Dear Sponsors,
Founded by Denis George in 1979, Hotwax originally provided DJ services for mas bands in Notting Hill Carnival. In 1993, they became a mas band, and as such they're committed to making as many people as possible masquerades rather than spectators. Dedicated to promoting innovative carnival design and construction, Hotwax provides an annual mas camp in which costumes are professionally created with considerable attention to detail. We remain true to our grass roots continuing to run a thriving children’s band who promote inclusivity and accessibility within carnival!
Over the years Hotwax has won many awards for the best Mas Band at various carnivals both in the UK and internationally. Most recently Hotwax won awards at NHC in 2023 & 2024 for Best Band.
This year’s theme is The Wild Wild West – Rough, Sexy and lawless HOTWAX 2025!!!
What does sponsorship look like? That’s up to you! Over the years we have had various groups and organisations sponsoring different aspects of what we do which ultimately contributes to us hitting the road year after year! Joining Hotwax for our 2025 Wild Wild West journey offers your brand visibility among one of the mist standouts and visually captivating elements of the Notting Hill Carnival.
Want to Partner with Us? Partnering offers an incredible opportunity to lend your support to our values of creating a joyful environment for all to celebrate and enjoy culture of carnival. Joining our family is a great way to contribute to our cause please get in touch with us today for more details about how you can help. Examples of pervious partnering deals:
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Financial Contribution To Our Core Costs
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Drink And Food Contributions
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Sponsoring Of Our Masquerade Band’s Main Banner
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Branding Of The Vehicle Accompanying The Band
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Sponsoring Additional Functions Throughout The Year eg Costume Making Master Classes, Lime Events, etc – This Is A Great Opportunity For Extended Reach.
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Co-Branded Social Media Posts And Campaigns.
Hopefully you will be a part of the journey and hit the road with us for NHC 2025!
Shipping and returns
Shipping
Your order will not be dispatched as this is a collection/pick-up-only process.
Collection
You will be notified in due course (August 2023) of a date and provided with a collection time; to collect and try on your costume.
Please bring your confirmation email and I.D.
If someone is collecting on your behalf, we will require written confirmation sent to hotwaxmas@gmail.com ahead of the collection time
Returns and Exchanges
As the costumes are made on an individual basis you can only cancel the order up to 14 days following your order or at the point of collection, if this is less than 14 days. Please inform the team via hotwaxmas@gmail.com.
Refunds
Refunds will be issued based on the original form of payment. If you paid via bank transfer you need to give this information to hotwaxmas@gmail.com when you initiate the return so that we can refund the money directly to your account.