Show off your singer/songwriter talents with the chance to win the $500 Grand Prize at Patrick’s Open Mic Night.  This eight-week contest will begin on Monday, September 29 and run until the Finals Night on Monday, November 17.  First and second runners up will each receive $150.

The contest will be managed by Open Mic host John McArthur from NH Music Collective. Featured solo, duo and trio performers will each play for 15 minutes.  A panel of guest judges will score the performances, and select one performer from each of the first 7 weeks of the contest to advance to the finals. In addition, the judges will pick two wild-card performers for the Finals Night.

At the Finals Night, the seven finalists and two wild-card performers will compete for the $500 Grand Prize.

Rules Include (and are subject to change):​

• Contestants must sign up in advance by emailing John McArthur at john@nhmusiccollective.com.

• Simple percussion (cajons, tambourines, djembes, congas) are OK, but no drum kits are allowed.

• Performances must include three songs, with at least two songs being original compositions. The performances may include one cover song.

• Contestants who do not make it to the finals the first time they perform, may request to compete again at one of the remaining preliminary rounds by emailing the host.

• Sound equipment will be provided by Patrick’s (performers may bring their own vocal mics, if the choose).

• Performers agree to allow photos and videos to be used for Patrick’s marketing efforts.

• Please address questions to Open Mic host John McArthur.