The audience
Where Your Name
Travels
The IIOS is the university’s most popular performing group. In one season the band plays home games at the Irwin Belk Complex, travels with the Golden Bulls across the CIAA, marches Charlotte’s parade routes, and appears at classics and Battle of the Bands showcases well beyond North Carolina.
On the Road
- Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic, Canton
- Battle of the Border, Columbia
- Commemorative Classic, Salisbury
- CIAA Championship
In Charlotte
- Home games and Homecoming
- Parades across the city
- Civic events and exhibitions
- Campus and community appearances
Beyond the Field
- Broadcast and streamed performances
- The IIOS Media Team’s season coverage
- Social channels across Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube
Who Sponsors
- Local and regional businesses
- Alumni chapters and affinity groups
- Community organisations and foundations
- Families honouring a member
How a partnership works
Built Around
Your Goals
Sponsorships are arranged directly with the band program rather than sold off a fixed price list, so the package fits what you want to reach and what you want to fund. Levels and benefits are available on request.
Underwrite a Need
- Instruments and equipment
- Uniforms and auxiliary costumes
- Travel for a named trip
- A band scholarship
Season Partnership
- Recognition across the fall season
- Presence in Media Team coverage
- Acknowledgement at home performances
Event Sponsorship
- Attach your name to a single classic, parade or exhibition
- Good fit for a launch or a local campaign
In Kind
- Meals and hospitality on travel dates
- Transport, printing and equipment
- Professional services
Start a
Conversation
Tell us what your organisation wants to reach and what you would like to fund, and the band will come back with a package and the current levels.