One Mic Open

Brave New Voices is around the corner. I haven't kept up with the festival in a while, but I appreciate that they continue to find a way to make it happen.
Running festivals of that capacity is so expensive now, I wonder if Cleveland will ever make a return....maybe once I secure funding that can be a project. Get back in the schools, find those performing artists and show em a lil slice of the world.
For my BNV babies both from Cleveland and beyond, can you share your favorite BNV memory?
Lemme know the year too if you remember, or the city.

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One Mic Open where the artists are dope and the host channels WWF ring side announcers for your entertainment!

Join us for another month of artistry.
FREE!
All performance art forms are welcome.
All ages are welcome.

Open mic sign up happens AT the event, so show up before show starts to get in the list.

Doors at 6
Event at 7

All arts forms
All skills levels
All ages
Free!

See you there doors and sign up start at 6p
Show time at 7p

Open mic sign up will be at the podium.

All arts forms
All skills levels
All ages
Free!

See you there doors and sign up start at 6p
Show time at 7p

Donation Tier Rewards now available!
01/18/2026

(If you donated previously and would like to claim a reward just contact us)

Please email [email protected] or DM One Mic Open to confirm and claim your reward, one per donation.

(10 available) $50 - get feedback on one piece of literary work (800 word max)

(10 available) $75 - have a piece (any medium) and your profile/bio featured on One Mic Opens feed/story

(10 available) $100 - Feature at a one mic open event (7-10 mins)

(5 available) $175+ -CoHost OMO as Madame/Monsieur/Mx Voice of God

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Let's keep it going!

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We just got our first donation!!

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We just got our first donation!!