Join us as a proud sponsor of the 18th annual Friday After Five concert series, a beloved community tradition. This free summer concert series brings live music, food, and family fun to downtown Statesville each Friday evening. We believe in supporting events that enhance the quality of life for our community members and foster a vibrant atmosphere in downtown Statesville.

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2025 Friday After 5 Concerts
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS


Headliner Sponsor $8,000 – Exclusive - SOLD

  • Title to feature sponsor’s name/logo as top billing in all promotions and materials including: media press releases, advertisements, DSDC and Chamber e-newsletters, posters, and radio ads with invite to radio show.
  • Featured on the FA5 website, Chamber & DSDC website event pages and company profiles will be tagged in all Friday After Five social media
  • Logo on Friday After 5 street banner displayed on E. Broad St. prior to concerts. (Daily traffic count of approx. 7,000 vehicles per day)
  • Regional community calendars, over 6000 subscribers in weekly e-newsletters.
  • Sponsor may have a booth at each concert and will be mentioned at the concert with an opportunity to speak on stage (2 min)
  • First right of refusal for 2026.


Presenting Sponsor $5,000 – Exclusive  - SOLD

  • Sponsor logo will appear in all ads in local media, DSDC and Chamber e-newsletters, posters, Featured on the FA5 website, Chamber & DSDC website event pages and company profiles will be tagged in all Friday After Five social media
  • "Sponsor Spotlight" on Social Media: Dedicated social media post highlighting the Stage Sponsor and their contributions to the community.
  • Regional community calendars, over 6000 subscribers in weekly e-newsletters.
  • Sponsor’s name will be announced multiple times at each concert
  • Sponsor may have a booth at each concert

  • First right of refusal for 2026


Entertainment Sponsor $3,500 – 5 Available (one per concert)

  • Sponsor logo will appear in all ads in local media, DSDC and Chamber e-newsletters, posters, Featured on the FA5 website, Chamber & DSDC website event pages and company profiles will be tagged in all Friday After Five social media
  • Meet & Greet with Headliner: Private meet-and-greet with the headlining band for the sponsor and a select number of guests
  • Regional community calendars, over 6000 subscribers in weekly e-newsletters.
  • Sponsor’s name will be announced multiple times at each concert
  • Sponsor may have a booth at each concert
  • First right of refusal for 2026


Hospitality Sponsor $2,500 – 5 available 

  • Business name displayed as the entertainment sponsor for one concert, as available.
  • Sponsor logo will appear on all marketing material, including advertisements in local media, DSDC and Chamber e-newsletters, posters, and radio commercials. (Includes regional community calendars, over 6000 subscribers in weekly e-newsletters, and exposure through radio announcements.
  • Featured on the Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series website, Chamber & DSDC website event pages for Friday After 5 and featured on Community Calendar.
  • Event sponsor banner will be prominently displayed at each concert. (Average concert attendance is approx. 2,000-3,500)
  • Sponsor’s name will be announced at each concert. Sponsor may have a booth at 3 concerts of their choice
  • First right of refusal for 2025.


Street Party Sponsor $1,500 (8)

  • Event’s sponsor banner/signs will be prominently displayed at each concert.
  • Sponsor’s logo will appear in printed advertisements and DSDC and Chamber e-newsletters. (Includes regional community calendars, over 6000 subscribers in weekly e-newsletters).
  • Sponsor’s name/logo will be highlighted on social media.
  • Sponsor may set up a booth at two concerts of their choice (sponsor provides booth set up).


 Business Sponsor $500

  • Business logo on will appear in DSDC and Chamber e-newsletters and Friday After 5, Chamber and DSDC websites.
  • Sponsor’s name/logo will be highlighted on social media.


*To ensure full sponsor benefits, signed sponsor form, payment and graphic images and camera-ready logos must be submitted by April 1, 2025. For marketing material, we require high-resolution graphic images, camera- ready logos (EPS files are preferred) and company information to be submitted to [email protected].

**Sponsor benefits may be customized to best meet the unique objections related to brand and corporate dynamics of each sponsoring company. Additional costs may apply.