Indie Week is Canada's 3rd largest emerging artist festival, established in 2003, featuring over 300 bands across 25 venues for 6 nights, alongside a music and tech conference with 100+ industry delegates and networking events. In 2017, the festival attracted over 10,000 attendees, with performances from notable artists and introduced the inaugural Indie Week Industry Awards. Sponsorship opportunities are available for brands with various packages offering exposure through media placements, event branding, and VIP privileges.

1. MUSIC FESTIVAL + CONFERENCE

2. REMEMBER YOUR FIRST FAVOURITE BAND?

3. 300+ BANDS • 6 NIGHTS • 25+ VENUES

4. BANDS + BRANDS + FANS

5. INDIE WEEK
A multi-venue emerging artist festival with
industry/tech conferencing and VIP events.

6. KEY POINTS
3rd largest Canadian emerging artist festival
Established in 2003
600+ Industry delegates attending
300+ Bands
25+ Venues
6 Nights of Showcases

7. PARTNERS

8. International & Sponsored Showcases

9. SPECIAL EVENTSMedia Launch Party
Award Show
indie101 Conference
International Showcases
D.I.Y. Hubs

10. PAST PERFORMERS
Mike Joyce (The Smiths) Glen Matlock (The Sex Pistols) Blaze Bayley (Iron Maiden)
DJ LD on the Cut
(SUBLIME with Rome)
Walk Off The Earth Philip Sayce
Martin Atkins
(Nine Inch Nails) Finger Eleven
The Mahones Sumo Cyco The Birthday Massacre Dearly Beloved

11. AWARDSIn 2017 Indie Week introduced the first
inaugural Indie Week industry awards.
Voting was done by over 600 VIPS and
members of the music industry.

12. Best of the festTopactsofthefestivalperforminfrontofleading
musicindustryjudges.
Hosting awards creates great photo
opportunities with brands and bands.
Indie Week Top Act 2017 - ETNO (Brazil)

13. M U S I C + T E C H C O N F E R E N C E
P R E S E N T E D B Y I N D I E W E E K

14. 4 DAYS • 100+ DELEGATES • 3+ VENUES
CONFERENCE

15. indie 1014 Days, 100+ Delegates, Industry Panels,
1-on-1’s, Speed Meetings, Demo Listening,
Mentorships, D.I.Y. Hubs, Tech Day, Health &
Wellness Day, Industry Mixers , Classroom
Sessions, Q and A’s,

16. Ralph James (APA Canada)
James Black & Rick Jackett
(Finger Eleven)
Mike Joyce (The Smiths)
Jeff Woods
(Canadian Radio Personality)
Garth Richardson
(Rage Against the Machine)
Martin Atkin (Nine Inch Nails)
Phil X (Bon Jovi)
Mike Clink (Guns n’ Roses)
Tommy Mac (Hedley)
Nigel Grainge (Thin Lizzy)
Michael Wekerle
(Dragon’s Den)
Jeremy Widerman
(MonsterTruck)
Eddie Kramer (Jimi Hendrix)
Chris Birkett
(Sinead O’Connor)
Glen Matlock
(The Sex Pistols)

17. health & Wellness Day
Indie 101 partnered with Unison
Benevolent Fund and Over The
Bridge to hold our first Health &
Wellness Day at Nest.
Participants included:
• Chuck Randall
(Tour Manager The Cult)
• Martin Atkins (Nine Inch Nails)
• Jeremy Widerman
(Monster Truck Guitarist)
• Rian Clark Malloch
(Sound of Music Festival)
• Chris Cunnane (Musician-Starboy)
• Jennifer Hall
(Mobius Artist MGMT/ Mobius Recordings)
• Amanda Power (Unison Fund),
• Ace Piva (Over the Bridge)
• And More!

18. Numbers
150+
Media Participants
Industry Participants
650+
Participating Canadian Entrepreneurs
615
Total Performances
(International + Canadian Artists)
1065
320
Total Artists
Total Attendance
10,000+
Numbers from Indie Week Canada 2017

19. INTERNATIONAL Artist Breakdown
Canadian Artists
273
International Artists
47
• Canada (275)
• USA (31)
• UK (6)
• Brazil (5)
• Ireland (2)
• South Africa (1)
• Australia (1)
• Iceland (1)
Indie Week Canada 2017 hosted acts from:

20. National Artist Breakdown
Canadian Artists
273
Canadian Provinces Represented
11
Indie Week Canada 2017 hosted acts from:
• Ontario (229)
• Quebec (16)
• British Columbia (8)
• Alberta (5)
• Manitoba (5)
• Saskatchewan (3)
• Nova Scotia (2)
• P.E.I. (2)
• New Brunswick (1)
• Newfoundland (1)
• Nunavut (1)

21. Genre Breakdown

22. Demographics
1000-2000
EXPECTED ATTENDANCE
ATTENDEES’PROFILE
ATTENDEE GENDER
ATTENDEES’AGE
18-25 Years old
25-34 Years old
35-44 Years old
45+

23. social media
Total Reach
41,031
Newsletter Reach
8,109
Total Impressions (2017)
12,227,665
Emails Sent
74,000+

24. #beINDIE Campaign
analytics
Users Stayed on our landing
pages over 1 minute on average
GOOGLE ADS
The website digital display
campaign had a click through
rate of 0.13% which is 3 times
higher than the industry
standard of 0.04%.
235,821
24,993
JAN - NOV
AVERAGE MONTHLY

25. Online advertising Impressions
85,324
Canada.indieweek.com
120,026
Indieweek.com
26,169
indie101.com
241,948
Total Impressions

26. GOOGLE & YOUTUBE Ads

27. PaiD Social

28. Moblie App
• Sponsor placements
• Sponsor ad upon app launch
• Festival lineup and schedule
• Artist profiles
• Venue Lists
• Active map / Geolocation
• Social Media links
• Seamless integration with key music
streaming services
(Spotify, Soundcloud, Deezer)
• Mobile Push Notifications
• Mobile and Web Analytics
• Supports 17 languages
• Greencopper technology
• (Trusted Worldwide)
• iPhone and Android app
• Ticketing and cashless integration
$5,200Per Year

29. KEY POINTS
• Data Reports
• Increased Sales
• Shorter Lines
• Increased User Experience
DATA REPORTS
Detailed Reports on attendees purchasing and
spending habits, geolocation and brand interactions.
PAYMENTS
Simple, quick and secure methods of payment that
work both online and off-line.
ACCESS
Facilitating the flow of visitors and managing access
control and credentials throughout the site.
EXPERIENTIAL
Creative ways for guests to interact with brands and
create rich content to share instantly on social media.
rfid wristbands

30. Street Posters
Program Ad
Magazine Ads
Ad on tickets
Wristband Logos
ADVERTISING
PRINT

31. BRANDING OPTIONS
• Ad in program
• Logo on wristbands
• Pull up banners (partner provides)
• Drop / Stage banners (partner provides)
• Paid social advertising
- Facebook / Instagram
- Google Ads
• Social mentions
• Logo on volunteer Shirts
• Website branding 12 months
• Newsletter banner ads / Logos
• Custom brand activations available!

32. Beverage / Meal Sponsors
• Official Beer Sponsor (Music Festival) (SOLD)
• Official Beer Sponsor (Conference) (SOLD)
• Official Liquor Sponsor (Music Festival) (SOLD)
• Official Liquor Sponsor (Conference)
• Official Wine
• Water
• Energy Drink
• Coffee
• Lunch
• Breakfast
• Delegates Dinner
Main Sponsorships
• Presenting Sponsor
• Gold Sponsor
• Silver Sponsor
• Bronze Sponsor
Indie Week Awards Sponsors
• “Best of The Fest”Presenting Sponsor
• Award Presenter Sponsor
Showcase Sponsors
• Venue Showcase (limited space left)
• Special Event
• Industry Mixer
• Launch Party Partner
• After Party Partner
• Volunteer After Party Partner
Conference Sponsors
• Indie 101 Conference Partner
• Indie 101 Conference Presenter
• Indie 101 Panel Presenter
Other Opportunities
• Logo Placements
• Program Ad Full Page
• Program Ad Half Page
• Website Ads
• Artist Welcome Kit Sponsor
• Swag Bag Items
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Custom options available.
For more information on all options and any questions please contact:
info@indieweek.com or darryl.hurs@indieweek.com
Back-line / Gear Sponsors
• Guitar
• Bass
• Amps
• Drums
• Sticks
• Cymbals
• Guitar picks
• Guitar strings
• Guitar straps
• Headphones
• Turntables
• Needles
Software Sponsors
• Studio
• Plug ins
• iPhone Apps

33. Live Music Festival indie101 conference
$15,000
Presenting Sponsor
$2,000
Presenting Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
$10,000
Gold Sponsor
$1,500
Silver Sponsor
$7,000
Silver Sponsor
$1,000
Bronze Sponsor
$5,000
Bronze Sponsor
$500

34. Presenting sponsorship : Live Music Festival
• Launch Party
• 30+ Venues
• Indie Week Awards
• Indie Week After Party (Bovine)
• Branding on Website (canada.indieweek.com), all advertising where permitted, wristbands, passes, email newsletters
• Branding and/or mention on Facebook and Social Advertising
• Rights to hang banners in venues
• Sponsor to present artist showcase at premium venue during NOV 8,9,10,11
• Provide co-branded large banner displaying Indie Week Logo with sponsors as logo presenter
• Exclusivity where applicable
• Volunteer shirts
• Logo projections at Indie Week Awards
• Mentions from stage at key events
• Full Page ad in Program
Pre / Post Festival
• Indie Week Media launch Party
• Up to 4 shows prior to the festival
• Volunteer After Party
• Guest list Available
• 10 VIP Passes (All Access)
$15,000 $20,0002 Year Deal – 1st Year 2nd Year

35. Presenting sponsorship : Indie101 Conference
4 Days (4 Days Music, 1 Day Tech)
• 3+ Venues 4 Days
• Industry Happy Hour Mixers 5-7 3x
• Delegate Dinner
• Branding on Website indie101.com, all advertising where permitted, wristbands, passes, email newsletters
• Branding and / or mention in Facebook and Social Advertising
• Rights to hang banners in venues
• Provide co-branded large banner displaying Indie101 Logo with sponsors logo as presenter
• Exclusivity where applicable
• Volunteer shirts
• Logo projections
• Mentions from stage / panels
• Full Page ad in Program
• 6 VIP Passes (All Access)
• Guest list Available
$2,000

36. GOLD sponsorship : Live Music Festival
• Launch Party
• 30+ Venues
• Indie Week Awards
• Branding on Website (canada.indieweek.com), all advertising where permitted, wristbands, passes, email newsletters
• Branding and/or mention on Facebook and Social Advertising
• Rights to hang banners in select venues
• Sponsor to present artist showcase at premium venue
• Provide co-branded large banner displaying Indie Week Logo with sponsors as logo presenter
• Exclusivity where applicable
• Volunteer shirts
• Logo projections at Indie Week Awards
• Mentions from stage at key events
• Full Page ad in Program
• 10 VIP Passes (All Access)
•
• Pre / Post Festival
• Indie Week Media launch Party
• Up to 4 shows prior to the festival
• Volunteer After Party
• Guest list Available
$10,000 $15,0002 Year Deal – 1st Year 2nd Year

37. Gold sponsorship : Indie101 Conference
4 Days (4 Days Music, 1 Day Tech)
• 3+ Venues 4 Days
• Industry Happy Hour Mixer 5-7
• Branding on Website indie101.com, all advertising where permitted, wristbands, passes, Email Newsletters
• Branding and / or mention in Facebook and Social Advertising
• Rights to hang banners in select venues
• Provide co-branded large banner displaying Indie101 Logo with sponsors logo as presenter
• Exclusivity where applicable
• Volunteer shirts
• Logo projections
• Mentions from stage / panels
• 1/2 Page ad in Program
• 6 VIP Passes (All Access)
• Guest list Available for mixer
$1,500

38. SILVER sponsorship : Live Music Festival
• Launch Party
• 30+ Venues
• Indie Week Awards
• Branding on Website (canada.indieweek.com), all advertising where permitted, passes, email newsletters
• Branding and/or mention on Facebook and Social Advertising
• Rights to hang banners in select venues
• Sponsor to present artist showcase at premium venue
• Provide co-branded large banner displaying Indie Week Logo with sponsors as logo presenter
• Exclusivity where applicable
• Volunteer shirts
• Logo projections at indie Week Awards
• Mentions from stage at key events
• Full Page ad in Program
• Guest list Available
• 8 VIP All Access Passes
•
• Pre / Post Festival
• Indie Week Media launch Party
• 1 to 2 shows prior to the festival
• Guest list Available
$7,000 $9,0002 Year Deal – 1st Year 2nd Year

39. Silver sponsorship : Indie101 Conference
4 Days (4 Days Music, 1 Day Tech)
• 3+ Venues 4 Days
• Industry Happy Hour Mixer 5-7
• Branding on Website indie101.com, all advertising where permitted, wristbands, passes, email newsletters
• Branding and / or mention in Facebook and Social Advertising
• Rights to hang banners in select venues
• Provide co-branded large banner displaying Indie101 Logo with sponsors logo as presenter
• Exclusivity where applicable
• Logo projections
• Mentions from stage / panels
• 1/2 Page ad in Program
• 4 VIP Passes (All Access)
• Guest list Available for mixer
$1,000

40. Bronze sponsorship : Live Music Festival
• Launch Party
• 30+ Venues
• Indie Week Awards
• Branding on Website (canada.indieweek.com), all advertising where permitted, passes, email newsletters
• Branding and/or mention on Facebook and Social Advertising
• Rights to hang banners in select venues
• Sponsor to co-present artist showcase at premium venue
• Provide co-branded large banner displaying Indie Week Logo with sponsors as logo presenter
• Logo projections at Indie Week Awards
• Mentions from stage at key events
• 1/2 Page ad in Program
• Guest list Available for showcase
• 6 VIP Passes (All Access)
Pre / Post Festival
• Indie Week Media launch Party
• Guest list Available
• 6 VIP Passes (All Access)
$5,000 $7,0002 Year Deal – 1st Year 2nd Year

41. Bronze sponsorship : Indie101 Conference
4 Days (4 Days Music, 1 Day Tech)
• 3+ Venues 4 Days
• Branding on Website indie101.com, all advertising where permitted, passes, email newsletters
• Branding and / or mention in Facebook and Social Advertising
• Rights to hang banners in 1 venue
• Provide co-branded large banner displaying Indie101 Logo with sponsors logo as presenter
• Logo projections
• 4 VIP Passes (All Access)
$500

42. MUSIC FESTIVAL + CONFERENCE
canada.indieweek.com