Name: Songwriters Circle and Open Mic
Start: 2025-12-16T18:30
End: 2025-12-16T21:00:00-05:00
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Songwriters Circle and Open Mic

2025-12-16 18:30:00 2025-12-16 21:00:00 America/New_York Songwriters Circle and Open Mic Off-Site - Arts Council of Princeton

Tuesday, December 16
6:30pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-16 18:30:00 2025-12-16 21:00:00 America/New_York Songwriters Circle and Open Mic The Princeton Chapter of NSAI provides feedback and tips to help songwriters improve at this event that also includes an acoustic open mic. December's session will be in the ACP's Solley Theater. Off-Site - Arts Council of Princeton

Off-Site

Arts Council of Princeton

The Princeton Chapter of NSAI provides feedback and tips to help songwriters improve at this event that also includes an acoustic open mic. December's session will be in the ACP's Solley Theater.

Singers/songwriters are invited to present their original songs (covers of other artists' material is not permitted). Songs are presented in a "round" style to maximize time, and attendees should be prepared with two of their best songs in case there is time for a second round. This event is not a band opportunity; it is for singer/songwriters.

The goal is to promote writing great original songs and provide information that may help songwriters get their music heard.

The Arts Council of Princeton is across the street from the library and the Solley Theater is on the second floor. Visit this link for more information.

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Wheelchair accessible
Assistive listening system compatible with personal T-coil-enabled devices (compatible headphones also available for use during programs)
English-language subtitles for films (when available)
If there is an accommodation that you need or would like so that you can fully enjoy library programs, please visit our Accommodations Request Form.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Classes | Music & Performances | *No Registration |

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