Sponsorship

A National Tour of
Remembrance, Resilience, and Hope

This November, audiences across Canada will experience the JUNO Award-winning Ukrainian War Requiem, composed by three-time GRAMMY®️ nominee Benedict Sheehan.

Rooted in the Byzantine memorial tradition (panakhyda), this powerful work weaves together ancient Ukrainian, Latin, and Jewish texts and melodies—reflecting Ukraine’s complex history and enduring spirit.

In the face of Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, this music serves as both:

  • a tribute to those lost, and

  • a living expression of resilience, faith, and cultural identity

Performed by a 50+ voice ensemble featuring singers from Axios Men’s Ensemble and Pro Coro Canada, alongside internationally acclaimed soloists from Ukraine, North America, and Europe, this project represents a rare and deeply meaningful artistic collaboration.

This recording was awarded the JUNO Award for Classical Album of the Year (Large Ensemble)—a historic first for both a Ukrainian choral ensemble and a completely a cappella recording in this category.

Why your support matters

Help Us To:

  • Bring a nationally recognized, award-winning work to audiences across Canada

  • Honour the victims of war and give voice to collective remembrance

  • Support Ukraine and Ukrainian culture at a critical moment in history

  • Foster deeper cultural understanding across Canada

Why Partner With Us

This is more than a performance—it is a national cultural moment.

As a sponsor, you will:

  • Reach 2,500+ engaged and culturally active audience members

  • Align your brand with a JUNO Award-winning national arts initiative

  • Demonstrate leadership in supporting arts, culture, and humanitarian awareness

  • Gain visibility across multiple major Canadian markets

Our Goal

To bring this national tour to life, we are seeking to raise $100,000 in sponsorship and donations.

Your support directly funds:

  • Artist travel and accommodation

  • Venue and production costs

  • Bringing this powerful work to cities across Canada

We invite you to join us as a partner in this important national initiative.

National Tour Reach

  • 9 cities across Canada

  • 2,500+ projected audience members

  • Featuring some of Canada’s leading professional choristers and international soloists

  • Engaging both Ukrainian and broader cultural and arts communities nationwide

Tour Dates Include:

  • Edmonton (500 attendees expected)

  • Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Montreal, Ottawa, Hamilton, London, Kitchener, Toronto (300+ each)

Sponsorship Opportunities

Exclusive National Presenting Sponsor: $50,000+

  • Exclusive naming rights across the entire national tour (e.g., Ukrainian War Requiem National Tour presented by...)

  • Premium logo placement across all marketing materials and media

  • Full-page inside cover ad in concert program

  • Recognition at all performances

  • 10 VIP tickets with front-row seating

  • Private meet-and-greet with artists and conductor

  • Commemorative signed materials

National Partner: $20,000–$49,999

  • Prominent logo placement across national promotional materials

  • Full-page back cover ad in concert program

  • Recognition at all performances

  • 8 VIP tickets with premium seating

  • Opportunity to sponsor post-concert reception

  • Meet-and-greet with artists and conductor

City Sponsor: $10,000 (Per City)

  • Exclusive sponsorship of one tour stop (e.g., Toronto performance presented by...)

  • Logo on city-specific promotions

  • Recognition during that performance

  • 8 tickets for hosting clients or guests

Gold Sponsor: $10,000–$19,999

  • Full-page ad in concert program

  • Logo on promotional materials

  • 5 VIP tickets with premium seating

  • Meet-and-greet with artists

  • Commemorative signed poster

Silver Sponsor: $5,000–$9,999

  • Logo on promotional materials

  • 5 premium tickets

  • Meet-and-greet opportunity

  • Signed commemorative poster

Bronze Sponsor: $1,000–$4,999

  • 2 tickets to a performance

  • Recognition in program

  • Signed commemorative poster

Patron: $100–$999

  • Recognition in program

Join us–to make a donation, become a sponsor, or discuss partnership opportunities.

Or contact us at info@axiosmensensemble.com.

Our CRA designated charitable tax number is 797025103RR0001.