A friend or colleague who has the “gift of the gab” might be a good (cheap) option at a wedding, engagement party or Bar Mitzvah, but when it comes to professionally run events – with real, grown-up budgets, you can’t skint on the MC role. People have tried to do without one, have roped in a mate who’s quick on the up-take and knows a joke or two, but on the whole, it doesn’t work.
Like quality audio-visual, entertainment, and good food and wine, the MC has the ability to make – or break – your event. And we’re not just talking about any MC here, we’re talking about those who do it for a living; those who understand what a running sheet is, and can keep your event on track and on time. The individuals profiled on this page are professionals when it comes to the role of the MC. We can’t recommend them enough.
 Talk about career changes! Back in the ‘90’s, Andrew could be found standing in front of a Judge, on behalf of his clients at a big city law firm. These days, you’ll find him standing before conference audiences, as one of Australia’s most popular professional MC’s, facilitating conferences for lawyers (as well as bankers, I.T reps, franchisees, associations and pretty much any corporate crowd). He’s not a stand-up comedian - but he is funny, using tailor-written humour to make an event more engaging and interactive. He has become well-known on the conference circuit for his in-depth research on each client, his revealing and gently satirical speaker introductions, his improvisational skills and ability to adapt to vastly different audiences. This year alone he has MC’d conferences (both in Australia and Asia) for clients as diverse as Westpac, Coca-Cola, Minter Ellison, Nokia, BT, Ernst & Young, Red Rooster, Optus … and his mother-in-law’s bridge club!
Ph: 0419 187 718 e: andrew@lunch.com.au www.ourwebsite.net.au
 Darren’s entertaining speaker introductions and expertise in managing audiences has made him one of Australia’s leading event MC’s. His trademark sophisticated-yet-slightly-cheeky manner adds an integral element to a conference program … personality.
From specially-tailored mock Industry Anthems (which audiences willingly stand and sing!), to cleverly-selected walk-up music for the speakers, Darren has won over audiences in the Asia Pacific Region for more than 12 years. And speakers, be they politicians, celebrities or high-profile CEOs, arrive at the lectern smiling.
He researches the organisation, the speakers and the personalities at an event, so he creates humour that hits home with the audience, many of whom believe that he must work in their field.
Darren is experienced in TV and radio, owning one of each.
 Known for his high energy, entertaining and interactive style, Nigel has a rare gift of creating the right blend of cracking speed humour with getting the job done. As an MC and Facilitator Nigel believes that in order to get your message across you need to engage your audience. His experience allows him to find the right balance between delivering the message and connecting with the audience. As a Speaker Nigel injects creativity in businesses and runs ideas workshops. Nigel brings with him years of business experience having worked with companies across a myriad of industries including IT, Entertainment, Finance, Pharmaceutical and Telecommunications. His work has taken him throughout Australia, and around the globe including such countries as the US, NZ, Germany, Singapore and China. In 2006 he studied organisational creativity at Th e Walt Disney Company in the US. His book `Think Bits’, an eclectic mix of creative inspirations, has sold in the US, Canada, Asia, UK and Australia. If you’d like to know more, or like an infopack, call Nigel on 0410 415648.
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