About This Event
Lyrical Expressionz - Rappers & Poets Gospel Open Mic takes place on Sunday, November 29, 2026, from 4:00 PM at HopScotch Taprooms, 54 Westow Hill, London, SE19 1RX. The programme includes gospel music, rap, poetry and spoken word, with an open mic competition and a celebration of Psalms Lounge’s first birthday.
Special guests include Anomally Dance and Ssaintweezle. Headlining acts are Kirsty Selikem, Elizabeth Maltman and OOZA. The event also includes live DJs and networking.
- Rapper registration is sold out; poet registration remains open.
- Open mic entrants may perform one poem or one track only, and lyrics and content must remain clean.
- Pieces presented from a seeker’s perspective should explore God in connection with humanity and creation.
- Performers using backing tracks should provide them to the DJ on arrival for upload before their set.
- Competition prizes include a headline slot at the next Lyrical Expressionz, judging-panel places for first and second place, Christian apparel from Iron Trinity Clothing for the first-place winner, and a 50% Iron Trinity Clothing voucher for runners-up.
Admission is for ages 18 and over. Tickets are priced from £11.55 to £16.96.
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