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Open Mic Sign-Up Sheet

Ditch the clipboard and the bucket of names. Performers add themselves via link or QR code - you control the running order live.

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Comedy nightsPoetry slamsTalent showsOptional timersNo app requiredFree forever
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Running order
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Perfect for every team

One tool for standups, classrooms, Q&A, and more

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Comedy Open Mics

Comics scan the QR code at the door, add their name, and see their spot number instantly. No more crowding around a clipboard.

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Poetry Slams

Poets sign up from their seat via link. The host manages the reading order without interrupting the flow of the night.

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Music Open Mics

Musicians add their name and see who's ahead of them in line, so they know exactly when to set up.

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Storytelling Nights

Replace the sign-up bucket with a shareable link that keeps the running order visible to everyone in the room.

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Variety & Talent Nights

Handle walk-in sign-ups all night long. Late arrivals just add themselves to the end of the queue.

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House Shows & Bar Nights

Small, informal venues get a professional-feeling lineup without any extra hardware or software to buy.

The Challenge

  • 1Paper sign-up sheets get lost, smudged, or filled out illegibly at the door.
  • 2A bucket of names on scraps of paper makes the order feel arbitrary and hard to track.
  • 3Performers keep asking the host 'how many people are ahead of me?'
  • 4Late walk-ins create confusion about where they fit into the lineup.
  • 5There's no way for the room to see the order without the host announcing it constantly.

Our Solution

  • 1Digital sign-up via link or QR code replaces the clipboard and the bucket entirely.
  • 2Performers see their exact spot in line from their own phone, so they stop asking the host.
  • 3Late sign-ups automatically join the end of the queue - no manual bookkeeping.
  • 4Host retains full control: reorder, skip, or remove anyone from the list at any time.
  • 5Optional spectator view shows the live order to the whole room on a shared screen.

How it works

Get started in minutes

1

Start your sign-up sheet

Create a free board in about a minute. Choose whether performers can add themselves directly or need your approval first.

2

Share the link or QR code

Post the QR code at the door or share the link. Performers add their name from their own phone - no clipboard needed.

3

Run the show

See the live order, reorder as needed, and move through the lineup. Everyone always knows who's up next.

Everything you need

Shareable link or QR code for instant, no-account sign-ups
Optional moderator approval queue if you want to vet names before they appear
Manual reordering when someone needs to move up or down the list
Real-time updates across every connected phone and screen
Spectator view for displaying the running order to the room
Optional per-turn timers so every set keeps to its slot
Pause/resume controls for breaks between sets
Works on any phone - no app download required
Mobile-friendly for hosts running the show from the stage or the bar
Dark mode support for dim venue lighting
Persistent board state - come back and resume anytime

Why teams choose us

  • 1No more lost or illegible sign-up sheets - the list lives online and updates instantly
  • 2Fewer interruptions from performers asking where they are in the lineup
  • 3Handles walk-ins smoothly all night without manual re-writing of the list
  • 4Feels more professional for performers and the audience alike
  • 5Zero cost and zero setup hardware - just a phone and a link

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from a paper sign-up sheet?
Performers add their own name from their phone via a link or QR code - no clipboard to lose, no illegible handwriting, no bottleneck at the door. Everyone sees the live order update in real time.
Do performers need to download an app or make an account?
No. They scan the QR code or tap the link, type their name, and they're on the list. No sign-up, no app store, no account required.
Can I still control who goes on stage?
Yes. As host you can reorder the list, skip a no-show, or remove anyone at any time. If you'd rather approve names before they appear, turn on the moderator approval setting.
What if someone signs up but leaves before their turn?
Just remove them from the list or reorder around them - the rest of the queue updates instantly for everyone watching.
Can the audience see the list too?
Yes, spectator view is available if you want to display the running order on a screen or share it with the room.
Can I time each performer?
Yes. You can turn on a per-turn timer so every set has a visible limit, which suits comedy nights, talent shows and storytelling events. You can pause for stage setup or breaks.
What about walk-ins who arrive after the show starts?
Keep the QR code visible all night. Late arrivals add themselves to the end of the list, or you can move them up if you want to.

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