One of the projects that I’m involved with is running an Open Mic every Wednesday night at the Daniel O’Connell Hotel called the Open Mic @ The Dan. This has been running for almost 4 years now and has a very solid following and is known around Adelaide as one of the best run and best sounding Open Mics around. This is something that I’m very proud of.
I’m also putting together an Open Mic Network in which all Open Mics can cross promote their events to a developing Open Mic community. I’m doing this because It’s my belief that grass roots initiatives such as Open Mics are essential in a vibrant music industry. I wish they were around when I first started my musical journey.
The benefits of an Open Mic are:
For everyone:
1. Open Mics are a great networking opportunity for songwriters, performers and musicians of all experiences and skill levels. Everyone gets together in one place with music as a common bond and allows magic to happen
2. It’s a great night out in a relaxed, performer-friendly environment listening to music performed by anyone and everyone. A mixed bag of good and improving performances. You can feel comfort zones being shattered.
For songwriters:
3. You can road-test new material as it is being written (even works in progress if you are daring) and get great feedback from your peers.
4. As other singer/songwriters are present you can easily find a songwriting partner.
For performers:
5. It is an opportunity to perform in front of an attentive, respectful crowd in which you can promote other shows, get names on a mailing list and sell product. If you have a band that you are starting and you want to get the vibe happening before your first gig, Open Mics are perfect for this.
6. If you are looking for other band members networking at an open mic should be one of the thing on your to do list.
7. Most open mic venues have music on other nights so consider your performance as an audition for a gig on another night.
For more information on the Open Mic @ The Dan and the Open Mic Network go to my projects page or to www.openmicaustralia.com
Peace,
Corey 
Hi. I have just arrived in Adelaide and I am eagerly searching and hoping to establish a venue or 3
to become a regular. I play lots of stuff, all covers as I am somewhat challenged in writing my own stuff. Anyway, what I do, I do best, and that is an acoustic tribute to Pearl Jam. I would love to be given a chance to show my talent at an open mic night this week. Do I need to book a slot?
I would appreciate any advice you can give or information. Paul
Thank you
Hi all. I’ll be in Adelaide 23 Sept to 27 Sept. Are there any open mic nights across any of those nights? I’ll be north of the city.
Cheers, Brett
Hi Brett, I’ll email some information to you. Watch your inbox