Read the Small Print
Not many of us would think that the type size and type face is really that important. But I have died a thousand deaths because of this. I have emceed a few events where the organiser or communications manager promises…
Category communication skills
Blinding Spotlight
For years I had emceed this particular event for free. They had little budgets and I was happy to help out. The last time I emceed the event the lighting technician manning the spotlight caused me grief. All went well…
A Flustered Stage Manager
You’re on stage facing the audience you thank the previous act for their wonderful performance and then lead into introducing the next act – a dance troupe. You build them up, as per your script and just as you raise…
No Shirt Madness
As I stood on the stage in front of a few thousand people at a Thai cultural event in Parramatta, my mind was not right. I was wearing a t-shirt. Not a good look for an emcee. I was told…