Membership Packages
Please see the Platinum, Gold and Silver membership levels below for the full details of the benefits and opportunities for each membership package.
We also offer a Charity level membership for registered charities, social enterprises and not for profit organisations. Charity level members receive the same benefits as the Silver level membership, please see below for the full detail of what is included.
The below information is for the 2023-2024 festival campaign year, which will begin on 1st July 2023 and run till the end of June 2024.
If you would like any further information, please contact our Senior Partnerships & Events Associate: katherine@bigdifferencecompany.co.uk
See below to find the Leicester Comedy Festival Business Partners Club membership package to best suit your organisation:
Platinum level Business Partners Club membership benefits:
Company branding opportunities:
- Large sized company LOGO displayed in the Platinum members section of the ‘Roll of Honour’, featured:
- in the main Festival brochure
- on all Business Partners Club artwork displayed at key Festival events and throughout the year
- Company LOGO with web link to your website, displayed on the Business Partners Club website, in the Platinum members section.
- Use of the main Leicester Comedy Festival logo and Business Partners Club logo on your website, promotional materials and social media networks.
- An LCF Business Partners Club Platinum Membership Certificate
- Exclusive offer of 30% off advertising in the Festival brochure and website. (Deadline for receiving artwork mid September 2023).
Tickets and hospitality opportunities:
- 10 x places to attend the Brochure Launch Reception and ‘Pick of the Fest’ comedy show. (25th October 2023)
- 6 x tickets for Gala Preview Show at De Montfort Hall, Friday 12th January 2024, including private pre-show Business Reception
- 4 x places to attend the City Mayor’s First Night Reception (7/02/2024)
- 2 x places to Leicester Comedy Festival Awards Ceremony (March 2024)
- Exclusive Business Partners Club correspondence including: invitations to attend events and business networking, promotions of special offers and access to exclusive competitions and prize draws. (During the Festival campaign and throughout the year.)
Promotional and social media opportunities:
- 1 x pair of complimentary tickets to be offered as a competition prize and promoted on your social media/to your networks, for a ‘Big Difference presents’ show or event
- Opportunity to promote offers to Business Partner Club members via newsletter
Hosting a Festival event opportunities:
- Opportunity to host your own comedy event for clients, staff or guests, as part of the Festival or throughout the year, with support and guidance from Senior Partnerships & Events Associate
- Festival Participation Fee will be waived – event/show/activity to be included in festival brochure and website FOC
Price per annum – £1,070 + VAT
Gold level Business Partners Club membership benefits:
Company branding opportunities:
- Medium sized company LOGO displayed in the Gold members section of the ‘Roll of Honour’, featured:
- in the main Festival brochure
- on all Business Partners Club artwork displayed at key Festival events and throughout the year
- Company LOGO with web link to your website, displayed on the Business Partners Club website, in the Gold members section.
- Use of the main Leicester Comedy Festival logo and Business Partners Club logo on your website, promotional materials and social media networks.
- An LCF Business Partners Club Gold Membership Certificate
- Exclusive offer of 25% off advertising in the Festival brochure and website. (Deadline for receiving artwork mid September 2023).
Tickets and hospitality opportunities:
- 8 x places to attend the Brochure Launch Reception and ‘Pick of the Fest’ comedy show. (25th October 2023)
- 4 x tickets for Gala Preview Show at De Montfort Hall, Friday 12th January 2024, including private pre-show Business Reception
- 2 x places to attend the City Mayor’s First Night Reception (7/02/2024)
- 2 x places to Leicester Comedy Festival Awards Ceremony (March 2024)
- Exclusive Business Partners Club correspondence including: invitations to attend events and business networking, promotions of special offers and access to exclusive competitions and prize draws. (During the Festival campaign and throughout the year.)
Promotional opportunities:
- Opportunity to promote offers to Business Partner Club members via newsletter
Hosting a Festival event opportunities:
- Opportunity to host your own comedy event for clients, staff or guests, as part of the Festival or throughout the year, with support and guidance from Senior Partnerships & Events Associate
- Festival Participation Fee will be charged – for event/show/activity to be included in festival brochure and website
Price per annum: £795 + VAT
Silver & Charity level Business Partners Club membership benefits:
Company branding opportunities:
- Company name displayed in the Silver/Charity members section of the ‘Roll of Honour’, featured:
- in the main Festival brochure
- on all Business Partners Club artwork displayed at key Festival events and throughout the year
- Company LOGO with web link to your website, displayed on the Business Partners Club website, in the Silver/Charity members section.
- Use of the main Leicester Comedy Festival logo and Business Partners Club logo on your website, promotional materials and social media networks.
- An LCF Business Partners Club Silver/Charity Membership Certificate
- Exclusive offer of 20% off advertising in the Festival brochure and website. (Deadline for receiving artwork mid September 2023).
Tickets and hospitality opportunities:
- 6 x places to attend the Brochure Launch Reception and ‘Pick of the Fest’ comedy show. (25th October 2023)
- 2 x tickets for Gala Preview Show at De Montfort Hall, Friday 12th January 2024, including private pre-show Business Reception
- 2 x places to attend the City Mayor’s First Night Reception (7/02/2024)
- 2 x places to Leicester Comedy Festival Awards Ceremony (March 2024)
- Exclusive Business Partners Club correspondence including: invitations to attend events and business networking, promotions of special offers and access to exclusive competitions and prize draws. (During the Festival campaign and throughout the year.)
Promotional opportunities:
- Opportunity to promote offers to Business Partner Club members via newsletter
Hosting a Festival event opportunities:
- Opportunity to host your own comedy event for clients, staff or guests, as part of the Festival or throughout the year, with support and guidance from Senior Partnerships & Events Associate.
- Festival Participation Fee will be charged – for event/show/activity to be included in festival brochure and website
Silver membership – price per annum: £510 + VAT
Charity membership – price per annum: £290 + VAT
Member Benefits Comparison Table
Membership opportunities & benefits
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Silver £510+ VAT
Charity £290 + VAT
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Gold
£795 + VAT
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Platinum
£1070 + VAT
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| Company branding opportunities: |
| Use of the main Leicester Comedy Festival logo and Business Partners Club logo on your website, promotional materials and social media networks. |
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YES |
YES |
YES |
| Displayed on the Business Partners ‘Roll of Honour’ in the main Festival brochure |
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Company NAME displayed in Silver/Charity members section |
Medium sized company LOGO displayed in Gold members section |
Large sized company LOGO displayed in Platinum members section |
| Displayed on ‘Roll of Honour’ artwork at key Festival campaign events |
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Company NAME displayed in Silver/Charity members section |
Medium sized company LOGO displayed in Gold members section |
Large sized company LOGO displayed in Platinum members section |
| Company logo and web link to your website on the Business Partners Club website (linked to the main Festival website) |
|
Displayed in Silver/Charity members section |
Displayed in Gold members section |
Displayed in Platinum members section |
| An LCF Business Partners Club Membership certificate. |
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Silver/Charity membership certificate |
Gold membership certificate |
Platinum membership certificate |
| Tickets and Hospitality opportunities |
| Exclusive Business Partners Club correspondence including: invitations to attend events and business networking, promotions of special offers and access to exclusive competitions and prize draws. |
|
YES
|
YES
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YES
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| Places to attend the Brochure Launch Reception and ‘Pick of the Fest’ comedy show. (25th October 2023) |
|
6 places |
8 places |
10 places |
| Tickets for Gala Preview Show at De Montfort Hall, Friday 12th January 2024, including a private pre-show Business Reception |
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2 tickets |
4 tickets |
6 tickets |
| Places to attend the City Mayor’s First Night Reception, Wednesday 7th February 2024 |
|
2 places |
2 places |
4 places |
| Places to attend Leicester Comedy Festival & The UK Kids’ Comedy Festival Awards Ceremony (March 2024) |
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2 places |
2 places |
2 places |
| Exclusive discount off advertising rates in the Festival brochure and website. (Deadline for receiving artwork mid September 2023) |
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20% off |
25% off |
30% off |
Promotional opportunities:
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| Opportunity to promote offers to Business Partner Club members via newsletter or other correspondence. |
|
YES |
YES |
YES |
| Complimentary tickets to be offered as a competition prize and promoted on your social media/to your networks, for a ‘Big Difference presents’ show or event |
|
Not included |
Not included |
1 x pair of tickets |
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|
|
|
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Hosting a Festival event opportunities:
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| Opportunity to host your own comedy event for clients, staff or guests, as part of the Festival or throughout the year, with support and guidance from Senior Partnerships & Events Associate.
Festival Participation Fee (dependent on capacity of venue) – for event/show/activity to be included in festival brochure and website.
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YES
Fee charged |
YES
Fee charged |
YES
Fee waived |
