The Jam: The Circle Session ⭕️**The Heart of the Circle** ❤️ The Circle Session is where the art breathes. It is a dedicated space for songwriters 🎸, poets 📖, comedians 🎤, and storytellers 🗣️ to find their ground, test their craft, and connect.
**We all sit in a circle**, removing the barrier between "performer" and "audience". It is a collaborative laboratory 🧪 where a new chord progression might meet a spoken-word verse, or a storyteller finds the perfect rhythm.
**Practice. Share. Connect.** ✨ This is a **safe space for all levels**. Whether you are a seasoned pro or sharing your work for the first time, you are among peers. We focus on:
* **The Craft:** A low-pressure room to test rough drafts and "work out" new material. 🛠️
* **The Collaboration:** Exchange chords, ideas, and feedback to help each other grow. 🤝
* **Join the Beat:** We provide **shakers** 🪇 for those who want to join the rhythm and feel the vibe!
* **The Social:** We don't just stay in the room. We **organise** regular **social nights out** 🍻 for all attendees, so the friendships made in the circle continue outside of it! 🕺
**Technical Setup** ⚡️ We provide the essentials so you can focus on the performance:
* **PA System:** 3 channels available if a plug-in is required.
* **Mics & Gear:** Microphones, cables, and a sheet stand with a light provided. 🎼
* **Keyboards:** A keyboard can be set up for the evening—just please **ask in advance!** 🎹
* **Amps:** Bass players are more than welcome to bring along a bass amp. 🎸🔊
* **Instruments:** Please **bring your own** primary instruments!
### **2026 Season: Dates & Themes** 📅
Our themes are designed to ignite your imagination. Use them as a starting point, or simply bring along your current project. We encourage you to interpret each theme in your own unique way!
* **April 23** \| The Wildcard 🃏
* **May 7** \| Golden Hour 🌅
* **May 21** \| The Great Escape 🏃♂️
* **June 4** \| Gravity 🌎
* **June 18** \| The Unfinished Symphony 🎻
* **July 2** \| The Great Mistake ❌
* **July 16** \| Underdogs & Icons 🏆
* **July 30** \| Rhythm & Rhyme 🥁
* **August 13** \| The Silver Lining ☁️
* **August 27** \| Slow Motion 🕒
* **September 10** \| Harvest Moon 🌕
* **September 24** \| The Turning Leaf 🍂
* **October 8** \| Into the Woods 🌲
* **October 22** \| The Masquerade 🎭
* **November 5** \| Daydream Believer 💭
* **November 19** \| The Cliffhanger 🧗
### **The Details** 📝
* **Admission:** €5 (Limited spots—booking is essential). 🎟️
* **Refreshments:** Free tea and coffee provided. ☕️
* **BYOB:** Optional (€10 corkage applies). 🍷
* **Age:** Strictly **18+**. 🔞
* **Location:** Signal Arts **Centre**, Albert Ave, Bray. 📍
* **Doors:** 8:00 PM \| **Circle Starts:** 8:15 PM. 🕗
**Come to find your ground. Stay to find your people.** 🤝✨
**See you in the circle! 🃏🍓🎩✨**
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