Discover the types of events you’ll need a professional event host, plus the roles an MC will play in this special report: When You Need a Master of Ceremonies
As the official host, the Master of Ceremonies holds a pivotal role in the smooth running of your event. They will become an essential part of your event team by professionally presenting speakers and performers, entertaining the audience, and keep the event moving.
Our experienced MCs capture and maintain the attention of the audience, and rise to any and all unforeseen deviations from the event’s running script.
If you don’t see your emcee of choice here, talk to a Talent Specialist on 1300 884 485 (intl: +612 9518 3944) for an MC solution that’s the ideal fit for your event.
Tom is in every Aussie comedian's Top 5. A true master of the craft, he remarkably gets better each year, a phenomena that ensures other comics sneak in the back of his always sold out shows. Areas of speciality include Master Of Ceremonies (MC). He’s performed at every major comedy festival in the world, been twice nominated for a Helpmann and the biggest stand up on the planet Louis CK chose Tom to be his support act for his Australian tour. A sure fire, killer stand up at the top of his game. Tom Gleeson is one of Australia’s favourite comedians.
Dave Thornton has built a global reputation for his honest, engaging, whip-smart and damn funny comedy. Areas of speciality include Master Of Ceremonies (MC). He’s stormed the world’s three major comedy festivals – Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Fringe and the invitation-only Just For Laughs in Montréal.
Dave’s TV credentials include hosting a series Channel 9’s 20 to 1, appearances ABC TV’s Spicks and Specks and Agony Uncles, Network Ten’s Hughesy We Have a Problem and regular appearances as a co-host on The Project.
Lawrence Mooney is a stand-up comedian widely regarded by fans and peers as one of the funniest of the funniest. Areas of speciality include Master Of Ceremonies (MC). His brutally honest and hilarious insights have earned him Best Show Sydney Comedy Festival and multiple Barry Award Nominations for Best Show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Originally from Collie, a small town in Western Australia, Neroli set her sights on sports media from a young age. An avid sports and Fremantle Dockers fan, Neroli is now a Fox Sports News and Fox Footy Presenter in Melbourne. Areas of speciality include Master Of Ceremonies (MC). After a four-year stint with Channel 7 in Perth as a sports reporter and AFL producer/reporter on Today Tonight, Neroli joined Fox Sports News and Fox Footy, where she has earned industry respect with her quick wit and in-depth knowledge of the game.
Leah McLeod’s on-camera and on-stage presence is real, funny and incredibly relatable - the hallmarks of her success. Areas of speciality include Master Of Ceremonies (MC). Leah has been a popular television & radio presenter for the last 18 years. She is also one of the country’s leading voice-over artists, narrators and Master of Ceremonies.
You will currently see Gorgi as regular co-host on Network Ten’s prime time program ‘The Project’, alongside Pete Helliar, Waleed Aly, Lisa Wilkinson and Carrie Bickmore. Areas of speciality include Master Of Ceremonies (MC). Gorgi’s diverse experience in news, current affairs, media, journalism, travel, musical theatre, science, education and professional singing, have made her a valued member of the panel for the past four years and one of the most well-rounded television presenters in the industry.
Most recently, Gorgi was revealed as the Monster on the show that captivated the nation, The Masked Singer Australia. A fan favourite, Gorgi performed soul stirring ballads from strong female artists and achieved third place in Australia’s first season of the worldwide sensation.
Nazeem Hussain has fast become one of the biggest stars of Australian comedy, and a much loved television and radio personality. Areas of speciality include Master Of Ceremonies (MC). Nazeem’s Netflix special ‘Nazeem Hussain: Public Frenemy’, filmed in Montreal at the Just For Laughs Festival, started streaming globally in 2019, introducing Nazeem to a legion of new fans, and critical acclaim. Funny Or Die, and Chortleboth listed Nazeem’s special amongst their favourites.
"Australia's Most Travelled Woman", that's the title earned by Catriona Rowntree after nearly 15 years at the helm of Australia's favourite travel show Getaway on Channel Nine. Her television career began after completing a Diploma of Journalism at Macleay College in 1990, followed by stints researching at BRW and various Sydney newsrooms. Areas of speciality include Master Of Ceremonies (MC). In 1993 Rowntree filmed a story for WonderWorld! and has been employed on-air ever since. That soon led to hosting What’s Up Doc, filmed live on weekends from Melbourne and a paid gig on Triple J radio, hosing the national Weekend Request Show ensued. So began a period of working 7 days a week in 3 states and loving every single second of it.
Rove McManus started his entertainment career as a stand-up comedian but has gone on to become Australia's most successful talk show host and one of its biggest producers of entertainment television. Areas of speciality include Master Of Ceremonies (MC). Rove got his first TV gig on community television, hosting his own tonight show. Rove hit the prime time schedule in 2000 with Rove Live on Network Ten after a brief late night stint on the Nine Network in 1999. The show played host to some of the planet’s biggest names with the likes of Cameron Diaz, John Travolta, Drew Barrymore, Matt Damon, The Duchess of York and U2 taking time out to chat with Rove.
Ray Martin is an Australian television journalist best known for his on-air roles on Channel Nine from 1978 to 2008. He was awarded an Order of Australia in 2011 for journalism. Areas of speciality include Master Of Ceremonies (MC). Ray Martin was appointed the ABC’s North American correspondent in 1969. Over the next 10 years his coverage included race riots, anti-Vietnam War protests, Olympic Games and presidential elections for news and current affairs television and radio, from Four Corners and This Day Tonight to science and religion programs.
