Hosted by Uniting Voices Chicago’s Ambassadors Board, SoundBites is a fundraising event on Thursday, April 17 at Venue West 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.
Thank you to all of our 2025 SoundBites Sponsors, Event Partners, and supporters! Special thanks to each of our Drawing contributors listed below and to Boka Catering Group.
Last year we raised over $100,000 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!
We are excited to welcome alum Jamila Woods as the SoundBites 2025 guest artist! Jamila Woods is a musician, poet, and multidisciplinary artist from the South Side of Chicago. Her most recent album, “Water Made Us,” is a genre-blending song cycle on love and the wisdom of surrender. Jamila has been featured on NPR’s Tiny Desk, CBS This Morning, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. An award-winning poet, Jamila’s work often blurs boundaries between poem and song. As cultural critic Doreen St. Felix writes, “It makes you wish all singers were poets."
Jamila will perform a solo set accompanied by Peter CottonTale, in addition to singing alongside Voice of Chicago. Jamila was a part of Uniting Voices (formerly Chicago Children’s Choir) for 2 years, including one year in the Beverly Neighborhood Choir Program and one year in Concert Choir. Peter CottonTale is a Grammy-winning composer and producer from Chicago who produced “Together,” an uplifting song that featured Uniting Voices alongside Chance the Rapper and Cynthia Erivo.
One of the most exciting parts of the night: our unbeatable drawing! You could win one of 10 luxurious prize packages, including a trip to the Bahamas, passes to Lollapalooza 2025 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.
Pilates reformer private party for 10 at Heat 3.0
10-pack of classes for Shred415 with a lululemon yoga mat and towel
10 gift sets from Aesop
5-pack of classes for Barry’s Bootcamp
The fine print: Pilates reformer private party for 10 at Heat 3.0 must be redeemed within 60 days. Classes at Barry’s Bootcamp must be redeemed within 30 days.
Special thanks to Aesop, Barry’s Bootcamp, Heat 3.0, and Shred415
2 gift certificates for a Super Immune IV at IVme Wellness + Aesthetics
$200 gift card, Petite Plume + a silk sleep mask
$300 gift card, Effi Medical Spa
Haircut Service and Assorted Hair Products from Salon Buzz
The fine print: Certificates to IVme Wellness + Aesthetics must be redeemed by April 17, 2026.
Special thanks to Effi Medical Spa, IVme Wellness + Aesthetics, Petite Plume, and Salon Buzz
2 Multi-Day GA Passes to Lollapalooza 2025
4 Tickets to a Sofar Sounds Show
Vinyl Pack including records by Olivia Rodrigo, Teddy Swims, and Benson Boone
1 Year Membership to 2112 Chicago
The fine print: Sofar Sounds tickets must be redeemed by December 18, 2025.
Special thanks to 2112 Chicago, Live Nation, Sofar Sounds, Universal Music Group, and Warner Records
Two-Night Stay at the Monogram Inn & Suites in Bridgman, Michigan + a curated gift basket
In-home wine tasting for up to 20 guests, Wines for Humanity
The fine print: In-home wine tasting from Wines for Humanity must be redeemed by August 31, 2025. There is a nominal $22 shipping and handling fee for the wine samples.
Special thanks to Monogram Inn & Suites and Wines for Humanity
2 Tickets to a 2025-2026 Chicago Bulls Game
4 Suite Tickets for Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies game on May 26, 2025
$250 gift card, Five Iron Golf
Comprehensive spinal assessment and adjustment at Universal Wellness Source
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 after September 2025. Five Iron Golf gift card to be used toward simulator rentals, lessons, or food & beverage. Gift card may not be used toward memberships.
Special thanks to Five Iron Golf, Jude and Diana Fernandes/KPMG, Morrie and Lilla Bossen, and Universal Wellness Source
One-Night Stay at The Hotel at Midtown
One month unlimited membership at Heat 3.0
Three month membership at The Green
$150 to various Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants
The fine print: The one-night stay at The Hotel at Midtown must be redeemed by January 28, 2026. Subject to blackout dates. One month unlimited membership at Heat 3.0 must be redeemed within 30 days. Lettuce Entertain You Restaurant gift cards include $50 to Aba, $50 to Beatrix, and $50 to Ema.
Special thanks to Heat 3.0, Lettuce Entertain You, Midtown Athletic Club, and The Green.
4 Tickets to a 2025-2026 Season Performance at the Lyric Opera
2 Tickets to Broadway in Chicago’s production of Beauty and the Beast on July 10, 2025
$100 gift card, Galit
$100 gift card, Hampton Social
The fine print: See official voucher from Lyric Opera for rules and restrictions. Tickets for Beauty and the Beast must be requested no later than two weeks prior to July 10, 2025.
Special thanks to Broadway in Chicago, Galit, Hampton Social, and Lyric Opera
$100 gift card, All Together Now
$75 gift card, Blue Sushi Sake Grill
$200 to various Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants
The fine print: Lettuce Entertain You Restaurant gift cards include $100 to Aba, $50 to Beatrix, and $50 to Ema.
Special thanks to All Together Now, Blue Sushi Sake Grill, and Lettuce Entertain You
Distillery tour and tasting for 4 guests at Wolf Point Distillery
4 Tickets to an Interactive Mixology Class with Unmuddled Bartending
In-home wine tasting for up to 20 guests, Wines for Humanity
Private tour and tasting for up to 20 guests at KOVAL Distillery
The fine print: Tour and tasting at Wolf Point Distillery must be redeemed by August 3, 2025. Must be 21+. Limited availability for interactive mixology class with Unmuddled Bartending. See voucher for details. In-home wine tasting from Wines for Humanity must be redeemed by August 31, 2025. There is a nominal $22 shipping and handling fee for the wine samples. Private tour and tasting at KOVAL Distillery cannot be scheduled during public tour times.
Special thanks to KOVAL Distillery, Unmuddled Bartending, Wines for Humanity, and Wolf Point Distillery
4 Days / 3 Nights at The Royal, Atlantis Bahamas
$150 to various Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants
The fine print: Reservations made in terms of this offer are subject to availability, and may not be made for any major holiday periods or any blackout periods as defined by Island Hotel Company limited, Inc. at its sole discretion. Must be redeemed by April 17, 2026. No extension of offer validity period is permitted. Additional details on certificate. Lettuce Entertain You Restaurant gift cards include $50 to Aba, $50 to Beatrix, and $50 to Ema.
Special thanks to Atlantis Bahamas and Lettuce Entertain You
