9th Annual Connect (X) Charity Concert at House of Blues Chicago

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May 13, 2025 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Central Time

Attend & Sponsor

Join us as we kick off the 2025 Connect (X) Convention with our 9th Annual Music Movement Charity Concert on Tuesday, May 13th in Chicago. This year’s concert will be hosted at the House of Blues Chicago, a world-class concert venue featuring state-of-the-art amenities for our guests in the heart of the Windy City.

We are thrilled to welcome multi-platinum-selling singer, songwriter, and performer Uncle Kracker as our headliner in this amazing concert venue! Uncle Kracker cuts right to the chase. He knows people want to kick back, forget about their troubles, and have a good time, so he’s always willing to oblige. For over two decades, the multi-platinum artist born Matthew Shafer has consistently soundtracked such good times with his boldly breezy blend of country, pop, and rock spiked with a splash of hip-hop.

Harmful Interference, featuring WIA’s own Patrick Halley, will open the show, setting the tone for an unforgettable night.

Join us for a magical evening of great music & socializing with your industry friends and partners. Explore sponsorship opportunities and get your tickets below!

Location

House of Blues Chicago

329 N. Dearborn Chicago, IL 60654
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Book Your Hotel

Hotel reservations must be made by Friday, April 18, 2025.

Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis and may sell out prior to the cutoff date. Book early to ensure your room is reserved.

All three hotels listed below are connected to the McCormick Place West Building.

Marriott Marquis Chicago

2121 S Prairie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 824-0500

Connect (X) 2025 Room Block Rate: Starting at $319

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

2233 S Martin Luther King Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 567-1234

Connect (X) 2025 Room Block Rate: Starting at $309

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick Place

123 E Cermak Road
Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 791-1121

Connect (X) 2025 Room Block Rate: Starting at $284

*Room blocks/rates are offered courtesy of WIA/Connect (X) 2025. Music Movement is not responsible for change / expiration of these hotel block room rates.

Agenda

Join us as we kick off the 2025 Connect (X) Convention with our 9th Annual Music Movement Charity Concert on Tuesday, May 13th in Chicago.

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Meet & Greet with Uncle Kracker – Invitation only

6:30PM – 7:30PM | Central Time

Doors Open

7:30PM | Central Time

Harmful Interference

7:45PM – 8:30PM | Central Time

Welcome & Introductions

8:45PM – 9:10PM | Central Time

Uncle Kracker

9:25PM – 10:25PM | Central Time

Event Concludes

10:35PM | Central Time

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Our Available Sponsorship Opportunities

We deeply appreciate our event sponsors whose generous contributions help make Music Movement’s life-changing programs possible, supporting individuals with autism through music and community engagement.

Title Sponsor
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Partner Sponsor
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Venue Sponsor
  • 20 VIP Exclusive Concert Tickets
  • 10 Meet & Greet passes
  • 2 Opera Box (seats 10 people each)
    • Dedicated servers & full dinner menu available for purchase
  • Full access to the VIP Lounge located within the Foundation Room
  • Private Prayer Room within the Foundation Room (seats up to 10 people)
  • Light hors d’oeuvres provided – full menu available for purchase
  • Special Check Presentation & Recognition at Concert
  • Prominent Branding & Signage Throughout Venue
  • Custom banner with your company logo hanging from opera box
  • Company Logo on Music Movement Event Website & Social Media Outreach
  • Additional VIP Tickets Available at $150 Per Guest – Limited to 5 additional tickets
  • First right of refusal for the Venue Sponsorship for the 2026 Connect(X) Concert
Gold Sponsor
  • 10 VIP Exclusive Concert Tickets
  • 5 Meet & Greet passes
  • 1 Opera Box (seats 10 people)
    • Dedicated servers & full dinner menu available for purchase
  • Full access to the VIP Lounge located within the Foundation Room
  • Reserved booth in Foundation Room
  • Light hors d’oeuvres provided – full menu available for purchase
  • Special Check Presentation & Recognition at Concert
  • Branding & Signage Throughout Venue
  • Custom banner with your company logo hanging from opera box
  • Company Logo on Music Movement Event Website & Social Media Outreach
  • Additional VIP Tickets Available at $150 Per Guest – Limited to 10 additional tickets
  • First right of refusal for the Gold Sponsorship for the 2026 Connect(X) Concert
Entertainment Sponsor
  • 4 VIP Exclusive Concert Tickets
  • 4 Meet & Greet passes
  • Shared Opera Box (seats 4 people)
    • Dedicated servers & full dinner menu available for purchase
  • Full access to the VIP Lounge located within the Foundation Room
  • Light hors d’oeuvres provided – full menu available for purchase
  • Special Check Presentation & Recognition at Concert
  • Branding & Signage in Venue
  • Custom banner with your company logo hanging from opera box
  • Company Logo on Music Movement Event Website & Social Media Outreach
  • First right of refusal for the Entertainment Sponsorship for the 2026 Connect(X) Concert
Silver Sponsor
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Silver Sponsor
  • 4 VIP Exclusive Concert Tickets
  • 2 Meet & Greet passes
  • Full access to the VIP Lounge located within the Foundation Room
  • Light hors d’oeuvres provided – full menu available for purchase
  • Special Check Presentation & Recognition at Concert
  • Branding & Signage in Venue
  • Company Logo on Music Movement Event Website & Social Media Outreach
Bronze Sponsor
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Bronze Sponsor
  • 2 VIP Exclusive Concert Tickets
  • Full access to the VIP Lounge located within the Foundation Room
  • Light hors d’oeuvres provided – full menu available for purchase
  • Special Check Presentation & Recognition at Concert
  • Branding & Signage in Venue
  • Company Logo on Music Movement Event Website & Social Media Outreach

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