Sturgess Motor Group
At Sturgess Motor Group, we are delighted to once again be supporting the Leicester Comedy Festival. The Festival is a superb way of showing all that is good about our City and County. This is well illustrated by the welcome that Leicester people give visitors, the diversity of our culture, the wide variety of Festival venues and the range of talent, from big names in Comedy to new starters. It is our hope that the Festival grows and keeps gaining the recognition it so richly reserves.
De Montfort University
De Montfort University Leicester was the birthplace of Leicester Comedy Festival and has ever since had a unique and close relationship with the event so we are proud to be a sponsor again this year DMU has built a strong mutual partnership with the festival, involving students on its Arts and Festival Management course, who gain unbeatable real-world experience being trusted to run some of the venues, taking care of acts and promoting the events. Media students interview comedians and review shows, while other students volunteer in the community at DMU Local comedy initiatives. Many of our graduates have also taken to the stage, making names for themselves as stand-ups.
Leicester City Council
The city council are once again extremely proud to support one of the city's most successful festivals. Leicester is well recognised as a city of diversity and increasingly one that showcases many great festivals throughout the year. The Comedy Festival is no exception and we are very happy to give our continued support to such an asset to the city.
Arriva
Equity
Equity is the UK trade union for professional performers and we have lots of comedians in our membership. Leicester Comedy Festival is important as a showcase for new and emerging talent as well as a key date for established stand-ups and other performers from across the UK. As such, we are delighted to be able to continue working with Leicester Comedy Festival 2025 and again be supporting the Circuit Breakers programme. We'll be out and about during the festival and look forward to meeting the comedians and seeing their work.
Everards of Leicestershire
Everards of Leicestershire is proud to continue the support of the Leicester Comedy Festival. Pubs and laughter go hand in hand, so why not grab a pint, sit back and prepare to laugh at our Tiger Roar with Laughter Nights, taking place in pubs across the city.
The Belmont
From Bed & Breakfast in the 1930’s to AA 4* rated Hotel, The Belmont has been the heartbeat of Leicester life for 80 years. Retaining its independence the hotel is an established part of Leicester’s history and future plans, with great food and drink menus, individually designed bedrooms, bespoke business and wedding facilities, and much more. The hotel has been proud to support the Comedy Festival throughout its growth over the years and the team is looking forward to another great year. Situated in pretty New Walk, the hotel is just a few minutes’ walk from the train station, festival venues and brilliant shopping and entertainment.
Call the hotel directly to receive 15% off the best available rate during the festival.
The Gresham Aparthotel
The Gresham Aparthotel is your home from home - the luxury quality of a boutique hotel with the comfort and flexibility of apartment living. Located in the heart of Leicester, it is within walking distance of the city's top comedy venues so you can relax in style and laugh the night away. The award-winning apartments and studios are complete with everything you need for the perfect break, including fully-equipped kitchenettes and smart TVs, with onsite bar and restaurant, laundry services and complementary fitness suite.
Call or book online directly, quoting the promo code COMEDY, to receive 15% off the best available rate throughout the festival.
St Martins Lodge
Luxury boutique hotel located in the heart of the historic Cathedral Quarter offering room only accommodation for those looking to stay in the city for business or leisure. St Martins Lodge has been recognised by Tripadvisor as a 2023 Travelers’ Choice award winner for Traveler Reviews and offers 28 luxury bedrooms, including a top floor junior suite. St Martins Lodge is a 2-minute walk from King Richard III Visitor Centre, the medieval Guildhall and the area boasts a fantastic choice of coffee shops, bars and restaurants.
Contact reservations on 0116 261 5200, e-mail info@stmartinslodge.co.uk or visit www.stmartinslodge.co.uk and quote “LCF2K25” to receive a 10% discount on all rooms types for the duration of the comedy festival.
Reach Marketing
Our association with the Festival demonstrates our commitment to the Arts, both in Leicestershire and the Region. The benefit for Reach Marketing is threefold. Our profile is enhanced within the Arts sector, which is an important sector for our business; we are seen as part of Leicester's regeneration, for we believe that a strong cultural industry is important to the area's regeneration; and there is an additional benefit to Reach in terms of our staff and clients being able to be involved in the Festival through attendance of events and in particular the workshops that we are sponsoring.
voco Leicester - an IHG Hotel
Located beside the Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium, home of the famous Leicester Tigers rugby team, voco Leicester boasts 191 stylish bedrooms and offers a window onto both the city of Leicester and the hallowed turf next door. voco Leicester offers premium corporate hospitality, alongside versatile dining, modern atmospheric accommodation, and several skyline suites. Thoughtful touches and discreet charm make your stay at voco Leicester different right from the start. An unstuffy hotel which radiates class and charisma. If you’re coming to Leicester for Leicester Comedy Festival, simply quote ‘LCF25’ to receive 10% off the BAR Rate (Best Available Rate), when you book direct with us. Call or email om@vcleicester.co.uk (Offer available during the festival only.)
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Become a sponsor
Funnily enough, we take sponsorship very seriously indeed. We understand the commercial pressures on a business, and we know that any investment needs to deliver. And deliver is what we do best. There are a range of exciting packages which can raise your profile even further and give you greater association with the annual Leicester Comedy Festival.
Our promotional campaigns extend across the UK and regularly reach over ¼ million people. Our core audience are aged 30-44, are in full time employment and attend 4 events during each festival. 50% of our festival audience live outside Leicester & Leicestershire so we attract a significant number of people to the annual event.
By sponsoring the Festival you will show your interest in the community both as consumers and as thinking, feeling, laughing successful individuals. Packages can be tailored to meet your specific objectives but can include:
- Sponsorship of specific events & performances
- Greater opportunities to get involved in hospitality at key festival events
- Hosting exclusive events and performances for you & your clients
- Sponsorship of marketing & promotional campaigns (such as our ticket office)
If you would like to receive further information about sponsorship opportunities linked to the annual Festival please email info@bigdifferencecompany.co.uk or complete the form below.
