"One-shots" are opportunities for filkers to perform one song of their choosing in a concert setting. Some conventions also offer "two-shots" or even "three-shots".

"One-shots" are meant to be a showcase for those who do not have concerts at that particular convention. They are also a great opportunity for those who want to strengthen their performance skills.

It's generally bad form for guests to do one-shots since they already have their own concert and do not need a showcase.

You usually sign up for one-shots at the convention (though in rare cases, you can sign up before). If the con offers one-shots, there is a sign-up sheet at the registration table. Some cons offer "two-shots" or "two-fers".

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Another variation on the concept is the "two-by-ten" -- two songs or ten minutes, whichever elapses first.

(There's a continuum of variants; the main thing that distinguishes these is that they're open first-request-for-a-timeslot-gets-it registration, whereas concerts -- even 15-minute miniconcerts -- are generally planned farther in advance and more directly coordinated by the programming chair.)

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