Three students are considering organising monthly open mic nights on campus. Sophie (Student) I really think monthly open mic nights could bring a fresh vibe to campus. It's a fun way to build culture, showcase talent, and give students a reason to gather beyond lectures. We could turn it into something people actually look forward to. Ava (Student) I like the idea, Sophie, but I'm a bit hesitant about whether people would actually show up. We've seen events flop before, and it's discouraging when the room’s half empty. We'd need a solid marketing plan to get the word out and generate real interest. Jack (Student) You're both right, but from an organisational standpoint, there's a lot to think about—securing a venue, hiring sound equipment, setting up a volunteer schedule. It's not something we can just throw together last minute if we want it to run smoothly. Sophie (Student) Totally. For the venue, I was thinking of the student lounge or maybe the outdoor amphitheatre if the weather holds. They're central, and the lounge already has some basic audio support. We'd just need to supplement it with a mic and a couple of speakers. Ava (Student) If we go for the lounge, it might help with turnout too it's already a student hotspot. We should promote across social media, posters in dorms, and maybe ask the campus radio to announce it. And if we get a few performers to commit early, we can feature them in promo materials. Jack (Student) We'll also need to line up volunteers to help with setup, timekeeping, and cleanup. I can draft a schedule and put out a call for helpers. It'd be great to rotate roles so no one gets overwhelmed especially if this becomes a monthly thing. Sophie (Student) What about funding? If we want to rent good sound gear or offer snacks, we'll need some kind of budget. Maybe we explore small sponsorships local cafés or music shops might pitch in if we include their logos in posters or shout them out at events. Ava (Student) That's worth a try. But maybe to keep it simple, we just focus on one event to start with. We'll see how students respond, then build from there. No pressure to commit to a series before we know it works. Jack (Student) Agreed. Let's organise the first open mic night for next month confirm the venue, promote it well, and track participation and feedback. Based on how it goes, we'll decide whether to continue monthly or adjust our approach.