Chicago is a Music Mecca. Since the days of Muddy Waters, musicians have been drawn to Chicago to perform, make contacts and, most importantly, to prove themselves. Today the city is more than Blues, providing a breeding ground for Metal (Disturbed), Urban (R Kelly), Modern Rock (Chevelle), Punk/Hardcore (Victory Records), Jazz (Patricia Barber) and, of course, the city’s signature power-pop of Cheap Trick and Material Issue. Oh yes, let’s not forget the Smashing Pumpkins.

With a population the size of Detroit, Indianapolis, Minneapolis and Milwaukee combined, Chicago has not only the fans, but more live music venues than Austin and it’s a less expensive travel destination than New York City. In addition, Chicago hosts more conventions, trade shows and business meetings than any other city in the country. The time has come for a major music industry conference in the Midwest and the host city can only be Chicago.

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Air Travel

Chicago is the No.1 city for air travel and North America’s only double hub for commercial air. The city is accessible from both O’Hare International and Midway Airports. Research shows that flights to Chicago cost less than to other major cities.*

Ground Transportation

12.9 million people live within a 2-hour drive of Chicago.* Both Amtrak and Greyhound offer service to Union Station in downtown Chicago (MECA’s host hotel is just over 1 mile from Union Station). See driving directions to the Congress Plaza Hotel.

Public Transporation

Chicago offers a far-reaching public transportation system. MECA’s host hotel, O’Hare International Airport and all participating MECA venues are easily accessible via the city’s 'L' Train lines. Two, three and five day passes are available for the 'L' Train, providing inexpensive transportation to all MECA events. For more information visit the CTA website.

* Provided by the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau