Open Mic Night Portland NSW

Thursday 19 September 2024 to Thursday 16 October 2025 (MONTHLY event)

Overview

An Open Mic is a free event welcoming beginner to intermediate musicians and small bands, comedy and other acts to perform in a public space with PA equipment provided. The performers gain…

An Open Mic is a free event welcoming beginner to intermediate musicians and small bands, comedy and other acts to perform in a public space with PA equipment provided.

The performers gain experience and confidence in front of a live and receptive audience.

Tarana Hotel and local trio “Goats Can Eat Anything trio” are the hosts. Tarana is a friendly pub with modern food and traditional but quirky decor.

The chalkboard goes up where patrons can write the name of their act in a timeslot. Perform either three songs or 15 mins of material. Music and performance artists are welcome.

Typically, there are 10 performance slots but if more people want to have a go, they will try to accommodate. To contact them, visit the Facebook for “Goats Can Eat Anything”.

A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility

Allows a person's carer free entry into participating venues and events

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met

Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss

Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)

Employ people with disability

Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)

Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)

Have wheelchair accessible picnic tables (picnic tables require 720mm knee clearance and 800mm maximum height)

Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints

Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone

Provide digital communication materials (hard copy information is also available on line)

Provide information in large print

Train your staff in disability awareness

Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)