IT Series: Take The Mic (Open Mic) powered by Saturday Showcase

Hosted by Harry Wearing & Saturday Showcase, with a DJ on the decks. Performances win prizes so bring your song or bars to Talent House... Best performance wins a residency. The floor is open — and this time there's something on the line. Harry Wearing (Saturday Showcase) will be hosting while the DJ's got the backing tracks ready. Whoever takes the room wins an Emerging Artist Residency or a Free Yard studio session at Talent House (age criteria applies, under 25s only). Rap, sing, spit, whatever — you bring it, the room decides. WHAT WE'LL COVER An open mic floor sign up on the door and get your slot. All Black music genres welcome. A prize on the night best performance wins an emerging artist residency or a free Yard Studio session (under 25s only eligible for prizes). Vibes, networking and more WHO IT'S FOR Anyone who wants to get up and perform, and anyone who wants to be in the room while they do it. First time on a mic or your fiftieth — all are welcome. GETTING A SLOT Book your ticket via Eventbrite & sign up to perform on the door when you arrive. Talent House Membership is here — members go free to this event, general admission is £5. Not a member yet? Register your interest here and we'll be in touch → udmusic.org/memberships for full details.