Sponsorship
Crossroads Music Forum & Free Music Industry Health Clinic
Building the connective tissue between artists, nonprofits and businesses in the Midwest
Sat. August 9th, 2025 - 1p to 5p
(Alt. Date Sat. August 2nd, 2025 - 1p to 5p)
Location TBD - (Will be in KCMO)
Community Impact & REach
Why Sponsor the 2025 CMF Music Forum?
Community Impact:
The Music Forum is a first-of-its-kind professional development event for musicians, industry professionals, and creatives in Kansas City. Taking place in August 2025, just ahead of the 21st Annual KKFI Crossroads Music Fest, this forum is designed to empower artists with knowledge, resources, and connections to help them build sustainable careers.
Sponsoring the Music Forum positions your brand as a champion of the local music industry, directly supporting the artists and professionals who fuel the Midwests’s creative economy. This event will attract emerging and established musicians, venue owners, booking agents, nonprofit leaders, and industry experts.
Audience:
This is not just a conference—it’s a relationship-building event that connects industry leaders, musicians, and businesses who are invested in the future of independent music in the Midwest.
100+ business owners and nonprofit leaders from across the Midwest music industry
200+ music industry professionals & artists expected to attend
Reach
The 2025 CMF Music Forum offers high-value brand exposure to a focused, engaged audience of music professionals and creators.
Targeted event marketing across CMF’s digital platforms
19,000+ social media followers with sponsor tags and dedicated posts
10,000+ email subscribers receiving direct event updates
Inclusion in 90.1FM radio promotions to a dedicated community-driven audience
On-site branding & activation opportunities at a premier Kansas City venue. As a sponsor, you will:
Directly engage with artists, music industry professionals, and creative entrepreneurs.
Gain visibility through targeted marketing before, during, and after the event.
Show your commitment to Kansas City’s thriving music scene and help artists grow their careers.
This is not just a conference—it’s a relationship-building event that connects industry leaders, musicians, and businesses looking to invest in the future of independent music in the Midwest.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Community Sponsor ($1,000)
Logo on digital and printed materials
Logo in two newsletter/email blasts to 10,000+ subscribers
One social media post to 19,000+ followers ($500 value)
Focused on your business/organization support of MMIF
Live mentions during event
Booth space at event (2’x6’ Table and chairs)
2 VIP CMF passes ($150 value)
Complimentary food & beverage + VIP Performance Access
4 General Admission CMF passes ($120 value)
(5) Available
Crossroads Music Forum Presenting Sponsor ($3,500)
All benefits of the Community Sponsor level plus:
Crossroads Music Forum presented by: [Your Business Name] on all digital and printed materials
Option to speak about your organization at the event
One sponsored newsletter/email blasts to 10,000+ subscribers
Focusing specifically on your business/organization messaging
Named in 250+ radio promos on KKFI 90.1FM (50K Impressions)
Additional social media post to 19,000+ followers
Two total ($1000 value)
50 radio spots on 90.1FM ($1,500 value)
To use with 1 year (to share your business info on KKFI)
4 VIP CMF passes ($300 value)
Complimentary food & beverage + VIP Performance Access
6 GA CMF passes ($180 value)
(1) Available
