PP USA XI: Sponsorship Information (Update 7/5) - Page 2

Cheiron · June 25th, 2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mëtålspëd

Thats just it... funds never allow. You just have to make it happen, and pay for it when it comes. I doubt any sponsors just have a nestegg sitting there for the 9 months or so, before payment is due.

Nope. Just a tax return. Return comes in, check sent. That's how I did it.

7thSaviour · June 25th, 2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by J-Man

Sacrifices have to be made, sometimes you have to give up one thing to do another.

I'd do it for only a handful of bands, and we all know this isn't gonna happen:

Falconer
Freedom Call
Galactic Cowboys
Yngwie J. Malmsteen
Tarja
Leaves' Eyes
Midnattsol
Delain

I promise to pledge (____)for any of these acts IF at least 3 other people will pledge to do the same.(If you have already made a bid on any of these bands, please let me know so I can join you as a co-bidder!)

Dragon KLaw · June 25th, 2009, 08:18 PM

7thSaviour

Kings X will be playing at the Local (inside Sidelines - Marietta) on Friday, August 21. Tickets are available now through Ticket Alternative. Not sure of the cost at the moment.

Sorry to jump off topic.

7thSaviour · June 25th, 2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragon KLaw

7thSaviour

Kings X will be playing at the Local (inside Sidelines - Marietta) on Friday, August 21. Tickets are available now through Ticket Alternative. Not sure of the cost at the moment.

Sorry to jump off topic.

Is Hoyt helping with this show?

Dragon KLaw · June 25th, 2009, 10:27 PM

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7thSaviour

Kings X will be playing at the Local (inside Sidelines - Marietta) on Friday, August 21. Tickets are available now through Ticket Alternative. Not sure of the cost at the moment.

Sorry to jump off topic.
Is Hoyt helping with this show?

Unfortunately, this is not a PathFinder show.

kellsco · June 25th, 2009, 11:02 PM

Email sent!

Pellaz · June 26th, 2009, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mëtålspëd

Thats just it... funds never allow. You just have to make it happen, and pay for it when it comes. I doubt any sponsors just have a nestegg sitting there for the 9 months or so, before payment is due.

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Originally Posted by nailz

Hi.

Hi here also.

Not so much a 'nestegg,' but I've had my sponsor-money building up in a savings account for ten months. Now that Glenn has sent the sacred "Hey, where's your money?" email, my savings account is now looking a lot leaner.

OTOH, I sent a little extra over to Harv this year to kinda help out.

7thSaviour · June 26th, 2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Pellaz

Hi here also.

Not so much a 'nestegg,' but I've had my sponsor-money building up in a savings account for ten months. Now that Glenn has sent the sacred "Hey, where's your money?" email, my savings account is now looking a lot leaner.

OTOH, I sent a little extra over to Harv this year to kinda help out.

We need more good metal folks like you to do just that, P!

OrbWeaver · June 26th, 2009, 01:17 PM

7th Savior, you know I'll be submitting my sponsorship bid for Falconer. There are a few other bands I would add to my list, but Falconer would definitely be #1.

I'm just waiting on two of my friends (who are also huge Falconer fans) to get back to me. The three of us made a triad bid on Falconer for this year, but obviously the band was not invited. We're going to try for the same thing next year.

Jibrille · June 26th, 2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Pellaz

Hi here also.

Not so much a 'nestegg,' but I've had my sponsor-money building up in a savings account for ten months. Now that Glenn has sent the sacred "Hey, where's your money?" email, my savings account is now looking a lot leaner.

OTOH, I sent a little extra over to Harv this year to kinda help out.

You, sir, are a gentleman and a scholar.

I think I'll try to save money for next year. I'm just starting up school again so all my "giving up stuff" money is going to that. I should do it where every time I want to go to a concert but can't, I put $50 to the side. It usually costs me around $50-$100 each show depending where and if I'm buying merch. I've already pulled back a lot of my concert attending this year. Only been to one show this year.

nailz · June 26th, 2009, 01:43 PM

Mine this year was kind of a last minute decision. Mainly because I really want to do the pictures thing again, and also because the vip badge is worth every single penny. It takes a LOT of stress out of the weekend, being able to get in front for a few songs for every band, being in front for one full set, being able to watch from the balcony, and coming and going as I please are all amazing things. Helping out the fest I love is probably the best feeling I get out of it, but the perks are like a thank you that I appreciate immensely. I don't want to go back to being just a normal ticket holder.

Cheiron · June 26th, 2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 7thSaviour

I'd do it for only a handful of bands, and we all know this isn't gonna happen:

Falconer
Freedom Call
Galactic Cowboys
Yngwie J. Malmsteen
Tarja
Leaves' Eyes
Midnattsol
Delain

I promise to pledge $500 for any of these acts IF at least 3 other people will pledge to do the same.(If you have already made a bid on any of these bands, please let me know so I can join you as a co-bidder!)

There's no reason to do this. Just commit to it, and if they come, you give your money. If they aren't hired, then you don't end up spending anything.

There's no reason to coordinate pooling money really. And you aren't supposed to talk about how much you are going to sponsor no who you are sponsoring.

nailz · June 26th, 2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheiron

There's no reason to coordinate pooling money really. Just commit to it, and if they come, you give your money. And you aren't supposed to talk about how much you are going to sponsor no who you are sponsoring.

While I agree the talk of sponsoring should be left to PM's, I don't understand your first comment. Without the support of sponsors putting in bids and pledging money to specific bands, Glenn would have no idea who would pay for what band when sponsors decide to send in money. Without Drew and I pledging money for Elvenking (along with others who did) before they were announced, how likely do you think it'd have been for them to be booked? 0 to none, that's about it.

There is a point to coordinate a sponsorship bid, because with guarenteed money for sponosorship, the chance of the band being booked goes up quite a bit. Why book a band you don't know if anyone will help with? I really think without band sponsors, this Fest would be a money pit.

nailz · June 26th, 2009, 10:27 PM

Again, please take it to PM's when discussing money, or co-sponsorship.

edit: lest the big man wants to jump in and give the Ok for discussion on the board. I'm going to stop trying to moderate. Lol.

7thSaviour · June 27th, 2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by nailz

Again, please take it to PM's when discussing money, or co-sponsorship.

edit: lest the big man wants to jump in and give the Ok for discussion on the board. I'm going to stop trying to moderate. Lol.

OrbWeaver · June 29th, 2009, 01:43 PM

I e-mailed my sponsorship bid last night.

Glenn, I hope you got it. My e-mail address is an AOL one, and I know that sometimes AOL e-mails go straight to spam. Here's hoping that didn't happen! *crosses fingers*

Harvester · July 5th, 2009, 07:36 PM

I have room for about 5 more bids and I'm cutting it off. I want to thank everyone for the tremendous response.

cheers,

Glenn

Dolamite S. Biffle · July 6th, 2009, 01:45 AM

I decided to go nuts and put in some bids. :cross fingers:

J-Man · July 6th, 2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Dolamite S. Biffle

I decided to go nuts and put in some bids. :cross fingers:

OH GOD!!!! Biffie with free drink tickets, hehehehehehe

Dragongrrrl · July 6th, 2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by J-Man

OH GOD!!!! Biffie with free drink tickets, hehehehehehe

And running amok backstage

Diamond45 · July 6th, 2009, 12:49 PM

Oh God, there goes the neighborhood!

mëtålspëd · July 6th, 2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by J-Man

OH GOD!!!! Biffie with free drink tickets, hehehehehehe

I think the myth of free drink tickets was perpetrated to thwart the Swedes (all of them...) from ingesting all that Scandinavian "clairvoyance liquid". You have a better chance of seeing a midget on a unicycle backstage, than finding the guy with the tickets..

Pellaz · July 7th, 2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mëtålspëd

I think the myth of free drink tickets was perpetrated to thwart the Swedes (all of them...) from ingesting all that Scandinavian "clairvoyance liquid".

In fairness to the Swedes, I think it's been the Norwegian bands who have historically been the biggest drinkers at PPUSA.

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You have a better chance of seeing a midget on a unicycle backstage, than finding the guy with the tickets..

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No Username · July 7th, 2009, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Harvester

Correct.

So if you got three people with 500 each, the same rules apply?

J-Dubya 777 · July 7th, 2009, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragongrrrl

And running amok backstage

I will personally make sure each crew member has a fresh roll of duct tape & a pic of Biffie!

j/k Ian....

June 25th, 2009, 08:18 PM	#28 (permalink)
Dragon KLaw Shadow Lurker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: VIlla Rica, GA Posts: 45	7thSaviour Kings X will be playing at the Local (inside Sidelines - Marietta) on Friday, August 21. Tickets are available now through Ticket Alternative. Not sure of the cost at the moment. Sorry to jump off topic. Last edited by Dragon KLaw : June 25th, 2009 at 08:34 PM.

June 25th, 2009, 11:02 PM	#31 (permalink)
kellsco Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 1,020	Email sent! __________________ Proud Sponsor of Delain for PP XI Proud Co-Sponsor of Orphaned Land for PP X Proud Co-Sponsor of Andromeda for PP IX Proud Co-Sponsor of Redemption for PP VIII

June 26th, 2009, 01:17 PM	#34 (permalink)
OrbWeaver 23-skidoo! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 2,249	7th Savior, you know I'll be submitting my sponsorship bid for Falconer. There are a few other bands I would add to my list, but Falconer would definitely be #1. I'm just waiting on two of my friends (who are also huge Falconer fans) to get back to me. The three of us made a triad bid on Falconer for this year, but obviously the band was not invited. We're going to try for the same thing next year. __________________ "Spider venom comes in many forms. It can often take a long while to discover the full effects of a bite. Naturalists have pondered this for years: there are spiders whose bite can cause the place bitten to rot and die, sometimes more than a year after it was bitten. As to why spiders do this, the answer is simple. It's because spiders think this is funny, and they don't want you ever to forget them." -Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman Co-sponsor of Tyr for ProgPower XI.

June 26th, 2009, 01:43 PM	#36 (permalink)
nailz Elvenking Pimp Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,139	Mine this year was kind of a last minute decision. Mainly because I really want to do the pictures thing again, and also because the vip badge is worth every single penny. It takes a LOT of stress out of the weekend, being able to get in front for a few songs for every band, being in front for one full set, being able to watch from the balcony, and coming and going as I please are all amazing things. Helping out the fest I love is probably the best feeling I get out of it, but the perks are like a thank you that I appreciate immensely. I don't want to go back to being just a normal ticket holder. __________________ Vivid Explosion on Facebook -==- Flickr Co-Sponsor for Elvenking for ProgPower IX. Sponsor of the Mighty SABATON for PP X!

June 26th, 2009, 10:27 PM	#39 (permalink)
nailz Elvenking Pimp Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,139	Again, please take it to PM's when discussing money, or co-sponsorship. edit: lest the big man wants to jump in and give the Ok for discussion on the board. I'm going to stop trying to moderate. Lol. __________________ Vivid Explosion on Facebook -==- Flickr Co-Sponsor for Elvenking for ProgPower IX. Sponsor of the Mighty SABATON for PP X!

June 29th, 2009, 01:43 PM	#41 (permalink)
OrbWeaver 23-skidoo! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 2,249	I e-mailed my sponsorship bid last night. Glenn, I hope you got it. My e-mail address is an AOL one, and I know that sometimes AOL e-mails go straight to spam. Here's hoping that didn't happen! crosses fingers __________________ "Spider venom comes in many forms. It can often take a long while to discover the full effects of a bite. Naturalists have pondered this for years: there are spiders whose bite can cause the place bitten to rot and die, sometimes more than a year after it was bitten. As to why spiders do this, the answer is simple. It's because spiders think this is funny, and they don't want you ever to forget them." -Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman Co-sponsor of Tyr for ProgPower XI.

July 5th, 2009, 07:36 PM	#42 (permalink)
Harvester The Promoter Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,187	I have room for about 5 more bids and I'm cutting it off. I want to thank everyone for the tremendous response. cheers, Glenn

July 6th, 2009, 01:45 AM	#43 (permalink)
Dolamite S. Biffle Biffliest Person Ever Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlantis Posts: 3,353	I decided to go nuts and put in some bids. :cross fingers: __________________ One of the mofo's helping to bring Nocturnal Rites to ProgPower USA XI “Its all about escapism,” says Scott Waldrop, guitarist for Twisted Tower Dire. It’s the antithesis of bands like R.E.M. or Pearl Jam. For me, Power Metal, or traditional Metal, is like a soundtrack for slaying the singer of Creed." "Dude, can you shut the fuck up for the next 3min and 12 seconds so I can play the next fucking song?!?" - Jon Oliva

July 6th, 2009, 12:49 PM	#46 (permalink)
Diamond45 Prog Pwr Fan Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, VA USA Posts: 1,603	Oh God, there goes the neighborhood! __________________ "Diamond Dave" You can't spell CRAP without RAP. Got METAL? :-) http://www.dmine.com Proud Co-Sponsor of Sabaton for PP X Proud Co-Sponsor of DGM for PP XI