The best MCs in Perth
A lot of Perth's bigger corporate nights happen in the same handful of rooms, which means the experienced MCs here have worked your venue before. Ask. Somebody who knows where the stage is, how the microphone behaves and how long it takes to move a room is worth more than a better speaking voice.
It is a small market and that works in your favour. The good ones are known, and their diaries fill in a predictable order.
Top picks in Perth
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Questions people ask about MCs in Perth
How much does an MC cost in Perth?
Perth's small circle of experienced MCs means less spread in prices than you'll see on the east coast, and the difference comes down to hours and preparation. Someone running a full awards program with scripted sponsor mentions is doing a day's work before they arrive. The from-prices on this page are what Perth MCs are quoting today.
What's the difference between a wedding MC and a corporate MC?
Warmth versus pace. A wedding MC needs to make two families feel like one room; a corporate MC needs to get forty people on and off a stage on time without anyone feeling rushed. Some Perth MCs do both, but the resources sector dinners here are a specific skill, and someone who's done them will say so.
Can I hire an MC for a work function on a weeknight in Perth?
Easily, and it's often the better booking. Perth companies with staff on rosters run functions midweek to catch more of them, and MCs are far more available on a Wednesday than a Saturday. A lunch or an early evening event also suits a workforce that starts early.
Does an MC need to see the venue beforehand?
In Perth, often they already have. If not, a site visit or a call with the venue coordinator to confirm the stage, the microphone and where the lectern sits is time well spent. Ask them to arrive an hour early on the day for a sound check; the difference between a microphone that works and one that squeals is usually five minutes with the AV tech.
Booking tips
Ask whether they have worked the room
In a city with this few large function venues, the chances are good. Someone who has run a night at your venue will know the quirks, the sightlines and how the AV is usually set up.
Awards nights need someone who can move a program along
Twenty presentations and a meal is a logistics job. Politely getting people off stage is a genuine skill and not every entertaining MC has it, so ask about that specifically.
Book before the spring rush
Perth's function rooms and the people who work them get committed earlier than the east coast. If your event is in November or December, winter is not too early to be asking.