Did you ever hope that your wishes could be answered by a rock star? For a 5-year-old girl named Paige from Shelbyville, Ind., these dreams can be made a reality thanks to the Butler Recording Industries Club (BRIC) and the Indiana Children’s Wish Fund (ICWF).

Indiana Children’s Wish Fund is a local not-for-profit organization that grants wishes to Indiana children, ages 2-19, who suffer from a life-threatening illness. Wishes range widely, from home computers and trips to Disney World to meeting celebrities. To date, the organization has granted nearly 1,800 wishes to Indiana children.

The students of BRIC are helping grant wishes by hosting the second annual benefit concert "Wish Upon a Rock Star" on Tuesday, April 8.

“It should be a very exciting and entertaining show that benefits one of the most heart-warming causes in the state of Indiana,” senior Luke LaBeau said.

LaBeau, who is an integrated communications major, has spent the semester interning at BKS Communications, an innovative communications firm that does public relations and marketing for various organizations, including ICWF.

Beverly Smith, owner of BKS Communications, thinks the concert is important to the students because of the Butler ties behind the event.

Butler graduate Anthony Shultz received a wish from Indiana Children's Wish Fund after being diagnosed with cancer in high school. Smith said that Stultz, a former member of BRIC, was instrumental in helping determine the charity that would benefit from the concert.

"Wish Upon a Rock Star" found success last year and hopes to duplicate the accomplishments this year in order to raise money for Paige and her family to go to Disney World.

“There aren’t many all-age venues in Indianapolis, so 'Wish Upon a Rock Star' will be a great opportunity for people of all ages to listen to some great music,” said Sara Bell, a sophomore recording industries studies and BRIC member. “Students can support a local charity and see a great concert at the same time.”

The bands scheduled to perform include headliners The Elms from Seymor, Ind., who have a rock 'n' roll sound; The Working Hour from Indianapolis, who have a pop-rock sound; and Mars or the Moon, an acoustic trio.

“Bands are very credible local bands, and should prove to be major local talents,” LaBeau said.

The concert will be held in the Atherton Union Reilly Room at 7 p.m. Tickets to the event are $10 per person. To order advance tickets, contact Sara Bell at (815) 871-1040. Tickets are also available at the door.

“It will be a fun and entertaining experience, but will also give students an uplifting feeling [that] comes from helping a fellow human being,” LaBeau said.