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Posted by Gary in Effective Emceeing (Tips!) , Events & Experiences , Public Spea ing ,T e S y Spea ers" Guide , T oug ts and #eflections $trac bac

Ive learnt a great deal during my stints as Emcee over the last couple of months andhere are some insights for anyone who wishes to be an effective emcee or are just startingout emceeing themselves.

Role of the Emcee

As the Emcee, (or M asters of C eremonies , you are the bridge between the audience andthe !"tars#. $hese are usually the contest participants (if youre hosting a contest , or thespea%er&trainers (if youre hosting a seminar, wor%shop or lecture .

'ou are the star ma%er, not the star 'ou are the grease that lubricates the flow of eventsof the programme. 'ou are not there to hog the limelight, or steal it from the maincharacters of the night.

$he role of the Emcee is to facilitate the event and ensures that programme materiali)eswithout a hitch (or minimise those hitches that come up .

Responsibilities of the Emcee Remember T.I.M

T ime * As Emcee, you are the %ing of the programme. 'ou are the one in charge of thetime and se+uence of events. 'ou are in - $/-0 'ou are responsible for ensuringthat events start and end on time.

Introducer * 1embers of the audience may or may not %now the spea%ers&participants aswell as you do. 'et, the success of the entire event is very much dependent on them%nowing the credentials of the spea%er or bac%ground of the participants. $his

bac%ground %nowledge is crucial in establishing credibility and rapport between thespea%ers and participants respectively.

2o your job well and the ne3t person who follows will have a much easier time sayingtheir piece. $he event will move on smoothly. -therwise

M ood "etter * As Emcee, you are the participants leader. 'ou have to lead them inapplause and appraisal. 'ou are their guide and youve to win the crowd over with yourenthusiasm 'our enthusiasm is e3tremely contagious, and if you wor% it correctly, theaudience will follow your cue at reacting and appraising the spea%er&participants.

Some things to do as Emcee: 1 A 5 s

e Enthusiastic * 'our Attitudes ontagious Infect the crowd with it

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e 4roactive * As the 4rogramme ontroller, youre I 5A/6E 'oure the bridge between everyone (audience and spea%er, spea%er and organiser, organiser and timer etc .7now what has to be done and ma%e sure it gets done.

e Early * /each the event venue before the first guest arrive so that logistical and

technical (ie8 microphone tests and the sound system matters can be ironed out. Also,meet and discuss your concerns (if any regarding anything that you thin% needs to bedone. Arriving early will also give you time to settle down and observe and analyse thecrowd to help you adapt your style later.

e 4rofessional * 2o not eat, drin%, or smo%e on stage. As the Emcee, youre part of theface for the event. $he audience will not get a chance to see the bac%room staff andtechnical assistants. As mentioned, you are the glue for the event. 1aintain the decorumand leave a positive image for everyone to carry home. If youve got to eat, drin%, orsmo%e, do it where nobody can see you

e 4repared * 7now the programme and prepare notes if you must. 1emorise these+uence of events if you need. o. Its best if you memorised it 'oure allowed to holdsome cards or the programme sheet or cue cards in your hand. 9ut do not attempt to readfrom the script which youve prepared the night before

5andling A pologies * :nderstand that mista%es may (and ;I00 occur from time totime. Apologise and move on. 7eep your cool and get on the with the programme.$heres no need to free)e or apologise profusely. $he audience arent there to hear youapologise, theyre there for the programme

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