(NEWARK, NJ) -- As part of NJPAC’s ongoing virtual programming, NJPAC will host its first-ever Virtual Open Mic Night Series: Jersey Fresh. The Open Mic night will provide an opportunity for those 16 years and older an opportunity to display their talent.
If you or know somebody who is an aspiring rapper, singer, comedian, dancer or have any other unique talent, then they must register for Jersey Fresh here. Each week 2-3 performers will be selected to go Live on NJPAC’s FB Live page. Jersey Fresh will kick off Thursday, September 17th at 7:00pm and will go live on FB every Thursday at 7:00pm.
Keep in mind, Meryl Streep, Bruce Springsteen, Queen Latifah, and Savion Glover all grew up in New Jersey. NJPAC knows there are many gifted performers who just need an opportunity to get to the next step. Get a glimpse of all the artistry growing in the Garden State each week at Jersey Fresh, NJPAC’s new weekly open-mic online series, where we turn the spotlight on performers honing their craft right here. Hear new work from the not-yet-discovered singers and comedians, dancers and rappers, poets, and actors of New Jersey.
Wait, you say you’re a performing artist yourself? Then we want to hear from you, to see if you’re a fit for the Jersey Fresh series! For those 16 or older, Fill out this submission form below and upload a one- to two-minute video of your best rock song, spoken word performance, pas de deux, or stand-up set – or send in a link to a video of your performance on Instagram. (Group acts are welcome too!) The selected performances will reach all of NJPAC’s 80,000 followers on Facebook, and be archived on our online performance portal, NJPAC In Your Living Room.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is located at One Center Street in Newark, New Jersey. It is America’s most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey – where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and the world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted nearly 10 million visitors (including over 1.7 million children) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.
