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Forms of synchronous communication that can be used

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Forms of synchronous communication that can be used

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Face to face- this can be used whenever and is a way in which individuals can communicate and explain the event. the individual is able to receive this message instantly.
Phone call- individuals are able to discuss the event and are able to receive information instantly also with this form.

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Forms of asynchronous communication that can be used

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Forms of asynchronous communication that can be used

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Instant messaging- this can be a group chat or one to one. individuals would use this to tell others about the event and details such as time. however, they may not get answers straight away.
Email- able to send leaflets of event through email, however some individuals may not receive these straight away and not respond instantly.
Social Media- create groups and pages that give details on the event. some individuals however may not see it straight away as they may not use social media often.

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Live Lounge- has a variety of times available for open mic events.

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The Gate- this venue has a variety of days available for open mic events.

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Here at The Gate, we are passionate about creating space for everyone to be able to enjoy the arts and discover their creativity!

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The Colliers Arms- available Mondays for open mic events.

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John Patrick, has helped set up a monthly ' Open Mic ' event at The Colliers Arms (Cymmer).

It'll be hosted by The Butty Boys who are are a trio of entertainers.

The purpose of the event is to provide a stage/platform for up and coming and established singers/musicians/comics to perform.

Each event will be raising money for The Oasis Rose Aimee Louise Charitable Foundation, by way of raffles, quiz and kind donations.

Entry to the venue will be free!

John and Mark came in on Community Link to chat about their first event on the Sunday 25th March.

http://www.gtfm.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/THE-BUTTY-BOYS-GET-UP-STAND-UP-12th-March-2018.mp3

For more, find them on Facebook

25th March at The Colliers Arms Get up Stand up (Open Mic Session) with The Butty Boys is looking to be a great night. 4...

Posted by Get up Stand up on Friday, 2 March 2018

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John Patrick, has helped set up a monthly ' Open Mic ' event at The Colliers Arms (Cymmer). It'll be hosted by The Butty Boys who are are a trio of entertainers. The purpose of the event is to provide a stage/platform for up and coming and established singers/musicians/comics to perform.

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Challenge yourself. Play some untested new material or some that you think may need work.

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The Benefits of Open Mic Nights | Help For Bands

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Open mic nights have many benefits which are often overlooked, but how can you also make the most of your next open mic gig?

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Open Mic Event benefits for singers/bands

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I've been a regular open mic reader for over six years and an open mic instigator, known properly as a host, for eighteen months. Organizing open mics takes a lot of work: setting up the venue, marketing the event, organizing the reading schedule, testing the mic, making sure folks don't go over their time and more. Sometimes I'd just rather be an audience member and relax, but once you get good at organizing open mics, "they," meaning your organization or your public of writers won't let you relax. Well, why not? It's because writers know a good host is hard to find and they know open mics are the best place to build their audience, gain confidence and try out new material. And as the host, nothing could make me happier than see writers succeed and grow in their craft. So, I'll keep working at making as many open mics I run be successful and memorable.
Just for you, I pulled together 10 benefits of a literary open mic: Open Mics....
1. build your confidence and presentation skills-necessary skills for writers who need to stand out from the crowd
2. let you figure out your material before you submit it for publication
3. allow you to learn what five minutes feels like in the real world
4. get you to network and listen to other genres, and other styles of writing
5. help you build an audience so you'll have folks who'll support you and buy your eventual book
6. get you inspired from just being there
7. have you support local businesses since the open mics usually take place in a coffee shop, bookstore or other venue
8. have you support your local literary talent and you don't have to read to do so!
9. make you dress up in your "writer" clothes
10. are a low-risk and low cost (free!) tactic to market yourself

On that last one, writers can always help their host by doing some of the open mic marketing. By that I mean, they can let their friends, neighbors and colleagues know that they are performing and would really enjoy their support by physically being there. Readers can also place their open mic reading on their websites, e-lists, Facebook status updates and Twitter feeds so their friends and followers can support them and also support the event. Smart writers know that if they piggy-back on a successful event that has a history of bringing a lot of traffic, they will attract more followers and visitors for themselves. Piggy-backing is a smart marketing move since it's low-cost and brings people to an event that's already established.

My friend and colleague Megan Cutter and I put on several open mics during the year. With a smart partner, it's so much easier to organize and divide up tasks. Plus, your partner can also help you cross-market your open mic so it's even more successful and beneficial for writers. To read more about Megan and How She Found Her Voice Through Open Mics, read here.

My next Open Mic that I'm co-facilitating with Megan Cutter will be held Friday June 18th at Scout & Molly's ladies' boutique in North Hills. We'll start the readings at 7pm. I have a full list, but if you're interested in being on my wait-list, email me here. More details about this event are available here, which is also a fundraiser for MS Society.
So what did I leave out? Tell me how open mics have helped you grow as a writer.

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Ten Benefits of an Open Mic - Alice Osborn

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I've been a regular open mic reader for over six years and an open mic instigator, known properly as a host, for eighteen months. Organizing open mics takes a lot of work: setting up the venue, marketing the event, organizing the reading schedule, testing the mic, making sure folks don't go over their time and [...]

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Tips for being successful on an open mic night

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rules and regulations that the organizers need to follow.

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Terms and conditions of the competition:

1. The competition is organised and promoted by Future Productions Ltd (the "Company") trading as Open Mic UK.

2. I acknowledge that the purpose of the competition is the search for a recording artist, duo or group (hereafter referred to as 'I/me/my') and the competition will require a musical and/or vocal performance before a panel of Judges. Applications made on behalf of a group must have the consent of all members of the group before applying. I understand the nature of the competition and in signing this agreement I hereby consent to the recording and use of my contribution to the competition on the terms and conditions herein stated.

3. The competition requires a non-refundable entrance fee to complete an entry; this covers administration costs plus my audition at my selected region. The entrance fee does not cover any contestant expenses such as travel. At the Company's discretion and where possible alternative audition dates will be offered if in the unlikely event an audition is cancelled or if you are unable to attend your audition. Submission of an application does not guarantee the opportunity to audition or participate in the competition.

4. If successful at the auditions, a deposit is required to book my place in the showcase finals. The deposit is non- refundable. In the event of illness an alternative showcase date will be offered at the Company's discretion. It is up to me to read the terms, conditions and newsletters in full.

5. I agree to make myself available, at my own expense, at such times and in such locations as the Company may reasonably require in respect of the competition including without limitation rehearsals, publicity, press calls, photographs, recordings and/or other contributions. Such events will be organised and paid for by the Company. I understand that I am not entitled to receive exposure to such events.

6. No filming, recording or photography will be permitted at any of the event nights unless agreed in writing by the Company 7 days prior to an event.

7. The Company (or other such company as chosen by the Company) may film and/or record performances at the events. I agree to the use of this material by the Company for marketing and promotional purposes, including but not limited to national and international broadcast, including rights to reproduce and edit footage. The Company will own all intellectual property rights in any film and sound recording of the performances.

8. In the event that I perform any music and/or lyrics which are composed and/or written by me ("Composition(s)"), I hereby warrant that such Composition(s) are wholly original to me, are not subject to any third party rights or encumbrances which have not been notified to the Company prior to my performance of such Composition(s) for the competition and the performance and inclusion of such Composition(s) as part of the competition do not infringe the rights of any third party nor any statutory rights in any material.

9. I am free to enter into this agreement and hereby agree to indemnify the Company in respect of all actions, proceedings, claims, damages and other liabilities which may be brought against or incurred by the Company as a result of the breach of any of my warranties, representations or obligations contained in this agreement. I agree that in the event of any breach of this agreement by the Company I shall not be entitled to injunct the competition and any legal remedy I may have shall lie in an action at law for damages only.

10. I hereby warrant that I have not entered into any commercial, sponsorship or other agreement or arrangement with any person, firm or company in respect of my entry in the competition and/or musical, musical writing and/or performing abilities and will not do so.

11. The overall winning prize to the winning contestant, duo or group of Open Mic UK is recording studio time to record their album and a video of the best single plus extensive media promotion from a professional PR company.

14. Competition finalists, defined as any act making the Grand Final, acknowledge and agree to make themselves available for appearances and promotion for an 18 month period from the end of the competition for a minimum of 5 times. These will be at such times and in such locations as the Company may reasonably require in respect of the competition including without limitation showcases, Regional Finals and the Grand Final for the following year, interviews, publicity, press calls, photographs, recordings and/or other contributions. I agree to attend such events and will advise of (and) provide receipts to the Company for reimbursement of any reasonable travel expenses incurred.

15. I acknowledge and agree to abide fully by the rules, regulations, terms and conditions for this competition (the "Rules"). I agree to observe all procedures and obey all reasonable instructions in force or given by a member of the Company and/or any location staff in connection with the competition and the management of the locations and the fire safety and security arrangements in those locations.

16. I acknowledge and agree that if I'm successful at the auditions I will be given tickets to sell for the live Regional Final show which I will try my best to sell to family, friends and fans.

17. I acknowledge and agree that if I'm successful at the auditions I will pay a £30 deposit to ensure my place in the Regional Final and all subsequent rounds. The deposit pays for the judges feedback provided at Live Shows throughout the competition.

18. I acknowledge that the Company reserve the right to amend the Rules (including without limitation verbally) or terminate the competition at any time without liability to me. The Company's decisions shall be final.

19. If I am under 18 years old I must obtain the consent of my parent(s) or legal guardian(s) and enter their details as provided in the application form prior to my entry into the competition.

20. I must be resident in the UK. I must be in my age category on or before the last day of July. I may be asked to provide the Company with supporting documentation in order to substantiate this (i.e. birth certificate and/or valid passport). I acknowledge that the Company reserves the right to require at any time proof of my identity and/or eligibility.

21. All personal details and/or information given in my application either in this form or otherwise must be truthful, accurate and in no way misleading. I undertake to inform the Company immediately if any such information becomes inaccurate.

22. The information provided in the application may be used in connection with the production and promotion of the competition. By submitting my details I am agreeing that from time to time the Company's partners, sponsors or associated companies may contact me with information regarding relevant services they feel may be of interest to me. Should I not wish to receive further information from Open Mic UK and associated companies about their services I am to email 'opt-out' to [email protected] Any questions regarding the use of personal information should be made for the attention of the Data Protection Officer at Future Productions Ltd, 36 Lumsden Avenue, Southampton SO15 5EL or by email to [email protected]

23. I acknowledge that the Company reserves the right to remove or disqualify me from the competition at their absolute discretion and that the decision of the Company is final. I acknowledge that the Company will have no liability to me if I am unable to attend or take part in the competition.

24. The Company reserves the right to disqualify any contestant if they supply untruthful, inaccurate or misleading personal details and/or information, have failed to abide by the Rules and/or are in breach of the terms hereof.

25. The Company reserves the right to disqualify any contestant if they are deemed to be acting outside the spirit of the competition. The Company's decisions shall be final.

26. The Company will endeavour to operate the competition and apply the Rules and conditions of the competition as devised by the Company.

27. If any provision of this agreement is adjudged by a court to be void or unenforceable such provision shall no way affect any other provisions of this agreement, the application of the provision in any other circumstances or the validity or enforceability of this agreement and such provision shall be curtailed and limited only to the extent necessary to bring it within legal requirement.

28. The courts of England shall have sole jurisdiction in relation to the terms and conditions of the agreement contained in this release which shall be interpreted according to the laws of England.

29. Lastly have fun!

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Terms and conditions of the competition: 1. The competition is organised and promoted by Future Productions Ltd (the "Company") trading as Open Mic UK. 2. I acknowledge that the purpose of the competition is the search for a recording artist, duo or group (hereafter referred to as 'I/me/my') and the competition will require a musical [...]Read More...