Flight to Mars VIP Preparty Event

After a hiatus in 2018, Flight to Mars, a tribute to 1970s English heavy rockers UFO featuring Pearl Jam lead guitarist Mike McCready, return play at The Showbox in Seattle, WA on Saturday, May 11th. Proceeds from the show will benefit the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s Camp Oasis, as well as the Jennifer Jaff Care Line for People with IBD at Patient Advocate Foundation.

TICKETS
$40 advance tickets are on sale now. Please visit the venue website for tickets and information at ShowboxPresents.com.

VIP PREPARTY FUNDRAISERS
Concert attendees are invited to join fellow fans before the show at an exclusive VIP fundraiser party, hosted by the Wishlist Foundation for the past eleven years. Wishlist Foundation is a grassroots, Pearl Jam fan-run nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Pearl Jam’s charitable and philanthropic goals.

A variety of VIP auction packages are available through the Wishlist Foundation via eBay at http://ebay.com/usr/wishlistfoundation

FLIGHT TO MARS VIP AUCTION PACKAGES

Platinum VIP Preparty Packages
6:00 PM: Arrival
Platinum VIP attendees arrive early at the Showbox for an exclusive pre-concert party where they receive two laminate passes to the shows, catch the sound check while mingling with other fans, enjoy delicious appetizers, a cash bar, pick up their swag bags and have a chance at meeting band members and crew – PLUS a photo opportunity with Mike McCready!

7:45 PM: Viewing Selection
VIP attendees get first choice location for the show before the general admission ticket holders enter.

Package Includes:

  • Two VIP laminate passes and early entrance to FTM Friday AND Saturday
  • Three nights’ accommodations with parking & breakfast for two at the Executive Inn By The Space Needle
  • Two passes for a private tour of London Bridge Studio
  • Exclusive opportunity for your names to be engraved on the world famous London Bridge Studio console that recorded Pearl Jam’s TEN
  • Two tickets to MoPop donated by Pearl Jam’s 10 Club
  • Pre-show appetizers and chance to mingle with band & crew
  • Meet & Greet photo opportunity with Mike McCready
  • Two Autographed HockeyTalkter Vinyl
  • Two 2019 FTM posters autographed by the band
  • Two 2019 FTM t-shirts (sizes subject to availability)
  • Special Mike McCready items
  • Two Wishlist Foundation T-Shirts (sizes subject to availability)
  • Two Wishlist Foundation curated FTM Swag Bags

Gold VIP Preparty Packages

6:00 PM: Arrival
Gold VIP attendees arrive early at the Showbox for an exclusive pre-concert party where they receive two laminate passes to the shows, catch the sound check while mingling with other fans, enjoy delicious appetizers, a cash bar, pick up their swag bags and have a chance at meeting band members and crew.

7:45 PM: Viewing Selection
VIP attendees get first choice location for the show before the general admission ticket holders enter.

Package Includes:

  • Two VIP laminate passes and early entrance to FTM Friday OR Saturday
  • Pre-show appetizers and chance to mingle with band & crew
  • Two Autographed HockeyTalkter Vinyl
  • London Bridge Studio swag (pick necklaces & postcards)
  • Two 2019 FTM posters autographed by the band
  • Two 2019 FTM t-shirts (sizes subject to availability)
  • Special Mike McCready items
  • Two Wishlist Foundation T-Shirts (sizes subject to availability)
  • Two Wishlist Foundation curated FTM Swag Bags

Satellite VIP Packages
Can’t make it to the show but wish you could? Here’s a chance to feel like you were there! The Satellite VIP winner will receive, by mail:

  • One VIP laminate pass keepsake
  • One Autographed HockeyTalkter Vinyl
  • One 2019 FTM setlist or call sheet autographed by Mike McCready
  • One 2019 FTM poster autographed by the band
  • One 2019 FTM t-shirt (sizes subject to availability)
  • One 2019 FTM goodie bag
  • One Wishlist Foundation T-Shirt (sizes subject to availability)
  • Two Wishlist Foundation curated FTM Swag Bags
  • Special Mike McCready items

RULES & RESTRICTIONS – Wishlist Foundation, HockeyTalkter Records and Ten Club, LLC reserve the right to deny VIP auction participation, VIP entry or item redemption to any individual for any reason at any time.

  • Auction winners are not guaranteed to meet any members of any band.
  • Accommodations, tours and passes are non-transferable.
  • London Bridge Studio reserves the right to deny tour participation for any reason at any time. Studio tour is valid one year from auction completion. Console engraving is limited to 20 characters per Platinum VIP Package.
  • MoPOP tickets are valid one year from issuance. Winner will receive email with PDF passes.
  • We will do our very best to accommodate all t-shirt sizes, but there are no sizing guarantees.
  • There are no refunds or returns on your winning auction donation.
  • All package items are auctioned in ‘as is’ condition.
  • Auction winners must be 21 years or older to attend. Current valid ID is required to enter.
  • Auction winners must email their name, address, phone number, email address, guest name and shirt sizes for themselves and their guest to wishlistfoundation (at) gmail.com within five (5) days of auction conclusion.

Visit the Wishlist Foundation eBay profile for package listings: http://ebay.com/usr/wishlistfoundation

For more information regarding the VIP Packages, please contact wishlistfoundation (at) gmail.com.

FLIGHT TO MARS
Flight to Mars is a tribute band honoring 1970s English heavy rockers UFO comprised of Pearl Jam lead guitarist Mike McCready, Tim DiJulio (guitar), Gary Westlake (bass), Mike Musburger (drums), Ryan Burns (keyboards) and Paul Passarelli (vocals).

With their first show in the Spring of 2003, Flight to Mars’ annual Seattle benefit concert has been a celebrated, sold-out event raising nearly $400,000 for CCFA Camp Oasis and other charities focusing on people living with chronic illness. More info: facebook.com/FlighttoMars

TOUR BENEFICIARIES
In 2002, Mike McCready made public his 20-year battle with Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis and has since been committed to raising awareness and funding for the cause. Proceeds from the shows will benefit the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s Camp Oasis, as well as The Jennifer Jaff Care Line at Patient Advocate Foundation.

CCFA’s Camp Oasis is a co-ed residential camp program that’s mission is to enrich the lives of children with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis by providing a safe and supportive camp community. More info: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/get-involved/camp-oasis/

The Jennifer Jaff Care Line was set up to assist patients diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The Care Line offers patient-focused services by insurance and healthcare experts at Patient Advocate Foundation. More info: https://jenniferjaff.pafcareline.org/

WISHLIST FOUNDATION
The Wishlist Foundation is a Pearl Jam fan grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Pearl Jam’s charitable and philanthropic efforts.

Since its inception in 2004, Wishlist Foundation has raised over one million dollars for charitable organizations in the arenas of health and chronic illness, environmental causes, arts and education and social change. A pioneer in fan-based viral activism and leader in the Pearl Jam fan community, Wishlist Foundation sponsored events have become the go-to destination for thousands of fans all across the globe to gather before Pearl Jam and other related concerts, forge new friendships, all while uniting behind causes important to both the fans and band.

Their ongoing mission is to utilize the collective ability of Pearl Jam fans around the globe to affect positive social and charitable change through community action. Together we can do so much more as a group than by each one of us acting individually. Their inspiration comes from the lyrics, music and outstanding philanthropic efforts of Seattle based rock legends and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, Pearl Jam.

SPONSORS
Flight to Mars, HockeyTalkter Records and Wishlist Foundation would like to thank the following:
The Showbox
Pearl Jam
The Ten Club
Executive Inn By The Space Needle
London Bridge Studio

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