2026 SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION
2026 Sponsorship Applications Are Now Open
More Than a Vendor — A Partner in the Moment
For the first time in 50 years, Starsound is formalizing how we support Northern Nevada—so we can plan earlier, say “yes” more intentionally, and keep our giving consistent and sustainable.
Every year, we support community events through a mix of in-kind production services, equipment support, and discounted solutions. This application process helps us get ahead of the busy season, evaluate requests fairly, and align our resources where they can make the biggest impact.
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Why We’re Launching Applications
We’re doing this for three simple reasons:
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Plan ahead for the summer season so event organizers aren’t scrambling and our team isn’t forced into last-minute decisions
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Protect capacity during peak production weekends (especially large-scale festival and venue commitments)
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Increase community impact by matching the right level of support to the right events—consistently and fairly
This is about building a better system for everyone: organizers, partners, and the crew behind the scenes who make these events happen.
What Sponsorship Means at Starsound
Sponsorship with Starsound isn’t just a logo on a banner. When we sponsor, it often includes real support such as:
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Audio, lighting, and video equipment support
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Production guidance and consulting
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Partial in-kind packages or discounted rentals (based on availability)
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Crew support for select community initiatives
If you’re not sure what you need, that’s okay. The application helps us understand your event and then we can schedule a quick call if it’s a fit.
What We Prioritize
We receive many requests each year and focus on sponsorships that align with:
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Local community events with measurable regional impact
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Arts, culture, education, and youth programs
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Nonprofits and initiatives that serve Northern Nevada
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Events where Starsound support meaningfully improves the experience for attendees
Expectations
2026 Application Window
To keep this process fair for every organizer, Starsound only reviews sponsorship requests submitted during the official application window.
Sponsorship Applications: open now → close March 31, 2026
Requests received after the deadline won’t be considered for 2026, and will be directed to the 2027 Sponsorship Application Window (January–March 2027). This helps us plan crew and inventory responsibly and ensures every event is evaluated on the same timeline.
Lead Time Required
To be considered, we typically need 30–60 days of lead time before your event (more if the request involves staging, lighting, or larger-scale audio/video).
Last-Minute Requests
We love helping, but requests inside 2–3 weeks of an event are rarely eligible for sponsorship — especially during peak summer weekends.
Need AV support outside the sponsorship window?
We may still be able to help through standard rental options or community partner pricing, based on availability.
Date Flexibility = More Support
If your event dates are flexible, tell us. When we can avoid overlapping with major production weekends, we’re often able to increase sponsorship value or expand the level of support.
Submitting an application does not guarantee sponsorship
We review requests based on community impact, fit, visibility, and available capacity.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re organizing an event in Northern Nevada and looking for production support, we’d love to learn more.
Once submitted, our team will review your request. If it’s a fit, we’ll reach out to schedule a short call to talk through the event, timeline, and how Starsound might be able to support.
From Our Community:
“Starsound always puts up with that last-minute challenge and they find solutions within minutes.”
“They've been doing this for so long — they can just solve anything.”
“When I think of Starsound, I think community. I think family. I think high quality and friendly.”
Partnership Case Studies
