Conception is an experiment-all open mic, aiming to promote creative thinking and the furthering of ideas.
Where is Conception?
Conception is based in Leeds, UK and currently operates at Wharf Chambers as it's primary venue. Future venue might change according to availibilty
What does "Experiment-all" mean?
We use "Experiment-all" rather than "Experimental" puts emphasis on our goals to enable experimentation and adventurous thinking in all forms of performance questioning.
Do you make any money?
No, we operate on a donation basis that helps us cover our space hire and flyer printing costs. All costs are otherwise covered out of pocket by the Conception team. We'd like to get to a point that we're breaking even and able to pay some money towards people designing our posters or making fun things to give out to our attendees.
How long can I perform for?
10 Minutes, do with that as you will.
Can I do a sound check before performing?
If you have equpiment or an act that needs sound checking, please turn up early (we will contact you before the event giving you this information). Anyone who signs up on the door or turns up late will be subject to a quick line-check only to ensure that we can keep the night moving.
What will you have set up?
We make sure to have two dynamic vocal microphones and two DI inputs set up as standard, if you have any other needs please let us know beforehand so we can pass the information over to the sound engineer.
You might already have ideas, old or new, this is a space built to try them out! If you're looking for new ideas, come along to an event and see what other people are cooking up! There's bound to be something that gets the gears turning.
Do you record my performance?
We currently record all acts as multi-channel audio with your permission, we don't have any plans on using any of this, it is for you to keep and use however you like. We'd like to be able to help you to get ideas moving forward in any way possible.
Who makes the art for your posters?
The event posters are either designed in-house, or by people who have performed or attended a Conception event (We will try our best to credit these propery where possible).