Sponsor SoundBites 2026!
Last year we raised over $145,000 to support our youth empowerment and music education programs—our most successful SoundBites yet! Let's keep that momentum going and break our record again!
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Hosted by Uniting Voices Chicago’s Ambassadors Board, SoundBites is a fundraising event on Thursday, April 16 at the Ramova Theatre that showcases the inspiration, inclusion, celebration and expression of the thousands of Chicago youth lifted up by Uniting Voices Chicago’s equitable arts education programs. Attended by Chicago’s most influential young professionals, admission includes full event access, open bar, generous hors d’oeuvres, musical performances all night and an opportunity to give back to an organization that changes lives through music.
SoundBites is a 21 plus only event.
Whether you fly solo or roll deep, we’ve got multiple ticket options to make it easy for you to make the most of your experience—all while making the future brighter for Chicago’s youth. That’s a win-win.
Last year we raised over $145,000 to support our youth empowerment and music education programs—our most successful SoundBites yet! Let's keep that momentum going and break our record again!
Learn MoreGetting There
The Ramova Theatre is located at 3520 S. Halsted St.
Parking
Rideshare is always highly recommended to guests!
The parking lot across the street from Ramova Theatre is available to event attendees and includes 3 ADA-accessible spaces, with curb cuts directly to the venue entrance. Metered street parking is also available.
Please be aware that there is an afternoon Chicago White Sox game on April 16. Be aware that parking enforcement rules will be extended due to the game.
Map ItTimeline
6pm: Cocktails and passed bites
7pm: Performances by Voice of Chicago and Get Amp’d Solo Showcase soloists
7:30pm: Food stations open
8pm: Performances by Get Amp’d Solo Showcase soloists & Alumni Band
9pm: Prize drawing takes place
9:15pm: Music by DJ Matt Roan
10pm: Party concludes
One of the most exciting parts of the night: our unbeatable drawing! You could win one of eight luxurious prize packages, including gift cards to Chicago's hottest restaurants, passes to Lollapalooza 2026 and suite tickets to a Cubs game! Every dollar raised supports our world-class music education programs and keeps them accessible to youth from every corner of Chicago.
You must be present at the drawing to win.
The fine print: Pickleball lessons at Grant Park are for four players with Coach Nick Scalise and must be redeemed by October 2026. The 5-pack of classes for Shred415 is redeemable at the Old Town location and must be redeemed by May 1, 2027.
Special thanks to Coach Nick Scalise, Shred415, SPF Pickleball, and Wear|Haus Chi.
The fine print: For Ema and Aba, gift cards ($50 each) cannot be combined with any other comp card or promotional offer; also not valid for online orders placed for pickup or delivery.
Special thanks to Heisler Hospitality, Kala Modern Greek, and Lettuce Entertain You.
The fine print: One round of golf at the North Course at Olympia Fields Country Club must be redeemed within June, July or August 2026. Five Iron Golf gift card to be used toward simulator rentals, lessons, or food & beverage. Gift card may not be used toward memberships. Guest passes to East Bank Club must be used within one year.
Special thanks to East Bank Club, Ermias Abebe, and Five Iron Golf.
The fine print: See official voucher from Lyric Opera for rules and restrictions. Tickets for Les Misérables must be requested no later than April 28, 2026. You must RSVP with info@sushibybou.com to redeem your Sushi by Bou gift certificate. The certificate is inclusive of tax, exclusive of gratuity. Certificate is valid at Sushi by Bou locations within Chicago (Gold Coast and West Loop) only. Certificate is valid through December 2026. Beatrix gift cards ($50 each) cannot be combined with any other comp card or promotional offer; also not valid for online orders placed for pickup or delivery
Special thanks to Broadway in Chicago, Lettuce Entertain You, Lyric Opera, and Sushi by Bou.
The fine print: Zanies tickets are good for complimentary admission at any Chicagoland location (Chicago and Rosemont). Reservations are required. Must be 21+ to redeem. Zanies general ticket price is $30 with a two item minimum and a $3.50 service fee per guest that will be charged upon entry. Tickets are valid through April 2027.
Special thanks to Audiotree, Live Nation, Ramova Theatre, and Zanies Comedy Club.
The fine print: Family photo session with Nichole Babiez must take place within a 10-mile radius of Mundelein or at NBP Studios in Lake Zurich. Photo session must be redeemed within the 2026 calendar year. Seating placement for tickets to the Red Jacket Optional gala is at the discretion of Uniting Voices.
Special thanks to Essential Nail Spa, Nichole Babiez Photography, and Rolland Hair.
The fine print: The progressive dinner experience with Boka Restaurant Group is subject to availability and requires at least five weeks advance notice when booking the dinner. Experience is set for a party of no more than four people and includes food and non-alcoholic beverage only. Valid Sunday-Thursday, reservations must be made in advance through the Boka Donations team. Additional beverages purchased separately, gratuity and taxes will be the responsibility of the guests. Expires April 16, 2027. Aba gift cards ($50 each) cannot be combined with any other comp card or promotional offer; also not valid for online orders placed for pickup or delivery.
Special thanks to Boka Restaurant Group, Lettuce Entertain You, and Postcard Fulton Market.
The fine print: For the Chicago Bulls game: Seat location - Section 119, Row 1, Seats 4-5. Winner will have their choice of Bulls game from a predetermined selection of dates to be communicated by the ticket holder. All items from Skokie Sports Park are valid through the end of 2026.
Special thanks to Jude and Diana Fernandes/KPMG, Morrie and Lilla Bossen and Skokie Sports Park.
