Glenn Gould/Canada 150 Sponsorship Opportunity

Sponsorship opportunities

Glenn Gould/Canada 150 Sponsor

Japan and Canada have an extraordinary history of friendship, harmony, economic and cultural exchange. From Marshall McLuhan to Anne of Green Gables, Inuit Art to Glenn Gould, Canada and its culture have enjoyed appreciation and a warm welcome from the Japanese people. Help us celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canada’s nationhood, and the 85th birthday of the country’s iconic musical genius, Glenn Gould.

Ryuichi Sakamoto: A Master of Music
• Composer-performer-producer Ryuichi Sakamoto is a legendary figure in Japanese music, whose influence extends the world over in genres as diverse as , electronica, music, hip-hop, experimental and classical.
• Winner of the Academy Award, Grammy, Golden Globe, BAFTA, and a member of France’s Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, and composer of film scores to such films as T he L ast Emperor and T he R evenant .
• A lifelong admirer of Glenn Gould, he produced a tribute album of Gould selections in 2008 called Glenn Gould – A Journey to the Polar N orth.

A Brilliant Musical Tribute
• Sakamoto-san has committed to create an original immersive evening-long tribute to Glenn Gould using remixes of Gould’s recordings to be presented in a series of three concerts from December 13-17, 2017.
• This all-original work will be a collaboration between Sakamoto-san and long-time international collaborators, Christian Fennesz (Electronics, Guitar), Carsten Nicolai (Alva Noto) (Electronics, Visuals), and Ryoji Ikeda (Electronics, Visuals), and with additional performances by Canadian artists.

The Venue – Sogetsu Hall
Sogetsu Hall is the performance venue at Sogetsu- ryu, Japan’s foremost academy for the ancient art of Ikebana, or flower arranging. Established in 1927 by master Teshigahara Sofu. Sogetsui kaikan is a multidisciplinary arts centre, and home of this celebrated concert venue which has hosted performances by many of the world’s greatest artists, from East and West.
Sakamoto-san’s Homage to Glenn Gould will coincide with the 90th anniversary year the founding of Sogetsu-ryu.

Presenting Sponsor
By partnering with The Glenn Gould Foundation, your company will demonstrate its vision and commitment to music, the arts and celebration of the great cultural innovators of our time, while honouring the cherished relationship between Japan and Canada on the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation.
This is a unique opportunity to associate your company with the spirit of genius and unlimited creativity.

Presenting Sponsor Benefits
Marketing Benefits for each event include but are not limited to:
• Logo recognition in all print and electronic media
• Your name included on the invitations to each event
• Web links from our organization to yours
• Signage at all venues
• Mention from the stage for your generous support at each event
• The opportunity to give every audience member a gift flyer or
special offer
• Special recognition and featured toast at Gala Reception and other
celebratory events
• One-page ad in the Souvenir Program reserved for your use
• 12 Complimentary tickets to each concert for you and special guests Sponsorship level: $75,000 USD

Concert Sponsors
Name sponsorships are being offered for each one of the three concerts being presented by Sakamoto-san in tribute to Glenn Gould.

Concert Sponsor Benefits
Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Homage to Glenn Gould will consist of three concerts repeating the same specially created program, each at Sogetsu Hall. Each concert will have its own sponsor, each receiving the following benefits:
• Logo recognition in print and electronic media
• Web links from our organization to yours
• Signage at all venues (secondary placement)
• Mention from the stage for your generous support at your sponsored concert
• The opportunity to give every audience member a gift flyer or special offer
• Two-thirds-page ad in the Souvenir Program reserved for your use
• Eight complimentary concert tickets
• Price: $30,000 USD, 3 sponsorships offered

Glenn Gould/Canada 150 Sponsor
Japan and Canada have an extraordinary history of friendship, harmony, economic and cultural exchange. From Marshall McLuhan to Anne of Green Gables, Inuit Art to Glenn Gould, Canada and its culture have enjoyed appreciation and a warm welcome from the Japanese people. Help us celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canada’s nationhood, and the 85th birthday of the country’s iconic musical genius, Glenn Gould.

Glenn Gould/Canada 150 Sponsor Benefits
•Logo recognition in print and electronic media
•Web links from our organization to yours
•Signage at all venues (special placement)
•Mention from the stage for your generous support at the concerts
•The opportunity to give every audience member
a gift flyer or special offer

•Two-thirds-page ad in the Souvenir Program reserved for your use
•Twelve complimentary concert tickets to the performance of your choice
•Special recognition at the opening of The Hunstein Variations, a unique exhibition of portraits of Gould by Don Hunstein (1928-2017),
the official photographer of Sony Music throughout Gould’s recording career
•Price: $50,000 USD

For more information, please contact

Brian M. Levine Executive Director

The Glenn Gould Foundation 416-962-6200
brianlevine [at] glenngould.ca

or CCCJ Executive Director Jim Zhang 

jim.zhang [at] cccj.or.jp

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