Open Mic Network
Open Mic (as quoted in Wikipedia): An open mic or open mike (or open spots ) is a live show where audience members may perform at the microphone. Usually, the performers sign up in advance for a time slot with the host or master of ceremonies.
The Open Mic Network is a community of songwriters, performers and musicians who are of all backgrounds and skill levels committed to encouraging artistic performance of all styles and types through a series of performer-friendly venues.
It’s also a community dedicated to helping one another become the best songwriters, performers and musicians they can be through the social and networking aspects of the Open Mic.
The network is open to anybody and everybody who is willing to get out of their comfort zones and have a go.
What is the Open Mic Network?
The Open Mic Network is a portal for grassroots music in South Australia, Australia and the World.
It was started in late 2006 by singer/songwriter/musician Corey Stewart with Darren Zaza and Peter Mundy (initially as the Open Mic @ The Dan) as a way of bringing songwriters and musicians from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels together in a performer-friendly environment to perform their new material, catch up with old friends and network to their hearts content.
The Open Mic @ The Dan continues to run and has become an institution among the Adelaide music scene.
The goal of the Open Mic Network is to provide an up-to-date resource for anything to do with Open Mics and the music industry in general. Anyone who is working on a professional level in the music industry had to start somewhere and being involved in an Open Mic is the perfect way to start for anyone wanting to follow this type of career path.
Some of the things you’ll find on this site are:
- Open Mic (@ The Dan) updates
- Information for songwriters and musicians
- Pictures, audio and video of Open Mic action
- An Open Mic directory
- Open Mic products, services and downloads
An Open Mic is more than just a place to play, it’s an essential part of the music industry. We all have to start somewhere.
