A great concert doesn’t begin when the lights go up — it begins long before, with rehearsal time, technical preparation, and careful coordination behind the scenes.
At Crossroads, each performance is the result of collaboration between artists, technicians, venues, and community partners. From intimate chamber concerts to large-scale outdoor Revues, every event is thoughtfully produced to reflect both artistic excellence and a welcoming spirit.
By supporting a concert directly, sponsors help bring a specific evening of music fully to life — ensuring that artists have the conditions they need, production standards are high, and audiences experience something memorable. The result is immediate and tangible impact: a night where music connects people, strengthens community, and becomes part of Nebraska’s cultural story.
Festival artistic anchor: represents approximately one-sixth of the festival’s total budget, providing foundational support for the week’s programming.
Artists fully supported: covers artist fees, travel, lodging, and commission costs across the entire festival.
Creative ambition sustained: ensures bold programming, new work creation, and uncompromising artistic standards at every performance.
This level reflects transformational underwriting of the festival’s artistic core—stabilizing the programming and directly supporting the creators who bring it to life.
Recognition & Leadership: Named Artistic Visionary Underwriter of the 2026 Festival; Prominent recognition at Opening and Closing Concerts; Logo/name featured across major festival communications; Recognition in commission premieres and press materials; Homepage visibility during festival season;
Artistic Access: Private preview or salon with select festival artists; Invitation to closed rehearsal or residency session; Strategic briefing with Artistic & Executive Leadership;
Hospitality: 12 hospitality packages (food and drink vouchers) for Omaha Showcase (July 25) with reserved seating; Reserved seating block at one orchestra finale; 10 invitations to Pre-Festival VIP Event; Invitation to informal Artist Party;
Program Booklet: Name/Logo on Front Cover; Premium placement acknowledgment page; Full-spread ad (2 pages); Prominent donor listing.
More about the Omaha Showcase
https://nebraskamusicfest.org/concert/omaha-showcase-2026/
Flagship showcase: fully produces the Omaha Showcase; Community gathering: powers a free, high-impact event for diverse audiences; Artist-first excellence: delivers top-tier production, care, and visibility.
This level reflects the full cost of the Omaha Showcase—artists, staging, sound/lighting, crew, venue infrastructure, and event coordination.
Recognized as Lead Sponsor in all the materials for the Omaha Showcase (estimated attendance 3,000-4,000) and the festival at large; thanked from the stage at all festival concerts.
Name and/or Logo on Omaha Showcase big screen; prominent visibility on our website.
Hospitality: 10 VIP hospitality packages (Food and Drink Vouchers) for Omaha Showcase on July 25th plus reserved seating; 10 invitations to Pre-festival VIP event (OMA);
Program Booklet: Name/Logo on Back Cover; Full spread ad; prominent listing on donor page
Read More about this concert here:
https://nebraskamusicfest.org/concert/orchestra-finale-omaha/
Finale at Strauss: powers the festival orchestra’s culminating performance; Orchestral excellence: funds rehearsal, conductor coordination, and essential production; Shared experience: keeps this signature finale welcoming and accessible.
This level reflects the core cost of the Omaha Orchestra Finale—rehearsal time, conductor coordination, and technical production.
Listed as the Underwriter for the Omaha Orchestra Finale in the Program booklet and thanked from the stage at all Omaha Concerts
Hospitality: 8 VIP hospitality packages (Food and Drink Vouchers) for Omaha Showcase on July 25th plus reserved seating; 8 invitations to Pre-festival VIP event (OMA);
Invitation to the musicians’ post-concert party on Aug. 2, after the Omaha Finale.
Program Booklet: Full spread ad; prominent listing on donor page
Read More about this concert here:
https://nebraskamusicfest.org/concert/orchestra-finale-lincoln/
Kimball finale: powers the festival orchestra’s culminating Lincoln performance; Musical refinement: supports rehearsal, conductor coordination, and essential production for clarity and precision; Community connection: keeps this signature concert accessible and welcoming.
This level reflects the core cost of the Lincoln Orchestra Finale—rehearsal time, conductor coordination, and technical production.
Named as the Underwriter for the Lincoln Orchestra Finale in the Program booklet and thanked from the stage at all Lincoln Concerts.
Hospitality: 8 VIP hospitality packages (Food and Drink Vouchers) for Omaha Showcase on July 25th plus reserved seating;
Invitation to informal artist party after the Lincoln Finale (LNK)
Program Booklet: Full spread ad; prominent listing on donor page
Read More about this performance here:
https://nebraskamusicfest.org/concert/lincoln-showcase-at-stransky-park/
KZUM partnership: powers a showcase rooted in local culture and creative exchange; Artist visibility: spotlights festival and regional artists together; Open-door energy: keeps the event welcoming and widely accessible.
This level reflects the core cost of the Lincoln Showcase—artist fees, staging, sound, and event coordination for a free public performance.
Listed as the Underwriter for the Lincoln Showcase in the Program booklet and thanked from the stage at all Lincoln events.
Hospitality: 8 VIP hospitality packages (Food and Drink Vouchers) for Omaha Showcase on July 25th plus reserved seating;
Invitation to informal artist party after the Lincoln Finale (LNK)
Program Booklet: Full spread ad; prominent listing on donor page
Read More about this Performance here:
https://nebraskamusicfest.org/concert/la-folia-global-lincoln/
International touring project: brings La Folia Global to the Glenn Korff Recital Hall; Global reach: a collaboration touring Finland (2024) and Denmark/Sweden (2027); Artistic distinction: supports the rehearsal and production standards this work demands.
This level reflects the core cost of La Folia Global (Lincoln)—artist fees, rehearsal prep, travel coordination, and technical production.
Recognition & Hospitality: Concert sponsor credit + stage thank-you at La Folia Global (Glenn Korff Recital Hall, July 29);
Name/logo on Gene Leahy Mall big screen during Omaha Showcase; Prominent website listing (with link);
6 VIP packages (food & drink vouchers + reserved seating) for Omaha Showcase (July 25); 6 invites to Pre-Festival VIP Event (Omaha); Invitation to informal Artist Party (Lincoln);
Program Booklet: Full-page ad; Prominent donor listing.
Read More about this performance here:
https://nebraskamusicfest.org/concert/la-folia-global-omaha/
International touring project: brings La Folia Global to Omaha; Global momentum: toured Finland (2024) and scheduled for Denmark/Sweden (2027); Artistic excellence: supports the rehearsal and production standards this work demands.
This level reflects the core cost of La Folia Global (Omaha)—artist fees, travel coordination, rehearsal prep, and technical production.
Recognition: Named as the concert sponsor and thanked from the stage at the performance of La Folia Global in Omaha on July 28th.
Name/Logo placement on Gene Leahy Mall big screen during Omaha Showcase; prominent visibility with link on our Website.
Hospitality: 6 VIP hospitality packages (Food and Drink Vouchers) for Omaha Showcase on July 25th plus reserved seating; 6 invitations to Pre-festival VIP event (OMA)
Program Booklet: Full-page ad; Prominent Listing on Donor Page
Read more about this Performance Here:
https://nebraskamusicfest.org/concert/heart-to-heart-at-bluebarn/
BLUEBARN intimacy: powers a close, personal evening of music; Artist expression: supports cross-genre collaboration in a relaxed setting; Human connection: creates a warm, welcoming room where artists and audiences meet up close.
This level reflects the core cost of Heart to Heart—artist fees, rehearsal coordination, technical production, and venue partnership.
Recognition: Named as the concert sponsor and thanked from the stage at the performance of Heart to Heart at BLUEBARN in Omaha on July 28th.
Name/Logo placement on Gene Leahy Mall big screen during Omaha Showcase; Prominent visibility with link on our Website.
Hospitality: 6 VIP hospitality packages (Food and Drink Vouchers) for Omaha Showcase on July 25th plus reserved seating; 6 invitations to Pre-festival VIP event (OMA)
Program Booklet: Full-page ad; Prominent Listing on Donor Page
Chamber excellence: brings festival artists together in an intimate, high-caliber program; Artistic refinement: supports the rehearsal time and precision this repertoire demands; Up-close listening: offers world-class musicianship at close range.
This level reflects the core cost of Lincoln Chamber Music—artist fees, rehearsal prep, and technical production.
Recognition: Named as the concert sponsor and thanked from the stage at the Chamber Music Concert in Lincoln at the Glenn Korff School of Music on July 31.
Name/Logo placement on Gene Leahy Mall big screen during Omaha Showcase; prominent visibility with link on our Website.
Hospitality: 6 VIP hospitality packages (Food and Drink Vouchers) for Omaha Showcase on July 25th plus reserved seating; 6 invitations to Pre-festival VIP event (OMA); Invitation to informal artist party (LNK)
Program Booklet: Full-page ad; Prominent Listing on Donor Page
Immersive tech: funds the extensive sound setup and coordination that shapes the environment; New sound world: delivers a performance that transports listeners.
This level reflects the core cost of iiS—rehearsal preparation, advanced sound production, and detailed technical setup.
Listed in Program booklet as concert sponsor and thanked from the stage at ííS’s performance at Gallery 1516 on July 24th.
Logo/name with link on website; Listing on festival’s “About” page.
Hospitality: 4 VIP hospitality packages (Food and Drink Vouchers) for Omaha Showcase on July 25th plus reserved seating; 4 invitations to Pre-festival VIP event (OMA); Invitation to informal artist party (LNK)
Program Booklet: half page ad; listing on donor page
See More about this Performance Here:
https://nebraskamusicfest.org/concert/mixed-harmony/
Cuban-rooted authenticity: powers an evening performed by six regional and national artists of Cuban heritage; Artistic collaboration: supports rehearsal and coordination across distinct voices and traditions; Intimate energy: brings the full concert experience to life.
This level reflects the core cost of Mixed Harmony—artist fees, rehearsal prep, technical production, and coordination.
Listed in Program booklet as concert sponsor and thanked from the stage at Mixed Harmony’s performance on July 26th.
Logo/name with link on website; Listing on festival’s “About” page.
Hospitality: 4 VIP hospitality packages (Food and Drink Vouchers) for Omaha Showcase on July 25th plus reserved seating; 4 invitations to Pre-festival VIP event (OMA); Invitation to informal artist party (LNK)
Program Booklet: half page ad; listing on donor page
Donate HERE with a secure credit card transaction, or call Executive Director Olga Smola at (402) 450-7978; or email at osmola@NebraskaMusicFest.org
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JP Jofre — GRAMMY-nominated composer & 2022 Festival Artist
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