Final Showcase – 7/13/2024
This season has been all about celebrating emerging solo singer-songwriter acts, each performing their own original material. The preliminary shows were a tremendous success, featuring a diverse range of talented artists. Performances were posted on YouTube and voting was open for one week to select the top five artists to perform 25-minute sets and get paid $200 each.
Most of the performances are posted on the AOMMS Youtube Page. Here are the performances from the Final Showcase on July 13, 2024 at Kenny Dorham’s Backyard.
The first season of the Austin Open Mic Musician Show has featured four preliminary shows, each providing a traditional open mic format where artists sign up to perform 12-minute sets. Our unique format allowed for 12 performances per show, with additional performers on a waitlist getting a chance to take the stage as time permitted.
Participants have had the opportunity to engage with, learn from, and mentor fellow songwriters and musicians. The direct interaction with the audience has allowed performers to build meaningful connections and expand their fanbase.
Our partners at Make Every Media were onsite capturing recordings of each performance. These recordings are provided to the artists for their own use and are also shared on our YouTube page (with the performers’ consent) to promote the artists, the community, and The Austin Open Mic Musician Show.
Highlights of the Final Showcase:
- Top five performers were selected from the preliminary open mic shows through public voting.
- Each finalist performed a 25-minute set and received $200 for their performance.
- The event was held at the vibrant and artist-friendly venue, Kenny Dorham’s Backyard.
- The event showcased a diverse lineup of emerging solo singer-songwriters performing their original music.
Support Future Seasons: Thanks to generous funding from the City of Austin Live Music Fund, we’ve been able to kick off this inaugural series. We’re committed to expanding The Austin Open Mic Musician Show to include larger acts in future seasons. To help us grow and continue supporting local talent, please consider making a donation at https://gofund.me/3648f66a.
About The Austin Open Mic Musician Show: The Austin Open Mic Musician Show is dedicated to providing a platform for emerging artists to showcase their talent and connect with the community. By focusing on solo acts in its first season, the show aims to maximize the budget and ensure equitable payment for performers.
Media Contact: Scooter Holiday
Songwriter and Host of the Austin Open Mic Musician Show
scootersings@gmail.com
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