The Jam: Open Mic Night 🎤

### The Jam: Open Mic Night 🎤

#### Bray’s creative community | All Are Welcome 🌊

Every second Thursday, The Jam takes over Jim Doyle’s on The Promenade for a warm, friendly open mic. Sing it, play it, read it, perform it, or just come and enjoy it. 🎸🎭
New to open mics? You’ll fit right in. Most people who come say they were made feel welcome from the first minute.

#### The Vibe 🍻

• Your own space: We have the large conservatory at the front of Jim Doyle’s, away from the main bar. It’s warm and dry, with seating, and only artists and art lovers in the room. 🪑
• Beginners welcome: No pressure to perform, ever. Come once or come ten times without stepping on stage. If you do want to go up, we’ll look after you. Lauren welcomes every first-timer personally and introduces you to The Jam. 💛
• All genres, all talents: Music, poetry, spoken word, comedy, storytelling, originals and covers. If it’s creative and respectful, we welcome it. Expect everything from soulful ballads to surprise kazoo solos. 🎷📖
• Your 10 minutes: Slots are first come, first served when you arrive, and newcomers get to choose early or late. You don’t have to fill the full ten minutes. ⏳
• Join in: There’s percussion on every table, so the audience can play along. 🥁
• Mid-show break: A 10 to 15 minute breather with nothing organised, just a chance to chat and make friends. ☕
• The bar: Full bar service at the venue. 🍺

#### Every performer gets a recording 🎥

Every performer gets a full recording of their set, sent on after the night.

#### Equipment & House Rules 🛠️

• PA system: JBL EON208P with an 8-channel mixer, so there’s plenty of sound for voices, guitars and keys.
• Set up and ready: Two mics and two jack inputs, plus a music stand with a light.
• Backing tracks: Welcome. Plug in your phone or tablet.
• Bigger act? Bring your own mics, cables and leads and we’ll plug you in. Tell us what you’re bringing in your RSVP.
• Bass players: Welcome. Please bring your own bass amp, as our PA isn’t built for bass.
• Instruments: We don’t provide guitars, so bring your own. 🎸
• Respect the room: Silence during performances (whispers are fine), and respect everyone’s stage time. The 10-minute limit is final.
• Need help with setup or have specific technical needs? Let us know in advance. ⚠️

#### Upcoming Dates & Themes 📅

• Nov 12 | Songs From the Screen 🎬
• Nov 26 | Songs That Shaped You 🎵
• Dec 10 | Jingle All The Way 🎄 (last of 2026)
• Jan 7 | The 80s 📼
• Jan 21 | The 90s 💿
• Feb 4 | The 2000s 📱
• Feb 18 | One-Hit Wonders ⭐
• Mar 4 | Power Ballads 🔥

Themes are a bit of fun, not a rule. Bring whatever you like.

#### The Details 📍

• Admission: FREE ENTRY 🆓
• Sign-up: 8:00 PM sharp 📝
• First act: 8:15 PM ⚡
• Age: Strictly 18+
• Location: Jim Doyle’s, The Promenade, Bray (Seafront)
• Join the Jam Fam: Message Lauren on Meetup and she’ll add you to our WhatsApp group.

The Jam is Bray’s creative community. Come along, make friends and have a go. 🌊🎶
Check out our social media and full event list here: https://linktr.ee/TheJam.HBE