Saturday, August 9

Emcee Skool: Own the Mic, Build Your Confidence

ALL AGES

This is a low-pressure, high-encouragement space to practice hosting, hype your peers, and build stage presence. No experience necessary.

By Night Church

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Location

Institute of Cultural Affairs

4750 North Sheridan Road Chicago, IL 60640

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
ALL AGES

Whether you're a rapper, musician, poet, comedian, or just someone who wants to feel more confident with a mic in hand—Emcee Skool is for you.

What You’ll Learn:

🎙️ How to host with confidence and clarity

🎙️ Tips for smooth transitions between artists and sets

🎙️ How to engage a crowd without overthinking it

🎙️ What to do when things go off-script

🎙️ How hosting can open doors to more gigs and visibility

Why Emcee Skool?

Not everyone gets a safe space to practice grabbing the mic. We're here to change that. This is for anyone, especially creatives who wants to build their voice, find their flow, and hype up a room.

Perfect for:

✅ Rappers & musicians

✅ Poets & performers

✅ First-time hosts & seasoned emcees

✅ Anyone looking to get more comfortable speaking in front of people

Hosted by:Phenom

Lyrical Workouts that get your mind flexed and your bars up + real-time feedback in a supportive environment

Frequently asked questions

Is there free parking?

Street parking available only.

Do I need to have experience hosting or performing?

Not at all! This space is for everyone—from first-timers to seasoned performers.

Is this just for rappers or musicians?

Nope! While it's great for rappers and musicians, it's open to poets, comedians, creatives, and anyone who wants to build mic confidence.

What should I bring?

Yourself, your energy, an open and something to jot down notes.

Is this a performance event?

No, this is a workshop. We’ll be practicing in a supportive space, not performing for a public audience.

Will there be food?

Yes, food will be provided.

Organized by

Night Church