An awards night that doesn't drag.
Awards nights, galas and fundraisers, hosted by a professional who keeps a long programme moving and the room with you to the final award.
A long programme is the hardest room to hold.
An awards night has more formal moments than any other event: sponsors to thank, speakers to introduce, winners to announce, photographs to take. Each one takes time, and a room only has so much patience.
A professional MC paces the whole programme — so the last award lands as well as the first.
How we keep a long awards list moving.
However many awards you have, your MC can carry them. With a long list we suggest splitting it into sessions, with food, a speech or entertainment in between, so the room resets instead of flagging.
Inside each group, applause is held to the end rather than after every name, and all the winners in a category come up once and stay on stage for a single photograph. The night keeps its rhythm, and nobody is called back up.
Applause at the end of each group. One photograph per category. Nobody called up twice.
Before an MC is put in front of your room.
Paces a long programme
Every speech length is confirmed beforehand and the running order is built so the energy holds to the last award.
Says every name right
Winners, speakers and sponsors — your MC learns the pronunciations before the night.
Works with your AV team
Cues, music and screens agreed with your crew before the doors open.
Hosts in more than one language
If your room needs two, your MC hosts in both and can translate speeches live when the scripts are shared beforehand.
Before you book.
What will an MC cost?
Every MC on your shortlist comes with a firm quote, plus GST. For an indicative range before you enquire, use our price calculator.
How many awards is too many?
There is no fixed number. With a long list we split it into sessions and change the pace between them, so the room stays with you to the end.
Can the MC keep our speakers to time?
Yes. Your MC confirms the length of every speech beforehand and keeps the night on time from the stage.
Do you work with event agencies?
Yes — we are booked directly by companies and through agencies.
How far ahead should we book?
At least two weeks. The shortest turnaround we have filled was three days.
Open the price calculator for an indicative range. More questions? Read the full FAQ or get in touch.
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