Open Mic Night at Spreading the Music

Spreading the Music Open Mic Night is a local event where musicians, local and traveling bands, comedians, actors, and poets can step onto a small stage in Uptown New Orleans to share original works, covers, and artistic expressions. It's a supportive environment that encourages creativity and performance.

The audience, a mix of fellow artists, community members, travelers, students, and enthusiasts, listens attentively, applauds, and often snaps fingers in appreciation. It's a place where emerging talents can gain confidence and seasoned artists can test new material.

Our Open Mics have a laid-back atmosphere, no cover charge, and are accessible to all. It's a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow artists, share your stories, and be part of a supportive creative community. So, if performing or simply there to enjoy, our Open Mic Night promises an evening of music and new connections.

Watch our past Open Mics!

LOGISTICS

• Sign-up begins at 5:30 pm inside Spreading the Music at the entrance.
• We have a large Bluetooth speaker, drum set, mic, guitar amp, keyboard amp, and bass amp available for use by all performers.
• Performers are called up in the order they sign up.
• Musicians are allotted 10-minute sets, and encore performances are welcomed after everyone plays
• This event is open to all ages. Please limit profanity to encourage inclusion.
• Personal Promotions for your work are only allowed within your set.
• 50-person capacity.
• The event will be live-streamed on Instagram @spreadingthemusicnola.
• Sign up for private lessons, group classes, rehearsal space, and collaborating at your school, church, or organization at our event.
• This event is FREE, though donations are welcome.

WHO WE ARE

Spreading the Music is a New Orleans music studio providing private music lessons, group classes, rehearsal space, and community outreach since 2016. Our mission is to embolden, support, and inspire teachers, students, musicians, and the larger community to Spread the Music to the best of their strengths and talents. We teach all ages, genres, levels, and instruments, and help build existing music programs in schools and churches. We allow to you start that spark, or rekindle that fire for music in a supportive and welcoming environment. Learn more about our program by visiting our website.