Groove Package

The Groove Sponsorship is for brands that move in rhythm with culture. You’ll be part of the action with strong visibility, custom acknowledgments, and premium access to both events. It’s a chance to show up with style—supporting Kansas City’s music scene while gaining exposure in front of a vibrant, engaged audience.

Become A Sponsor

What you get as a groove sponsor

As a Groove Sponsor, your brand shares the spotlight. This mid-tier sponsorship level offers strong visibility, curated perks, and a vibrant connection to Kansas City’s creative community. It’s the perfect way to support the arts, show up with purpose, and join the movement behind one of the city’s most exciting cultural events. Below is a full breakdown of the benefits included with your support.

Your logo featured with other Groove Sponsors on the official event page, ensuring digital visibility for visitors and ticket buyers.

Inclusion in flyers, posters, and select digital marketing campaigns designed to promote the event citywide.

A public shoutout during the Saturday night concert at The Ship, recognizing your support in front of a packed audience.

Tickets for both the Q&A and live performance, ideal for staff, clients, or community giveaways.

A featured post tagging all Groove Sponsors on Creative City KC’s social platforms, reaching a curated and engaged local following.

Your logo included in programs distributed at both venues—a lasting impression for attendees to take home.

You’ll be included in sponsor recognition content across Creative City KC’s social channels following the events, keeping your brand top-of-mind even after the music stops.

You’ll be featured in the official event program—either printed or digital—with space for a message, quote, or short description of your business.

Audience & Reach

Marketing for the event includes web, email, print, and social campaigns—amplified by grassroots buzz across Kansas City’s creative and cultural scenes. Groove Sponsors receive meaningful visibility across select touchpoints, including printed materials, digital promotions, and recognition during the live performance. This sponsorship level connects your brand with an audience that values authenticity, local impact, and artistic momentum.

The event attracts a dynamic mix of music lovers, young creatives, educators, and cultural champions who show up for music with meaning. These are the voices shaping Kansas City’s cultural future—and they pay attention to the brands that show up with them.

Up-and-coming creatives who see events like this as inspiration and networking gold. They remember the names of brands that helped make it happen.

Local teachers, music programs, and college students attend to learn, engage, and expand their craft. Supporting them builds credibility and goodwill.

From nonprofit organizers to city officials, these are the people investing in Kansas City’s cultural future—and they take note of who’s standing beside them.

Designers, marketers, venue owners, and other small business leaders make up a large part of the audience. They value partnerships and authentic presence.

A loyal, multigenerational fanbase that celebrates The Headhunters’ influence across genres. These attendees come for the music—and stay for the legacy.

Ready to Join the Groove?

Groove Sponsors keep the rhythm alive. Your support helps power a one-of-a-kind cultural experience while placing your brand at the heart of Kansas City’s creative pulse. It’s more than a logo—it’s a statement of support for music, community, and connection. Let’s make something unforgettable together.

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