How to be a Top Emcee and Master of Ceremony.

The Master of Ceremony and Top Emcee Checklist

I have been anchoring major events and programs and people keep asking how come I am so on point? Many have questioned what is the success behind standing out as a great Master of Ceremony, and in all, one may conclude that confidence and charisma will open doors, but content and carriage will leave windows, bolts, ribs and memory open to your next appearance.

The Art of The Master Compere is about creativity, there is no bound-limit of the idea but you must be able to strategize your poise, delivery and be tuned into the art, the passion and the respect of a top Emcee. That being said, here are my rituals: a checklist of my master plan and delivery sequence. Its applicable to everyone but its important that the basics principles are adhered to.

 Prepare for the event

·         Pray about the event
·         Understand the expectations of the Emcee of the Day·         Understand the Dos and Don’ts·         Understand your stage
·         Pre-negotiate flow of stage performers and managers·         Firm up your contract


Prepare your content
·         Clean jokes, comments and materials
·         Research and know your audience, stage, host
·         Ask for a Program of Event
·         Know other stage performers (DJ, Co-Hosts, Vendors, Emcees etc)


Prepare for the occasion
·         Develop poise and character
·         Practice your movements and script
·         Organize your lines, diction, tones, stand, voice modulation
·         Practice your appearance with a “stage”
·         Dress for the occasion

Nail the occasion
·         Be on time
·         Speak slowly but confidently
·         Communicate in the language of the day
·         Follow a sequence of delivery (guided by the Program of Event)
·         Use notes to aid your memory
·         Have back-up music or audio sounds to cushion your delivery
·         Familiarize with other stage performers (the audio and video crew)


Close the Occasion
·         Build a tempo that peaks towards an applause
·         Prepare a closing
·         Advertise the art of the Emcee
·         Let the audience ask for more


Network and get connected to other MCs
·         Develop yourself, skills and voice
·         Train, attend workshops, join Toast Masters International
·         Learn from other Emcees, like McNinianPaul (Smiles … )
·         Refer and encourage others, publish your ideas on CheckListables
·         Connect via social networks, follow and refer others

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