🎶 Our Mission
The Association for Popular Music Education (APME) works to promote and advance popular music at all levels of education—in classrooms, on stages, and beyond.
🌟 Why Your Support Matters
By partnering with APME, your organization empowers a vibrant community of musicians, educators, industry leaders, researchers, students, and scholars. Together, we equip them with the tools to inspire the next generation through the power of music.
💡 Your Impact
Sponsorship directly funds:
- Conference scholarships for local teachers
- Opportunities for presenters from underrepresented communities
- Support for graduate students
- Support for student performers
All ensuring that diverse voices are represented, heard, and celebrated.
✨ Join Us
Become a sponsor today. Choose from four sponsorship tiers or explore custom opportunities.
📩 Questions? Contact us at sponsorship@popularmusiceducation.org
Sponsorship Tiers
Headliner🎤
Cultivating creativity.
Tier highlights include:
- Guaranteed live conference presentation
- Two gratis conference registrations
- Hosted exhibitor table in the conference hub area
- Plus everything included in the Manager, Promoter, and Roadie tiers
Promoter📣
Building connections.
Tier highlights include:
- Newsletter feature
- One gratis conference registration
- Five comped APME 1-year memberships
- Plus everything included in the Manager and Roadie tiers
Manager💼
Supporting the mission.
Tier highlights include:
- Conference app feature
- One comped APME 1-year membership
- Plus everything included in the Roadie tier
Roadie🎸
Making it happen.
Tier highlights include:
- Promotional materials displayed in the conference hub
- Newsletter logo placement
- Social media post
Customized Support Opportunities
Fan🪭
Fueling the future.
Support APME at your own level, big or small. Every note counts!
Opening Act👩🎤
Spotlighting fresh voices.
Fund opportunities for first-time participants and underrepresented voices.
Limited Release💎
Small drops, big impact.
Limited-edition sponsor swag that leaves a memorable impression.
Add-on Sponsorship Opportunities
These can be added to any Sponsorship Tier package.
* Conference Registration is not included.
Hosted Table😀
Share your organization or institution with our community.
- A dedicated space in the conference hub area
- One table and two chairs
Product Demo💡
Share your products and services with our community.
- 30-minute presentation
- Scheduled during normal conference block
Coffee Patron☕️
Provide our community with a great start to the day.
- Two 18″x24″ posters with your company logo
- Acknowledgement from podium
Signature Webinar💻
Engage with the APME community.
- One-hour webinar showcasing your product or service
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