Barbershop Harmony Society 78 th Annual International Convention & Contest Exhibit Space and Advertising July 3-10, 2016 Nashville, Tennessee

Barbershop Harmony Society Founding: First meeting: April 11, 1938 at the Roof Garden of the Tulsa Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Current Membership: over 25,000 men worldwide Mission: The Barbershop Harmony Society brings men together in harmony and fellowship to enrich lives through singing. Vision: To be the premier membership organization for men who love to sing.

Honorary Lifetime Members Honorary Members of the Barbershop Harmony Society Over the years the Society has been privileged to extend Honorary Memberships to famous and influential friends of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Some have been Barbershoppers. Some have been fans. Others have played a significant role in a cappella music. After receiving the Honorary Membership many have continued to spread the word about the Barbershop Style and the positive fellowship it brings.

Honorary Lifetime Members YearHonoree 2016Deke SharonProducer, Founder CASA 2015Lynn AbbottTulane University scholar 2013The NylonsGold and Platinum Recording a cappella group 2008The Oak Ridge BoysCountry, Gospel, Pop 2006Bill GaitherGospel musician, winner of multiple Grammy and Dove awards 2006Gordon Lightfootsinger, songwriter 2004Gene PuerlingThe Hi-Los and Singers Unlimited 2003Bob FlaniganThe Four Freshmen 2002Sherrill MilnesOperatic Baritone 1999Dick Van DykeTelevision and film actor 1996Jim PikeThe Lettermen 1996Jerold Ottleydirector, Mormon Tabernacle Choir 1995Victor Borgemusician, entertainer, showman 1991Bill HannaCreator of the Flintstones 1986The Osmond BrothersPreteen quartet, Pop music stars 1985Mitch MillerOrchestra leader 1984Fred WaringChoral conductor, leader of the Pennsylvanians 1960Arthur GodfreyRadio and television personality 1959Meredith WillsonAuthor and composer of The Music Man 1959Irving BerlinProlific composer

International Convention 2016 Contest Venue: Bridgestone Arena Nashville, TN July 3-10, 2016 Average Convention Attendance: 8,000 Average number of webcast subscribers: 1,200

Exhibit Space There are 20 (10’ x 10’) booths available Each booth package includes: One 6’ skirted table Two side chairs Rear & Side Drape Standard Booth ID Sign Program Listing One waste can Booths may also be combined to create a 10’ x 20’ or 10’ x 30’ booth (for an extra charge) Music City Center, across the street from the contest venue, and next to the Harmony Marketplace and Registration Area

Big Screen Advertising 30 second ads are available and will be projected on 2 big screens during all contest sessions, to be viewed by all in attendance. For commercial advertisers: Big Screen advertising is a GREAT way to promote: Your products, services and programs Your booth space Your establishment

Big Screen Advertising cont. For quartets, choruses and Districts: An excellent way to promote: 1)Your upcoming show 2)Your new CD 3)Your availability for chapter shows 4)Your upcoming educational activities 5)Your upcoming convention 6)Your support and thanks to family, friends & competitors 30 second ads are available and will be projected on 2 big screens during all contest sessions, to be viewed by all in attendance.

Program Advertising The following formats are available for advertising in the convention program (with full color and bleed-to-edge): Half Page 2.5”w x 4”h Full Page 5”w x 8”h Inside Cover 5”w x 8”h Back Cover 5”w x 8”h Available until June 1, 2016 Final program will be FULL COLOR throughout.

Pricing ItemQuartet/ChorusCommercial Booth (10’ x 10’)$999$1,299 Booth (10’ x 20’)$1,299$1,499 Booth (10’ x 30’)$1,699$1,899 Big Screen Advertising$399 (all days / all sessions) $499 (all days / all sessions) Additional 30 sec Ads$99 (all days / all sessions) $199 (all days / all sessions) Program Half Page$299$399 Program Full Page$399$499 Additional Full Page$199$299 Program Inside Cover$699$799 Program Back Cover$799$899 Quartet/Chorus Rate: Limited to Barbershop Harmony Society chapters & registered quartets Commercial Rate: All for-profit businesses (members & non-members) Please note that all prices are quoted in US dollars

Packages – Buy more and save! PackageQuartet/ChorusCommercialSavings Bronze Medal Package 10’ x 10’ Booth Rental, Half Page Ad & 1 Big Screen Ad (All sessions) $1,299$1,599$398 Silver Medal Package 10’ x 10’ Booth Rental, Full Page Ad & 2 Big Screen Ads (All sessions) $1,399$1,699$497 Gold Medal Package 10’ x 20’ Booth Rental, 2 Full Page Ads & 5 Big Screen Ads (All sessions) $1,799$2,099$993 Please note that all prices are quoted in US dollars Quartet/Chorus Rate: Limited to Barbershop Harmony Society chapters and registered quartets Commercial Rate: All for-profit businesses (members & non-members)

Reservations For more information regarding the Barbershop Harmony Society: 110 7th Ave. N., Nashville, TN SING (7464) | (fax) | To reserve your exhibit space, big screen or program advertising, please contact: Mark Holdeman