Breadcrumb Home Opportunities NextGen X PIRATE: 'We Are The Roots' ... NextGen X PIRATE: 'We Are The Roots' Open Mic Copy URL https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/opportunities/nextgen-x-pirate-we-are-roots-open-mic Deadline: 20/08/2025 16:00 Are you an artist aged 18-30, wanting to put your music in front of your peers and industry? We’re teaming up with Pirate Studios, the global network of 24/7 self-service music studios that supports over 300,000 artists, for a NextGen Community event all about spotlighting your talent!Off the back of our recent Rescue the Roots campaign, where we're raising £1 million to give to projects and people vital to the UK's grassroots music sector, we want to spotlight who the Roots really are: that is, you! Hosted at Pirate Studios in Dalston, we'll be kicking off the night with a chat about why it's so important we nurture the Next Generation of talent, and what it means to be an artist in 2025. Then, in a celebration of the NextGen of music talent, you'll enjoy a performance from one of our NextGen artists, followed by the chance to perform yourself at our open mic!Signups to the open mic will be first-come, first-served once doors open. You can register your interest to perform by ticking the question box at checkout, but this will not guarantee your performance; slots will be very limited, so arrive early to sign up and avoid disappointment. For the open mic, please bring any instruments you would need for your performance.Where: Pirate Dalston, 42-56 Tottenham Road, London, N1 4BZ When: Wednesday 20th August 2025, 6 PM - 10 PMThis event is brought to you in collaboration with Young Guns Network. Sign up here (FREE) NextGen X PIRATE: 'We Are The Roots' Open Mic Copy URL https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/opportunities/nextgen-x-pirate-we-are-roots-open-mic Deadline: 20/08/2025 16:00 Are you an artist aged 18-30, wanting to put your music in front of your peers and industry? We’re teaming up with Pirate Studios, the global network of 24/7 self-service music studios that supports over 300,000 artists, for a NextGen Community event all about spotlighting your talent!Off the back of our recent Rescue the Roots campaign, where we're raising £1 million to give to projects and people vital to the UK's grassroots music sector, we want to spotlight who the Roots really are: that is, you! Hosted at Pirate Studios in Dalston, we'll be kicking off the night with a chat about why it's so important we nurture the Next Generation of talent, and what it means to be an artist in 2025. Then, in a celebration of the NextGen of music talent, you'll enjoy a performance from one of our NextGen artists, followed by the chance to perform yourself at our open mic!Signups to the open mic will be first-come, first-served once doors open. You can register your interest to perform by ticking the question box at checkout, but this will not guarantee your performance; slots will be very limited, so arrive early to sign up and avoid disappointment. For the open mic, please bring any instruments you would need for your performance.Where: Pirate Dalston, 42-56 Tottenham Road, London, N1 4BZ When: Wednesday 20th August 2025, 6 PM - 10 PMThis event is brought to you in collaboration with Young Guns Network. Sign up here (FREE) Details Location: London Sign up here (FREE)