Connect with the New Wave Music Festival
Why Become a Sponsor?
Sponsor New Wave Festival 2026
New Wave Festival: Music, Art & Mystics returns for Year 3 on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Leila Arboretum in Battle Creek.
Last year, more than 1,100 people attended. For 2026, the festival already has 40 confirmed vendors and growing.
Sponsorship gives your brand a direct way to connect with a regional audience through music, art, mystics, vendors, food, live creativity, and community.
New Wave is built for people who show up, explore, shop, dance, connect, and support creative culture in Michigan.
Why Sponsor New Wave?
Local and Regional Visibility
Put your brand in front of attendees from Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, and surrounding Michigan communities.
On-Site Audience Connection
Sponsors can connect with people directly through booths, signage, activations, giveaways, stage mentions, and branded experiences.
Community and Culture Alignment
New Wave brings together artists, vendors, musicians, mystics, healers, families, dancers, and creatives. Sponsorship shows your brand supports real local culture, not just another ad placement.
Digital and Event Exposure
Sponsor opportunities may include social media mentions, website visibility, logo placement, printed materials, on-site signage, and event-day recognition.
Sponsor Opportunities May Include
- On-site booth or activation
- Logo placement on digital and printed materials
- Social media sponsor mentions
- Sponsor signage at the festival
- Stage or area sponsorship, if available
- Vendor village visibility
- Mystic Emporium or art-focused partnership opportunities
- Giveaway or branded experience integration
- Website and event-page visibility
Custom Sponsorship Options
Not every sponsor needs the same package.
We can build sponsorship options around your goals, whether you want local visibility, direct attendee engagement, brand awareness, community alignment, product sampling, or a creative on-site activation.
Final sponsorship benefits depend on package level, availability, timing, and event fit.
Start a Sponsorship Conversation
Interested in sponsoring New Wave Festival 2026?
Reach out to start the conversation and request sponsorship information.
Email: nwmfofficial@gmail.com
Sponsor FAQ
Can sponsorship packages be customized?
Yes. Sponsorship options can be customized based on your brand goals, budget, timing, and the type of presence you want at the festival.
What audience will my brand reach?
New Wave reaches a mix of music fans, artists, vendors, creatives, families, mystic and wellness audiences, and local/regional festivalgoers.
How can my brand be featured?
Sponsor opportunities may include on-site signage, social media mentions, website visibility, stage or area recognition, vendor booth space, branded activations, giveaways, and printed or digital materials.
Is New Wave a first-year event?
No. New Wave Festival returns for its third year in 2026. Last year, more than 1,100 people attended.
What is the next step?
Contact New Wave to request sponsorship information and discuss what type of partnership makes sense for your brand.
