How To Be A Great Event Emcee (15 Tips From The World's #1 Seminar MC)- Devon Brown

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For those who don’t know me, I have been an event emcee for the past few years, and have risen to become the world’s #1 live seminar event emcee. And I love what I do!

I have shared the stage with Tony Robbins, Dean Graziosi, Les Brown, Brian Tracy, Rachel Hollis, and others.

Through my experience (and some mistakes), I have learned how to become a great event emcee. I want to share those lessons with you today in the form of 15 tips that will help you succeed.

And oh yeah, just a quick heads up that (as you probably noticed), I'll be using the two different spellings, "MC (short for Master of Ceremonies)" & "Emcee", interchangeably - since they're both accurate.

15 Tips to Become a great Event Emcee
There are many different kinds of emcees: wedding MC, seminar MC, trade show MC, product launch MC, awards MC, and so much more!

No matter what type of emcee you’re aspiring to be, these following tips will help give you a leg up on the competition.

1. Do your homework on the event
Before you meet or interview with your prospective client, you should absolutely do homework on the client and event first. Look at their website and the event page, past testimonials, their Facebook community, and whatever resource is available to you.

2. ALWAYS REMEMBER, it’s not about YOU... it's about THE EVENT!

3. Come with more energy than the room, but not so much that you blow them out of the water

My rule of thumb is to set my energy 2 levels above wherever the room is and then gradually build it up.

4. Dress the part
As an emcee, you should be the best-dressed person at the entire event.

5. Arrive early & make sure you do soundcheck, feel the stage, and envision yourself interacting with the audience
There’s a famous Vince Lombardi quote that goes, “If you’re on time, you’re late.” You should take this to heart as an emcee.

6. Mix with the crowd beforehand (call out the fun people)
The hardest part of every event is the first time you get on stage. To help overcome that first obstacle, I intermingle with the crowd beforehand.

7. Script your opening!!
Like I said, the most challenging part of an event is the first time you step on the stage. In those opening minutes, it’s up to you to set the tone and set the expectations for the event. So, I strongly suggest you script your opening.

8. Talk to the speakers beforehand if possible
If possible, talk to the speakers beforehand. Some speakers try to just hand you their bio, but that’s not good enough.

9. Be Confident, have fun, and own your mess-ups
One time I said accelerate your sex when I meant to say "accelerate your success"... I owned the mistake and it added to the fun.

10. You’re an emcee – not a comedian
You’re not there to do a set, you’re there to help the event.

11. Work Even When You’re Not on Stage
It’s okay to take a break when you’re not on stage, but you should still consider yourself on the clock.

12. Have fillers (to kill time)
It’s not uncommon for technical difficulties or other hiccups to occur during an event. When they do, it’s your job to keep the audience engaged and their energy level up.

13. Be there for the event host
Ask, “What can I do to make things easier for you?"

14. End as strong as you started
Leave the audience with something uplifting and inspirational, whether it’s a success story, an uplifting anecdote, or thoughtful encouragement.

15. BE AUTHENTIC!!!
Do you. Take ideas from others but put your own spin on them

How To Be A Great Event Emcee (15 Tips From The World's #1 Seminar MC)- Devon Brown

[lasmanenas]

1.- Do your homework at the event.
2.- Remember is about the event, not you.
3.-Come with more energy than the room but not so much you blow them out of the water.
4.-Drees the part
5.-Arrive early and make sure you do your sound check and feel the stage.
6.-Mix with the crowd beforehand.
7.-Script your opening.
8.-talk to the speakers beforehand
9.-Be confident with your mess-ups.
10.-You are an MC, not a comedian.
11.-When you are on sage interact or study with the audience.
12.-Learn how to have filler and learn how to kill time.
13.-Be there for the event host.
14.-End strong as you stared.
15.-Be authentic.

[lalabegante]

I'm gonna emcee my first event tomorrow. It's a kid's birthday party. As a 15 y.o. I'm totally unprepared for this but after watching your video I think I can get through the event confidently. Thank you for the wonderful tips, it was really useful 😊😊

[Afrolatina_adventurer]

Confidence and fun will go further with the crowd than perfection ever will was DEEP!

[bigdaddydh]

I'm emceeing my first event (other than being the lead singer for a band) on Staurday night. This was EXACTLY what I needed to hear. Such a great video! Subscribed fo sho!

[Tee_Ita]

I’m hosting an event tomorrow and God this feels like a breakthrough seeing this before my event, THANK YOU SO MUCH 😁🙏

[EmmanuelSteven-vowo]

I'm about to MC an event tomorrow, and I'm just 17 years old, but I look older. The event is a graduation ceremony where many parents and dignitaries will be in attendance. I was chosen for this role due to my relationship with the school owner, who believes I can handle it. This video was exactly what I needed to hear, and I really appreciate it. I'll update you on how it goes. Thank you very much, everyone! This is a wonderful community!

[theidealMC]

I must say this is phenomenal. I am a professional MC based here in Nigeria, and I have been thinking of training younger and inexperienced MCs. This here is just a perfect guide to my videos and I learnt a lot myself. It would be great to talk to you in person.

[apurvanandardhane]

This video covers everything I needed. Also, I liked your energy felt engaged throughout the video.

[everblazingbblend]

Helpful information
I will be emceeing an event for the second time.. My first time on stage was cool but not what I expected.. I thought to myself go to YouTube and search I stumbled on this useful information

Thank you sir.. This has really been of help to me.. I’m gonna be going through this video every now and then.. till I gain perfection

[vickyjones]

Thankyou so much. I have an event of 500 people with our First lady being the guest of honor and this is exactly what I needed. Thakyou

[PodcastUFO]

I can’t tell you how helpful this has been! I have been an auctioneer for decades, and love interaction with the crowd. A lot of the tips that you are mentioning, luckily had already come naturally to me. But I learned so much, and it all makes total sense! My event is in two weeks with about 1000 people, and I can’t wait! Thank you again!

[djandreevents]

Bro, this is the best thing I’ve ever seen! I do a Corporate Events and travel all around the world and I learned so much from this video just now!!

[martinmugambi]

Thank you for the tips. You are a natural and may God bless you

[AlvinBronzal-nsdf]

Thank you, Sir.Devon...
It is really helpful for me...
Thanks a lot.
And may God bless you more.

[rubyTech]

First time listening to you but I can see why you’re in demand. I’m an artist but today I’m playing emcee with my co-host @ a weekend music festival in Barbados called Silkroad. Your pointers, energy and insight is highly imperative 🙏🏾👑🖤
Keep shining brother

[justinpound]

You are bad ass my man. Have already subscribed for a great reason. Getting great value from you and your energy. Love you brethren.

[illuminant]

im gonna be an emcee on a christian program as a teenager, and i thank you for giving out these tips since it's really hard to keep up with the pace of works and an event!

[sewueseaboiyar]

Thankyou so much Devon. I'm MCeeing my first big event today. And these are the best tips I've heard.

[mc-harryjustice]

Hi Devon. I’m a french MC from Reunion Island. God bless U for these simple but powerful tips. I’ll use and practice them for sure 😊🎉

[Yourfavoritecheerleader]

I have an emcee event in a few hours & I’m super grateful for this tips. Thank you so much. Love from Nigeria 🇳🇬