So, you\u2019ve been asked to Emcee an event? Perhaps it\u2019s been quite some time since you took the stage or maybe even it’s your first time, so naturally, you might be feeling a tad anxious. But don\u2019t be! If you follow these tips, you\u2019re sure to do a great job and deliver an exceptional performance.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t go in unprepared and expect it to turn out well. You should have the whole event planned\u00a0from\u00a0when you first step on the stage to when it\u2019s over. To get an idea of how often you will need to speak on stage, talk to the event planner first regarding the schedule. Once you have the program, you can then organize every speech, introduction, and wrap up down to the second.<\/p>\n
You only get a few seconds to impress the audience and to set the tone for the entire event. So make sure you plan an elaborate and impressive kick off for the event opener. The closing should also wow the audience with a detailed closing that gives\u00a0thanks to the audience and recaps the key points.<\/p>\n
The more you can familiarize yourself with your script, the more likely you will deliver your presentation with ease. You should also talk to the event staff to see if you can get some time before the event to practice on the same stage. This will allow you to get a better idea of how your voice will fill the room, as well as try out different speaking volumes and pitches to perfect your delivery.<\/p>\n
Know the dress code in advance and dress appropriately for the event. You should look sharp without standing out like a sore thumb.<\/p>\n
As mentioned before, you are setting the tone of the event, so if you come out dull and expressionless, everyone else will follow suit. From the minute you step out on stage, smile and continue to be enthusiastic throughout the program to keep everyone upbeat and engaged.<\/p>\n
The event planner will be in charge\u00a0of\u00a0the event, but once you step on stage, the power flips over to you. That means you need to control the schedule and what happens. So make sure you have the timing down to a tee, and stay on top of your time management to ensure that each segment starts and ends exactly on time.<\/p>\n
When you introduce the speakers to the stage, don\u2019t just give their name and hand over the mic. You should also give a short bio of who they are and what they do. That also includes yourself, especially if most people don\u2019t know who you are.<\/p>\n
Emceeing an event also means your job is to make everyone look good on stage. If you\u2019re going to crack a joke, make sure that it doesn\u2019t embarrass anyone or make people look bad. You should know your audience and what is appropriate and what is not.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s important that people can clearly hear and understand you. While shouting is never appreciated, make sure you talk just loud enough so that everyone can hear you from all areas of the room. Also, try not to rush through segments. Even if you\u2019re nervous, remember to take a breath, slow down and speak clearly.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re throwing an event, the Emcee is always an important component. Talk to our coordinator<\/a> at the St. Elias Centre today to learn how we can help you plan out your event.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" So, you\u2019ve been asked to Emcee an event? Perhaps it\u2019s been quite some time since you took the stage or maybe even it’s your first time, so naturally, you might be feeling a tad anxious. But don\u2019t be! If you follow these tips, you\u2019re sure to do a great job and deliver an exceptional performance. …Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":571,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,21,15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-570","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-corporate-event-venue","category-event-planning","category-fundraising-event"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/570","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=570"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/570\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1026,"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/570\/revisions\/1026"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/571"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=570"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=570"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.steliascentre.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=570"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}