The Night
Independent
Music Changes.
Be a Founding Sponsor.
Be written into the moment it all began. Sponsor The Awakening — Music Habitat's launch event in New Orleans on September 25, 2026. You're not buying a logo. You're founding a movement.
The System
Isn't Working.
Have the talent but lack the tools, the bookings, and a fair shot at earning a living. Most never get the chance they deserve.
Spend more time searching for the right acts than filling rooms — and lose fan relationships to third-party platforms.
Are hungry for real live music but discovery is fragmented, frustrating, and buried under algorithm noise.
Music Habitat
Changes That.
Book gigs, get paid fairly, build a fanbase — with no gatekeepers and no major label required.
Fill rooms with the right artists faster and own your fan relationships completely, on your terms.
Discover local and independent live music easily and connect directly with the artists you love.
"Music Habitat's goal is to make sure anyone who has music in their heart has an opportunity to do what they love."— Brandon Beard, Founder & CEO
a Logo.
Your brand is permanently woven into the origin story — September 25, 2026, New Orleans. The first night Music Habitat launched. That date, that room, your name.
Sponsorships fuel the entire pre-event marketing campaign. Your brand shows up at every touchpoint as we build toward the night.
Live performances, a platform reveal, a sold-out room of artists, venue owners, fans, and press. A night people will talk about.
Every tier spells out exactly what you get before the event, the night of, and in the broadcast. You'll know precisely what your investment delivers.
"New Orleans has always been where American music lives. Now it's where its future launches."
Four Levels.
Each Builds
on the Last.
Every tier includes everything below it — plus more. Full breakdown in the sections below.
Your name on the event. Maximum presence. Permanent legacy.
Three Founding
Partner Positions.
Founding Venue Partner ($25K), Founding Artist Partner ($15K), and Founders Lounge Sponsor ($15K). Each owns a specific space and mission. One brand per position.
Bring your team. Be in the room. Real presence all night.
Get your name in the room and on every digital touchpoint from day one.
Own a Specific
Space, Moment,
or Channel.
Stack on top of any tier or purchase standalone. One brand per position.
Category
Exclusive.
Cash or Trade.
One brand per category. Cash sponsorship, trade arrangement, or a combination of both.
Category exclusive. Branded bar, signature drink, food stations throughout. Subject to venue agreement on beverage exclusivity.
Cash or tradeOfficial hotel designation on all materials. Artist & press room block at event rate. Lobby activation space.
Cash or tradeAV/lighting services. "Powered by [Brand]" on all content. Can be fulfilled via trade in lieu of cash.
Cash or tradeExclusive backstage press credential. Co-branded post-event feature story. Can be fulfilled via trade.
Cash or tradeCo-branded credit on all event content. First access to event photo library. Can be fulfilled via trade.
Cash or tradeBranded artist & VIP transport. Logo on all vehicles. Social content integration. Can be fulfilled via trade.
Cash or tradeAll positions can be fulfilled with cash, in-kind trade, or a combination. Subject to venue agreement where noted.
Become a
Founding Sponsor.
Brandon, Kim, or Sess respond to every sponsorship inquiry personally. Complete the form or reach out directly.
Brandon, Kim, or Sess will be in touch personally within 24 hours.
View The Awakening →Your information is private and confidential. Never shared or sold.
Talk to
The Team.
Be More Than
a Sponsor.
Be a Founder.
The Awakening · New Orleans · September 25, 2026
Music Habitat launches once. This is that moment.
Be written into the origin story of independent live music's future.