The Jam: Open Mic Night 🎤## **The Jam: Open Mic Night** 🎤
### *Seafront Sessions \| All Are Welcome* 🌊
**The Jam Hits the Seafront** 🎡 The Jam is heading to the coast! Every second Thursday, we take over **The Promenade** for a high-energy, public Open Mic night. This is where our community meets the seafront for a night of live performance, creativity, and connection. 🌊🎸
Whether you’re a performer looking for a lively room to test your material or a music lover looking for a great night out, this is the place to be! 🤘✨
### **The Vibe** 🍻
The Open Mic is a public celebration. It’s loud, it’s social, and it’s open to everyone!
* **The Floor is Yours:** Step up and share your craft. We provide the space; you provide the soul. 🎤✨
* **All Genres, All Talents:** This is a multidisciplinary room. We are proudly open to **comedians, storytellers, poets, and musicians of all genres.** Whether you’re dropping a beat, a punchline, or a poem, there is a place for you here. 🎭🎷📖
* **Your 10 Minutes:** Each performer has a **strict maximum of 10 minutes**. There is zero pressure to fill the whole slot—whether you have one piece or a full ten-minute set, the floor is yours! ⏳
* **The Venue:** Since we are hosted in a local pub, there is a full bar service available at the venue to keep you hydrated! 🍺
### **Equipment & House Rules** 🛠️
* **PA System:** Roland Street Cube EX.
* **Microphones:** 2 mics and stands provided.
* **Percussion:** Cajon, shakers, and a glockenspiel are available.
* **Backing Tracks:** Cables provided to plug in phones/tablets.
* **Accessories:** Music stand, stand light, extra guitar picks, and tuners available.
* **Keyboard:** Available **on request only**. Message us in advance if you need it. 🎹
* **Instruments:** **We do not provide guitars.** You must bring your own instrument. 🎸🚫
* **Technical Setup:** To keep the night moving, the 10-minute limit is final. If you require help setting up or have specific technical requirements, you must let us know in advance. ⚠️
### **2026 Season: Dates & Themes** 📅
* **April 30** \| The Jazz Fringe 🎷 *(Jazz Festival Special)*
* **May 14** \| Electric Dreams ⚡️
* **May 28** \| High Tide 🌊
* **June 11** \| Neon Nights 🌃
* **June 25** \| Summer Solstice ☀️
* **July 9** \| Cover Your Tracks 🎸
* **July 23** \| Boardwalk Empire 🎡
* **August 6** \| Heatwave 🔥
* **August 20** \| Shipwrecked ⚓️
* **Sept 3** \| Back to School 🎒
* **Sept 17** \| The Big Screen 🍿
* **Oct 1** \| Harvest Fest 🍎
* **Oct 15** \| The Witching Hour 🕯️
* **Oct 29** \| Ghouls & Guitars 🎃 *(Halloween Special)*
* **Nov 12** \| The Afterglow ✨
* **Nov 26** \| The Grand Finale 🏁
### **The Details** 📍
* **Admission:** FREE ENTRY 🆓
* **Sign-up:** **8:00 PM Sharp**📝
* **First Act:** **8:15 PM** ⚡
* **Age:** Strictly **18+**.
* **Location:** The Promenade, Bray (Seafront).
**Come for the music. Stay for the shore.** 🌊🎶🤘
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