House Music 40 Launch Nonprofit to Assist Community Members in Need


House Music 40 Launch Nonprofit to Assist Community Members in Need

Celebrating 40 Years of Chicago House Music

(Chicago, IL) We are thrilled to announce the kickoff fundraiser for Chicago's House Music 40 anniversary celebration. This event marks the 40th year since the first group of House records including early iconic songs "On and On” by Jesse Saunders and Vince Lawrence, “Jack Trax” by Chip E. and Joe Smooth, “Mystery of Love” by Mr. Fingers, “Jack’n the House” by Farley “Jackmaster” Funk, “Jack Your Body” by J.M. Silk (Steve “Silk Hurley and Keith Nunnally), “Move Your Body” by Marshall Jefferson, and “Your Love” by Jamie Principle and Frankie Knuckles among others.

The floodgates opened to build a new genre of music created by a talented group of DJs, producers, and songwriters—pushed by young party promoters spreading the word throughout the underground movement. Soon, House music would eventually break the radio airwaves and become an international phenomenon.

From the original Warehouse, the Hot Mix 5 to the Chosen Few DJs annual festival, Chicago is the birthplace of House music with roots deeply entrenched in African ancestral musical traditions, deserving preservation and celebration. As we honor four decades of its breakthrough, it's imperative to recognize the contributions of the queer community who contributed and advocated for House music nonstop.

The House Music 40 launch party and fundraiser will be held at 613 N Wells from 7pm-10pm on May 30, 2024, promises an array of highlights:

• The Chicago House Athletic Soccer team will unveil their new jersey and promotional kit to the House Music Community.

• Proclamations from city, state, and federal officials will underscore the cultural significance of House Music.

• Lucky attendees will have the chance to win unique House Music 40 merchandise giveaways.

RSVP is required: info@HouseMusic40.com

We are honored to receive support from influential figures in the House music community. House music legend and singer, Byron Stingily, emphasizes, "Every city

celebrates its music and artists, elevating it at least once a year. Chicago, as the birthplace of a global movement, deserves the same level of celebration."

House music architect Chip E adds, "Countless DJs have sacrificed their time to keep the spirit of House Music alive. As these great DJs face health challenges with age, it's up to us to support them beyond free drink tickets."

House Music 40 collaborates with ARC Music Festival, Choose Chicago, Department of Cultural Arts and Special Events (DCASE), Navy Pier; the West Loop Community Organization, host of the Taste of Randolph; Agents of Slang, event promoters, DJs, producers, media partners, and marketing agencies to ensure the event's success.

Your donations will aid members of the House music community facing financial hardships and medical burdens.

To donate to House Music 40, visit: HouseMusic40.com.

About House Music 40

HouseMusic40 is an Illinois non-profit (expedited 501c3 application is in) whose mission is to elevate Chicago's House Music culture while providing financial assistance to Chicago House Music DJs facing health issues. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the release of the genre’s first recordings. House Music is rooted in African musical traditions more than deserving of preservation and celebration. As we commemorate four decades of this groundbreaking genre, it is crucial to recognize the contributions made by Chicagoans that resonate in clubs worldwide to this day. Your donations will ensure that our citizens are informed of the importance of these contribution and that its contributors are supported when facing health challenges so that House Music's legacy continues to thrive.


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