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.
Since retiring from his AFL career with the Melbourne Football Club, David Schwartz has pursued a career in the media. Areas of speciality include Master Of Ceremonies (MC). David co-hosts the highly popular SEN 1116 Sports radio program The Run Home with Francis Leach and provides thousands of sport loving Melbournians with their daily fix of sport, whether it is tackling current issues in sport or discussing recent results on a local, national and global playing field.
Tom Williams has earned a reputation on Channel Seven as the resident thrill-seeker. Areas of speciality include Master Of Ceremonies (MC). As a reporter on The Great Outdoors, Tom certainly gave his passport a work-out when he paraglided over Switzerland’s Matterhorn, trekked through the dense Guatemalan jungle, explored an active volcano in Costa Rica and walked the Inca Trail into Machu Picchu.
Brett Rutledge is a World Champion of Public Speaking and a gifted and highly experienced communicator who knows how to engage people and make your leadership communication effective. Areas of speciality include Master Of Ceremonies (MC). As a specialist in executive leadership communication, Brett can immediately improve your communication effectiveness by developing and deepening your understanding of key principles. His approach is unique and his results are outstanding.
Shaynna Blaze is an Award-Winning Interior Designer who has created stunning interiors in residential homes and commercial spaces for over twenty years. Armed with a vast portfolio of work in various fields of design, Shaynna is also a successful commissioned artist. Shaynna transforms commercial, private and retail premises from the most modest budgets to million dollar projects via her successful Interior Design business. Areas of speciality include Master Of Ceremonies (MC). In 2008, Shaynna’s talents were brought to a broader audience through her role as Interior Designer and Co-Presenter on the The LifeStyle Channel’s Award Winning Show, Selling Houses Australia. It was here that Shaynna was able to showcase her design skills, along with her warm and approachable presenting style, which have consequently led to regular appearances as a design expert across a number of mainstream shows including The Morning Show, The Circle, Today Tonight, A Current Affair and The Renovators.
Bob Downe is one of Australia's most loved and enduring comedy characters - the creation of journalist, comedian, actor and broadcaster Mark Trevvorow. Born 4 February 1959 in Melbourne, Mark trained as a journalist at the Herald Sun (Australia's top selling daily) from 1977-81. Areas of speciality include Master Of Ceremonies (MC). He moved to Sydney in 1982 with the success of his cabaret group The Globos, who enjoyed two National Top 20 singles, ‘Tintarella di Luna’ (1982) and ‘The Beat Goes On’ (1983), along with four seasons at the legendary Kinselas Cabaret, a national tour support for Cliff Richard and multiple TV appearances including The Mike Walsh Show, The Don Lane Show, Hey! Hey! It’s Saturday and Countdown.
With his fun-loving, witty and enthusiastic personality, radio presenter Daniel Gawned stepped into the limelight when he joined Melbourne's Nova 100 breakfast radio program, the Hughesy and Kate Show, as anchor. Currently living in Sydney, Daniel has featured on Nova 969 on the Fitzy & Wippa Show where he engaged audiences with his comical banter. Areas of speciality include Master Of Ceremonies (MC). As an experienced MC, Daniel has MC’d major events for the Nova Network and clients including Vodafone, Shock Entertainment in store events and Australian Open Concerts at Hisense Arena.
Kieren Perkins is a hero of the Australian sporting arena. From Captain of Swimming at Brisbane Boys College in 1990 to dual Olympic gold medallist just six years later, Kieren has added an impressively long list of awards and achievements to his name. Areas of speciality include Master Of Ceremonies (MC). Perkins has held 18 Australian records, three world records, and three Commonwealth records and has represented Australia all over the world, including in Monte Carlo, Rome, Auckland, Canada, Barcelona, Atlanta and, of course, at the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
Hugh Sheridan was the host and mentor on Network Ten's talent show, I Will Survive. Areas of speciality include Master Of Ceremonies (MC). Straight after graduating from NIDA, Hugh was cast as ‘Ben Rafter’ in Australia’s highest rating family drama, Packed to the Rafters, for which he received three Silver Logie Awards for Most Popular Actor, a 2011 Silver Logie nomination for Most Outstanding Actor, a Silver Logie Award for Most Popular New Male Talent and a Graham Kennedy Award nomination for Most Outstanding New Talent.
It’s been a rapid rise for Alex Cullen who joined the Sunday Night team in early 2010. Since then, Alex has travelled to all corners of the globe from Vanuatu to Alaska, Vietnam to Cuba and calls Laos his favourite country. He’s covered a broad range of stories including the Japan tsunami in 2011 and interviewed global stars like Stevie Nicks and Lionel Ritchie. Areas of speciality include Master Of Ceremonies (MC). The 33-year-old started his career with 7 as a general reporter in Perth in 2006. In 2007 he joined Sunrise and six months later, he became a general reporter for Seven News. Highlights include reporting on the Bathurst 1000, the Melbourne Cup, and the inspiring story of Jane McGrath.
Bryan Dawe is one of Australias finest political satirists. He has enjoyed a long, successful career writing and performing on national radio, television and film. Areas of speciality include Master Of Ceremonies (MC). Best-known for his work with John Clarke on the ABCs 7.30 Report where they prick the balloons of the nation’s alleged political leaders. Bryan was also a cast member and writer of the critically acclaimed and highly successful spoof of the Sydney Olympics, the ABC TV series The Games. His film credits include the Australia hit comedy The Castle, The Honorable Wally Norman, and Paul Coxs Lust and Revenge.
