2019 Rockit Live Foundation Gala Honoring Ricky Byrd + Rockit Impact Award Presentation to Lou Pallo
The Rockit Live Foundation is pleased to announce its Fourth Annual Gala, honoring Ricky Byrd, Recovery Troubadour and 2015 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. Rockit Live Foundation is proud to honor Mr. Byrd for his dedication and commitment to young artists, music education, and recovery, using music to spread his message of hope and awareness. The evening’s benefit concert will feature live musical performances from the Rockit Academy, Ricky Byrd, and other Special Guests. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Rockit Live Foundation Scholarship Fund.
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Two River Theater, Red Bank, NJ
VIP Cocktail Reception with Live Entertainment: 5:00 PM
Silent Auction Opens: 6:00 PM
Rockit Academy Concert: 6:30 PM
Special Guest Performances by Ricky Byrd, Eddie Brigati, Susan Brigati, Lou Pallo, Vini “Mad Dog” Lopez, and Genya Ravan
Tickets
VIP Ticket — $200
Includes VIP Cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres, live music, ticket to performance with preferred seating, and early access to the silent auction.
Reserved Seating Ticket — $60
Includes Ticket to performance, light refreshments during intermission, and access to the silent auction.
Tickets available via Two River Theater
“I have done several events with the gang at the Rockit Live Foundation. I love their mission and all the kids involved are top notch players and singers. It’s a pleasure to get onstage with them, and an honor to be on their advisory board.”
– Ricky Byrd, 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee & Recovery Troubadour
Sponsorship Opportunities
Rock & Roll Fantasy
Platinum Sponsor
$10,000
- Private 90-minute concert by the Rockit Academy at your next party or event
- One year scholarship for a young musician, including student’s tuition, private instruction, and musical instrument
- Provides for new equipment
- Personalized engraved 1” x 3 1/4” metal plate adhered to stage equipment
- 8 tickets with Premier Seating to 2019 Gala
- Meet and greet with Gala honoree, Ricky Byrd
- Recognition in the Gala Journal
- $9,000 is tax deductible
Adopt-an-Artist
Gold Sponsor
$5,000
- One year scholarship for a young musician, including student’s tuition, private instruction, and musical instrument
- Personalized engraved 1” x 3 1/4” metal plate adhered to stage equipment
- 4 tickets with Premier Seating to 2019 Gala
- Meet and greet with Gala honoree, Ricky Byrd
- Recognition in the Gala Journal
- $4,700 is tax deductible
Don’t Stop the Music
Silver Sponsor
$2,500
- Six month scholarship for a young musician, including student’s tuition and private instruction
- Personalized engraved 1” x 3 1/4” metal plate adhered to stage equipment
- 2 tickets with Premier Seating to 2019 Gala
- Meet and greet with Gala honoree, Ricky Byrd
- Recognition in the Gala Journal
- $2,350 is tax deductible
Etched in Sound
Bronze Sponsor
$1,000
- Provides contribution to the Rockit Scholarship Fund
- Personalized engraved 1” x 3 1/4” metal plate adhered to stage equipment
- 2 tickets with Premier Seating to 2019 Gala
- Meet and greet with Gala honoree, Ricky Byrd
- Recognition in the Gala Journal
- $850 is tax deductible
If you would like to become a sponsor of the 2019 Rockit Live Foundation Gala, please contact rockit@rockitacademy.org or select a sponsorship level from the drop-down below to proceed to PayPal. A PayPal account is not required.
Underwriting Opportunities
- Cocktail Hour: $3,000
- Sound: $2,500
- Journal Printing: $2,000
- Refreshments: $2,000
- Student Dinner: $1,000 | SOLD
All underwriting is 100% tax deductible.
Please contact rockit@rockitacademy.org.
Gala Journal Advertisements
- Full-Page: $500
- Half-Page: $250
- Submit as: PDF, TIF, or JPG
- Deadline: July 31, 2019
Please contact rockit@rockitacademy.org.
Donate
If you would like to make a tax deductible contribution in addition to attending our Gala, or you are unable to attend but would still like to make a contribution, please proceed to our donation form through PayPal. A PayPal account is not required to donate.
Return / Refund Policy
The Rockit Live Foundation does not offer any refunds or exchanges for ticket sales or donations to the Rockit Live Foundation, regardless of the date of purchase or donation. For questions concerning this policy or sales and donations, please contact rockit@rockitacademy.org.
Please contact rockit@rockitacademy.org with any inquiries.
Rockit Live Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.