Jazz festivals just don t get any better than Monterey. San Jose Mercury News

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1 Jazz festivals just don t get any better than Monterey. San Jose Mercury News

2 Rich Legacy. Rich Opportunity. A partnership with the Monterey Jazz Festival links your company to an iconic cultural brand, and a global leader. We work closely with you to create a customized benefit packet that: Meets your business goals and objectives Is important to your audience Has a concierge experience with a high likelihood of success as defined by YOU The Legendary Dizzy Gillespie at Our First Festival in 1958

3 The cream of the crop has been coming here consistently for 60 years. Christian McBride I don t know any musicians who don t love playing the Monterey Jazz Festival. John Clayton

4 Monterey Jazz Festival s 2017 Featured Artists 500 Artists / 100 Shows / 8 Stages Jazz Legend Herbie Hancock 14-time GRAMMY Award-winning pianist Herbie Hancock has been one of the most influential, forward-thinking figures in popular music for six decades. Artists-In-Residence John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton & Gerald Clayton GRAMMY Award-winning arranger and bassist John Clayton, drummer Jeff Hamilton, and pianist Gerald Clayton have 21 GRAMMY nominations between them. Leslie Odom, Jr. The role he originated as Burr in the Broadway production of Hamilton earned him the 2016 Tony Award for Best Lead Actor in a Musical. His recently released solo jazz album is number one on the itunes jazz charts.

5 Loyal Fans in 48 States and 9 Countries Total Number of MJF Patrons: 37,000 Diverse: Of the 37,000 festival attendees, 20% African-American, 10% Latino/Hispanic Educated: 47% have graduate degrees Mature: 80% are age 45+ Loyal: 43% attending the Monterey Jazz Festival 8 years or more Jazz is a true American art form. It started in this country and was embraced by the whole world. Clint Eastwood, MJF BOARD MEMBER

6 California Audience Segments The greatest jazz festival in the world happens in our backyard San Francisco Chronicle

7 Monterey Jazz Festival Venues A dazzling theme park of jazz and related forms of American music. Santa Cruz Sentinel Arena Stage The Jimmy Lyons Stage in the Arena is where it all began where Dizzy Gillespie, Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, and other jazz legends graced the stage and made history. The Arena seats approximately 6,000 of our most loyal patrons. The Jazz Theater Perfect venue for big screens, entertainment, electronics, gaming, video, or media partners. A jam-packed, 700-seat venue simulcasting Arena concerts with 7,000 square feet available for marketing your project or service. Dizzy s Den (pictured) 800-seat indoor venue featuring top name jazz artists throughout the Festival weekend, open for your marketing efforts for both inside and outside the venue. The Night Club 700-seat home to the future of jazz, showcasing some of the top young jazz talent from around the world, including the winners of our world-renowned Next Generation Jazz Festival.

8 Monterey Jazz Festival Venues The Garden Stage (pictured) The Festival s prime outdoor venue offers a high visibility garden setting, packed with 1,500 fans at every show, enjoying music, food, beverages, and the unique Monterey Jazz Festival atmosphere. Coffee House Gallery A 200-seat venue featuring smaller groups in an intimate setting, with full kitchen and bar, plus an adjacent MJF-related exhibition gallery. Education Stage This outdoor stage sits in the food vendor area on the midway and features performances by our MJF High School All-Stars, winners of our Next Generation Jazz Festival, and family-friendly activities. The Courtyard Stage Located just inside the main entrance gates, the Courtyard Stage is surrounded by food vendors and guest seating, making it an ideal place for engaging patrons. Create a Venue Create a distinctive venue of your own that engages our patrons or creates a special place for your guests to celebrate the joy of jazz.

9 Jazz Legends Gala Thursday, September 14, 2017 The 11 th annual Jazz Legends Gala, features the presentation of the distinguished Monterey Jazz Festival Jazz Legends Award to a leading contributor to the world of jazz. This year, the Gala honors the coolest cat in jazz, American pianist, keyboardist, bandleader, composer and actor, Herbie Hancock. Hosted by Monterey Jazz Festival board member Clint Eastwood the evening includes cocktails, a silent auction, and a gourmet dinner at the breathtaking Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach. Partnership Benefits Include: Premium table location for 10 at our dinner, concert and reception Premier placement of logo and name on Gala promotions (if finalized by July 1, 2017) Monterey Jazz Festival Arena Passes and Premier Club Passes Full color ad in Gala event program and MJF Souvenir Program Logo and link on Monterey Jazz Festival & Gala web site and MJF social media The Jazz Legends Gala supports MJF s jazz education programs, creating the next generation of jazz musicians. Special Guest Gerald Clayton

10 Inspiring the Next Generation The educational programs are one of their most important parts. Elena Pinderhughes, 2013 NGJF graduate Monterey Jazz Festival s Next Generation Jazz Festival is one of the most inclusive festivals in the United States. NGJF welcomes performances by over 75 superior level middle, high school and collegiate groups of every kind: big bands, combos, vocal ensembles, as well as conglomerate bands. Festival includes: Free Judges Concert for 1,000 people Jazz Expo for industry-related partners College Fair for music education organizations and programs Venues in Downtown Monterey: Golden State Theatre De Anza Ballroom at the Portola Plaza Downtown Restaurants Student Participants: 1,300 From: 20 states and international schools from Japan, Australia, Canada, and the Czech Republic Ages: Gender: 33% female, 67% male

11 MJF s Next Generation Jazz Orchestra Many of today s jazz stars came through this band. Christian McBride On Tour: June 22 - June 30 June 24: Orpheum Film and Performing Arts Center in Tannersville, New York at 7:30pm June 25: Dizzy s Club Coca-Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center in NYC at 7:30/9:30pm (These performances will be live-streamed) June 27: Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival, Jazz Street Stage at Gibbs Street & East Avenue, Rochester, New York 7:30/9:30pm June 29: Montreal Jazz Festival, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Time and location TBD At the Festival September 14: Monterey Jazz Festival s Jazz Legend s Gala, at the Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach, hosted by Clint Eastwood and honoring Jazz Legend Herbie Hancock September 15-17: Monterey Jazz Festival. Arena Stage performance with Artists-in-Residence John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton & Gerald Clayton, September 17 at 12:30pm

12 Expect to be Treated Like Family The festival s long running success is this: the sense of family that engulfs you from the moment you step foot onto the grounds. Huffington Post This is the MJF difference: as our partner you are part of our family. What you can expect for us: Personal touch Strong communication Creative approach Authenticity Professional team Post event report Interest in a long-term relationship

13 What Our Partners Say Yamaha Yamaha has been honored to sponsor and participate directly with the Monterey Jazz Festival for over 40 years. The quality of the Festival year after year along with their mission of supporting Jazz Education is top notch, says Dave Jewell, Marketing Communications Manager of Yamaha Corporation of America. Both of our organizations are dedicated to inspiring jazz music students in schools across the United States and we are very proud to support The Monterey Jazz Festival and all of its outreach programs. Inns of Monterey Although our partnership the with MJF goes back many years, our formal partnership started in 2010 as the Official Hotels of the Monterey Jazz Festival. The partnership with the Monterey Jazz Festival goes hand-in-hand with our ongoing efforts to support community and our commitment to education, said Randy Venard, Vice President and General Manager of Inns of Monterey. We are delighted to be a part of this rich history and iconic event.

14 The Benefits MJF Offers Enjoy every minute in it and don t stop till you get enough! Quincy Jones We will customize a benefit packet just for you based on your objectives and marketing budget. Some of MJF s benefits follow: Connecting people to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Intimate connections with artists Customized activation activities Employee engagement Category exclusivity Naming of a stage On-site signage Presence in digital/social/mobile media Tickets and hospitality (VIP Experience/Corporate Chalets) Co-branded content creation Access to MJF mailing list Broadcast ad opportunities Right to promote co-branded products/services Other creative opportunities we co-create with you Channels We Use Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube) Public Relations On-site interaction Hospitality Digital promotions Traditional Advertising

15 Contacts THANK YOU. We hope you ll join us. Colleen Bailey, Managing Director Elizabeth Welden-Smith, Director of Strategic Relations