Edinburgh Music Theatre has been part of the city’s cultural fabric since 1982. For more than four decades we have brought ambitious, high-quality musical theatre to audiences across the capital, powered by the passion, dedication and talent of our cast, creatives and volunteers. Every production we stage is a celebration of community, creativity and accessibility.
In April 2026 we return to the stage with Footloose: The Musical – a vibrant, high-energy, nostalgia-packed show that deserves an equally bold and exciting production. To make this happen, we are inviting businesses, organisations and individuals to join us as sponsors and directly support the arts in Edinburgh.
Sponsorship is one of the most meaningful ways to champion local theatre. The total cost of producing a show of this size costs us around £40,000 each year, and sponsorships will help us cover essential creative, technical and accessibility costs while giving your business the benefit of visible, high-value promotion to our audiences across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and beyond. With over 500 programme sales each year, an active social media reach, and a dedicated audience base that spans generations, sponsoring EMT is an opportunity to align your brand with community arts that make a difference.
We offer a range of sponsorship tiers to suit all budgets, each designed to give you strong visibility and a direct connection with our audiences:
Our highest-profile opportunity, offering exceptional visibility. Includes a double-page programme advert, prominent logo placement, Production Sponsor recognition across web, social media and foyer signage, ten complimentary tickets with dining, and the option for branded materials or a special backstage experience.
Help us reach new audiences and boost attendance. Includes a full-page advert, Marketing Sponsor recognition online, four complimentary tickets and logo placement across selected materials.
Perfect for small businesses or individuals. Includes quarter-page or half-page adverts, website listing, social media thanks, and complimentary tickets at higher tiers.
A simple but effective way to promote your business to hundreds of theatregoers. Quarter-page to full-page options are available, with a discount for charities and CICs.
“Signature Group enjoys working with EMT because our partnership supports local theatre while bringing vibrant activity, and revenue, into our venues. By offering discount and sponsorship, we’re able to help EMT deliver their productions while welcoming their cast, crew, and audiences through our doors. In return EMT’s regular bookings and events create a lively, community-focused atmosphere that aligns perfectly with our values, as well as increased custom throughout the year.”
Brand & Marketing Manager, Signature Group
Whether you are a large organisation, a local independent business or a passionate supporter of the arts, your sponsorship helps us create a professional-quality production while keeping our work accessible, inclusive and community-focused.
If you would like to join us as a sponsor for Footloose: The Musical, we would love to hear from you.
Email us at: marketing@edinburghmusictheatre.co.uk or check out our Information Pack on our Sponsors page.
Together, we can make 2026 our biggest and boldest production yet.