About this Event
The Jam: Open Mic Night 🎤
Live Music | All Are Welcome
The Jam Takes Over Jim Doyle's 🎡
The Jam is on the move! Every second Thursday, we take over Jim Doyle's for a high-energy, public Open Mic night — a place where our community comes together for a night of live performance, creativity, and connection. 🎸
Whether you're a performer looking for a lively room to test your material or a music lover looking for a great night out, this is the place to be! 🤘✨
The Vibe 🍻
The Open Mic is a public celebration. It's loud, it's social, and it's open to everyone!
- The Floor is Yours: Step up and share your craft. We provide the space; you provide the soul. 🎤✨
- All Genres, All Talents: This is a multidisciplinary room, proudly open to comedians, storytellers, poets, and musicians of all genres. Whether you're dropping a beat, a punchline, or a poem, there's a place for you here. 🎭🎷📖
- Your 10 Minutes: Each performer has a strict maximum of 10 minutes — zero pressure to fill the whole slot. Whether you have one piece or a full ten-minute set, the floor is yours! ⏳
- The Venue: Hosted in a local pub, with full bar service available to keep you hydrated. 🍺
Equipment & House Rules 🛠️
- PA System: Roland Street Cube EX.
- Microphones: 2 mics and stands provided.
- Percussion: Cajon, shakers, and a glockenspiel available.
- Backing Tracks: Cables provided to plug in phones/tablets.
- Accessories: Music stand, stand light, extra guitar picks, and tuners available.
- Keyboard: Available on request only — message us in advance if you need one. 🎹
- Instruments: We don't provide guitars — you must bring your own. 🎸🚫
- Technical Setup: To keep the night moving, the 10-minute limit is final. If you need help setting up or have specific technical requirements, let us know in advance. ⚠️
2026 Season: Dates & Themes 📅
- April 30 | The Jazz Fringe 🎷 (Jazz Festival Special)
- May 14 | Electric Dreams ⚡️
- May 28 | High Tide 🌊
- June 11 | Neon Nights 🌃
- June 25 | Summer Solstice ☀️
- July 9 | Cover Your Tracks 🎸
- July 23 | Boardwalk Empire 🎡
- August 6 | Heatwave 🔥
- August 20 | Shipwrecked ⚓️
- Sept 3 | Back to School 🎒
- Sept 17 | The Big Screen 🍿
- Oct 1 | Harvest Fest 🍎
- Oct 15 | The Witching Hour 🕯️
- Oct 29 | Ghouls & Guitars 🎃 (Halloween Special)
- Nov 12 | The Afterglow ✨
- Nov 26 | The Grand Finale 🏁
- Dec 3 | Winter Wonderland ❄️
- Dec 10 | Last Call 🍺
- Dec 17 | Jingle All The Way 🎄
The Details 📍
- Admission: FREE ENTRY 🆓
- Sign-up: 8:00 PM sharp 📝
- First Act: 8:15 PM ⚡
- Age: Strictly 18+.
- Location: Jim Doyle's, Bray.
Come for the music, stay for the craic. 🎶🤘
Check out our social media and full event list here: https://linktr.ee/TheJam.HBE
Event venue & nearby stays
Jim Doyles, Bray Promenade, Bray, Ireland
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