Heart Strings Presentation

The HEART STRINGS Project and How You Can Help
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Genesis of an Idea
September 4th 2010 The first Christchurch Earthquake

This unprecedented natural disaster marked the end for many historic buildings in the Garden City. Music and The Arts have always formed part of the heart and soul of Christchurch, so, it seemed fitting that a small piece of history that was lost be given life as a viable and beautiful musical instrument. The owners of many historically important buildings gave permission for the timber to be collected and used to make a series of seven guitars Guitar Series 7.1 each designed to reflect its story and history. These Guitars will be auctioned to raise money for organisations in the struggling Christchurch Arts Community re-establishing the passion and creativity that Christchurch is renowned for.
Supporting Christchurch
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Supporting the Arts and giving Christchurch back its history, heart and soul.
Guitar Series 7.1

Guitar Series 7.1 are fully operational and designed in sympathy with the age of the timber used. They have a classic, single cut-away shape, reminiscent of the 1960s and 70s. The contours are subtle as are the contours of Canterbury. There are artistic representations of the rivers, the sudden change in topography and damaged areas of Christchurch. The viewers of these artworks will discover their own meanings within the grain and curves of these unique instruments. The seven Guitars are called:- Chester, Homebush, Gunyah, Ohinetahi, Graduate, Southern Blues and Epicenter.
The Guitars
Southern Blues
Epicenter adopted by Fly My Pretties
Ohinitahi
Chester
Home Bush
Graduate
Gunyah
The Timber
Much of the timber was sourced by Linda Giles who worked tirelessly and compassionately with the donors resulting in some beautiful, rare pieces.
Timber was donated by:Ohinetahi Homebush Gunyah Otahuna Lodge The Arts Centre Victorian House Manchester Courts Southern Blues Bar Sir Miles Warren Jim & Louise Deans William Cottrell & Simonetta Ferrari Management Ken Franklin Chester Street Richard Peebles Management
Also, Welles Street building, Halswell School, Blakleys Furniture Store, Gages Kennel (Police dog) and Canterbury Cheesemongers amongst others. We are grateful to all the donors who gave a piece of their history for this project.
The Plan
Exhibition of Guitar Series 7.1

Held in October/Novermber 2011 at a suitable venue in Christchurch. Including Gala Opening Night event Will allow the public to view and appreciate the Guitars, feel the history and story behind the designs, and increase awareness of the Cause. Will allow people to donate money to the Cause and/or bid on a guitar.
Gala Auction Event

Held on November 24th at a the Geo Dome in Hagley Park, Christchurch. Ticketed event to include tables of 10, dinner, drinks, entertainment from recipients from the Arts Community and other artists including Fly my Pretties and the Auction of Guitar Series 7.1 plus other items. The Memorial Guitar will be presented to the City.
The Cause
Our Aim
The Guitar Series 7.1 will be auctioned, along with other items , to raise money for organisations within the Arts Community. Many small Arts establishments and events do not get a great deal of funding and following the February earthquake are struggling to find venues or rebuild their equipment. We want to raise as much money as we can to help these organisations get back on their feet. These places form the heart and soul of Christchurch to countless people in the community; a place to gather, to be entertained, learn and be moved, but more importantly, they represent our history and we are passionate about retaining this history for Cantabrians.
The Concert
Fly My Pretties 4
Heart Strings are delighted to have been chosen as one of the supported causes by Fly My Pretties for their Australasian Tour which is taking place in October and November 2011. Fly My Pretties is a multimedia musical show, set in a theatre environment, starring New Zealands finest, undiscovered and popular contemporary musicians. The focus is on original music and artistic collaboration, but the surrounding themes and aesthetics have made it much more of an experience than just a concert. Since its inception in 2004 Fly My Pretties has released three live-recorded albums, all of which have reached platinum sales status. The band has played live to more than 80,000 fans and on TV to more than 900,000 fans over the last six years. Fly My Pretties will adopt and take the Epicenter Guitar on tour and they intend to play it and include it in their exhibition (with images of all the guitars). The result will be to raise awareness for the Heart Strings gala dinner and auction on November 24 and raise funds for Heart Strings via donations. Then on November 24 at the gala dinner and auction Fly My Pretties will play the guitars alongside other NZ legends with Christchurch roots such as Tiki Taane, Bic Runga, Andrew Penman and more.
How can you help?
There are a number of ways you can help: Become a Major Sponsor Become a Guitar Sponsor Become a Table Sponsor at the Auction Become a Sponsored Partner i.e. caterer, beverage supplier, venue, printer etc Donate a major item to be auctioned Donate money to the Cause And of course - Bid on a Guitar
Major Sponsor Benefits
HeartStrings major sponsor benefits & inclusions

Will get full naming rights in all publicity both verbal and printed, Nationally and Internationally. i.e Heart Strings sponsored by or The Heart Strings Project. Will get full branding at all events, including the Fly My Pretties Concert Tour (during Heart Strings promotion) in the form of banners, programs and images on plasma screens plus acknowledgement on all forms of publicity TV, radio and print. Will get full branding on all printed collateral associated with all events including brochures, Heart Strings Booklets, posters and all social media. Will get full branding on the Heart strings Website and other Social Media including links to Sponsors own website. Also, inclusion on other Partnering Websites including Creative NZ Website, Chart Website etc. Will receive exclusive tickets to invitation only Black Tie Gala Opening of the Heart Strings Exhibition Will receive 10 tickets (1 table) to the Auction Event with full table branding Will be verbally recognised at the Events and have an opportunity to speak at each event. Price upon application
Guitar Sponsor Benefits
HeartStrings guitar sponsor benefits & inclusions

Will get full naming rights in all publicity regarding your chosen Guitar, both verbal and printed, Nationally and Internationally. eg. Epicenter Guitar adopted by Fly My Pretties. Will get branding at all events, including the Fly My Pretties concert Tour whenever your Guitar is mentioned including your logo on plasma screens and/or posters where your Guitar is on display. Will get branding on all collateral associated with all events including brochures, Heart Strings Booklets, posters and all social media, whenever your Guitar is mentioned. Will get full branding on your Guitars webpage on the Heart strings Website and other Social Media. Will receive exclusive tickets to invitation only Black Tie Gala Opening of the Heart Strings Exhibition and 10 tickets (1 table) to the Auction Event with full table branding Will be verbally recognised at the Events when your Guitar is mentioned especially at the Auction. You will directly be helping The Christchurch Arts Community $10 - 15K - Each guitar varies
Table Sponsor Benefits
HeartStrings table sponsor benefits & inclusions

Sponsors will receive a table for 10 guests at the Gala Dinner & Auction Sponsors branding will be displayed on the table signage Your logo will appear in the printed collateral at the Auction You will received tickets to the exclusive Black Tie Opening of the Heart Strings Exhibition You will be directly helping the Christchurch Arts Community $2000 per table
Other ways to help
You can also choose one or all of these options

Become a Sponsored Partner like Mega Advertising and Lightworkx Photography Donate items or money to the Heart Strings Project Bid on a Guitar Or for further information on other sponsorships, please contact the Project Manager Sheena Hemens at Go To Events on 027 465 0101 Email: info@heartstringsnz.co.nz visit www.heartstringsnz.co.nz site design by Mega Advertising

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The HEART STRINGS Project and How You Can Help

presentation designed by Mega Advertising

September 4th 2010 The first Christchurch Earthquake

Guitar Series 7.1

Epicenter adopted by Fly My Pretties

Exhibition of Guitar Series 7.1

Gala Auction Event

How can you help?

Major Sponsor Benefits

HeartStrings major sponsor benefits & inclusions

Guitar Sponsor Benefits

HeartStrings guitar sponsor benefits & inclusions

Table Sponsor Benefits

HeartStrings table sponsor benefits & inclusions

Other ways to help

You can also choose one or all of these options

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