QTBIPOC Open Mic Contest 

Date: October 21st 

Time: 4PM-7PM

Location: Redline DTLA 

131 E 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA

HOW IT WORKS?!

Get in early and grab one of a limited number of Guaranteed Performance Pre-Sale tickets and secure your performance slot before they're gone or General Admission Tickets to watch or Sign-up in-person for your first come-first serve chance to perform and compete!

ABOUT THE QTBIPOC OPEN MIC CONTEST

Join us for another exclusive evening of self-expression and creativity as we celebrate the voices of QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) once again at our Open Mic Night Contest!

This contest is an opportunity for artists, musicians, poets, and storytellers to showcase their talents and connect with a supportive community.

The open mic contest will be held on October 21st, 2023 at Redline DTLA. This is a safe space where QTBIPOC individuals can express themselves freely and connect with others. Our Open Mic Night is an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes self-love, empowerment, and community building.

If you would also like to participate, all you need to do is purchase a ticket & sign up in advance via this link. There will be one winner selected at the end of the night prize includes:

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Sign-Up & Submission Form (REQUIRED)

https://forms.gle/83sdK7AD4SQq79fi6

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QTBIPOC Contest Winner Prizes (Must perform an original song to win*)

-Feature/Interview with Wish USA

-One Month's Membership at Secret Spot DTLA

-4hr Recording Session of winning performance @GRL SND

-Video shoot of their winning song/performance e @GRL SND

-Professional Photoshoot provided by Secret Spot DTLA

-Release & Promotional campaign provided by S.M.A.L. of the winner's song/video

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Whether you're a seasoned performer or new to the stage, we encourage you to take part and share your voice!

NOTE: ALL PERFORMANCES ARE WELCOME BUT YOU MUST PERFORM AN ORIGINAL SONG TO WIN!

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to connect with other QTBIPOC artists and showcase your talents. Register now and we'll see you at the Open Mic Night!

EVENT SCHEDULE

-Doors/Sign-Up 4pm

-Open Mic Performances 4:30-6pm

-Intermission 5:30pm

- Open Mic Performances 5:45pm

- Awards 6:50pm

- Wrap Up 7pm

MC/Host:

Tolliver

Judges Panel:

Tolliver, Aaron Raus, Camille Ora-Nicole, Cameron Ljungkull, and Simon Cos.

About Secret Spot DTLA

Secret Spot DTLA provides an invigorating community-driven co-working studio and gallery space uniquely tailored to songwriters, producers, photographers, fashion designers, visual artists, filmmakers, remote workers, and creative professionals.

About The Queer 26:

The Queer 26 is a media arts non-profit supporting the careers of QTBIPOC creatives through workshops, events, and an in-house production studio. We help our communities thrive while pursuing their dreams.

The FAM Music

The FAM Music is a movement that aims to break down and heal the unhealthy and negative stereotypes  perpetuated in the in the modern music industry. The FAM belives this approach will lead to a more accessible music industry, with more mentally healthy artists and professionals, and ultimately, more positive music for our audiences.

The FAM believes that every musician should have the same opportunity to succeed, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. We want to promote equal access to resources, support, and recognition for all musicians, especially those who have been historically marginalized in the industry.

About GRL SND

GRL SND is a creative space based in Los Feliz, CA. We aim to support and empower all women and the LGBTQIA community to speak their truth without fear and encourage young women and LGBTQIA artists to pursue the creation of music, poetry, and spoken word and find connections with their audiences. We provide a safe environment for women and LGBTQIA artists to share their ideas and uplift each other to achieve their highest potential of creativity.

About WISH USA

Wish USA is an innovative moving music platform based in Los Angeles, California. Like its Philippines counterpart, the Wish 107.5 FM radio station, it strives to be a gateway wherein various musical talents can perform and showcase their music with the world. With the Wish USA Bus, people can now see their favorite artists perform live in an environment open to all.

Launched with the Wish USA Bus, the platform is a much-loved musical experience that advocates in supporting talented musicians from different genres. From Wish 107.5 to Wish USA, Wish has transformed itself from being a music station on wheels to a sought-after musical platform.