Behind The Mic
Behind The Mic (BTM) was set up by Jen Roberts in spring 2006. The idea was to bring something a little different to the showcase scene by incorporating the best of new musical talent with a splash of award winning comedy and a sprinkling of performance poetry. Only the best acts would do and the atmosphere had to be friendly, warm and ambient. Since it’s origins at The Glass Bar in Euston, BTM quickly spread it’s wings towards Belsize Park (The Washington & The Adelaide) before swooping down across the river to The Ballroom, SW8 and back up to the legendary Soho Ruvue Bar in central London. In two years Behind The Mic has picked up some great reviews and recommendations from the likes of Neil McCormick (music critic for the Daily Telegraph), Time Out, Urban Junkies and importantly, audience members.
However, due to time constrictions and the desire to never compromise the quality of the talent, Jen has now limited Behind The Mic nights to the first Friday of the month at The Glass Bar (a women only venue) and the last Thursday of the month at Soho Revue Bar and runs regular series of radio shows on Resonance FM. Jen’s criteria for programming remains strict, particularly for the Soho Revue Bar gig where only acts with potential to attract major label or publishing deals are selected. She frequently liases with A&R representatives; recommending to them the hottest acts she’s seen and receiving suggestions for future nights.
“An always eclectic, surprising and entertaining evening of music, comedy and spoken word that serves to remind us how much great talent there is out there waiting to be discovered.”
Neil McCormick, Daily Telegraph
“A wonderful arts series” Time Out (On Behind The Mic’s Radio shows)
Some of the acts Behind The Mic has featured:
Beth Rowley, Erin McKeown, Scroobius Pip, Will & The People, Roxy Rawson, Ella Edmondson, Dockers MC, Kirstenana, The Ragamuffin Children, Rory McVicar, Katherine Ryan, Laura Imbruglia, Shazia Mirza, Sinead Quinn, Mozzy Green, Pippa Evans, Wallis Bird, Catherine Anne Davies, Phildel, Stella Duffy, Stuart James, Jo Neary and many many more…
Click here for Behind The Mic’s MySpace.
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