Drop the Mic! is our FREE monthly event for young people interested in music. We’re welcoming Young Musicians, Vocal Artists, Rappers, Bands and other music enthusiasts from Southend and the surrounding area’s to get involved and join our music community. Each event includes the opportunity to take part in our open mic, meet others who share an interest in music and to meet music artists to pick up hints and tips about working in music.

NEXT EVENT: 16th FEBRUARY

New Location: Upstairs at The Royal Hotel

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The monthly open mic is an opportunity for music performers to showcase new writing, covers, learn new skills and to test your musicianship in front of an extremely welcoming live audience.

We welcome soloists and bands, and will provide; full acoustic drum kit, keys, mics, PA. We can supply instruments such as guitars and bass,for the event - simply let us know ahead of the event by completing the form below.

Shadowing our experienced coaches, we also welcome those interested in behind the scenes skills such as live sound, photography and event management.

Registration for all performers: 1pm-1:45pm

Performances 2 - 5pm.

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I hereby give permission for any photographic and/or film or TV footage taken of the above-named to be used and published in any media for publicity, advertising and display purposes by The Song School and their project partners If you are registering on behalf of more than one child/young person please ensure you have the relevant permissions from their parent/caregivers

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Drop the Question!

A regular feature at Drop the Mic! Drop the Question? was introduced during 2024 after our Youth Forum identified a need to meet professional music artists and ask them questions on their career journey, how they got into music, what a typical week looks like and hear other hints and tips about todays industry.