Long Story Short…Is Jamaica’s FIRST & ONLY Open Mic Live Music Experience/ Storytelling Competition & Showcase. It Happens Every First Saturday Of The Month At Backpacker’s Hostel 1 Grosvenor Terrace, Kingston 8.
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Watch As Mikey Bennett Shares His Story Of Risking It All & Betting On Himself To Pursue His Passion Of Making It BIG In Music
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What Is Long Story Short…?
An Elevated Experience Where The VIBRATION IS HIGH…
A Haven & Platform For Creatives To Share Their TRUTH & ART
A Competition Where Storytellers Share The Accounts Of REAL Events In A Conversational Tone In 5 Minutes Or Less.
A Live Music Extravaganza Highlighting Some Of Jamaica’s Best Kept Musical Secrets
Here Are The Rules
1. The Story Must Have A Title
2. It Must Begin With “Long Story Short…”
3. 5 Mins. Max
4. Must Be Told Not Read
5. Must Have Some Stakes (What Do You Stand To Gain Or Lose? Why Is What Happens In The Story Important To You?
6. No Rants
7. No Essays
8. No Profanity, Excess Vulgarity Or Bigotry
9. This Is Not Standup Comedy Or Poetry
10. Props & Sound Effects Are Allowed
Storytelling Tips
1. Have A Great First Line That Sets Up Stakes & Grabs Attention
2. Know The Story So Well You Can Have Fun
3. Steer Clear Of Drawn Out Endings. Know Your Last Line Clearly In Your Head Beforehand
4. Don’t Overthink it, Just Tell Us What Happened
Social Media Handles
Instagram @longstoryshort
Email : longstoryshortjamaica@gmail.com
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