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Black Swan Folk Club — Open Mic
Open-mic nights held about monthly; current dates published in the club programme
Long-running York folk club with recurring open-mic nights where singers and musicians can put their name down to perform, with amplification available but optional.
Useful for: Singers and musicians who want a low-friction first or early live-performance route in York without already having a promoter or booked gig.
What you can do: Attend a listed open-mic night, put your name on the performance list and play or sing using the PA or acoustically.
Next step: Check the current programme for the next Open Mic date, then arrive in time to put your name down.
Participatory York music charity running welcoming group music activity and choirs, including routes designed for older, isolated and vulnerable people.
Useful for: People who want to make music socially without needing previous training or a professional route.
What you can do: Join a participatory music session or choir and make music with other people.
Next step: Check the joining information and current session options.
York creative network offering community membership, local information, opportunities, events and practical routes to find collaborators across disciplines.
Useful for: Independent creatives, including game makers, who want a broad local network and an easy way to make cross-discipline connections.
What you can do: Join the free membership, use the York Creatives Circle community, follow current opportunities and jobs, and use the network or directory to find other creative people.
Next step: Read the current membership options and start with the free membership if you mainly need connections, opportunities and community access.