Being a compere or event presenter is not easy. You need a lot of charisma, confidence and an outgoing attitude able to talk to large numbers of people and put them at ease, ready to enjoy the event. A good compere or presenter will also know how to keep audiences calm in the event of something going wrong (which even at the best prepared events can happen!). They can react quickly, and have a constant stream of chat available when necessary.

Providing those perfect comperes and event presenters is a skill that not all agencies can undertake effectively.

Look no further – we have the ideal people ready and waiting to help you no matter where you are in the country. Our database contains details of countless presenters and comperes, many of whom are trained actors. We only provide people who are local to your required area, so they have the local knowledge that can make so much difference.

As soon as you contact us, we set out to identify exactly what you need. We know that every event is unique, and the presenter has to have a style that matches your target audience and your requirements.

Choosing the perfect MC

By understanding the nature of your event, we can identify the perfect MC. Perhaps you prefer a male or a female compere or someone with knowledge of a specific sector? Are you seeking a speaker for an awards ceremony? What is the target market – a young crowd, children, veterans, business people? Is it a formal event such as a dinner or conference with a serious theme? Is there a charity link? Or is it a wedding reception, a charity ball, a large private party or a comedy session?

Our presenters can also undertake virtual events such as sale auctions, awards nights and presentations.

Having listened to your plans and identified the exact type of presenter you need, we will work with you to find the ideal presenter. If needed, we will help develop scripts and provide suggestions as to any potential improvements that can be made. We will also work with the chosen presenter to make sure they are fully briefed, trained and ready to work the moment they arrive at your location.

All that remains is for you to enjoy the evening, confident in the knowledge that the compere will ensure the event runs smoothly and efficiently.

To find out more contact us.

The coronation is a great way to generate publicity and goodwill.

The range of potential awards is extensive ranging from customer service recognition to people who have gone that extra mile in helping others, special Kindness recognition or local charities that have done something special. Alternatively, it could be used to focus on people, local charities and community groups that are involved in some of the King’s long established interests in heritage, wildlife and the environment.

It doesn’t have to be highly complex or detailed. Simple award schemes can be set up very fast and gain considerable publicity. A good example is CasaGees, a pizza maker in Gloucestershire. They’ve just launched an award to mark the Coronation which is already gaining considerable publicity within their local area. The scheme is simple – they are running a promotion called Takeaway2Giveaway over the Coronation weekend. Half the profits of all pizzas delivered over that weekend will be donated to charity. They are leaving to the public to decide who receives that money. The only stipulation is that the charity or good cause must be located within four miles of their business. It could be a local sports team needing new equipment, a community group or a local charity. Once all the nominations are in, CasaGees will create a shortlist of just 3 projects that will be put to the public vote. Within a week of the Coronation taking place, the project that receives the most votes will gain the award.

Whatever type of scheme you devise, it creates instant interest among your audience. It makes a great marketing and public relations activity across all forms of media. The progress of the award, and the eventual finalists make wonderful social media coverage. Depending on your chosen theme, there is always the possibility of holding some PR stunts or using a character mascot to promote it. Hiring a mascot dressed as a vegetable, flower or animal can be easily given a bespoke element by adding a crown or a sash. Mascots of this kind always attract attention especially from people wanting selfies.

Extra publicity and promotion can be generated when granting the award since it makes good visuals.

If there is a charity or community link then they will naturally promote it among their members and wider contacts.

Why not make that finale a red carpet event complete with a clapping, cheering hired crowd?

It’s not every day that you experience the decadence of Hollywood glamour in the normally quiet, gentle rolling dales of the Cotswold. But when the Rent a Crowd team are hired to for a stunt with one of the UK’s largest car retailers, you know something big is about to happen.

Pepping up the Sales Conference

The car market is under pressure. The uncertainty of Brexit and a slow economy means that every sale is hard fought for. And so its no surprise in this current climate that our clients want to add something ‘extra’ to their annual sales conference.

And by extra, they mean opulent glamour and sizzle. Hollywood is the place of decadence, of untold riches, where fortunes are made and the beautiful hang out. As well as being the centre of the movie industry, the opulence of Rodeo Drive is not to be missed nor the walk of fame on Hollywood Boulevard.

Our client brought all of this to their conference, with conference rooms decorated with Hollywood Glam. But there was only one thing missing – the cheering, adoring fans as the delegates arrived.

And that’s where we come in.

Rent a crowd with Rent a Crowd!

We’ve worked with many clients in much the same way, providing an enthusiastic and cheering crowd to attract attention, as well as contribute to the theme of an event.

As the car sales conference delegates arrived, they were greeted like superstars. Members of our crowd swooned and whopped with delight, as well as hunting autographs. The rousing cheers and greetings were the perfect accompaniment to the Hollywood Glam setting of the event.

Our client loved it – and their employees love it too! It will remain a talking point for some time to come. Our question is this: just how will they top it for next year’s conference?

Why not hire a crowd for your event?

We can supply any size of crowd from a handful of people to hundreds and thousands of cheering supporters or fans. Clients use our services for everything from parties to corporate events, including training and promotional videos, product launches – anything where they want to grab attention and make a real impact.

Discretion is key too as many of our clients hire crowds for launch events and don’t necessarily want people telling everyone they have been hired for the event…

We supply at venues and locations across the UK. Our people can ‘blend in’, taking on the role of ‘ordinary’ people on the street or they can perform as our hired crowd did for this car sales client.

Get a free, no obligation quote today

All you need to do is call us on 0844 800 0071 or email the team. Just let us what your event is all about and what you would like our rent a crowd to do. As well as corporate event and launches, our crowds have attended birthday celebrations and other private events including funerals.