Conference MC & Awards Host Who Brings the Room to Life

I trained as an actor at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire before moving to China to create and facilitate educational courses. When I returned to the UK, I developed a proof of concept for a comedy series and sent it to Channel 4—on the very day the country went into lockdown. While working out what came next, I was head-hunted to facilitate an event and quickly realised I had found something that suited me perfectly: reading a room, reacting in the moment and helping people feel genuinely part of the experience. That led to international bookings and hundreds of live, virtual and hybrid corporate events. My background in performance and facilitation means I am equally comfortable opening a large conference, leading an awards programme, interviewing someone on stage or helping an audience feel involved without turning participation into compulsory fun. My style is warm, quick-witted and dependable: corporate-safe without being stale, energetic without overpowering the room, and engaging without making myself the centre of attention.

What types of events do you host? I specialise in conferences, awards evenings, gala dinners, leadership events, company celebrations, interviews and panel discussions. I also host live, virtual and hybrid events, from one important segment to a full programme running from the first welcome to the final close. What can you handle on the day? I can welcome the audience, introduce speakers and award winners, conduct interviews, host panels, manage transitions, lead audience moments and keep the programme moving. I also work closely with the organiser and production team, supporting changes behind the scenes while making everything feel natural to the audience. How do you prepare for an event? I take time to understand your audience, objectives, speakers, tone and running order. I then work closely with you and the production team so that introductions, transitions and important moments feel properly prepared rather than simply scripted. Can you help with scripts, introductions and the running order? Yes. I can work from a completed script or help strengthen speaker introductions, transitions, award announcements, interview questions and key audience moments. I am not there to rewrite your event in my voice. I help make sure your message sounds natural, the important moments land properly and the programme feels connected. Can you adapt your style to our audience? Absolutely. The event can feel polished and formal, warm and conversational or lively and celebratory. I tailor the tone, energy and level of interaction to suit your organisation, audience and objectives without becoming forced or overbearing. How do you engage guests without making them uncomfortable? I read the room and give people different ways to feel involved. Some guests naturally want to speak up or take part. Others would rather enjoy the experience without being placed in the spotlight. I create genuine energy without forced participation, embarrassment or the feeling of compulsory fun. What happens if timings or plans change? Live events rarely run exactly to plan. I stay closely connected with the organiser and production team, adapt calmly and keep the audience engaged while timings, speakers or programme details are adjusted. Can you host interviews, panels and fireside conversations? Yes. My background in performance and facilitation helps me put guests at ease, listen properly and keep conversations natural without losing focus. I can work from agreed questions, follow interesting answers in the moment and ask the question the audience is now thinking—while still keeping the conversation purposeful and on time. Where the brief allows, I can also lead a fully improvised interview and let the conversation develop in the most natural and engaging direction. Why book you for the whole event rather than one section? When I am involved from the first welcome to the final close, I can establish the tone, build familiarity with the audience, support speakers throughout the programme and make changes feel joined up rather than disruptive. It also gives you one trusted person taking responsibility for the room across the whole event. What do you need to provide an accurate quote? Please share the event date, venue, approximate timings, audience size and type of event. It is also helpful to know what you would like me to handle and whether the programme includes speakers, interviews, awards, rehearsals or audience interaction. Do you travel outside London? Yes. I am based in London and travel across the UK and internationally for suitable events. Any travel, accommodation or additional expenses will be agreed clearly before the booking is confirmed. What happens if we would like to book you? Once we have discussed the event and agreed the scope, I will provide a clear quote and booking agreement. From there, I will work with you on the audience, tone, running order and key details so you feel prepared and confident before the event begins.

Before the event We start with a focused conversation about your audience, objectives, tone, timings and what you need me to take ownership of. I review the running order, speakers and key moments, then help strengthen introductions and transitions where needed. On the day I arrive in good time to meet you and the production team, confirm final changes and complete the necessary sound and stage checks. From the first welcome to the final close, I support your speakers, connect each part of the programme and keep the energy moving without making anything feel forced or overdone. When plans change I stay closely connected with you and the production team, adapt calmly and keep the audience engaged while timings, speakers or programme details are adjusted. The result Your speakers feel supported. Your audience feels part of the event. The programme feels joined up and confidently led. You are free to focus on your guests and the bigger picture, knowing the room is in safe hands.

Conference and Corporate Event Hosting A confident, experienced host who keeps the programme moving, the speakers supported and the audience connected from the first welcome to the final close. Awards and Gala Hosting Warm, polished hosting that gives every award, winner and important moment the energy it deserves while keeping the evening flowing naturally. Interviews, Panels and Fireside Conversations Relaxed, engaging conversations that put guests at ease, bring out the best in their stories and keep the audience interested. Speaker Introductions and Transitions Clear introductions and smooth links that help the event feel like one joined-up experience rather than a series of separate sessions. Audience Engagement Natural interaction that brings the room to life without forcing anybody into the spotlight. Running Order and Script Support Practical help with introductions, transitions, timings and key messages so everything sounds natural and feels properly prepared. Live, Virtual and Hybrid Hosting Experienced hosting that connects audiences in the room and joining remotely to the same event. Calm Adaptation When Plans Change Timings move and speakers overrun. I stay closely connected with the production team and keep the audience with us while the programme is adjusted.

A 50% deposit secures your event date and confirms the booking. The remaining 50% is due no later than 14 days before the event. For bookings made within 14 days of the event, the full fee is due when the booking is confirmed. Your quote will clearly show the hosting fee and any agreed travel, accommodation or additional costs, so you know exactly what you are paying before you book. The deposit is non-refundable if the client cancels, subject to the agreed booking terms and applicable law. All prices include VAT. Travel, accommodation, extended rehearsals and substantial bespoke scripting are quoted separately. Final pricing depends on the event location, timings, preparation and responsibilities involved.

I work with event agencies, professional associations, internal events teams and businesses planning conferences, awards evenings, gala dinners, leadership events and company celebrations. I have hosted for organisations including Amazon Web Services, Virgin Media O2, Microsoft, Google, Disney, Meta, BlackRock, PwC, KPMG, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Procter & Gamble, LEGO, L’Oréal, PepsiCo and IBM. My clients have invested too much in their event for the room to feel flat, awkward or disjointed. They want a host who can bring the room to life, support their speakers and keep everything moving - without forced participation, unnecessary ego or leaving the organiser to hold the whole event together themselves. They value warmth, quick wit and dependable delivery, with the confidence that I can read the room, adapt calmly when plans change and help both introverts and extroverts feel part of the experience.