Master of ceremonies · Awards MC · Conference host · UK-wide
Your master of ceremonies. A professional MC and compere for UK corporate conferences, awards ceremonies and product launches, with TV-style game show entertainment built in
Twenty years on stage and a television background, so your event stays on time, on brand and genuinely entertaining. I take the room off your hands from the first welcome to the closing line, and I can build a full TV-style game show into the night when you want more than a safe pair of hands.
Round 01 The signature
An MC who brings the game show with him
Most MCs warm a room up. I turn the room into the show. Family Fortunes, The Generation Game and Play Your Cards Right, rebuilt to broadcast standard and woven between your awards, speeches and dinner. Every question and round is written for the room in front of me, and I can split that room in two and rotate the teams so most of your guests actually get to play, not just watch. It is the kind of entertainment you simply do not get from another master of ceremonies in the UK.
Round 02 The approach
The master of ceremonies who is also, genuinely, the best part of the night
Most MCs pick a lane. I work across all of them: the polish a boardroom expects, the warmth a crowd remembers, and the calm to carry a live room when things go off script. You get to be a guest at your own event.
It comes from twenty years in front of audiences and a background in broadcast, so the autocue, the timings and the unexpected all feel like second nature. You get an event that lands, and a client who looks brilliant.
Round 03 The role
What an MC does
Carries your brand from the stage
I represent your brand as the voice of the event, setting the right tone for your audience and keeping the messaging on track from the welcome to the close.
Runs the room to the minute
Speaker introductions, transitions and pacing all held tight, so awards, speeches and entertainment land exactly where they should.
Handles the unexpected
A late speaker, a technical hiccup, a running order that slips. I fix it from the front before anyone in the room realises there was a problem.
Round 04 The big board
Our survey says
All real numbers. No survey required, just twenty years of doing the job.
The conveyor round Tonight’s lineup
Cuddly toy not included.
Round 05 Nice to see you
Meet your MC
I’m Kevin Durham, a professional master of ceremonies with more than twenty years in front of live audiences. I’ve hosted over 800 events, from intimate award dinners to festival stages of eighty thousand and more, including Download Festival.
The composure comes from a past life in television, presenting for Fox, BBC and Warner Bros. Autocue, tight timings and the occasional live surprise all feel like second nature, so your event stays sharp, warm and exactly on schedule.
When you book me as your MC you get more than a compere. You get someone who can command a room, carry a clear brand message and keep the whole night on track, then have a lot of fun with your guests when the moment is right. Corporate planners and brands across the UK trust me with their biggest moments, and rate me 5.0 out of 5 across 29 reviews.
More about meRound 06 What clients say
The judges’ scores
Hired Kevin to be a Master of Ceremonies and he was incredible. The day ran so smoothly and he was attentive, understanding and helping increase the energy of the day. If you’re looking for someone to help, whether that’s for a charity auction or to host an event, you won’t be disappointed if you choose Kevin.
My company used Kevin’s services for our awards evening, and we were blown away with his performance! From the time of engagement Kevin was very clear and communicative, gave great advice and set clear deadlines.
Kevin is a fantastic host. I used him as a toastmaster for a corporate event. I booked him last minute and with minimal prep time, he managed to provide an exceptional service. He was professional and went above and beyond to ensure that our guests were engaged throughout the course of the event.
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Round 07 Questions
The quickfire round
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What does a master of ceremonies do?
An MC is the through-line of your event. I introduce speakers, manage every transition and set the pace, keep the audience engaged, carry your brand message from the stage, and handle anything that goes sideways before the room notices. On the night, you get to be a guest at your own event.
What is the difference between an MC and a compere?
In practice, very little. Master of ceremonies, MC and compere all describe the person who hosts and links your event from the stage. Compere is the more traditional British term and MC the more common one now. I answer to all three, and the job is the same: keep your event moving, engaging and on brand.
How much does it cost to hire a master of ceremonies?
Every event is different, so fees are quoted individually based on the date, location, running time and what you need on the day. Tell me about your event and I will put together a clear quote.
What kind of events do you MC?
Corporate conferences, awards ceremonies, product and brand launches, gala dinners and large-scale events across the UK. I also bring TV-style game show entertainment to the events that want the whole room involved, not just watching.
Where are you based and how far do you travel?
I’m based in the UK and cover many different areas including London, Manchester and Edinburgh. I have regular events in the US, Spain, Monte Carlo and Portugal.
What makes you different from other MCs?
Twenty years on stage, a background in television presenting for Fox, BBC and Warner Bros, and a full TV-style game show I can build into the night, which is not something most MCs can offer. You are booking an entertainer, an event manager and a safe pair of hands in one. Clients rate me 5.0 out of 5 across 29 reviews.
On camera
Clients on being MC’d
We hired Kevin to be our MC for the Special Lioness annual ball and he was absolutely sensational. He covered all of the areas that we discussed and a little bit more. He kept the day flowing beautifully and added in his own flair and personality. It’s absolutely wonderful.
Some of the speakers were late, there was a video problem, there were all sorts of complications and we got delayed by an hour and a half. In all those small pauses Kevin had to go on stage and entertain the audience and keep it going, so as not to lose attention.
He’s really professional, engaged the room and took control where we needed it. Highly recommend him if you need him to host any event.
More clips on the reviews page.
Final round Enquiries
Let’s make your event run like clockwork
Tell me the date, the format and the outcome you want, and I will tell you exactly how I would MC it.
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