A Cappella & Unplugged IceFest Open Mic @ Franklin County Visitors Bureau

Bring your talent to the Franklin County Visitors Bureau at 15 S Main St, Chambersburg, PA 17201 Saturday, January 31st! Performers are recommended to arrive at least 30 minutes early. The open mic will begin at 5:30pm!

Guidelines:

• 2 Song, 10 Minute Set Time
• Lyrical/musical content must be friendly to all ages (no curse words, violence, drug references, or explicit lyrics. Contact Evan for clarification)
• Lyrics must carry melody (Spoken word/rapped lyrics are excluded)
• Performers must either perform solo or in a group (no splitting performances)
• Performances must either be A Cappella or unplugged (no amplification, no microphones, no electronics, no backing tracks)
• Instruments must be portable enough to be carried/held (no full drum kits, pianos, wheeled instruments)
• Be respectful to all performers

Start your journey to a $500 grand prize and a chance to perform before thousands at the 1864 Burning & Rebirth of Chambersburg on July 18th, 2026. THIS EVENT IF FREE TO THE PUBLIC. If you can carry your instrument(s) onstage or your voice is your instrument, you can participate! Instruments MUST BE unplugged (Instruments that require power or amplification are prohibited). Bring your friends and family to watch you perform. The more friends and family to support you, the louder they can cheer.

How A Cappella & Unplugged Open Mic Works: The winner of each open mic is guaranteed a slot in the Round one performance, onstage at the Capitol Theatre in June. The date is to be determined. Up to 20 acts (auditions from open mic nights, 4 individuals chosen from each event) are invited to Round One at the Capitol Theatre in June. A panel of judges selects the top six acts to move into the Semi-Finals along with a people's choice. The chosen finalists will perform at the Court House Plaza in Downtown Chambersburg. Then, the public is invited to vote on the finalists for a winner! The Final Round winner will perform during the 1864 Burning of Chambersburg on July 18th, 2026, where one act wins the $500 grand prize.

For more information or questions, call Evan Crider at 717-552-2977 ext. 104, email at [email protected], or visit www.explorefranklincountypa.com/a-cappella-unplugged/.

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