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Open Mic Night- A Night Of Music From The Arabic-Speaking World

Sat 27 June, 19:00
£12 + BF

Let us take you on a musical journey through the Arab and SWANA region. Join us and enjoy a variety of music you grew up with. Or feel inspired by music you hear for the first time!

Marsm’s Open Mic editions each host around five acts with 1-2 pre-prepared songs to perform for the audience, accompanied by the night’s wonderful core band. These songs could be anything from Tarab to Pop – as long as they fit the theme of music and languages from the region, anything goes! At the end of the night, any audience member that feels inspired to perform is invited to come on stage.

Want to sign up for a slot, or do you simply want to wing it and come on stage after the pre-set line-up?

Email the host, Sarah, at sarah@marsm.co.uk.

This event is produced by Marsm and supported by The City of London Corporation’s Community Infrastructure Levy Neighbourhood Fund.

BOOK TICKETS
Syrian arts & culture festival

Thinking about coming on stage from the audience, but not sure yet? Grab yourself a ticket and find Sarah on the night to sign up. Whilst we always try our best to give everyone the chance to come up on the stage, kindly keep in mind that this is dependent on the amount of time left on the night, the number of people signing up, and whether you have performed at one of our events before.

Want to just enjoy the music?

Grab a ticket in advance and tell your friends! The Open Mic welcomes a beautiful, supportive community from across the Arabic-speaking world and diaspora.

Please note that seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

We can’t wait to see you in June 2026.

  • The venue is fully accessible.
  • All ages welcome.

This event is supported by The City of London Corporation’s Community Infrastructure Levy Neighbourhood Fund.

Date: Saturday 27 June

Start Time: 19:30

Doors: 19.00

Length: approx. 2.5 hours

Tickets: £12 + BF

Venue: Grand Junction is a venue for the community, arts and culture based at St Mary Magdalene Church.

Closest Stations: Royal Oak (Circle and Hammersmith & City line) 0.64km, Warwick Avenue (Bakerloo line) 0.64km, and Paddington Station (National Rail services and Circle, District, Bakerloo, Hammersmith & City line) 1.4km

ABOUT MARSM

Marsm is a London-based event producer and dynamic digital platform amplifying the vibrant musical culture of the Arabic-speaking world.

Since founding in 2015, Marsm has established an expansive events network across the UK, Europe and beyond, uniting artists, venues, festivals and cultural organisations.

Through its enriching programme of live concerts, cultural events, tours, screenings and discussions, MARSM aims to challenge the mainstream representation, and exposure of artists from South West Asia and North African (SWANA) and their diasporas. From hosting some of the biggest names in the region to emboldening burgeoning underground music scenes, MARSM celebrates the diverse music cultures of the region.

Following their extensive yearly events programme, MARSM has become a trusted reference for the region’s dynamic music scenes, featuring a wide range of styles, history and genres, from oud recitals to hip-hop showcases, experimental club nights and everything in between.

MARSM – Promoting Arabic Culture