**Steemit Open Mic** is an online, live music venue to give musicians a chance to share their music with the Steemit community and get their music heard. It is growing larger every week thanks to all of you.

I want to thank all the talented people that have made the Open Mic contest such a joy to host. It is a pleasure listening to everyone's music and getting to know you guys. Steemit is SO cool like that.

<center>[![steemit_open_mic_week_97.png](https://s15.postimg.cc/5uv3x26hn/steemit_open_mic_week_97.png)](https://steemit.com/@luzcypher)</center>

## [Hablas Español? Haga Clic Aquí](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/steemit-open-mic-microfono-abierto-semana-97-registre-su-rendimiento-en-su-telefono-entre-y-gane-steem-patrocinado-por-pfunk-y) ##
Translation courtesy of @lizanomadsoul

## [Est-ce que tu parles Français? Cliquez ici.](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/steemit-open-mic-semaine-97-enregistrez-votre-performance-et-gagnez-des-steem-sponsorise-par-pfunk-and-luzcypher) ##
Traduction gracieuseté de @roxane



## Let's Keep @pfunk In The Top 20 Witnesses By Voting For Him As A Steemit Witness ##

<div class="pull-right"><center><img src="https://i.imgsafe.org/36/360ddf0cf3.png"/><a href="https://steemit.com/@pfunk">@pfunk</a></center></div>

@pfunk has been sponsoring Steemit Open Mic since I first started it and I want to give a big thank you to him and all the people who support and take part in *Steemit Open Mic*.

@pfunk is a Steemit witness and helps keep the platform working and you can vote for him [here](https://steemit.com/~witnesses) Please go vote for him right now. This post will show you how.



[Vote For Pfunk For Witness And Keep Steemit Open Mic Growing Strong We Need Your Help Now](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/vote-for-pfunk-for-witness-and-keep-steemit-open-mic-growing-strong-we-need-your-help-now)




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# <center>More Open Mic Sponsors</center> #

Over the last week Open Mic was contacted and offered some more sponsorship from:






<div class="pull-left"><center><img src="https://i.imgsafe.org/35/35febc0050.png"/><a href="https://steemit.com/@ausbitbank">@ausbitbank</a></center></div>

@ausbitbank is a top 20 witness on Steemit involved in more supporting projects on the Steem blockchain than I can list. He is a big part of the [minnowsupportproject.org](http://minnowsupportproject.org/), the Peace, Abundance, and Liberty network on Discord, and [delegates to many good causes on Steemit](https://steemit.com/witness/@ausbitbank/ausbitbank-witness-update-new-full-rpc-node-minnow-support-project-application). You can vote for him as a wtness [here](https://steemit.com/~witnesses). He just reached out and donated 100 Steem per week to help Open Mic


<div class="pull-right"><center><img src="https://i.imgsafe.org/36/36042cd62d.png"/><a href="https://steemit.com/@curie">@curie</a></center></div>

https://i.imgsafe.org/43/43ea19e02b.png

@Curie helps curate new people who contribute good content and has been supporting Open Mic musicians behind the scenes since Open Mic started. They helped me and countless others get our posts seen when we first started on the platform. Many Open Mic musicians have been featured on their weekly Author's Showcase posts. They are a top 20 witness and have contributed 25 Steem per week for the next two months to help Open Mic. You can vote for them as witness [here](https://steemit.com/~witnesses)

<div class="pull-left"><center><img src="https://i.imgsafe.org/b2/b2f2ea0eea.gif"/><a href="https://steemit.com/music/@isaria/5jp6sx-steemit-musicians-with-krystle-shane-and-isaria-msp-waves-radio-30-sbd-prize">@isaria</a></center></div>

MSP-Waves Radio in association with the Minnow Support Project and the Peace, Abundance, Liberty Network is a [weekly radio program](https://steemit.com/music/@isaria/2p1psn-steemit-musicians-with-krystle-shane-and-isaria-msp-waves-radio-30-sbd-prize-25-steem-weekly-donation-to-open-mic) hosted by @Krystle, @swelker101, and @Isaria that features the weekly Top 5 judges picks from Steemit Open Mic. Not only do they also give weekly prizes to audience picked performers from the contest, but they have also started sponsoring Open Mic with a 25 Steem weekly donation! How cool is that? Thank you for helping support musicians on the Steemit platform. You can have a look at last week's show at [Steemit Musicians With Krystle Shane And Isaria Msp Waves Radio - 30 Sbd Prize](https://steemit.com/music/@isaria/5jp6sx-steemit-musicians-with-krystle-shane-and-isaria-msp-waves-radio-30-sbd-prize) --- by @isaria<br/>


<div class="pull-right"><center><img src="https://i.imgsafe.org/36/360801525c.png"/><a href="https://steemit.com/@aggroed">@aggroed</a></center></div>

@aggroed is a top 20 witness and is involved in the [minnowsupportproject.org](http://minnowsupportproject.org/) and the Peace, Abundance, and Liberty network on Discord. He is launching a new online card game called [SteemMonsters.com](https://steemmonsters.com/). **Steem Monsters** is supporting Open Mic with a 50 Steem donation per week. You can vote for him as witness [here](https://steemit.com/~witnesses)

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# <center>What Is [SteemMonsters.com](https://steemmonsters.com)?</center> #

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Definitely check out[The Open Mic's Mega Collaboration Mash Up Update 2](https://steemit.com/openmic/@passion-ground/the-open-mic-s-mega-collaboration-mash-up-update-2) --- by @passion-ground<br/>. This is going to be a lot of fun doing a big mashup to celebrate Open Mic's 2-year birthday coming up soon.




And thanks to @meno's initiative the community has come together to support Open Mic. Many of you have created posts in support of the Open Mic community and have donated a portion of the rewards from those posts to @openmic so we can keep doing what we do, build a great community of musicians on Steemit. You guys are the best and we feel appreciative and inspired!

## [Operation We Are The Open Mic](https://steemit.com/openmic/@meno/operation-we-are-the-open-mic) --- by @meno<br/> ####

Special thanks to @lukestokes for his delegation of 5,000 SP to the @openmic account. This helps each entry earn a little more for their performances. 


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## From now on, anyone entering Open Mic must say Steemit Open Mic Week Number (current week number) and their username to have a valid entry. This is to stop scammers from stealing your video and entering it as their own. ##

#### [Try Again - @Luzcypher feat. @edprivat](https://steemit.com/music/@edprivat/6u0wtsuc) ####


#### [Mark Your Calendars For The Open Mic Mega Mashup Or Update 4](https://steemit.com/openmic/@passion-ground/mark-your-calendars-for-the-open-mic-mega-mashup-or-update-4) --- by @passion-ground<br/> ####


#### [How To Support Musicians On Steemit And Earn Curation Rewards By Following The Open Mic Trail ](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/how-to-support-musicians-on-steemit-and-earn-curation-rewards-by-following-the-open-mic-trail ) --- by @luzcypher<br/> ####






#### [Steemit Open Mic Is About Building A Community Of Musicians On Steemit Not About Winning](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/steemit-open-mic-is-about-building-a-community-of-musicians-on-steemit-not-about-winning) --- by @luzcypher<br/> ####

#### [What Are The Rules To Enter Steemit Open Mic And Why Do We Have Rules Anyways](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/what-are-the-rules-to-enter-steemit-open-mic-and-why-do-we-have-rules-anyways)  ####





<br></br>



**Join Steemit Open Mic Night Week 97** and win Steem. Just Record, Post, Win! Come play or sing a song for Steemit.



## <center>Steemit Open Mic Rules</center> ##

## From now on, anyone entering Open Mic must say Steemit Open Mic Week Number (current week number) and their username to have a valid entry. This is to stop scammers from stealing your video and entering it as their own. ##

- The cutoff date for entries is Friday the 10th
 of August 2018. Submit your performance in the comment / reply section by **12.00 PM UTC Time (Friday 3rd AUGUST 2018)**. [Find your UTC time here](http://www.timeanddate.com/time/map/).
- Each week the contest starts on Sunday and ends on Friday. **PLEASE DO NOT ENTER BEFORE SUNDAY the 5th of August**
- Only 1 entry per person per week 
- Steemit Open Mic Week 97 must the beginning of the post title.
- **Steemit Open Mic Week 97 and your username** must be said at the beginning of your video
- Live musical performances only specifically made for this contest. **A musical instrument must be played in your performance.**
- openmic must be the first tag
- Add a link to your post in the comments of this contest post.
- **You must upvote this post**
- **Even if you use DTube a YouTube or Video embedded link must be added to your post too**

## [Steemit Open Mic Loves Dtube So Why Do I Have To Add A Youtube Video To My Open Mic Entry](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/steemit-open-mic-loves-dtube-so-why-do-i-have-to-add-a-youtube-video-to-my-open-mic-entry) --- by @luzcypher<br/> ##


Entries must follow these rules to earn prizes. For a more in-depth understanding of the rules read, [What Are The Rules To Enter Steemit Open Mic And Why Do We Have Rules Anyways](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/what-are-the-rules-to-enter-steemit-open-mic-and-why-do-we-have-rules-anyways)


>Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.

>**Victor Hugo**

<center>[![steemit_open_mic_week_97.png](https://s15.postimg.cc/5uv3x26hn/steemit_open_mic_week_97.png)](https://steemit.com/@luzcypher)</center>

#### It is very important to say the words "**Steemit Open Mic Week 97**" **AND YOUR USERNAME at the beginning of your recorded video**. Posts without those words spoken in the beginning of your live, recorded video do not qualify for prizes. ####

## From now on, anyone entering Open Mic must say Steemit Open Mic Week Number (current week number) and their username to have a valid entry. This is to stop scammers from stealing your video and entering it as their own. ##



Here is an example of a correctly titled post.

<center>[![steemit open mic submission example.png](https://s21.postimg.org/6hkxcb56f/steemit_open_mic_submission_example.png)](https://postimg.org/image/sgrbzim0j/)</center>

These requirements make it easier for judges and curators to find your posts and upvote it. Ignoring these requirements only hurt your chances of earning rewards. 

## <center>Steemit Open Mic News</center> ##

@andybets is working on a site that we may be able to morph into a working Open Mic app. You can have a sneak peek if it here](https://multi.tube/advanced-search/86&tag=openmic&votedby=openmic). Give a few seconds for it to load.

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You can join the Open Mic community and chat with musicians on the [Open Mic Discord Channel](https://discord.gg/qsUE7V). Your posts are automatically posted to the Open Mic Discord channel when you make your post on your blog. You don't need to post links there, but it is a great place to connect with the community.




 


[Behind The Scenes Look At The Steemit Open Mic Selection Process How We Pick The Top 5 Entries ](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/behind-the-scenes-look-at-the-steemit-open-mic-selection-process-how-we-pick-the-top-3-entries )







You can also post your Steemit Open Mic link to Steemit Open Mic Post Promotion channel by join us at the Steemit Local Musicians Society on Discord and get more upvotes for your entry. Here is [the invite code](https://discord.gg/jZDbk5z)

 

# <center>Steemit Open Mic Week 97</center> #
Thanks for supporting, upvoting, Resteeming and entering **Steemit Open Mic**, a community of music lovers for music lovers and musicians.

## <center>2 Votes = Win Win</center> ##

**You can help support Steemit Open Mic by making sure to vote two times.**

- **Once on this post** so the payouts for the winners will make this contest self-supporting. *We're very grateful @pfunk is helping out right now, but helping this post with upvotes gives more rewards to the winners and the contest will be self-supporting.*

- **And vote a 2nd time on the link of your favorite entry's post found in the comments below.** *This will help support all the musicians that entered, even if they didn't win the contest.* 

- In fact, some entries earned very well, even though they didn't win. And that's good because musicians need to eat. 


**Winners from week 96 will be announced **, Monday, August 9th, 2018 so be sure to follow @luzcypher for updates and thanks for everyone that entered, upvoted and resteemed Steemit Open Mic.


## <center>Steemit Open Mic Process</center> ##

Keeping it short and sweet, here is the flow of considerations for the **Steemit Open Mic** contest:-

- Need to promote community participation in the spirit of **Steemit Open Mic** night.

- So.. **Steemit Open Mic** submissions in comments, community voting and reblogging are encouraged.

- However, we need to avoid public vote abuse and keep a certain standard for **Steemit Open Mic** night.


- So.. community voting as the first filter, before internal voting.


- Another problem: late submissions are usually disadvantaged as they get less attention on the contest post.


- So.. we've tried to mitigate such a problem by including unique votes of **Steemit Open Mic** submissions in their own blog posts.


- **IT IS CRUCIAL WHEN YOU RECORD YOUR VIDEO THAT YOU SAY "STEEMIT OPEN MIC WEEK 97" AND YOUR USERNAME AT THE BEGINNING OF YOUR VIDEO** 

- **We're looking for real live musical performances for this contest**. Some people have posted old videos from YouTube and it's difficult to verify that it's really them performing. They will be disqualified from the contest.
 
- If you want a chance to earn the prize, make a new video and say **STEEMIT OPEN MIC Week 97** at the start of it. 

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## <center>How To Enter Steemit Open Mic</center> ##


- In a well lit quiet room, use your cell phone to record your performance. See recording tips [here](https://youthradio.org/apps/diy-resource-how-to-record-high-quality-sound-with-your-phone/) and [here](https://www.lynda.com/articles/great-audio-with-your-phone)

- **SAY THE WORDS "STEEMIT OPEN MIC WEEK 97" AND YOUR USERNAME AT THE BEGINNING OF YOUR VIDEO**

- Upload your performance to YouTube or other video hosting site.
- Create a post on your own Steemit account pasting the URL of your uploaded video. 

- **IMPORTANT: THE FIRST WORDS IN YOUR POST MUST READ:** **STEEMIT OPEN MIC WEEK 97** before any other text in the title.  

 >For example: ***STEEMIT Open Mic Week 97***- Hold That Tiger by @cheetabot*
- You can title your post anything you want just be sure the first words say **STEEMIT OPEN MIC WEEK 97**.

- **VERY IMPORTANT: THE FIRST TAG ON YOUR POST MUST BE openmic** All one word. No spaces.



- **POST THE LINK TO YOUR POST IN THE COMMENTS OF THIS POST**. This will increase your exposure and votes while increasing the amount of prize money AND WILL LET US KNOW YOU HAVE ENTERED


## <center>Judging, and Contest Prize</center> ##

- Submit your performance in the comment / reply section by **12.00 PM UTC Time (Friday 10th AUGUST 2018)**. [Find your UTC time here](http://www.timeanddate.com/time/map/).

- DO NOT ENTER AFTER **12.00 PM UTC Time (Friday 10th AUGUST 2018 12.00 PM UTC Time)** YOUR VIDEO WILL NOT BE UPVOTED AFTER THAT TIME [Find your UTC time here](http://www.timeanddate.com/time/map/).


- You may only submit 1 (one) entry per week.

- ## From now on, anyone entering Open Mic must say Steemit Open Mic Week Number (current week number) **and their username** to have a valid entry. This is to stop scammers from stealing your video and entering it as their own. ##

- Performances are not judged on production value, only on performance and entertainment value.




- Steemit Open Mic judges will deliberate 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th place based on the selected performances.

[Steemit Open Mic Prizes Are Temporarily Reduced Until Further Notice](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/steemit-open-mic-prizes-are-temporarily-reduced-until-further-notice)


- Each week the prizes will be paid as follows:
- 1st place: 80 Steem +plus a 5 Steem Monster Pack
- 2nd place: 40 Steem +plus a 5 Steem Monster Pack
- 3rd place: 26 Steem +plus a 5 Steem Monster Pack
- 4th place: 26 Steem +plus a 5 Steem Monster Pack
- 5th place: 26 Steem +plus a 5 Steem Monster Pack





- All SBD's generated on your own post are yours to keep of course.
- You may also post your entry and comments on https://steemit.chat/channel/openmic
- or [post your entries here](https://discordapp.com/channels/325308475687305237/325315492766154753)



## <center>Images</center> ##

You can use any images you want on your blog when you enter Steemit Open Mic. If you would like to help promote a common theme for the Steemit Open Mic Contest you may also use this image below.

Just copy and paste this code as the first image on your blog post.

`<center>[![steemit_open_mic_week_97.png](https://s15.postimg.cc/5uv3x26hn/steemit_open_mic_week_97.png)](https://steemit.com/@luzcypher)</center>`


<center>[![steemit_open_mic_week_97.png](https://s15.postimg.cc/5uv3x26hn/steemit_open_mic_week_97.png)](https://steemit.com/@luzcypher)</center>



## <center>How To Get More Views To Your Entry</center> ##

You can help get more views to your Steemit Open Mic entry and help grow the contest by Tweeting your blog post. You can also:

- Add it to [Steemit Musicians on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/316826738740393/)
- Add it to [Steemit Open Mic on Steemit chat](https://steemit.chat/channel/openmic)
- Add it to [Post Promotion in Steemit chat](https://steemit.chat/channel/postpromotion)
- [Steemit Open Mic Post Promotion](https://discordapp.com/channels/325308475687305237/325315492766154753) on Discord
- Join and add it to these Facebook groups:

1. [Steemit Group 1](https://www.facebook.com/groups/steemitnow/)
2. [Steemit Group 2](https://www.facebook.com/groups/steemit/)

## Join The Open Mic Community On Discord ##

Come join us and chat with musicians in the [Open Mic community on Discord](https://discord.gg/7ec2x2): 

**NOTE:** 

# Your post is automatically added to Discord when you post so you don't need to add your link there. Just come to connect with other musicians. # 

## <center>Disclaimer</center> ##



- Make sure performances are your performance.

- The song does not have to be original, only your performance of the song.

- The Steemit Open Mic judges reserve the right to forfeit submissions that are misleading.

Remember to follow these rules so we can find and reward your post.

## From now on, anyone entering Open Mic must say Steemit Open Mic Week Number (current week number) and their username to have a valid entry. This is to stop scammers from stealing your video and entering it as their own. ##

- The cutoff date for entries is Friday the 10th of August, 12:00 PM UTC Time. [Find your UTC time here](http://www.timeanddate.com/time/map/)
- Each week the contest starts on Sunday and ends on Friday. **PLEASE DO NOT ENTER BEFORE SUNDAY OR AFTER FRIDAY 12 UTC TIME**
- Only 1 entry per person per week 
- Steemit Open Mic Week 97 must the beginning of the post title.
- **Steemit Open Mic Week 97 and your username** must be said at the beginning of your video
- Live performances only specifically made for this contest. A musical instrument must be part of your performance. 
- openmic must be the first tag
- Add a link to your post in the comments of this contest post.
- You must upvote this post.

- - Even if you use DTube a YouTube or Video embedded link must be added to your post too.

[Steemit Open Mic Loves Dtube So Why Do I Have To Add A Youtube Video To My Open Mic Entry](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/steemit-open-mic-loves-dtube-so-why-do-i-have-to-add-a-youtube-video-to-my-open-mic-entry)

For a fuller understanding of the rules read, [What Are The Rules To Enter Steemit Open Mic And Why Do We Have Rules Anyways](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/what-are-the-rules-to-enter-steemit-open-mic-and-why-do-we-have-rules-anyways)




## <center>New Music Category Communities</center> ##

Music Category communities are coming together on Steemit and if you're a music lover, please show support and join in the fun. Here are a few new places to find great music.

- [Mark Your Calendars For The Open Mic Mega Mashup Or Update 4](https://steemit.com/openmic/@passion-ground/mark-your-calendars-for-the-open-mic-mega-mashup-or-update-4) --- by @passion-ground<br/>

- [How To Support Musicians On Steemit And Earn Curation Rewards By Following The Open Mic Trail ](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/how-to-support-musicians-on-steemit-and-earn-curation-rewards-by-following-the-open-mic-trail )

- [Operation We Are The Open Mic](https://steemit.com/openmic/@meno/operation-we-are-the-open-mic) --- by @meno<br/>

- [Steemit Open Mic Loves Dtube So Why Do I Have To Add A Youtube Video To My Open Mic Entry](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/steemit-open-mic-loves-dtube-so-why-do-i-have-to-add-a-youtube-video-to-my-open-mic-entry) 

- [Steemit Open Mic Is About Building A Community Of Musicians On Steemit Not About Winning](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/steemit-open-mic-is-about-building-a-community-of-musicians-on-steemit-not-about-winning) 


- [Steemit Open Mic Is Growing And Expanding And A Call For A Dedicated Open Mic Website](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/steemit-open-mic-is-growing-and-expanding-and-a-call-for-a-dedicated-open-mic-website) 


  

- [Behind The Scenes Look At The Steemit Open Mic Selection Process How We Pick The Top 3 Entries ](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/behind-the-scenes-look-at-the-steemit-open-mic-selection-process-how-we-pick-the-top-3-entries ) 

- [Steemit Open Mic Prizes Are Temporarily Reduced Until Further Notice](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/steemit-open-mic-prizes-are-temporarily-reduced-until-further-notice)



Suggestion: **openmic** ***must be the first tag*** to enter open mic, but adding other music-related tags (such as *music, music-trail*) may help your post get more attention and perhaps even get curated by those music curators.

If your song is an original song, add orginalmusic as your 2nd tag. This will help curators know it is an original song which currently pays a Steem bonus to you. 


## <center>Thank you all for the participation!</center> ##



If you have any question please contact @luzcypher in the [Open Mic Discord Channel](https://discord.gg/qsUE7V)

## [Hablas Español? Haga Clic Aquí](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/steemit-open-mic-microfono-abierto-semana-97-registre-su-rendimiento-en-su-telefono-entre-y-gane-steem-patrocinado-por-pfunk-y) ##
Translation courtesy of @lizanomadsoul

## [Est-ce que tu parles Français? Cliquez ici.](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/steemit-open-mic-semaine-97-enregistrez-votre-performance-et-gagnez-des-steem-sponsorise-par-pfunk-and-luzcypher) ##
Traduction gracieuseté de @roxane

We would like to thank you all for your spirited participation in making this a big part of the Steemit music community!

<center>[![steemians-support-open-mic.png](https://s11.postimg.org/u83zdzhdv/steemians_support_open_mic.png)](https://steemit.com/@luzcypher)</center>

<center>[![luzcypher-emoji-verified-2.png](https://s16.postimg.org/fg72y0snp/luzcypher_emoji_verified_2.png)](https://steemit.com/@luzcypher)</center>