Rooftop Rhythms - Virtual Poetry Open Mic Night

8th Season

Friday, May 29 @ 8pm | Online via Facebook Live @NYUADArtsCenter

Past Event

Spoken word done right

If you missed the last Rooftop Rhythms – Virtual Poetry Open Mic Night from the 29th of May below is the archive recording.

The Middle East’s longest-running open mic night continues online with Facebook Live. See leading and up-and-coming spoken word artists, poets, and musicians presenting original material. Experience culturally-diverse voices with a lineup that features open mic nights and poetry slams, hosted by founder Dorian Paul Rogers and featuring the smooth sounds of DJ A.L.L.A.D.

“…The go-to open mic night for poets in Abu Dhabi” – Abu Dhabi World

The Season 8 Lineup and Dates:

Grand Slam Finale Competition / Season Closing – Friday, May 29

“A great night of poetry filled with passion…” – BBC

Co-presented with Rooftop Rhythms with official support of US Embassy Abu Dhabi.

Rooftop Rhythms and The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi are committed to providing a platform for locally based artists to share their original creative work in front of a supportive community. In an effort to foster local talent, we ask that all poets and musicians perform original material.

Event information:

Registration for the open mic list is on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up on the Rooftop Rhythms Group Page on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/rooftoprhythms