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The City Wakes is the world’s first official celebration of the life and work of Syd Barrett and this forthcoming tribute’s wide range of events provide a unique opportunity for your brand.


About The Tribute - The City Wakes

The City Wakes is a major arts project celebrating the life, painting, music and times of Syd Barrett – rock icon and original front-man and songwriter for Pink Floyd. It is an official tribute; the first ever such event to benefit from the official backing and full co-operation of Syd’s family and this hugely exciting project which is expected to generate huge public and media interest is seeking sponsorship partnerships.

Produced by arts and mental health charity and production house Escape Artists, The City Wakes will receive its first major run in Cambridge as part of the University of Cambridge’s Festival of Ideas (22nd October– 1st November 2008).

About Syd Barrett

Syd Barrett wrote all but one of the tracks for Pink Floyd’s breakthrough album The Piper at the Gates of Dawn. Released in 1967, the sound that was created had an influence on the likes of Paul McCartney and David Bowie. It was the pressures of life in the limelight that led to his exit from the music industry and he in turn became a cult figure. It was difficult for people to accept that a musical genius like Syd had left the music business but his legend lives on and his life and music continues to be celebrated all over the world making ‘The City Wakes a fitting tribute.

About Escape Artists

 Escape Artists is a UK registered arts and mental health charity and professional production house. Working with clients in both institutional and non-institutional settings, it aims to improve quality of life, health and social welfare, by recognising the vital importance of creativity to an individual’s well being.

Sponsorship and Marketing Opportunities

Syd Barrett’s death was covered by media from all over the world and interest in his life and work has never been greater. ‘The City Wakes’ will be a fitting homage that is expected to really capture the public’s imagination and this unique tribute project will be funded in part by sponsorship. There are number of events for companies to become involved with and countless ways in which your brand can be associated with this beloved British musical icon.

Events which are currently open to a range of partnership opportunities include:

  • Concert performances presenting fresh interpretations of Syd’s greatest songs. Directed by award-winning musician and composer, Simon Gunton, the production will showcase specially-created video art and stunning Floyd-esque lighting displays and will culminate in a one-off gala performance of the concert.
  • An exhibition of Syd Barrett paintings including many never seen before works, displayed alongside extremely rare Syd Barrett related memorabilia, original pieces from Pink Floyd’s legendary designer Storm Thorgerson, and archival photos from world-famous photographer Mick Rock
  • A new book of interviews and memorabilia, based on the memories and collections of Syd's friends and family. Focussing on Syd's early life and the exciting Cambridge cultural scene in which he was such a key figure, the book includes interviews, photos, drawings and letters that have never been seen in print before.
  • Special guided tours for fans of all the major Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd-related historic sites in Cambridge
  • And music workshops under the expert eye of The City Wakes Musical Director,

Simon Gunton offering members of the public the opportunity to explore the surreal genius behind Syd’s wonderfully unorthodox music and lyrics.

  • Also Storm Thorgerson will hold a solo exhibition as part of The City Wakes. ‘Mind Over Matter: Images of Pink Floyd’ will contain photographs of over 60 of his Pink Floyd/Syd Barrett related works. Members of the public will be able to purchase signed copies of all the images displayed

All of the above events are available for sponsorship. The below opportunities can be included within your package:

Branding Opportunities:

A full page on The City Wakes website – the key information hub and centre of The City Wakes marketing campaign

  • Your logo/company description and link on sponsor’s page of Festival of Ideas website. Also your logo included next to The City Wakes event listings
  • Your logo on all City Wakes e-bulletins – sent out fortnightly
  • Your company branding displayed prominently at The City Wakes events
  • Your logo displayed prominently on all print and advertising
  • Your logo displayed on ‘The City Wakes’ MySpace page
  • Mentions in key music and arts publications
  • The City Wakes marketing contacts include over 250,000 members of Pink Floyd / Syd Barrett groups on MySpace and Facebook, and the administrators of over 100 Pink Floyd / Syd Barrett fan sites

Corporate Opportunities:

  • A chance for sponsors to meet the artists and friends of Syd Barrett involved in The City Wakes
  • The chance to host exhibits
  • The chance to host a private music workshop run by The City Wakes’ Musical Director, Simon Gunton

This unique arts project will be the world’s first official tribute to Syd Barrett since his death and will generate considerable international interest. All proceeds from The City Wakes will go to the arts and mental health charity and professional production house, Escape Artists and will be used to support its charitable work. To discuss this fantastic opportunity in detail please contact Kelly Tarrant at kelly@quitegreat.co.uk / +44(0)1223 410000