Spoken Word to Go-Go Open Mic #3

Spoken Word to Go-Go Open Mic #3

Date and Time

Apr 30, 2025 8:00 pm

Location

Takoma

235 Carroll St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20012

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Description:

Spoken Word to Go-Go Open Mic Series

Are you ready to bring your poetry to the beat of DC’s signature sound? Art to Go-Go invites spoken word artists to step up and practice their craft at the Spoken Word to Go-Go Open Mic Series, featuring live go-go tracks custom-made by The Experience Band & Show!

This electrifying open mic series will take place at three different Busboys and Poets locations across the DMV, leading up to Round 1 of the 2024 Spoken Word to Go-Go Championship on May 7th at Busboys and Poets Anacostia. This is your chance to refine your spoken word performance, get comfortable with the rhythm, and prepare for the ultimate competition!

Open Mic Rules:

  • Poems must not exceed 3 minutes (for tracks that are 1:30 minutes, we will double the length of the track for the performance)
  • Poem must be an original composition by the poet
  • No explicit language

Please note: The tracks used for the open mic series are for practice only and will not be the same as the ones used in the competition. Competition tracks will be randomly assigned to the Round 1 contestants.

Don’t miss your chance to fine-tune your flow, vibe with live go-go music, and take the stage in DC’s hottest spoken word movement! Stay tuned for event dates and locations.

Are you ready to claim the mic?

Pick Your Track!

Candy Crank

Yes

Holy

Royalty

Groove Me

What’s at Stake for the Spoken Word to Go-Go Championship?

This year’s Spoken Word to Go-Go Champion will take home:
The Crystal Mic – the ultimate symbol of spoken word excellence
A recording session with The Experience Band & Show
$2,500 cash prize
The prestigious title of 2025 Spoken Word to Go-Go Champion

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