Blog Events Inspiration Performing Poet's Tips Tips for open mic poetry… by Robin Houghton on February 5, 2016 [View the story “What are your top 3 tips for a poetry open mic?” on Storify] Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Related TAGS:open mics, poetry readings, poetry society Previous post: « Roundup: five popular posts from the last year Next post: Music and words, what alchemy » You May Also Like Stanza Reps & Reading at Keats House November 29, 2014 A (tell) Tale of Two Collectives April 10, 2016 National Poetry Competition awards night March 30, 2017 4 COMMENTS john foggin 5 years ago i) DON’T tap the mic. ii) stick to the time you’re given iii) thank the audience when you’ve finished. That way they’ll know you’ve finished Reply Louise 5 years ago 1. Speak to the audience, look at them, feel them. 2. KEEP TO THE TIME. 3.Enjoy yourself. Reply Jayne Stanton 5 years ago What Maggie Sawkins said. NEVER exceed your time slot. Be prepared, but be prepared to be spontaneous. Read well. You owe it to your poems as well as to your audience. Reply Robin Houghton 5 years ago AUTHOR Thank you, John, Louise & Jayne, for adding to the wisdom! I think we’re all on the same wavelength! Reply Leave a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
4 COMMENTS
john foggin
5 years agoi) DON’T tap the mic. ii) stick to the time you’re given iii) thank the audience when you’ve finished. That way they’ll know you’ve finished
Louise
5 years ago1. Speak to the audience, look at them, feel them.
2. KEEP TO THE TIME.
3.Enjoy yourself.
Jayne Stanton
5 years agoWhat Maggie Sawkins said.
NEVER exceed your time slot.
Be prepared, but be prepared to be spontaneous.
Read well. You owe it to your poems as well as to your audience.
Robin Houghton
5 years ago AUTHORThank you, John, Louise & Jayne, for adding to the wisdom! I think we’re all on the same wavelength!