Donor Benefits
Donor Benefits
Described by USA Today as “one of the top music festivals in the world, a gathering known for innovative, creative collaborations which honor Georgia roots while drawing top international performers,” Savannah Music Festival (SMF) is one of the most distinctive cross-genre music festivals anywhere. While box office revenues continue to grow each year, earned income accounts for only 40 percent of SMF’s annual budget. As a non-profit organization, our dedicated contributors help to keep SMF’s unique artistic spirit alive for generations to come.
Savannah Music Festival provides a variety of benefits to reward and acknowledge those invested in perpetuating the artistic excellence of our programming, and the cultural and economic development of our community.
If you should have any questions about donor benefits or would like assistance making a contribution, contact SMF Development at 912.234.3378 x106. Special benefits are available for corporate sponsors and for education program sponsors. Additional benefits are available at higher levels.
Individual Donor Benefits
Concert Circle - Platinum ($25,000+)
GIVE
- For assistance redeeming your sponsorship benefits, such as sponsored concert selection and ticketing, please contact Kat Clark at 912.234.3378 ext. 106.
RECOGNITION
- Recognition in 20,000+ printed ticket brochures
- Recognition in 6,500+ printed festival programs
- Recognition in 25,000+ printed rack cards
- Recognition on savannahmusicfestival.org donor listing and sponsored concert pages
- Opportunity to co-sponsor three (3) festival concerts (any venue) or special events (Festival Fete, Jazz on the River or the Closing Weekend Celebration)
- Recognition in emcee remarks at sponsored concert(s) or special event(s)
- Recognition in print or digital signage at sponsored concert or special event, where available
TICKETING / SEATING
- Ten (10) complimentary tickets to a 2020 festival performance (subject to availability)
- Concierge phone service for ticketing from SMF staff with unlimited ticket exchanges
- Access to reserved priority seats at theater concerts until January 24
- 10% discount on festival passes and single ticket purchases (cannot be combined with other discounts)
- Reserved seating for up to four (4) at sponsored concert(s) (with ticket purchase or comp use; for general admission concerts only)
- Reserved seating for up to two (2) at general admission concerts
- Early access to electronic ticket brochure
- First-class ticket brochure mailing
SPECIAL EVENTS (ADMITS TWO GUESTS)
- Meet and greet opportunity with a festival artist (by request; subject to artist approval)
- Invitation to Season Announcement Party
- Invitation to Festival Fête
- Invitation to Jazz on the River
- Invitation to the Closing Weekend Celebration
- Invitation to Artistic Directors’ Reception
- Invitation to Chairman’s Invitational
EDUCATION EVENTS (ADMITS TWO)
- Acoustic Music Seminar (AMS) observation, master class, and meet and greet luncheon
- SMF Jazz Academy concert
- Musical Explorers fall and spring concerts (Dec / May)
DISCOUNTS
- Complimentary festival poster (available at SMF Pop Up Shop)
- 15% discount on SMF merchandise (available at SMF Pop Up Shop)
- *NEW* Eight (8) complimentary drinks at Charles H. Morris Center bar
- Ten (10) complimentary parking vouchers for Lincoln Street garage
…AND MORE!
- Early entry at all general admission concerts
- Twelve (12) guest passes for early entry at general admission concerts or additional guests at Festival Fête, Jazz on the River, Closing Weekend Celebration
- Complimentary snacks and drinks at the Morris Center and Ships of the Sea donor lounges
Concert Circle - Gold ($15,000+)
GIVE
- For assistance redeeming your sponsorship benefits, such as sponsored concert selection and ticketing, please contact Kat Clark at 912.234.3378 ext. 106.
RECOGNITION
- Recognition in 20,000+ printed ticket brochures
- Recognition in 6,500+ printed festival programs
- Recognition in 25,000+ printed rack cards
- Recognition on savannahmusicfestival.org donor listing and sponsored concert pages
- Opportunity to co-sponsor two (2) festival concerts (any venue) or special events (Festival Fete, Jazz on the River or the Closing Weekend Celebration)
- Recognition in emcee remarks at sponsored concert(s) or special event(s)
- Recognition in print or digital signage at sponsored concert or special event, where available
TICKETING / SEATING
- Eight (8) complimentary tickets to a 2020 festival performance (subject to availability)
- Concierge phone service for ticketing from SMF staff with unlimited ticket exchanges
- Access to reserved priority seats at theater concerts until January 24
- 10% discount on festival passes (cannot be combined with other discounts)
- 5% discount on single ticket purchases (cannot be combined with other discounts)
- Reserved seating for up to four (4) at sponsored concert(s) (with ticket purchase or comp use; for general admission concerts only)
- Early access to electronic ticket brochure
- First-class ticket brochure mailing
SPECIAL EVENTS (ADMITS TWO GUESTS)
- Meet and greet opportunity with a festival artist (by request; subject to artist approval)
- Invitation to Season Announcement Party
- Invitation to Festival Fête
- Invitation to Jazz on the River
- Invitation to the Closing Weekend Celebration
- Invitation to Artistic Directors’ Reception
EDUCATION EVENTS (ADMITS TWO)
- Acoustic Music Seminar (AMS) observation, master class, and meet and greet luncheon
- SMF Jazz Academy concert
- Musical Explorers fall and spring concerts (Dec / May)
DISCOUNTS
- Complimentary festival poster (available at SMF Pop Up Shop)
- 15% discount on SMF merchandise (available at SMF Pop Up Shop)
- *NEW* Six (6) complimentary drinks at Charles H. Morris Center bar
- Eight (8) complimentary parking vouchers for Lincoln Street garage
…AND MORE!
- Early entry at all general admission concerts
- Ten (10) guest passes for early entry at general admission concerts or additional guests at Festival Fête, Jazz on the River, Closing Weekend Celebration
- Complimentary snacks and drinks at the Morris Center and Ships of the Sea donor lounges
Concert Circle - Silver ($10,000+)
GIVE
- For assistance redeeming your sponsorship benefits, such as sponsored concert selection and ticketing, please contact Kat Clark at 912.234.3378 ext. 106.
RECOGNITION
- Recognition in 20,000+ printed ticket brochures
- Recognition in 6,500+ printed festival programs
- Recognition in 25,000+ printed rack cards
- Recognition on savannahmusicfestival.org donor listing and sponsored concert pages
- Opportunity to co-sponsor one (1) festival concert (any venue) or special event (Festival Fete, Jazz on the River or the Closing Weekend Celebration)
- Recognition in emcee remarks at sponsored concert(s) or special event(s)
- Recognition in print or digital signage at sponsored concert or special event, where available
TICKETING / SEATING
- Six (6) complimentary tickets to a 2020 festival performance (subject to availability)
- Concierge phone service for ticketing from SMF staff with unlimited ticket exchanges
- Access to reserved priority seats at theater concerts until January 24
- 5% discount on festival passes (cannot be combined with other discounts)
- 5% discount on single ticket purchases (cannot be combined with other discounts)
- Reserved seating for up to four (4) at sponsored concert(s) (with ticket purchase or comp use; for general admission concerts only)
- Early access to electronic ticket brochure
- First-class ticket brochure mailing
SPECIAL EVENTS (ADMITS TWO GUESTS)
- Meet and greet opportunity with a festival artist (by request; subject to artist approval)
- Invitation to Season Announcement Party
- Invitation to Festival Fête
- Invitation to Jazz on the River
- Invitation to the Closing Weekend Celebration
- Invitation to Artistic Directors’ Reception
EDUCATION EVENTS (ADMITS TWO)
- Acoustic Music Seminar (AMS) observation, master class, and meet and greet luncheon
- SMF Jazz Academy concert
- Musical Explorers fall and spring concerts (Dec / May)
DISCOUNTS
- Complimentary festival poster (available at SMF Pop Up Shop)
- 15% discount on SMF merchandise (available at SMF Pop Up Shop)
- *NEW* Four (4) complimentary drinks at Charles H. Morris Center bar
- Six (6) complimentary parking vouchers for Lincoln Street garage
…AND MORE!
- Early entry at all general admission concerts
- Ten (10) guest passes for early entry at general admission concerts or additional guests at Festival Fête, Jazz on the River, Closing Weekend Celebration
- Complimentary snacks and drinks at the Morris Center and Ships of the Sea donor lounges
Concert Circle - Bronze ($5,000+)
GIVE
- For assistance redeeming your sponsorship benefits, such as sponsored concert selection and ticketing, please contact Kat Clark at 912.234.3378 ext. 106.
RECOGNITION
- Recognition in 20,000+ printed ticket brochures
- Recognition in 6,500+ printed festival programs
- Recognition in 25,000+ printed rack cards
- Recognition on savannahmusicfestival.org donor listing and sponsored concert pages
- Opportunity to co-sponsor one (1) single-day general admission festival concert or special event (Festival Fete, Jazz on the River or the Closing Weekend Celebration)
- Recognition in emcee remarks at sponsored concert(s) or special event(s)
- Recognition in print or digital signage at sponsored concert or special event, where available
TICKETING / SEATING
- Four (4) complimentary tickets to a 2020 festival performance (subject to availability)
- Concierge phone service for ticketing from SMF staff with unlimited ticket exchanges
- Access to reserved priority seats at theater concerts until January 24
- Reserved seating for up to four (4) at sponsored concert(s) (with ticket purchase or comp use; for general admission concerts only)
- Early access to electronic ticket brochure
- First-class ticket brochure mailing
SPECIAL EVENTS (ADMITS TWO GUESTS)
- Invitation to Season Announcement Party
- Invitation to Festival Fête
- Invitation to Jazz on the River
- Invitation to the Closing Weekend Celebration
EDUCATION EVENTS (ADMITS TWO)
- SMF Jazz Academy concert
- Musical Explorers fall and spring concerts (Dec / May)
DISCOUNTS
- Complimentary festival poster (available at SMF Pop Up Shop)
- 15% discount on SMF merchandise (available at SMF Pop Up Shop)
…AND MORE!
- Early entry at all general admission concerts
- Ten (10) guest passes for early entry at general admission concerts or additional guests at Festival Fête, Jazz on the River, Closing Weekend Celebration
- Complimentary snacks and drinks at the Morris Center and Ships of the Sea donor lounges
Festival Society - Festival Insider ($3,000+)
GIVE
- For assistance with ticketing, please contact Akinyemi Blackshear at 912.234.3378 ext. 111.
RECOGNITION
- Recognition in 6,500+ printed festival programs
- Recognition on savannahmusicfestival.org donor listing
TICKETING / SEATING
- Concierge phone service for ticketing from SMF staff with unlimited ticket exchanges
- Access to reserved priority seats at theater concerts until January 10
- Early access to electronic ticket brochure
- First-class ticket brochure mailing
SPECIAL EVENTS (ADMITS TWO GUESTS)
- Invitation to Season Announcement Party
- Invitation to Festival Fête
- Invitation to Jazz on the River
- Invitation to the Closing Weekend Celebration
EDUCATION EVENTS (ADMITS TWO)
- SMF Jazz Academy concert
- Musical Explorers fall and spring concerts (Dec / May)
DISCOUNTS
- Complimentary festival poster (available at SMF Pop Up Shop)
- 10% discount on SMF merchandise (available at SMF Pop Up Shop)
…AND MORE!
- Early entry at all general admission concerts
- Six (6) guest passes for early entry at general admission concerts or additional guests at Festival Fête, Jazz on the River, Closing Weekend Celebration
- Complimentary snacks and drinks at the Morris Center and Ships of the Sea donor lounges
Festival Society - Festival Friend ($2,500+ couple / $1,250+ single)
GIVE
- For assistance with ticketing, please contact Akinyemi Blackshear at 912.234.3378 ext. 111.
RECOGNITION
- Recognition in 6,500+ printed festival programs
- Recognition on savannahmusicfestival.org donor listing
TICKETING / SEATING
- Concierge phone service for ticketing from SMF staff with unlimited ticket exchanges
- Access to reserved priority seats at theater concerts until December 13
- Early access to electronic ticket brochure
- First-class ticket brochure mailing
SPECIAL EVENTS (ADMITS TWO GUESTS)
- Invitation to Season Announcement Party
- Invitation to Festival Fête
- Invitation to Jazz on the River
- Invitation to the Closing Weekend Celebration
EDUCATION EVENTS (ADMITS TWO)
- SMF Jazz Academy concert
- Musical Explorers fall and spring concerts (Dec / May)
DISCOUNTS
- Complimentary festival poster (available at SMF Pop Up Shop)
- 10% discount on SMF merchandise (available at SMF Pop Up Shop)
…AND MORE!
- Early entry at all general admission concerts
- Guest passes for early entry at general admission concerts or additional guests at Festival Fête, Jazz on the River, Closing Weekend Celebration (two (2) passes for single / four (4) passes for a couple)
- Complimentary snacks and drinks at the Morris Center and Ships of the Sea donor lounges
Festival Society - Aficionado ($500+)
GIVE
RECOGNITION
- Recognition in 6,500+ printed festival programs
- Recognition on savannahmusicfestival.org donor listing
TICKETING / SEATING
- Early access to electronic ticket brochure
SPECIAL EVENTS (ADMITS TWO GUESTS)
- Invitation to Season Announcement Party
DISCOUNTS
- Complimentary festival poster (available at SMF Pop Up Shop)
- 10% discount on SMF merchandise (available at SMF Pop Up Shop)
Festival Society - Patron ($100+)
GIVE
RECOGNITION
- Recognition in 6,500+ printed festival programs
- Recognition on savannahmusicfestival.org donor listing
DISCOUNTS
- Complimentary festival poster (available at SMF Pop Up Shop)
