Don't Tell Mama to Host 2nd Annual MAMA'S NEXT BIG ACT

By: May. 18, 2016
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Legendary Theatre District nightspot Don't Tell Mama is announcing the second annual "Mama's Next BIG Act!" a bigger than average, 11-week competition that mixes styles and genres. Beginning Tuesday June 7 at 7:30 and running for 11 weeks on Tuesdays through August 30!! (No contest on June 14 and July 5)

Voted by the audience and a cavalcade of celebrity judges, the contest is open to solo, duo and group acts in the following categories: music, drag, burlesque, and variety.

The winner receives a $1500.00 stipend to put towards a NEW show at Don't Tell Mama to be presented in January or February of 2017, AND a HAMILTON BEACH BLENDER!!!

Plus other surprises!!!

Mama's Next BIG Act! Rules

Mama's Next BIG Act! is open to any musical act over the age of 18. Musical acts may consist of solo, duo or groups, and may be of any genre or style. Acts may use our pianist or bring their own. A guitar or bass may also be used. Tracks may be used, but live music is preferred. Vocal Groups, Drag Artists, Variety and Burlesque acts are encouraged to submit, as well as Solo and Duo Vocal Acts.

To submit your act, send a YouTube link, MP3, or link to performance clips on a web site, along with the following information to mamasnextbigact@gmail.com

Name

Name of Act (if different)

Contact Number

Email

A few lines that best describe what you do.

PLEASE NOTE! SUBMISSIONS WILL ONLY BE TAKEN THROUGH THE EMAIL ABOVE.

PLEASE DO NOT CALL DON'T TELL MAMA FOR INFO!!

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS FRIDAY, JUNE 3!!

**Mama's Next BIG Act will take place on Tuesdays between June 7 and August 30. (No contest on June 14 and July 5) The preliminary rounds will be June 7, June 21, and June 28 at 7:30. If your submission is chosen, you will need to be at ONE of those dates. If your Act is chosen during the preliminary rounds, you must be available July 12-August 30.

**Contestants from last year's contest may resubmit this year.

Each week, contestants will be eliminated based on votes by the judges as well as the audience.

The audience votes are VERY IMPORTANT! Your FANS may make reservations by calling

212-757-0788 OR online at www.donttellmamanyc.com

There is a $12.00 Cover Charge plus a 2 Drink Minimum. CASH ONLY!

Don't Tell Mama is located at

343 West 46 Street

(between Eighth and Ninth Avenues)

NYC 10036


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