What
is a Compere needed for and do we need one at our Event?
The answer to that is very simple, yes!
A
Compere sets the tone and atmosphere for the evening in his
first few sentences. A Compere should be someone you warm
to. He should be friendly, likeable and approachable, while
maintaining an air of authority. He should, if needed, be
able to cover any of the inevitable glitches that arise during
an Event.
Say
the band has a problem just before they are due to start,
or a guest speaker has disappeared, or the raffle / auction
prizes haven’t been prepared. These things always happen
at Events.
The
chances are, that if you have a good Compere, you will never
know that there were any problems or heart stopping moments
behind the scenes!
Quite
often, a Compere is overlooked till the last moment, and yet,
a bad one, or one of very little experience can kill an event
stone dead.
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can always use 'Tony' from Marketing, as he is a nice lad who
makes people laugh in the office and he will do it for free!
Or 'Joe', as he did a bit of public speaking some years ago. |
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If
any of the problems arise that have been mentioned, what would
'Joe' or 'Tony' do then? How would they fill for fifteen minutes
until the Event is ready to carry on?
Some
organisers think that a comedian is suitable for hosting an
event, as many comedian's will tell you who have tried it
and struggled, compering and hosting is a totally different
art form from just going on and telling jokes (having worked
as a both a stand up comedian and professional host/compere,
Steve knows!). You have to read the room, build the audience
to a level where they can expect something really good. You
have to make it fun, but professional and most important,
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Steve
Walls hails from Newcastle in the North East of England. Although
a Geordie born and bred, Steve is sought after as a Host /
Compere for Black Tie Corporate Events, Functions, Fashion
Shows, Auctions, Awards Evenings, Industry Showcases, Game
Shows and Sportsman’s Dinners, not only in the UK, but
all over Europe. He is the perfect choice to Compere your
Black Tie Dinner, Function or Corporate Event, With his vast
and diverse experience. If you have an auction, Steve will
ensure he gets the most out of the audience. He does this
without patronising or brow beating, but with humour and enthusiasm.
Not all audiences are in a position financially to bid for
items, but you can guarantee Steve will get as much as it
is possible to raise. It has been commented on many times
by event organisers, that if you book Steve as your compere
and auctioneer, the extra money that he will raise, will more
than pay his fee for the whole evening! |
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On
this website you will find a short video of various Events
Steve has Compered, a CV second to none and testimonials from
many happy clients. This will hopefully give you a taste of
what Steve Walls can bring to your, Corporate Event or Function. |
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As
with organising any Event or Function, there can be many worries.
On the evening, the Compere (if he is doing his job correctly)
should take all the stress out of the organisers hands. If
you are looking for a great Compere / Host with a proven track
record, then look no further. Steve is the perfect choice,
you won’t be disappointed. Remember, booking someone
because they are cheap, may cost you dearly!
Looking
for a Male and Female host for your event click here to find
out more.
Be
a guest at your own event.
Call
07970 710373 today to check Steve’s availability and
to secure your booking. |
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