Strike a Chord
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Strike a Chord ✩
Make a difference
We’re currently seeking sponsors to support sound, artists, and venues. You can sponsor a show for $450, $1,000, or $2,500—or contribute at a level that works for you.
Want to help? Reach out at goodworkstephanie@gmail.com or click the sponsor button below.
Why sponsor?
For centuries, the performing arts have enchanted audiences, relying on public support to thrive. From symphonies to ballets, these art forms have endured because of a shared desire to preserve the classics. But there’s another tradition—one just as essential and vibrant: rock and roll.
Who shows up?
45–350 people per show
Mostly 16–35, but not exclusively
You’ll see:
kids at their first show
people who’ve been going to shows for 20 years
families, friend groups, regulars
People drive in for it:
from Modesto and the surrounding valley
from the Bay Area
from Sacramento
It’s not a closed loop. It pulls.
Artists
Bands from all over the West Coast
Touring acts from outside the U.S. (from Canada and England to Uruguay)
Artists who are already on the road choose to stop here
They know what they’re walking into:
a room that’s set up right
people actually paying attention
Some nights it’s dead quiet. Some nights it’s a party. Both are good.
What’s Going On Here
This isn’t about “supporting the arts” in the abstract.
It’s one of the few places where people can:
show up without spending $300 on a ticket
see something current, DIY, non-homogenized
meet people outside their usual circles
This is important because right now:
too much interaction happens online-only
there aren’t many low-barrier places to gather
people don’t always feel tied to where they live
What It Leads To
You start to see the same pattern over time.
People who come through spaces like this tend to:
know how to talk to people they don’t already know
learn how to collaborate at younger ages, a skill that people often don’t pick up til much later
stay engaged in what’s happening locally
They’re the ones who stick around and build things.
What Sponsors Are Backing
A place people actually show up to
A reason for younger crowds to stay engaged locally
A scene that brings people in from outside the region
Something that makes downtown feel used in the best way possible
What Support Covers
Sound + production
Paying bands fairly
Bringing in touring artists to connect with local ones
A nice, healthy meal and a stay, if needed (two things Modesto has dialed in— radical generosity and hospitality)
Where It’s Going
Consistent shows people can count on
A scene that grows and builds vibrancy into our city
An anchor for Central Valley youth who need to believe that their hometown can serve what they crave— not just something to do, but a culturally fertile place to grow and plant roots
“The fact that OFF THE AIR is back was a huge ‘pro’ on my ‘pros and cons’ list when I was considering moving back to Modesto from Los Angeles. Since I got here and started going to shows, I’ve met people who came in from Oakland, Sacramento, and Berkeley just to check it out. OFF THE AIR makes me proud to call Modesto home once again, and it helps to think about how it could grow when I start missing LA.” Travis Vick, OTA musician and Modesto resident.
“Growing up with OFF THE AIR was something my friends and I could do instead of going out and getting into trouble. It gave us a safe space to have fun. We met so many people from surrounding towns and made lifelong friendships. It exposed me to tons of music that I wouldn’t have discovered on my own, but seeing the bands live made me love them! I would purchase CDs, and it felt cool seeing local people play these shows!” OFF THE AIR is so important for the Modesto community; it keeps the downtown area alive, supports local artists, and is just plain FUN! I hope to see it stick around for many years to come!!” Brenna Andrade, Modesto.
Sponsorship Levels
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Hospitality goes a LONG WAY when attracting talent to downtown Modesto, and we have partnered with restaurants like Galletto, Commonwealth, and Churchkey to provide delicious, fresh, healthy meals to bands who have been touring and fueled by fast food. When overnight stays are needed for traveling musicians, DoubleTree is our official hotel and has generously provided a comfortable place to stay. Small businesses do so much to support downtown culture, but they need support, too. If you would like to sponsor meals, hotel stays, green room snacks and beverages, full sound equipment rental and engineering services, lighting, or any other goods or services to help us put on a great show and experience for musicians, let us know!
Name listed on our website
Two free tickets
Personal shoutout in our email newsletter/blog drops
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For small business owners, scene supporters, and creative allies. Includes:
Name listed on our website
Two free tickets
Personal shoutout in our email newsletter/blog drops
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For those starting out, just like the early days of any great indie act:
We love booking local bands and, just like in our original heyday, we pay bands from door sales. However, we still have costs associated with sound equipment and engineering. We work hard to get great deals, but your help covering the basic essential costs of one show will ensure we can pay artists what they deserve for the hard work they put into playing on this esteemed platform. You/your company will be recognized in true OFF THE AIR style, with a personalized and authentic message on social media to our audience of engaged community members who value and recognize brands who appreciate them.
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The heart of indie music—this level mirrors the early efforts of bands honing their sound.
At $1,000, help us turn passion into performance and provide the basics for incredible shows.
Garage Band Sponsors enable us to book bands from as far as Sacramento, helping us connect our audience to regional sounds and forge relationships with promoters and venues that are necessary as we endeavor to make Modesto a popular stop on tour circuits rather than a pass-through city.
Garage Band sponsors will be recognized on social media posts created to highlight you/your company, featuring your history, mission, and any background stories you'd like our audience to see. Your name/logo will also be highlighted prominently on our website.
Additionally, you will receive a bank of 10 complimentary tickets to any show of your choice (exceptions may apply: i.e., Gallo Center for the Arts)
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A crucial spot in any lineup—support the events that set the tone and build momentum.
For $2,500, your sponsorship covers essential equipment and venue costs and helps us book touring bands from Northern and Southern California. These connections with promoters, agencies, and venues put Modesto on the map, attracting top talent that will excite our audiences and ensure we’re more than just a pass-through city.
Opening Act Sponsors will enjoy the benefits of Garage Band-and-lower levels, receive 16 complimentary tickets to any show of their choice, and have their name/logo featured on two show posters.
Did you know that OFF THE AIR posters are designed by local artists and are always frame-worthy? OFF THE AIR audiences have been collecting show posters for years and regard them as collectible art!
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The centerpiece of the show—this level ensures we continue delivering high-quality entertainment.
With a $4,500 sponsorship, you'll directly support visiting artists who headline events as well as local bands who open for them. National and international acts have played OFF THE AIR shows, and the lasting impact of these shows is a gift to Modesto and Central Valley residents who otherwise would have to trek to the Bay Area to have such experiences. We believe we deserve more in Modesto, and we know our local bands are up to the task of opening for bands that will make the portfolios of our hometown heroes sparkle.Getting the attention of agencies who send us opportunities like this costs more, but your support will put a huge spotlight on downtown Modesto.
In recognition, Headline Sponsors will have their logo placed on all OFF THE AIR posters of the season, receive a bank of 20 tickets redeemable to any shows of their choice, social media thanks, and prominent placement on the OFF THE AIR website. Additionally, you will receive a bank of 10 complimentary tickets to any and every show (exceptions may apply: i.e., Gallo Center for the Arts)
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Because the best nights deserve to be extended and enjoyed by all—keep the energy going far and wide.
Now that we have our costs covered to do some INCREDIBLE things, an Amplifier Sponsor would help us power up stronger marketing initiatives, helping us spread the message far and wide that Modesto's music scene is not only on the map, it's MAKING SOUNDWAVES that reverberate up and down the West Coast and beyond. Downtown Modesto and our greater region deserve to be seen and heard across platforms that cover culture and a community like ours that bands together to invest in the arts, upcoming generations, and our good name. While OFF THE AIR is completely volunteer-run, this kind of financial support would help us build the efficiencies we need to be able to focus on growth and fortify our positive trajectory.
Amplifier Sponsors will receive recognition on all OFF THE AIR posters, a bank of 10 complimentary tickets to any and every show (exceptions may apply: i.e., Gallo Center for the Arts), and a special feature on our website and social media describing how music has touched your life, inspired your work and is important to have in your community.
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The ultimate level—this sponsorship keeps the entire season in tune, ensuring long-term sustainability, and helping us up the ante in acts we are able to book, drawing attention to our city and what we are capable of!
For $10,000 and above, become a key partner in OFF THE AIR’s success, helping Modesto grow as a cultural hub.
Our Season Partner will be highlighted as our presenting sponsor, with every mention of OFF THE AIR "Powered by [Your Name]."
Enjoy all of the perks of every sponsorship level, plus a complimentary OFF THE AIR Season Pass for four. We will splash your name, your mission, your bio, and your name/logo just about everywhere we can and with aplomb! We'd be thrilled to have a Season Partner, a you will receive a bank of 20 complimentary tickets to any and every show (exceptions may apply: i.e., Gallo Center for the Arts)
We are partnered with Downtown Modesto Partnership, a nonprofit 501(c)3 whose mission is to create a vibrant community through activities and partnerships designed to improve the quantity of quality experiences in downtown Modesto. As our fiduciary partner, Downtown Modesto Partnership will recognize all donations made to OFF THE AIR by providing documentation and fiduciary processes.