ARC Music Festival, held annually in Chicago on Labor Day Weekend, is a significant electronic music event that celebrates the city's pivotal role in the birth of house music. Founded in 2021 by Nick Karounos, Stuart Hackley, and John Curley of Auris Presents, the festival aims to honor the roots of house music by bringing together global electronic music icons and showcasing Chicago's local talent. With a focus on house and techno, ARC blends underground artists with renowned names, creating a unique Chicago experience that highlights the city's multiculturalism and the inclusive spirit of house music. The festival's commitment to prioritizing the originators of house music and its intimate atmosphere have quickly established it as a key event in the North American electronic music scene, attracting fans worldwide and solidifying Chicago's place in electronic music culture.