become a sponsor
We’re delighted to announce that LuminoCity will return to Southend next February Half Term, from Thursday 16th - Saturday 18th February 2023.
Last year’s festival was part of the celebrations to commemorate our newly awarded city status. Over three dazzling nights, a series of large-scale light installations transformed Southend’s iconic landmarks, inviting residents and visitors to experience the city in a new light.
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Due to the overwhelming success of last year’s festival, we’re delighted to bring LuminoCity back for 2023, and we hope to make it even bigger and better than last year.
To do that, we need the support of local businesses who recognise the importance of large-scale events such as this to bring people into Southend.
2022 statistics
FOOTFALL
208,171
​people attended Southend LuminoCity in 2022.
Footfall in the city centre was up 241% on the same days last year.
of festivalgoers were from out of the city.
MARKETING
965,032
people saw one or more of our 112 festival social media posts.
people actively engaged with one of more of our festival posts.
worth of free print and digital marketing from Essex Echo, plus extensive coverage from BBC Look East and ITV Regional News.
web traffic
59,394
people visited this website from 1st Jan - 19th Feb 2022
pages were viewed across the website between 1st Jan-19th Feb 2022.
​of website users were from out of the city.
why sponsor?
This is an incredible opportunity to be involved in a high-profile festival that will amaze residents and visitors alike.
Raise the profile of your business to new and existing customers by supporting a high-profile festival.
Drive footfall
and sales to your business through the LuminoCity website, Festival Guide and other promotional options.
Be a key part
of a high-profile festival that raises civic pride, delights the whole city and drives a ‘feel good’ factor in Southend.
Great PR
for your business, with lots of opportunities for your brand to be seen via our website, social media, and media partners.
register
your interest
sponsorship packages
Our sponsorship packages offer businesses an excellent return on investment and can be tailored to suit your needs or budget.
There are a limited number of sponsorship packages available, and they’ll be allocated on a first come first served basis so be sure to get in touch.
presenting partner
£20k* investment
Our Presenting Partner will benefit from an unprecedented level of year round marketing and PR exposure.
Your brand/company will be uniquely associated with the Southend LuminoCity Festival throughout 2023.
Benefits to include:
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One maximum Presenting Partner.
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Prominent branded signage around the available installation of your choice.
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Prime pitch during the Festival
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Prominent logo on all festival signage.
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Prominent logo on all print and digital promotional material, including posters, leaflets, maps, adverts and social media.
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Double A5 spread advert in the Festival Guide, which has a 50,000 print run.
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Year-round feature on this website.
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Your company tagged in all associated social media posts across all channels.
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Your company mentioned in all associated press releases.
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Dedicated account manager and a full evaluation report post festival.
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Association with a high-profile festival that will attract nationwide publicity.
gold partner
£15k* investment
Benefits to include:
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Two maximum Gold Sponsors.
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Your logo on all festival signage.
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Pitch during the festival.
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Your logo on all print and digital promotional material, including posters, leaflets, maps, adverts and social media.
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Full A5 page advert in the Festival Guide, which has a 50,000 print run.
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Your Logo on this website from 1st Jan-28th Feb 2023.
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Your company tagged in all associated social media posts across all channels.
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Dedicated account manager and a full evaluation report post festival.
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Association with a high-profile festival that will attract nationwide publicity.
silver partner
£10k* investment
Benefits to include:
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Two maximum Silver Sponsors.
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Your logo on all print and digital promotional material, including posters, leaflets, maps, adverts and social media.
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Half A5 page advert in the Festival Guide, which has a 50,000 print run.
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Your Logo on this website from 1st Jan-28th Feb 2023.
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Your company tagged in all associated social media posts across all channels.
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Association with a high-profile festival that will attract nationwide publicity.
bronze partner
£5k* investment
Benefits to include:
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Four maximum Bronze Sponsors.
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Your logo included in the Festival Supporters section of the Festival Guide, which has a 50,000 print run.
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Quarter A5 page advert in the Festival Guide.
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Your Logo on this website from 1st Jan-28th Feb 2023.
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Association with a high-profile festival that will attract nationwide publicity