performances and events are all FREE. The event is now the largest world music festival in the Midwest, attracting over 600,000 concertgoers and presenting over 600 artists and ensembles from over 80 countries since its inception in 1999.
ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE
30,000 individuals (cumulative)
DEMOGRAPHIC HIGHLIGHTS OF ATTENDEES (2008 data)
56% male
55% ages 55 and over
77% Caucasian
34% earn $40,000 - $69,000
BENEFIT PACKAGES
Stage announcements, on-site promotional opportunities, web presence, media exposure, sampling opportunities, private receptions, concert tickets, backstage access, and “meet and greet” events.
ABOUT THE VENUE
More than 40 free events take place throughout Chicago including museums, parks, cultural centers, plazas, theaters, bookstores and clubs. In addition, four concerts are performed at the world-class Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
CONTACT
Corporate Sponsorship Department
312.744.9217
chicagopartnerships@cityofchicago.org
Department Main Office
Cultural Affairs and Special Events
