Open Mic Nite

Open Mic Nite is Open To All

Expect Warm Welcomes and Encouragement

Milford Art Council’s Open Mic Nites are a safe place, welcoming to all forms of performance – music, poetry, storytelling, comedy and dance.
We provide a professional sound system and tech, helping to lift and support each performer while creating an excellent and enjoyable audience experience as well.
Performers are encouraged to share a little about themselves, their journey and performance.
While we do not censure our artists, we do ask that performers be mindful of their audience, which may include families.

• Performers sign-up for free online.
• After registration closes, you may register at the door for any remaining open slots.
• Audience, $5 at the door.
• Snacks and beverages available in our Speakeasy.
• Stay for the whole show with family and friends.  Make a night of it.

Your Hosts

Online Signup

• Submit an online registration form to participate.
  • Registrations about the 1st of each month.
  • Online signup is open only for one Nite at a time, no pre-registrations for other months.
• Online registration does not guarantee a spot at Open Mic.
  • Email notification of performer schedule / waitlist status will be sent a few days prior to Open Mic Night.
  • The email will come from OpenMic@milfordarts.org – please add this email to your email contacts to ensure you receive it.
• Online registration closes when about a day prior to Open Mic Nite.
  • When monthly online registration is closed, you may register at the door for any remaining open slots

Performer Scheduling

• Ten-minute performance time slots from 6:30 to 9:30 pm will be assigned to feature a variety of performers and types of performances. 
  • Be sure to check in at the front desk to confirm you are in attendance.
  • Schedule may adjust slightly throughout the night.
• Be ready with your instrument 10 minutes prior to your scheduled time slot.
• Next act or waiting list performers will be called up if scheduled performers are not located.
  • If you miss your spot and timing allows, we’ll try to get you on at the end of the night.

Terms Note

•  By signing up and playing at the Milford Arts Council Open Mic, you agree that your photo, video and or audio will be captured and may be used for promotional purposes by Milford Open Mic in formats such as, but not limited to posters, social media posts or promo videos.

Open Mic FAQ

• What types of performances are allowed?
  • Music, poetry, storytelling, comedy and dance
• Is singing with a music track on your phone permitted?
  • Yes
• How much time is allotted to each performer?
  • Each performer slot is 10 minutes.
• Do I bring my own musical instrument?
  • Yes. Everyone needs to bring their own instruments.
  • You may use the MAC piano only if it happens to be on stage.

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