What is a Compere needed for and do we need one at our Event?

The answer to that is very simple, yes!

A Compere sets the tone and atmosphere for the evening in his first few sentences. A Compere should be someone you warm to. He should be friendly, likeable and approachable, while maintaining an air of authority. He should, if needed, be able to cover any of the inevitable glitches that arise during an Event.

Say the band has a problem just before they are due to start, or a guest speaker has disappeared, or the raffle / auction prizes haven’t been prepared. These things always happen at Events.

The chances are, that if you have a good Compere, you will never know that there were any problems or heart stopping moments behind the scenes!

Quite often, a Compere is overlooked till the last moment, and yet, a bad one, or one of very little experience can kill an event stone dead.

You can always use 'Tony' from Marketing, as he is a nice lad who makes people laugh in the office and he will do it for free! Or 'Joe', as he did a bit of public speaking some years ago.

If any of the problems arise that have been mentioned, what would 'Joe' or 'Tony' do then? How would they fill for fifteen minutes until the Event is ready to carry on?

Some organisers think that a comedian is suitable for hosting an event, as many comedian's will tell you who have tried it and struggled, compering and hosting is a totally different art form from just going on and telling jokes (having worked as a both a stand up comedian and professional host/compere, Steve knows!). You have to read the room, build the audience to a level where they can expect something really good. You have to make it fun, but professional and most important, seamless.

Steve Walls hails from Newcastle in the North East of England. Although a Geordie born and bred, Steve is sought after as a Host / Compere for Black Tie Corporate Events, Functions, Fashion Shows, Awards Evenings, Industry Showcases, Game Shows and Sportsman’s Dinners, not only in the UK, but all over Europe. He is the perfect choice to Compere your Black Tie Dinner, Function or Corporate Event, With his vast and diverse experience.

On this website you will find a short video of various Events Steve has Compered, a CV second to none and testimonials from many happy clients. This will hopefully give you a taste of what Steve Walls can bring to your, Corporate Event or Function.

As with organising any Event or Function, there can be many worries. On the evening, the Compere (if he is doing his job correctly) should take all the stress out of the organisers hands. If you are looking for a great Compere / Host with a proven track record, then look no further. Steve is the perfect choice, you won’t be disappointed!

Be a guest at your own event.

Call 07970 710373 today to check Steve’s availability and to secure your booking.