Get your 15 minutes of fame at these 7 slams and jams

Whether you’re a #shameless attention seeker or an introvert trying to get out of your shell, these open mics, poetry/story slams and friendly music jam nights might just inspire you to get on stage.

Music

  • Show off your musical chops at the monthly Come Out to Play jam session. The venue already has drums, bass, guitar, a piano and an acoustic guitar for jammers to play with, so gather some friends or your band and you’re all set. Feb 24
  • Rub shoulders with homegrown singer-songerwriters at the monthly SG Muso Songwriters’ Night. Registration for this edition is over, but you can sign up for the next one; just look out for the signup sheet on SG Muso’s Facebook. Feb 28
  • Grab your guitar and join local bass player and singer Bani Rahman at acoustic jam session What the Folk? More details here. Mar 3

Literary

  • Rhyme your way through three knockout rounds at Word Forward’s monthly Poetry Slam. This sign up is full for this edition but keep an eye out for March’s session (happening Mar 26) here. Feb 26
  • Have an epic real life story to share? Take to the stage at the 12th edition of Story Slam. To sign up, email storyslamsingapore@gmail.com. Hurry, there are only six spots. Feb 28

Comedy

  • Try and make a room full of people laugh at Muddy Murphy’s Laugh-In that takes place every Monday. No prior sign-ups needed, just rock up with a bag full of jokes and you’ll get in for free if you perform. Feb 23, Mar 2
  • Join Singaporean comic Jonathan Atherton at this weekly no-holds-barred open mic comedy night, Talk Cock Comedy . To sign up, email [email protected]. But do it quick as spots for the next two weeks are filling up fast. Feb 25, Mar 4