Are you a shy singer-in-the-shower who’s never quite dared to perform in public?
Burnaby Neighbourhood House is looking for performers aged 14 and older who’d like to take to the microphone as part of its new open mic series.
Performers have 10 minutes to share original or cover songs, and the community at large is invited to come in and listen. And no, you don’t have to be a singer. Performances can include solos or duets, instrumentalists, comedians, poets and spoken word artists – the only requirement is that performers should keep their material appropriate for a family audience.
The next open mic night is Thursday, July 5 at the Burnaby Neighbourhood House Community Hall at 5024 Rumble St. Registration starts at 6:15 p.m., and open mic performances run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The night finishes with a special guest performance from 8:30 to 9 p.m.
There’s no registration in advance, and since time is limited, performers are asked to arrive early to register. The first seven acts get a guaranteed slot.
If you’d rather just listen, drop on in. Performances are by donation, with a suggested donation of $4 per person. Proceeds go towards the renovation and upkeep of the Burnaby Neighbourhood House Community Hall.
Want to know more? Contact Burnaby Neighbourhood House at 604-431-0400 or see www.burnabynh.ca.
