Open Mic Session at Boga Legaba

 

Boga Legaba takes pride in artists’ work. We want to create an environment in Mahikeng where artists have an outlet for their craft. Our open Mic session is a platform for anyone interested in poetry, spoken word, comedy, skits, singing, and performing new material. All skills levels are welcome.

Where: 6 Interlaken Avenue, Riviera Park, Mahikeng
Event duration: 15h30 to 19h30
Doors open: 15h00
Event begins: 15h30
When: Sunday, 21 April 2013
Admission for performers and audience: R70 guarantees your spot. For catering purposes we need payment  before the 19th April.  (Includes meal and a complimentary drink)
Dress code: Smart casual
Contact: Thandi at info@bogalegaba.co.za or 018 381 6808
Book your spot quickly as we only have 19 slots for performances.
All performers to sign up before  Wednesday 03 April 2013. Call Thandi 018 381 6808 or email her at info@bogalegaba.co.za 

Always include your First & Last Name and Phone Number in all emails sent to us.
Bookings of slots are based upon first booked basis. If you are booked a reply Confirmation Email with the performance time will be emailed back to you. Please do not send multiple emails as only the first one will be answered. Confirmations will only be made once payment has been received.
For marketing purposes, once you have received confirmation, we will require a profile photo and a 50 word bio that we can upload on our facebook page. Remember to  Like our facebook page so that your friends can see our updates.
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RULES

1) Each speaker has up to 5 minutes to speak.
2) Each speaker must arrive at 15h00 and check-in with the emcee at Boga      Legaba. Speakers who arrive late or fail to check in by 15h20 without prior notification are considered late and forfeit their spot. No exceptions.
3) ALL CANCELLATIONS TO BE MADE ASAP or at least by 24hrs in advance. IMPORTANT: If you cannot make your confirmed date you must call Thandi (not email) so your time can be given to another performer. 
4) Speakers will be briefed by the emcee covering rules & guidelines for the evening’s performance.
5) Be ready to take the stage when you are called. Perform material that you are comfortable with.  If you don’t feel ready to perform, let us know, we want you to be at your best. There’s always next time.
6) BE CONSIDERATE OF THE OTHER PERFORMERS. Please be quiet and show respect for the speaker on stage.   Do not have private conversations while other speakers are on stage. APPLAUD FOR EVERYONE.   It provides encouragement and you’ll see how good it makes you feel when you perform.
7) Please stay for the performers after yourself. We all like to have an audience and it’s all about supporting one another. Encourage the people who have come to support you to do the same.
8) To maintain a positive environment and keep the fun going we do need to be mindful that we are located in a residential area.  No loud noise or music from cars parked on our lot.
9) Free expression is encouraged, but please don’t use obscene language as we wish to maintain a family friendly environment.
10) Let us know how many guests you want to invite and remind them to make a booking timeously as seats are limited.
STICK TO YOUR TIME.  You are responsible for knowing how long you have been on stage. The emcee will let you know when you have 1 minute of performance time left. You will have to leave the stage when your 5 minutes are over.

Come and enjoy yourself.