Be Heard: An Open Mic for Women's Voices

Be Heard is an open mic celebrating the unique experience of being a woman, in the company of other women who support and uplift each other. Music and poetry are welcome. Covers and originals are welcome. Put your name in the hat starting at 6:00 p.m. for a lottery, which closes at 23 performers. Each performer gets 5 minutes on stage. Everyone gets a chance to play/read and is not turned away. Come to share your song or story, or simply to listen and connect.

This month is the one-year anniversary. Come celebrate. This new space at Regents Center is sweet and sacred and safe. Please be mindful that this is meant to be a safe space for women to be in each other's company, supporting and another, performing for one another and sharing their unique experiences of being women. For that reason, we ask that you leave your male companions at home to create a safe container for women to be together.

Created, produced, promoted, and hosted by India Nolen-Tuleja. India is a musician, event producer, promoter, talent booker, and host who is heavily involved with artist advocacy here in Portland. Trained in music (and life) in Western Massachusetts, New York City, London, and Austin, she blends the rigor of the city with the heart of her small-town New England roots and brings a unique enthusiasm and dedication to the community. She loves facilitating opportunities for women to have more of a voice in the world, be with each other in community, and express themselves in a warm and inviting environment. She is thrilled to invite you to join this special community of women and explore your voice in community.