Because I once sang in a band, I find this easy. 1. Hold the mic away, then smile and look calm. 2. Move out of feedback range and to make it amusing make it a bit of a dance. 3. Signal to the technicians in a friendly but authorative way to turn the volume down. 4. When it's sorted, smile. Make a little joke. 'Feedback before I have even spoken? That's an interesting take.'

When you first arrive at a venue, try to get some stage time with the PA crew in place. That way you'll be able to find out where the speakers are so you can avoid placing the microphone too close to them. But despite doing that, you can still face problems with feedback due to things like the crew turning up the volume once the event starts. The first thing to do, is to point the microphone in a direction that is away from the speakers. Beware of monitor speakers, which may be in front of you and on the floor of the stage. And although you see many people do this, the solution is not to cover the microphone. In the process of trying to do this, you may actually end up concentrating even more sound with your cup hand.

Do not panic. If you show the audience that you are panicking, the audience will panic too. Hold the microphone in a different way. Move away from where you are standing. If this does not help, confidently, respectfully, and calmly ask tech support to come to your rescue.

To handle unexpected audio feedback smoothly, pause, stay calm, and maintain a professional demeanor. Step slightly away from the microphone to reduce the feedback loop, then adjust your position or distance. If possible, signal a technician for assistance without drawing too much attention. Smile, resume confidently, and acknowledge any delays gracefully to keep the audience engaged and at ease.

To handle unexpected audio feedback like a pro, just stay calm and keep your cool. If the feedback hits, acknowledge it with some light humor, like saying, "Looks like my mic wants to join the conversation." While the tech team sorts it out, engage the audience by asking them a question or inviting their thoughts. If needed, switch to a backup microphone or change your position to cut down on the noise. Once everything is back on track, quickly recap your last point and jump back in with some energy to keep the audience engaged. Afterward, chat with your tech team about what happened to avoid it next time. Your ability to roll with the punches will make a great impression.