Update: The Second Open Mic is on:
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Time: 1600 – 1700 hours IST
Based on feedback, we have decided to hold another Open Mic, and if all goes well, make it a regular event. Please register to participate in next month’s event.
The Children’s Post of India presents a very special opportunity for its readers.
If you are a performer and looking for a national stage, this is it!
What is an Open Mic?
An Open Mic is:
A. A place where everyone gets to showcase their talent.
B. You can present – poetry, standup, any creative writing, music – instrumental, Singing, dancing, mime, painting, photography, acting, any other performance art. Solo and group both.
C. You are given an order of performance. Usually, the performance time is 3-5 minutes. Our performance time is 5 minutes per performer.
D. After registrations close, all performers will be put on a Whatsapp group. The order of performance will be given out in the group. The meeting link will also be shared on the same group. You can invite up to 5 people using the link given in the group.
E. Do join the session about 15 minutes early and ensure that your AV – mic and camera are working fine. It helps 🙂 You can also use this time to interact with the other performers informally and figure out who is from where.
Why should we participate in an Open Mic?
I have seen some amazing talent at Open Mics.
Open Mics have no judgement. So, they are wonderful as a first stage for budding poets, artists, actors, etc. This is also where talent spotting happens.
Even if you have never been to an open mic before, you really should participate. Its a lovely experience.
Who can participate?
Because this is a closed event, children of all ages are welcome.
What’s more, parent-child combo performances are allowed too!
Registration Charges: 500 per performance.
How do I register?
Registration can be done here:
Students who participated in the last Open Mic – please register through the link in the WhatsApp group to get alumni discount of 25%.
FAQs
- What if two of us are performing as a team?
A: You need to pay only 500 rs even if you are doing a group dance. There is no per participant charge.
- What if I want to do two performances?
A: The payment is per performance. You can register for more than one performance.
- How will be performance order be determined?
A: First Come First Served. In the order of registrations.
- Is there a cap on number of performances?
A: Yes. To ensure that every performer gets attention from the audience, we will only have 12 performances in the Open Mic.
- Do I have to pay even if I am just there to watch?
A: No. There is no charge for joining as audience. Members of The Children’s Post Facebook Community will get a link to join as audience. Also, all participants can invite up to 5 audience of their own even if they are not members.
- I am not based in India. Can I participate?
A: Sure! The timing given is IST, so please match with your timezone and register!
Does that involve some competition also?
I paid and registered my daughter for a performance scheduled on 6th August. We have not received any intimation except for payment receipt till now.
Hi Deepali: Trust you got our email. This is a non-competitive, open space event.
Hi Rashim: Trust you have received the email and the group invite. We look forward to the performance!