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Katie Cawkwell performing at the Earthouse

Photograph by Samantha Cook

He cometh unto you with a tale that holdeth children from play, and old men from the chimney corner - Sir Philip Sidney

Sponsors & Funders

Arts & Business: the perfect relationship

"The Sting in the Tale `a festival of stories` ability to bring together a diverse range of tourist attractions, arts and crafts venues and historic sites has been inspirational, it has brought a fresh interpretation to our own local history and sense of place as a community" Sting in the Tale committee member

As a sponsor Sting in the Tale`a festival of stories` could help you and your businses to raise your profile in Dorset and reach new audiences by association or involvement with this positive, vibrant family cultural event.

We have a real impact in this area as:

  • a local Festival, with close connections with many communities
  • a Festival providing intergenerational cultural activity
  • a regionally important creative Festival, attracting much media interest
  • a well organised Festival, proud of the professionalism of our event management
  • a participatory Festival, with many opportunities to be involved in a friendly Festival, providing a warm welcome to newcomers and old alike
  • an innovative Festival leading the way in partnership working
Past & Present Sponsors

The committee have made several business connections in the past, In 2005 Bluestone Construction who had recently built the Specialist School for Autism in Christchurch sponsored a workshop for children with additional needs to help promote their business in this area.

In 2006 Mark-key Marquees sponsored the Festival by providing an `in kind` Marquee to hold performances in. Arts and Business were able to match this sponsorship deal and funded the successful programme of events which took place in the Marquee during the 10 day festival.

In 2007 Rowan White Photographic are sponsoring the Festival through the provision of professional photographs to use for promotional tools in the coming years.

Perhaps the Festival could offer a new and creative way to achieve your companies business objectives. Take a look at some of the suggested sponsorship opportunities available.

Contact to discuss how you would like to help
If you would like to meet with a committee member to discuss how the Festival could benefit your business please contact Tracy Cooper E-mail tcooper@eastdorset.gov.uk or Tel: (01202) 639012.


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