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.
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.
Peter is one of Australia’s sharpest comics; deftly blending political satire, contemporary commentary and razor-like insights for industry events that stand out. Areas of speciality include Master Of Ceremonies (MC). Peter Berner is without doubt one of Australia’s most popular and respected radio and TV presenters, MCs and comics. His intelligent humour has set him apart as one performer who can comfortably combine comedy styles as disparate as satire, observational and reactive with ease — leaving corporate audiences in hysterics.
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.
Alex Cullen has been a journalist for the last 17 years and joined the 7 Network’s flagship public affairs program ‘Sunday Night’ back in 2010. Areas of speciality include Master Of Ceremonies (MC). A country boy at heart, Alex grew up on a farm in Northern New South Wales who enjoys ‘having a yarn’ as he calls it and has been lucky enough to interview some of the world’s biggest stars including Olivia Newton-John, Ricky Gervais and Jon Bon Jovi, and cover some of the world’s major news and sporting events.
Sarah Jones is living her dream, appearing front and centre on FOX Sports' AFL & cricket coverage all year round. Years of hard work have established her as one of Australia's most polished sporting hosts. Areas of speciality include Master Of Ceremonies (MC). Sarah grew up in big yet tight-knit family in Echuca on the Victorian-NSW border. Like so many Aussie kids, she was sports mad.
Abbey Way (nee Gelmi) is an acclaimed television presenter and journalist. Areas of speciality include Master Of Ceremonies (MC). Originally from Perth, Abbey now resides in Sydney where she has quickly established herself as one of Australia’s leading sports media figures. Abbey hosts AFL, Cricket and Horse Racing with Channel 7 and is one of the faces of the network’s Tokyo Olympic Coverage in 2021.
Josh is a television and radio broadcaster who shakes up the status quo with his fierce intellect and infectious sense of humour. Currently, he can be heard on ABC Radio Sydney. Areas of speciality include Master Of Ceremonies (MC). He spent the past decade in New York, where he was one of the founding presenters and producers of HuffPost Live, the multi-award-winning talk network that revolutionised how celebrities and viewers interact.
Two-time Walkley Award winner Virginia Trioli is one of Australia's best-known journalists, with a formidable reputation as a television anchor, radio presenter, writer and commentator. Areas of speciality include Master Of Ceremonies (MC). She is much sought-after as a speaker and MC, and combines a rigorous interviewing style with an often wicked sense of humour.
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.
Marty Sheargold is a stand-up comedian, radio presenter and TV personality. Areas of speciality include Master Of Ceremonies (MC). Marty has hosted Nova’s National Drive Show with Kate Ritchie and Tim Blackwell, and from 2021 is hosting Triple M’s Breakfast.
