Chennai, June 2025: After a fantastic response to its Mumbai debut event last month, GenS Life, a platform built for Seniors, by Seniors, in collaboration with arts and culture collective Dowith Lit, is bringing its celebrated event ‘Senior Spotlight: An Open Mic for the 55+’ to Chennai. The city’s first-ever ticketed open mic event for individuals aged 55+, this unique showcase of creative expression is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Idam – The Art & Culture Space, Kodambakkam.
Building on the momentum of the first open mic, which saw seniors deliver entertaining performances across music, stand-up and storytelling, the Chennai edition promises to be an equallyvibrant celebration of lived experiences, talent, and community. Set against the cultural backdrop of Chennai’s artistic hub, the event is designed to inspire and empower seniors to share their stories, forge meaningful connections, and rediscover the joy of collective expression.
“Senior Spotlight: An Open Mic for the 55+, is more than an event, it’s a movement. It’s about creating safe, inclusive spaces where seniors feel heard, celebrated, and connected,” said Meenakshi Menon, Founder, GenS Life. “Following the overwhelming success in Mumbai, we’re thrilled to bring this experience to Chennai and continue building a community where every senior has a voice.”
The collaboration between GenS Life and Dowith Lit, known for its innovative arts programming and grassroots engagement, underscores a shared mission: to foster community, combat social isolation, and spotlight the stories of India’s seniors: an audience of over 150 million strong.
Event Details:
● Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
● Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
● Venue: Idam – The Art & Culture Space, 7, Viswanathapuram 2nd St, Viswanatha Puram, Kodambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600024
● Tickets: Available on BookMyShow, District, Dowith Lit website, and on-the-spot registration.
Join us for an evening of soulful music, captivating poetry, laughter-filled stand-up, and heartfelt storytelling: by seniors, for seniors.
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