open mike

British  

noun

1. 1. a session in a pub or club where members of the public are invited to perform comedy or to sing

   2. ( as modifier )

      an open-mike slot for young hopefuls

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Example Sentences

Also wants satellite offices set up in different areas during these meetings so that parents could voice concerns “when it comes to open mike time. If the board doesn’t think it’s feasible, at least allow my district to try it out.”

From Los Angeles Times

On the album Acaster plays drums, served as a producer and curated a 40-strong roster of collaborators, including the singer-songwriter Xenia Rubinos and the rapper Open Mike Eagle.

From New York Times

After emerging as part of revered L.A. collective Project Blowed, Open Mike Eagle has been one of the most respected and consistent artists in underground hip-hop over the past decade.

From Seattle Times

Gerard Jordan, a longshoreman and teammate in that league, recalled a hit that split open Mike’s forehead.

From New York Times

“You have one person versus many, many, many other people who are perpetuating the cycle of the old image” of what it means to be masculine, says rapper Open Mike Eagle.

From Washington Post