Full-Service Music Sponsorship Agency

Connecting Brands With Live-Music Audiences

We authentically connect brands with highly engaged live-music fans — before, during, and after the event. Through our network of 38 independent festivals and 6 venues, we deliver programs that live onsite, online, and in culture year-round.

38
Festival partners
6
Venue partners
20+
Media publisher relationships
US & MX
Events across the US & Mexico
See our capabilities →
Music & Entertainment Strategy Event Sponsorships & Production Experiential Activations Content Creation Digital Media Campaigns Talent Buying & Artist Relations Music & Entertainment Strategy Event Sponsorships & Production Experiential Activations Content Creation Digital Media Campaigns Talent Buying & Artist Relations

What We Do

One Team. All Under One Roof.

Grateful Partners is a full-service music sponsorship and content agency that authentically connects brands with highly engaged live-music fans. Our approach blends strategy, experiential activations, content, media amplification, and talent relationships to create cohesive brand stories that drive real business results across the full fan journey.

01
Experiential Activations & On-Site Integration

Turnkey programs that make brands part of the live-event fabric across our 38 festival and 6 venue network.

  • Custom festival footprints: interactive builds, lounges, experience zones
  • Venue integrations: branded bars, VIP experiences, specialty concessions
  • High-impact artist or fan experiences: meet & greets, VIP upgrades
  • UGC-driven installations optimized for social and brand storytelling
02
Content Strategy & Creative

Shape the narrative before the event. Extend it well after — working alongside the Relix Content Studio and Media Group.

  • Branded content series built around artists, venues, fan stories
  • Editorial integrations across Relix print, digital, social & newsletters
  • Artist-driven content: interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes
  • Real-time festival/venue content capture for immediate social amplification
  • Short-form content tailored for TikTok/Instagram
03
Media Amplification

Extend reach beyond the grounds. Turn moments into momentum via Relix's owned channels and 20+ genre-relevant media partners.

  • Digital media placements across Relix.com, YouTube, socials & newsletters
  • Syndicated editorial distribution via Consequence, BrooklynVegan, Stereogum & more
  • Geo- and event-targeted campaigns for specific shows or festivals
  • Fan audience insights, retargeting & post-event remarketing
04
Full-Service Sponsorship Strategy & Management

Grateful Partners functions as a turnkey sponsorship department for brands, from strategy to reporting.

  • Sponsorship strategy + cultural positioning
  • Rights negotiation & procurement
  • Program design & creative development
  • Full production & operational management
  • KPI-driven measurement and recap reporting
05
Talent Buying & Artist Relations

Deep relationships across the live music world mean we can connect your brand directly with artists and build programs fans actually care about.

  • Talent booking for branded stages & events
  • Artist partnership development & integration
  • Backstage access and artist hospitality
  • Exclusive merch moments & access-driven rewards
06
Music & Entertainment Strategy

Our specialty lies in the intersection of brand strategy and entertainment — crafting campaigns that enable brands to win over audiences authentically.

  • Multi-property campaign cohesion across markets
  • Pre-event anticipation through storytelling & media
  • Post-event relevance through recap content & amplification
  • National fans and hyper-local audience targeting

How We Do It

Compelling Campaigns. Measurable Results.

Compelling Campaigns Aligned With Specific Objectives

Our specialty lies in the intersection of brand strategy and entertainment. We excel at crafting sponsorship campaigns that align with objectives and company directives, enabling brands to win over audiences, shift perspectives, and deliver measurable success in an authentic way.

Proficiency In Execution

Our team is well-versed in the planning and execution of campaigns in the current sponsorship industry. By having all departments under one roof, we are able to deliver comprehensive programs achieving brand goals and objectives.

Hands-On Client Engagement

From start to finish, we are hands-on and actively involved in every aspect — from evaluation and negotiation to execution and performance tracking. You deal with the team doing the work, not a sales layer.

Meaningful Brand Connections

We specialize in creating unforgettable programs of any size. Our goal is to forge deep connections, encourage loyalty, and provide impactful experiences connecting brands with individuals at the moments they care about most.

The Network

Festivals. Venues. Real Connection.

38
Festivals
6
Venues
30+
US & MX Locations
1M+
Annual Attendees
Our Festival & Venue Network
Brooklyn Bowl
Garcia's
Bearsville Theater
Dayglo
Buffalo Iron Works
Chickie Wah Wah
Hulaween
North Coast
Reggae Rise Up
Borderland
High Sierra
FloydFest
Seven Stars
Summer Camp
DelFest
Montclair Jazz Fest
Guster on the Ocean
BBQ Fest
BaconFest
Brandi Carlile
Bristol Rhythm & Roots
Charleston Beer Fest
Dave & Tim
Empanada Fest
Goose
High Tide
Luke Bryan
Noah Kahan
Peach Music Festival
Parade Brunch
Phish
Tacos & Tequila
Thunderbird
Winter Jazz Fest
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Where We Show Up
Grateful Partners festival and venue network

Festivals and venues across 15+ states — and growing every season

Why Brands Partner With Us

We Help Brands Show Up Meaningfully in Music Culture.

Through our integrated ecosystem of venues, festivals, content channels, and media distribution, brands are able to build pre-event anticipation, create high-value onsite impact, extend relevance post-event, and measure results with clarity across all three phases.

Not a Line Item

You get direct access to the team executing your campaign — not a sales rep who disappears after the contract is signed.

All Under One Roof

Creative, content, experiential, and media teams working in sync — we deliver cohesive programs that feel unified across every touchpoint.

Earned Audience Trust

Live music fans are among the most brand-loyal consumers in culture. They notice authenticity — and we know how to earn it.

Turnkey From Day One

Grateful Partners functions as a full sponsorship department for brands — seamless support from strategy through to reporting.

National + Hyper-Local

Reach both national fans through media amplification and hyper-local audiences at specific festivals and venues across 30+ markets.

KPI-Driven Results

Every program is built around your objectives — with KPI-driven measurement, multi-property cohesion, and clear recap reporting.

Brand Partners

Trusted by Top Brands.

Grateful Partners has executed successful campaigns for some of the country's most recognized brands.

Meyer Sound Ben & Jerry's Red Bull OCB Dogfish Head Slow & Low HBO Noxx Boston Beer Co. Lyft Monster Energy Fiddlehead Brewing Liquid Death DESTIHL Cisco Go Brewing Curaleaf New Belgium Constellation Brands Nestle Harley-Davidson Athletic Brewing Ayrloom ZYN Waterloo Sparkling Zippo Truly T-Mobile Rythm Dominant Sierra Nevada Flowstar

Get In Touch

Your Brand. Their World. Our Introduction.

We're selective about who we bring into the Grateful Partners network — because our audience notices when a brand doesn't belong. If you're building something real, we want to talk.

Connor Falvey
Senior Director, Partnerships
Connor.Falvey@GratefulPartners.agency
(757) 292-0220
Garrett Jordan
Coordinator, Sponsorships
Garrett.Jordan@GratefulPartners.agency
(732) 539-2339