2. “Soul Music” is the term to used by urban mainstream to
describe the resurgence of true feel good R&B music.
This music now known as “Neo” Soul has once again
taken the music world by storm. The Suite Soul Spot
Music Series offers these artists the opportunity to
perform in an intimate environment to a live band, while
promoting good music and all things supporting a
positive lifestyle.
Our production team has over 25 years experience
and, in the last 6 years, has produced more than 40 soul
music concerts, run 4 major stages and coordinated 4
music conferences. The team’s goal is to link our
demographic, businesses and the creative community to
this positive lifestyle.
Event Overview

3. The Suite Soul Spot has showcased national
soul music artists performing with a live band
monthly from 2007-2009. We have continued
with quarterly concerts at various venues from
2009 to the present.
Demographics:
 80%/20%
African American/Other
 Ages: 34-55
 College Educated/Family Oriented
 70% Female
Doors open at 7:00pm and the concert starts promptly at
8:00pm. Tickets are available at the door and online.

4. VAE Inc. will provide direct branding, event guide, and advertising
for you upon sponsorship of the Suite Soul Spot. Your brand will
be seen and heard in a repetitive and seamless program of
signage, print collateral, broadcast and web spots.
Direct Branding
 Signage and Stage Announcements
 On-Site demonstration and Sampling
 Interactive Promotion
Printing and Program Guide
 Branding recognition in print
 Citywide distribution of 5,000 Flyers
Advertising
 Recognition in print, web, and broadcast
 Print ads in local, regional, and national publications
 Link to your site from our website
Promotional Incentives

5.  FRANK MCCOMB is a soul singer and
keyboardist. Often compared to Donny
Hathaway and Stevie Wonder, McComb has
collaborated with many renowned recording
artists including Prince, Chaka Khan, Teddy
Pendergrass, Gerald Levert, and Teena Marie.
 He was an integral part of Branford Marsalis’
award winning group Buckshot LeFonque and
tours extensively with his own series of
independent soul albums. He is a headlining
performer at jazz festivals worldwide including
the Tokyo Jazz Festival, the Capital Jazz
Festival and the North Sea Jazz Festival.
 Anticipated attendance: 400 - 450
Suite Soul Spot November 3, 2012

6. There are three levels of sponsorship:
TITLE SPONSOR $1250.00
 Featured guest speaker
 Premium Signage including flat screens
 Promotional Giveaways at event
 Logo on over 5,000 flyers for event
 E blast/logo inclusion with information about the Event
 Inclusion in Radio, Advertisements
 Premium Playbill Advertisements (4)
 6 tickets to the event along with reserved seating to event
 Booth
SUITE SPONSOR $750.00
 Premium Signage including flat screens
 Promotional Giveaways at event
 Premium Playbill Advertisements (2)
 Logo on over 5,000 flyers for event
 E blast/logo inclusion with information about the Event
 4 tickets to the event along with reserved seating to event
SOUL SPONSOR $250.00
 Flat screen signage
 Promotional Giveaways at event
 Premium Playbill Advertisements (1)
 E blast/logo inclusion with information about the Event
 2 tickets to the event along with reserved seating to event
 Playbill Advertisements are $100.00, $50.00 and $25.00
Sponsorship

7. Vanita Applebum Entertainment Services will agree to the
following: Artist and crew hospitality and technical riders, talent
coordination, venue costs, street team marketing, viral
marketing, staffing, supporting artists costs and promotional material
costs.
______________will agree to the following: Additional radio
media buys and branded material costs.
I/We agree to the following Sponsorship/Promotion in St. Louis
Total Investment $___________
Signature
Business Name Date
This is a legally binding agreement. All terms are outlined in this
agreement and on all invoices to follow. Payment is due upon receipt.
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