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A "Master of Ceremonies" or an "MC" is

a person who acts as host of an event, and directs the

proceedings. An MC makes the welcoming speech,
introduces speakers and allocates/keeps speaking times.
An MC can also be referred to as a Toastmaster or a
Roastmaster.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_of_Ceremonies
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• Know your event and know your role
• Identify the core groups in your audience.
• Mention the audience's needs
• Mention the viewpoint of the audience
• Be confident in keeping to time.
• Keep your audience's energy up.
• Thank the speakers specifically.
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• Help motivate the audience to want to hear a speaker.

• Talk personally to the audience.
• Sound welcoming.
• Smile constantly.
• Don't forget your main job is to talk to the crowd.
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• Study your lines.

• Don't stop when you mess up.
• Try to be funny.
• Stare at something or think of something that makes you "less" nervous.
• Slow down with your words
MASTER CEREMONY's ROLE
• Before the Event
• At the Event
• Opening Comments
• During the Program
• Bridging
• Closing the Meeting
• After the Event
• Learning More!
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Weddings, Award Ceremonies,

M mo n Launches, Gala Nights, Birthdays, Quiz,

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Formal Event :
Seminar, Weddings, State Visit, Graduation,
Independent Ceremony, Conference.
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• Often he/she will know the other professionals

(eg musicians, entertainers) working at the
reception. There is an immediate understanding
and rapport which helps all parties in the
execution of their job
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• A professional Master Of Ceremonies will be able to

create an atmosphere appropriate to the occasion and
the venue, taking into account the personalities of the
bride and groom and their particular preferences
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• He/she can anticipate and deal discreetly with any problems which may arise with ease,
without disrupting the atmosphere or disturbing the guests

• He/she will advise the bride and groom on the many aspects and traditions of the
wedding reception (including the speeches)
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He/she will co-ordinate the timing of events. From the

commencement of the reception to the finishing time,
to the judicious use of humor and empathy in
speeches, the experience of a professional Master of
Ceremonies will ensure that events will proceed
according to your plans
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• Finally, using a professional Master of Ceremonies provides an added touch

of class, as you can be confident that the event is in the hands of someone
who knows what he/she is doing