6PM DOORS — FULL FOOD AND BEVERAGE MENU AVAILABLE
8PM SHOWTIME // $25 ADVANCE (+ fees) // $35 PREMIER BALCONY SEATING (+ fees) // $35 DAY OF SHOW // 18+

MPLS SongSLAM is a unique competition for composer/performer teams to premiere new art songs. In the poetry-slam tradition, audience members vote on their favorite performances, and $1,000 in cash prizes will be awarded. Hosted by Chris Koza!

Rules:

1) Registration is $20 and opens on Friday,  November 17th, at 5:00pm CST, on a first-come, first-served basis.

2) Performance slots will be given to the first 8-10 applicants to apply; there will also be space for 5 alternate slots in the event of cancellations.

3) Original compositions presented at the Minneapolis songSLAM must:

 - be composed for voice and piano

- feature texts that are in the public domain or have written and signed permission from the author/trust

- receive their world premiere at our event.

4) Songs should be no more than 5 minutes in length.

5) A composer can only submit ONE song for the event. Performers can only perform in ONE song for the event.

6) Prize money is as follows: $500 for first place, $300 for second place and $100 for third place and will be awarded by the audience, and $100 for poet’s prize granted to a team with a collaborating, living poet.

7) Further prizes may be granted at the discretion of the Co-Artistic Directors of Sparks & Wiry Cries.

8) Texts may be in any language. Be advised that if your registration is successful, you will need to obtain permission from your poet.

9) There is no age limit for those who wish to apply.

10) Composer must be present during the premiere event.

11) Scores for songSLAM must be completed and submitted by no later than January 15th, 2024.

12) Teams should be complete at the time of registration and must consist of at least two people.  Composers can be either pianist or singer.

Teams are encouraged to invite their friends and share the event as widely as possible, as all prizes will be awarded by audience vote.