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

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15 Tips To Being AN OUTSTANDING Emcee (Event Host)
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
For more tips, encouragement, and success hacks, please join my private Facebook group, Awesome On Stage: / awesomeonstage
For the full article with explanations for each tip, visit DevonBrown.com/how-to-be-a-great-event-emcee-15-tips
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How To Be A Great Event Emcee (15 Tips From The World's #1 Seminar MC)- Devon Brown

[@lasmanenas9992]

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.

[@FromPeloToYourHeart]

Thank you for the notes 💖

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Thank you for the notes sir

[@prophetmazi1496]

God bless you for the note summary sir it's a privilege learning from your vast knowledge sir. Thank you

[@AdamWestUS]

Thank you

[@tejuteju8143]

Thank you so much

[@Afrolatina_adventurer]

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

[@DevonBrownTV]

100%

[@lalabegante5850]

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 😊😊

[@DevonBrownTV]

Have fun! Let me know how it goes.

[@adewunmibalogun6160]

Hey how did your event go hope it went well

[@lalabegante5850]

IT WENT WELL HEHE, the parents of the kid wanted me to be the emcee again next time. Your tips really helped me thank you so much ♥️♥️

[@DevonBrownTV]

@@lalabegante5850 Amazing! Good to hear that!

[@husainshah6677]

Everybody starts somewhere, and dude's doing exactly that

[@martinmugambi4906]

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

[@tabithaita1059]

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

[@DevonBrownTV]

You're welcome! Let me know how it went. Hope it went well!

[@amitfromgurgaon2883]

how has your event been?

[@aksaniamorris3042]

Watching you from Jamaica and I hear, " Big up to Jamaica" ........subscribed same time...though I was already planning to

[@bigdaddydh13]

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!

[@soyemitunde8265]

how did it go?

[@DevonBrownTV]

I hope your first emceeing event went well!

[@heroinaesperat3391]

Q

[@amitfromgurgaon2883]

how was your event buddy?

[@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.

[@DevonBrownTV]

Awesome! That's amazing.

[@MCUgom]

Good to hear from you sir. Can we have some interaction.

[@AlvinBronzal-ns6df]

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

[@vickyjones9367]

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

[@DevonBrownTV]

Awesome! How did the event go?

[@apurvanandardhane2689]

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

[@DevonBrownTV]

Thanks!

[@djandre7events989]

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!!

[@mc-harryjustice288]

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 😊🎉

[@Bruingebak]

Awesome, awesome, Devon. Your energy is contagious 😂

[@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

[@DevonBrownTV]

This means so much! Thanks bro.

[@oreoluwaakinsanya]

Devon!!! Thank you so much for this. As many others have commented, I'm MCing a church event tomorrow and I was looking for a guide even though I have a little bit of experience MCing. This is going to be a lot easier because of your content. Thank you!

[@IrumvaParfaite]

Having an event tomorrow and I feel very nervous, awesome listening to your tips

[@Yourfavoritecheerleader]

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

[@DevonBrownTV]

All the best! Let me know how it goes!

[@Yourfavoritecheerleader]

It went really great! The host & attendees were super pleased & pumped up by my energy. Some of the tips you shared worked e.g 1. Arrive early 2. Be available to help 3. Dress the part 4. Make friends with the attendees before you resume your responsibility so it’ll be easy to flow when you start 5. End strong. Overall, GRACE was available for me 😁 Thanks again ☺️

[@DevonBrownTV]

@@Yourfavoritecheerleader AMAZING!!!!!

[@sethaaron1608]

Thank you so much man... This is so lovely. You've earned yourself a listener. Brilliant!

[@jennjohnsey]

Love love love this! Especially the part about Cool Runnings, and when they say they need to Jamaican and can’t be Swiss it’s so true and thank you for all the examples! It also helps put words to what I’ve worked on without realizing it, and help me hone in on skills specifically thank you

[@illuminant5983]

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!

[@lornaw2380]

Phenomenon. Am with a notebook n Pen learning here snd rehearsing For a business event am about to Mcee in few days. Thanks for putting this Out. Bravo

[@sewueseaboiyar8336]

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

[@simonsixteen5819]

Thank you very much, You motivated me further, Energy and being able to spot that, it is not you, but the event.

[@GistBoxMedia]

Thank you for sharing these tips. They are indeed helpful.

[@ejmoya-ng1756]

It's so helpful and of value. Thank you!

[@robertamamft9014]

Thank you! I am planning to MC for Christian women at my church. Your tips are terrific!

[@DevonBrownTV]

Awesome! Emceeing for church events is always fun and meaningful. All the best and let me know how it goes! Also, let me invite you to join our exclusive Facebook group where I share tips on public speaking regularly. Here's the link: facebook.com/groups/awesomeonstage See you there!

[@thepassionatehost3279]

Great tips Devon! Thank you

[@JessicaNigraTalent]

Great information. Thank you for sharing. All brilliant tips.

[@accioj0731]

This is really helpful! I agree about doing your homework and the other tips you shared. Loved the perspective you shared about serving/helping the event host. And adding the energy levels tip on my notes! Thank you! 😊

[@DevonBrownTV]

So glad to be of help! You're welcome!

[@norghezzapaculanang1545]

Thank you so much for this! Event host here and I learned a lot in this video and some of my practices are on the right track. This is super helpful!❤

[@DevonBrownTV]

Amazing! Glad I can add value to your practice. Also, I invite you to the exclusive Facebook group I created for public speakers and aspiring emcees, where I share tips and practical advice on improving stage confidence and presence: facebook.com/groups/awesomeonstage. Hope to see you there!

[@armanrogelcabangon3839]

Have a good day! I learn so much in the video you released. I've been emceeing for different occasions for more 10 years. I wanted to further it since it gives me joy everytime I'm on stage. Hoping to meet you, work with and learn more with you. God bless.

[@utibe-abasiudotong5371]

Lovely! Energetic!! Awesome!!!

[@ginavorster4713]

Awesome tips! Thank you.

[@adrianasotodeicaza1391]

love this! thank you

[@AmyClimer]

So great! Thank you Devon for this awesome video. Love your energy and insights! I'm a newer emcee and would love to see more videos about being an emcee. Thanks for sharing!

[@DevonBrownTV]

Welcome to the club, Amy! Sure, my channel has a lot of tips for you, or let's connect on social!

[@tincytan]

Love your TIPS!!!!

[@michaeldarch9715]

Great vid!

[@clairejones32]

Thank you Devon. This is gold

[@DevonBrownTV]

You're most welcome!

[@antoinemasse9959]

Great tips Devon!! thanks!

[@itshardtoswallowtheteawhen3314]

Thank you for this! I didn't even think of the time while watching you... You're a great mc indeed

[@amarachinwachukwu5356]

This is so helpful. Thank you Devon

[@AbrahamBalogun-zc2ei]

I love this so much. Thank you so much sir

[@KelvinTroyJohnson]

I’m watching this video. On my way to MC an event. These tips were perfect. I never would have thought of all of this but it is definitely useful. Thank you. You’ve got my sub.

[@DevonBrownTV]

How did your event go?

[@KelvinTroyJohnson]

@@DevonBrownTV it went great! I watched your video several times, and was ready when I arrived to take the stage. I got compliments, and the host of the event invited me to be the host for the next event. We have now formed a bit of a partnership, and have bigger plans, then we had before meeting. Thank you for creating this video. It was tremendously helpful.

[@DevonBrownTV]

@@KelvinTroyJohnson THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!

[@BaciuIulian]

Very usefull tips. They will help me alot. Thank you Devon!

[@CurryCurves]

Absolutely freaking AMAZING video Devon! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@DevonBrownTV]

Thanks, I appreciate it.

[@ivyloly5254]

This is awesome!! I'm hosting a Music Festival downtown Toronto tomorrow for several hours. I did it before and it went fabulous but this time I'm staying for the whole event and I wanted to be prepared. It's amazing coaching! Thank you! ❤

[@the_yrodz1796]

Thank you for these amazing ideas! The energy you exude even in this video is contagious. Great find on YT!!

[@DevonBrownTV]

Yay! Thanks! I also have created a private facebook group for folks who want to leverage their public speaking skills. This is the space where I share tips and other stuff about public speaking. Here's the link: facebook.com/groups/awesomeonstage

[@ayandangidi]

Thank you. You are awesome! I usually 1.25 videos where I need to learn but your authenticity and delivery made me want to listen to you. You were made for this. Thank you for shining my light more. ❤️

[@DevonBrownTV]

Thank YOU! I appreciate your words.

[@Kimmy0Payton]

Hi, from New Zealand in 2024 ...... I am MC'ing my first event tomorrow and have loved these 15 tips :) Thank you so much for sharing with us.

[@DevonBrownTV]

Awesome! Thank you for the love.. If you want to learn more about emceeing or public speaking in general, come join our private Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/awesomeonstage I share tips regularly there and it's just an awesome space to hang out and learn stuff for emcees and public speakers. See you there!

[@mirandaedwards4590]

Thank you it help me to be myself and have confidence it’s my first time

[@nysaballsings]

Thank you so much for this video. I will be emceeing my first event in a new country tomorrow night, and you just helped me to feel like I've got this. You're really great!

[@DevonBrownTV]

You're welcome! Let me know how it goes! I'm sure you're gonna rock it!

[@syafaa9724]

Hi! i was thinking of joining an audition for an MC that will perform in an international event with a language that is not my mother tongue . This video helps me immenseley, and even if i only have 50% confidence to hope that they accept me, this knowledge you shared will forever be used for the rest of my life. Thank you!

[@DevonBrownTV]

Thank you for your kind words and all the best in the audition! Please let me know how it goes!

[@joyudoh1482]

I'll be emceeing an event on Sunday evening, and I'm so anxious, this is a great help. Thank you 😩

[@__mcatom]

Thank you Devon.

[@mcgodoski2474]

Thank you so much Mr Devon Brown for this video

[@agboolasarah2446]

It's worth watching a million times!. Thank you 💖

[@DevonBrownTV]

You`re welcome. Thank you as well.

[@Abinboba]

Omg i love how you explain everything! Thank you so much for your nice video! Subscribed 👍🏻🔥

[@DevonBrownTV]

Thank you for your kind words and for subscribing! If you want to increase your confidence in public speaking, I have a free gift for you: awesomeonstage.com/free-gift/

[@casslou]

SERVE -- i needed this one. thank you!

[@DevonBrownTV]

You are welcome!

[@snowsonline]

You're amazing! This was so helpful!! Thank you!!

[@DevonBrownTV]

Thank you!!

[@jafetimagestudios62]

This was sooo awesome. Thx 🙏

[@lightningmace0087]

Great tips ❤

[@MadeFromScratchMFS]

Thank you, this helped a lot.

[@SirJesChannel]

Thank you devon, i watched the whole video and learned a lot from it. More power!

[@DevonBrownTV]

Thank you so much! This means a lot to me. 🙏

[@Klastes_Gh]

I love this. Thanks for sharing

[@gracelanni1996]

Devon! I saw you on stage and was SO IMPRESSED. I've tagged an amazing person for my next event - seen her speak - this will be her first MC spot. I know she'll be awesome - and, I sent her this video. THANKS!

[@DevonBrownTV]

Thank you so much!

[@thefeyi_B]

So glad I found this,Devon

[@DevonBrownTV]

Yay!

[@jencyjais1147]

Hi Dev, this was an awesome video.Keep going bro

[@solomongodsave5560]

Thanks so much,got so much value

[@zoeobazee5314]

Many thanks, Devon! Insightful and valuable video.

[@DevonBrownTV]

You're welcome!

[@emmanuelksbope5479]

Great video. This was very insightful !

[@LadyVee13]

Love this video thank you so much!!!❤❤

[@DevonBrownTV]

You're most welcome!

[@darrenbrown6560]

Great stuff, man!!!

[@IanDangerfield]

Thank you for making this and sharing your knowledge and experience

[@DevonBrownTV]

thank YOU! Are you interested in more emceeing tips? I share them regularly with the exclusive facebook group I created: facebook.com/groups/awesomeonstage Hope to see you there!

[@supreetsidhu4535]

Thank you for such an informative video 🙏🤗

[@aundreaustin2979]

Helpful video thanks for sharing these tips.

[@rianapangindian4278]

Wahhh I don't usually share my comments after watching a video here in youtube lol but i think this video deserves it (to appreciate the time and loooong effort 😉🤭you did to create this for us hehe). Thank you so so much for being generous about your experiences and tips/secrets as a host. I've been a little lost on how to go about emceeing, been learning as I go along but I think this will be instrumental in my career growth as well as in my personal growth as a human being doing her best to be authentic and create positive impact in this world. God bless you more Devon Brown!!! Great content and personality you have btw! Kept me engaged the whooole time haha stay great!!!

[@DevonBrownTV]

Thank you for your kind words! I agree, it's a mixture of learning from other people who are experts in the field and YOUR OWN experience. Glad you found this helpful. I share more tips on a regular in the exclusive facebook group I created: facebook.com/groups/awesomeonstage I hope to see you there!

[@felicityssewante3458]

Many thanks Devon

[@joyce39707]

This is so good and practical!

[@electroswiggety6621]

This was SO helpful, thank you!! I’ll be watching this multiple times and taking notes!! Thanks again!!

[@DevonBrownTV]

Awesome! Glad to be of help. Join the exclusive facebook group I created where I share more tips on emceeing and public speaking. facebook.com/groups/awesomeonstage See you there!

[@cyberheart89]

Thank you So much for your tips Sir...

[@lk8193]

This really helped me out thanks 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@moiserwibutso4899]

These tips were so helpful. Thanks Devon

[@mariapellicano]

Thank you for being very generous with your knowledge, experience and energy. Very clear, concise and helpful.

[@DevonBrownTV]

Thanks for watching and for the support!

[@regionalcinema2010]

Thank you I have been chosen to emcee an event next month and thank you for your advice

[@adedolamusobowale3666]

This is awesome. So grateful I stumbled on this goldmine. Such a useful resource for both upcoming and experienced MCs. So many points resonate with me; the part of not being a Comedian is such a relief.😂 God bless you for sharing so freely and so authentically.

[@ericamulondo210]

Super cool tips - really awesome and informative! Thank you Devon.

[@DevonBrownTV]

You're welcome, Erica!

[@tola.3645]

Thank you so much, Devon.❤🎉

[@DevonBrownTV]

Thank you for being here!

[@MaersVideos]

Thank you Devon! This is awesome❤

[@DevonBrownTV]

Thank YOU!

[@IolaniGrace]

Fantastic video. Great advice and Inspiration. Thanks heaps Devon! Blessings

[@DevonBrownTV]

Thank you so much!

[@Bangastarch]

This is gold

[@gideonwaswa7504]

Thank you for sharing this amazing content. A beginner mc just got lifted 💯

[@DevonBrownTV]

so glad to hear this!

[@supersangha]

Thanks for all the tips, really helpful!

[@jamelah2763]

Thanks for this tips!😊

[@bimdinaudakara717]

Man I love your energy and it's so entertaining and fun.

[@DevonBrownTV]

Thanks!

[@JacquelineALOVE]

I am master of ceremonies for the first time ever on Sunday for a huge yacht party 🎉 wish me luck! Thanks for the great tips

[@sfcuk903]

This will be very helpful. Thank u

[@misskimlockett]

Very helpful! Thank you.

[@DevonBrownTV]

You are so welcome!

[@zyramaebulasa1753]

Thank you for this ❤ hosting and event tomorrow. Gonna say these are good tips

[@DevonBrownTV]

How was your event?

[@mbachuagnes5098]

Thank you so much Devon

[@DevonBrownTV]

You`re Welcome. Thanks for subscribing.