I had planned on holding off on this for another month, but I keep getting emails about it. That's a nice feeling folks. Anyhow, my intitial 12 bands are chosen. It's now up to the sponsors, band availability, negotiations, etc. to determine my batting average. I start formal discussions in July so we can be ready for the video presentation.
ProgPower USA XI'Is roster will be announced via video presentation immediately after Kamelot this year. As I have always said, this quality of the festival roster depends on the sponsorships from year to year. The rules remain the same:
*Email me at "progpowerusa at gmail dot come" with a list of bands that you would like to sponsor in order of preference with corresponding dollar amount. Highest bidder wins.
*You may have a lower band chosen from your list while another is assigned to a band that you listed higher. The reason this happens is that I may need help with that lower band more than the higher band or that you were simply outbid for that band.
*Minimum bid per person is $500. Combined bids are acceptable.
*General sponsorship bids are accepted as well (meaning you don't care who you assigned to) and you are guaranteed to win.
*Winners are announced on the website as soon as we get the website updated after the festival (2-4 weeks depending on Deron's mood).
As a sponsor, you are given complete VIP access. You can watch us set-up, watch the bands soundcheck, get your merch shopping done before the doors open, visit backstage during the show, drink for free in the private bar/balcony with the bands, and party backstage afterwards with everyone. You also can watch the band that you sponsor entire performance from inside of the stage barrier. Sponsors are also allowed to use digital cameras as well.
Your bid is legally binding and will be enforced. Failure to fulfill your obligation can put me in financial difficulty. Your payment is due in full by June 1st, 2011.
I have a 75% return rate on sponsors from year to year. They enjoy their experience that much. For a discussion on that, visit the following threads to get a perspective from the past:
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/progpower-usa/339907-sponsorers-perspective.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/...-xi-sponsorship-information-update-7-5-a.html
Thanks everyone,
Glenn
ProgPower USA XI'Is roster will be announced via video presentation immediately after Kamelot this year. As I have always said, this quality of the festival roster depends on the sponsorships from year to year. The rules remain the same:
*Email me at "progpowerusa at gmail dot come" with a list of bands that you would like to sponsor in order of preference with corresponding dollar amount. Highest bidder wins.
*You may have a lower band chosen from your list while another is assigned to a band that you listed higher. The reason this happens is that I may need help with that lower band more than the higher band or that you were simply outbid for that band.
*Minimum bid per person is $500. Combined bids are acceptable.
*General sponsorship bids are accepted as well (meaning you don't care who you assigned to) and you are guaranteed to win.
*Winners are announced on the website as soon as we get the website updated after the festival (2-4 weeks depending on Deron's mood).
As a sponsor, you are given complete VIP access. You can watch us set-up, watch the bands soundcheck, get your merch shopping done before the doors open, visit backstage during the show, drink for free in the private bar/balcony with the bands, and party backstage afterwards with everyone. You also can watch the band that you sponsor entire performance from inside of the stage barrier. Sponsors are also allowed to use digital cameras as well.
Your bid is legally binding and will be enforced. Failure to fulfill your obligation can put me in financial difficulty. Your payment is due in full by June 1st, 2011.
I have a 75% return rate on sponsors from year to year. They enjoy their experience that much. For a discussion on that, visit the following threads to get a perspective from the past:
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/progpower-usa/339907-sponsorers-perspective.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/...-xi-sponsorship-information-update-7-5-a.html
Thanks everyone,
Glenn
