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Commission weighs fundraising strategies for summer concerts and some members push for more local bands
Summary
Staff reported average annual sponsorship revenue had ranged $11,000–$14,000 but recent years were closer to $8,000. Commissioners discussed lowering sponsor price points, an 'adopt-a-concert' campaign and selling pole banners; public commenters pushed booking Brisbane bands to reduce costs and boost local engagement.
Brisbane Parks staff asked the commission on Jan. 14 to review a fundraising plan for the 2026 summer concerts in the park series and offer ideas to restore sponsorship revenue to historical levels.
"Over the past seven years, our average annual sponsorship revenue has ranged from $11,000 to $14,000," Jeff Franco, staff lead, told commissioners, adding that recent years had dipped closer to $8,000. Staff…
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