ORLANDO, Fla.—The collective of 13 musicians and singers who perform under the Rock4Sight banner will perform at the Hard Rock Café Universal Orlando on Friday, February 21, according to organizers of the annual charity concert. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit ECN Purpose, a nonprofit that provides eyewear and eyecare for people in need. Rock4Sight is a showcase for volunteer performers who represent nearly every sector of the optical industry, from corporate executives to salespeople to eyecare professionals.
The show will feature three different bands of optical rockers whose performances are designed to appeal to a broad, multi-generational audience, the announcement said.
“The show will have something for everyone to enjoy,” said Bob Stein, a guitarist and former optical industry executive who is co-producer of Rock4Sight. “Our talented team of singers and musicians will play everything from classic rock to today’s hits.”
Stein noted that Rock4Sight is a family-friendly event with no age restrictions. “This is a great way to spend your Friday night with friends and family. Come with a relaxed ‘Changes in Latitude’ state of mind and enjoy our evening with a wide variety of your industry pals,” said Stein, referencing a Jimmy Buffet hit that is also the show’s theme.
The 2025 Rock4Sight Charity Concert will take place February 21, 2025 at the Hard Rock Café, 6050 Universal Blvd, Orlando, Fla. The Hard Rock Café is located at Universal Studios Orlando in the CityWalk entertainment complex. It is approximately a 20-minute drive from the Orange County Convention Center, the site of Vision Expo East, and can be reached by taxi or ride sharing services, Rock4Sight organizers noted.
Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; the music starts at 8:00 p.m. and continues until 11:30 p.m.
Tickets are $75 each and can be purchased here. The ticket price includes light food and non-alcoholic drinks. Additionally, there is a cash bar and the option to order food from the Hard Rock Café kitchen and bar. Visitors do not need to be 21 years to attend but will need an ID verifying the appropriate age to purchase alcoholic drinks.
ECN Purpose is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to close the gap of eye health knowledge and make vision care more accessible for the underserved. Tax-deductible ticket purchases will contribute to the expansion of ECN Purpose’s mobile services to include eyewear for the underserved. Click here to see highlights from the 2024 Rock4Sight concert and see the ECN Purpose Mobile Eye Health Unit in action.
At press time, the sponsors of Rock4Sight are: Diamond Sponsor: National Vision, Inc. Premier Media Sponsor: Jobson Optical Group. Gold Sponsors: Eyewear by ROI and Stein Family Charity. Silver Sponsors: Aerial Vision International, Bulova, Colours by Alexander Julian, D.I. Ware, Denise and Scott Mogil, Eyewear Designs, Hindar Optical, Karen Kane, Kirk Lauterback, M.C.Q., Marcolin, Mondottica USA, Nouveau Eyewear and Ocuco. Bronze Sponsor: The McGee Group.
Organizations or individuals interested in sponsoring the event should contact Bob Stein or John Alofs at hello@ecnpurpose.org.