COMMUITY-LED
We centre lived experience and listen deeply to the people we exist to support.
Corporate Sponsorships
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Our Values
INCLUSIVE & ACCESSIBLE
We work to remove barriers and ensure our spaces, activities, and communications are welcoming to all.
RESPECTFUL & SAFE
We uphold respectful, affirming environments where people can show up as themselves.
Geelong Rainbow’s values are the foundation of its mission to support, connect, and empower LGBTIQA+ people across Geelong and the G21 region. As a community‑led organisation, Geelong Rainbow centres lived and living experience, ensuring its programs, advocacy, and events are shaped by the voices of the people it exists to serve. Its commitment to being inclusive and accessible reflects its vision of a region where LGBTIQA+ people can participate fully, without barriers, exclusion, or fear. By prioritising respectful and safe environments, Geelong Rainbow fosters spaces where individuals can show up as their authentic selves, feeling affirmed, visible, and supported. Together, these values guide the organisation’s community‑driven approach and underpin its long‑term vision of a safer, more connected region where LGBTIQA+ people can live healthy, meaningful, and empowered lives.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is there a theme to this year's festival?
The 2027 event marks the 10th Annual Geelong Rainbow Festival. Our “Legacy” theme is a celebration of a decade of grassroots advocacy by Geelong Rainbow Inc. and a tribute to the enduring queer heritage of Greater Geelong. Partnering with us this year means aligning your brand with a historic community milestone.
Where does my sponsorship investment go?
Your funding goes directly into the community. It pays for essential event infrastructure at Johnstone Park, our major intergenerational public art installation, youth-focused project facilitation, and securing world-class main stage entertainment, all while helping keep the festival accessible for everyone.
What kind of audience reach can I expect?
We are projecting a record-breaking physical attendance of over 5,000 people for our February 20, 2027 event. Digitally, Bronze, Silver, and Gold sponsors benefit from direct shoutouts to our highly engaged audience of over 7,500 social media followers.
Does the sponsorship include a stall at the festival?
Included in the Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers, this benefit secures your footprint at Johnstone Park. We cover the site fees, designate a premium location and supply a marquee; you simply need to supply your own furniture, resources and staffing to activate your brand and engage directly with festival attendees.
What happens after I purchase a tier online?
Once you select your tier and complete your payment via our website, your sponsorship is conditionally approved. Our partnership team will reach out to your designated contact within 48 hours to confirm your sponsorship. We collect your high-resolution logos, discuss your stall activation, and lock in your marketing deliverables.
Note: Geelong Rainbow Inc. reserves the right to refuse sponsorship in very rare circumstances. In this unlikely event, funds will be returned within 7 days and a letter will be provided clearly explaining why the sponsorship is being refused.
Is there a deadline to secure a sponsorship?
While we accept digital sponsorships closer to the event, you must secure your package and provide your logo before our print production deadlines to ensure your brand appears on the physical festival program and on-site signage. We will confirm these specific dates during your onboarding.