2027 CAPERS Arena Performance EOI: Sponsorship & advertising

Overview The NSW Department of Education is inviting organisations to submit an expression of interest for sponsorship and advertising opportunities in support of CAPERS 2027, an arena-style performance by students held at the Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre. About CAPERS is an arena-style performance by students that unites local communities in celebration of the talents of public school students and teachers from the New England and North West areas of NSW. The event is held every two years and will take place on Friday 12 November and Saturday 13 November 2027. Partners contribute support that enhances the CAPERS experience for over 2,000 students, 120 teachers, and over 4,000 audience members, with the department providing profiling and other benefits in return. Purpose The goal of CAPERS is to foster student achievement, equity, and self-expression. By actively engaging in collaborative artistic activities, students develop confidence and motivation, which can lead to improved attendance, academic performance, and overall well-being. Sponsorship Opportunities The CAPERS prospectus details current opportunities for sponsorship and value-in-kind support. Organisations are invited to express interest in providing cash or value-in-kind sponsorship contributions for CAPERS 2027. Tailored sponsorship packages may be negotiated to meet an organisation's objectives. Advertising and activation opportunities are also available, with rates set out in the online response form. Details of the goods and services an organisation wishes to provide can be included in the online response form. The event offers sponsors the opportunity to: Demonstrate corporate social responsibility Engage with teachers, students and school communities from across the New England and North West regions of NSW Create brand awareness Access valuable insights into target audiences Contractor Requirements Opportunity Requirements Successful respondents to the EOI will be required to countersign a Sponsorship Agreement or Letter of Agreement, subject to the NSW Department of Education's Commercial Arrangements, Sponsorship and Donations policy and procedures How to Apply Expressions of interest may be submitted: Via the online form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/FcaqPK5r6Y By email to sandra.copeman@det.nsw.edu.au On tenders.nsw.gov.au The online response form uses a checkbox (Agree) response type for accepting the sponsorship agreement requirement. Further information regarding CAPERS can be found at https://artsunit.nsw.edu.au/local-arts-programs/rural-north/capers. The department is unable to respond to requests to supply to the department, or other procurement-related enquiries. For all enquiries relating to supplying to the department, please visit: https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/supplying-to-us Enquiries Contact: Sandra Copeman Email: sandra.copeman@det.nsw.edu.au Phone: 0408 696 571