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Drop the Mic! is our FREE monthly open mic for young musicians. We welcome Singer/Songwriters, Musicians, Vocal Artists, Rappers, Bands and other music enthusiasts from Southend and the surrounding area’s to get involved and join the community. Events include 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 - Sunday 21st September

If you’ve never registered with us before, please complete the form below to secure your spot to perform.

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.

 
 
 
 

Drop the Question!

 

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

Below are the guests we have had to date:

 

Tom is an accomplished singer-songwriter and the frontman of the indie rock band The Trusted.

Song School Alumni Heidi is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, currently signed to 3BEAT (Universal)

Megan Rose is a singer/songwriter and actor who released her debut EP ‘Brave This’ in September 2018 reaching number 6 in the Apple Country Album Charts.

 
 
 
 

Drop the Mic! at Leigh Folk Festival

 
 
 
 

The Drop the Mic project was born back in 2023 at Leigh Folk Festival - the UK’s largest free folk festival. The Drop the Mic stage is now a regular feature at the event, providing young musicians with a further platform to showcase their music skills. Here’s what some of the Drop the Mic community had to say about the latest event: