“Toni, you were a phenomenal MC”
June Sarpong, MBE
Yes, you heard it right – June said I was a phenomenal MC! As a compere for corporate and charitable events I deliver a blast of energy and humour that brings the audience on-side and engages them with the theme and content of the event. If there’s a charitable element, I’ll encourage people to put their hands in their pockets too.
Using a mixture of stand up, poetry and even a good old-fashioned singalong if the mood dictates, I’m a little left-field but always incredibly professional.
With experiences of crowds that include literary festival types, corporate employees, raucous mixed groups and even a Masonic Lodge, I’m adept at judging the mood, keeping energy levels high and making sure that people enjoy themselves. I’ll even encourage them to ‘please, drink responsibly’!
What does a compere do?
Typically, as a compere, I will:
- Get the crowd warmed up and kick the event off
- Introduce key note speakers and special guests
- Provide links between sessions / agenda items that remind the audience of the theme
- Deliver a wrap-up
- Keep energy levels are high!
What does a compere not do?
- ‘Pick on’ the audience
- Make fun of speakers and special guests
- Forget the overall purpose of the event
Rates
Rates vary depending on the size of audience and event timings but as a guideline you should expect to pay anything from between £675 for a half-day event to £1500 for a full day.
Gallery
SisterSister Arise Summit 
Smart Works Reading Gala Ball
Other services
I’ve acted as compere for the Sister Sister Network, Smart Works Reading, various comedy nights and performed services for Adobe and SAP. The other services I offer include stand up, speaker, writer and panel host.