The Coastal Crime Writing Festival brings together bestselling authors, debut voices, publishers, and hundreds of readers in Southampton. Beyond the festival weekend, Author Events runs a year-round programme of talks, book clubs, and online events.
We’re looking for partners who want to connect with a passionate literary audience and support the growth of cultural life on the south coast. Whether you’re a local business, a national brand, or part of the publishing industry, we’d love to work with you.
Why Partner with Coastal Crime?
- Brand visibility – reach engaged readers, writers, and publishing professionals.
- Community impact – support literacy, culture, and the local economy.
- Direct engagement – meet your audience face-to-face at events, online, and through our marketing channels.
- Tailored opportunities – from headline sponsorships to in-kind support.
Partnership options
- Headline Partner – category exclusivity and premium visibility across the festival
- Festival Partners – support key moments such as the networking reception, marketplace, or hub
- Programme Partners – align with a specific panel or workshop
- Festival Friends – perfect for local businesses looking for brand presence
- In-Kind Partners – lanyards, bags, printing, services, or professional support
Pricing and full benefits are available in our detailed pack. Use the form below to request your copy.
What you’ll receive
- Logo placement on site and materials (level dependent)
- Mentions across our social channels and newsletter (level dependent)
- Opportunities to meet authors, readers, and publishing professionals
- Complimentary passes (level dependent)
- Options for exhibition space, signage, and product inclusion in attendee bags
Get Involved
If you’d like to discuss partnership or sponsorship opportunities, or request the full partnership pack, we’d love to hear from you.
