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South Africa\u2019s Draw & VIP Event Emcee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Big moments.
In safe hands.<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The right voice, the right energy and the experience to keep the show moving \u2014 especially when the prizes are worth millions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nBook Bryan<\/a>\n\n\n\nSee the proof<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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\n10,000+<\/strong>\n\n\n\nHours on stage<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nR100m+<\/strong>\n\n\n\nCash & prizes awarded*<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n50+<\/strong>\n\n\n\nCars handed to winners<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nR13m<\/strong>\n\n\n\nPenthouse giveaway<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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\n\"Bryan\n\n\n\nLive events. Real stakes.<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Meet Bryan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The voice behind the big moments.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I’m Bryan Hadwen \u2014 a professional emcee and draw specialist with more than 10,000 hours of live stage experience. I know how to read a room, work a run sheet, protect a brand and keep an audience with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From a high-stakes prize draw to a gala dinner, executive conference or brand launch, I bring the same mix of preparation, personality and calm under pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMore about Bryan \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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What a great emcee actually does<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than a microphone and a good suit.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The host is the thread connecting every speaker, video, prize and moment. The job is to make the whole event feel effortless \u2014 even when the running order changes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n01 \/ TIMING<\/span>\n\n\n\n

Holds the clock<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Transitions stay tight, speakers stay on time and the event keeps its rhythm.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n

\n02 \/ INSTINCT<\/span>\n\n\n\n

Reads the room<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A gala, a golf day and an executive conference need different energy. Bryan knows the difference.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n

\n03 \/ JUDGEMENT<\/span>\n\n\n\n

Protects your brand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Warm, witty and on-message \u2014 funny without being risky, confident without taking over.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n

\n04 \/ SPECIALITY<\/span>\n\n\n\n

Runs the draw<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When real money and real cars are on the line, the process must be clear, fair and exciting.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Trusted on important stages<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experience that travels well.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From casino floors and shopping centres to boardrooms and ballrooms, Bryan adapts to the audience and the brief.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\nPEERMONT<\/span>\n\n\n\nSUN INTERNATIONAL<\/span>\n\n\n\nTSOGO SUN<\/span>\n\n\n\nMERCEDES-BENZ<\/span>\n\n\n\nBEDFORD CENTRE<\/span>\n\n\n\nEMP\u0415RORS PALACE<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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In action<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not just talk. The work.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Live draws, prize handovers, VIP engagements and the moments that make an event memorable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Explore the portfolio \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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A few kind words<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trusted by the people who sign the cheques.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cWe have had the pleasure of working with Bryan for many years, entrusting him with our draws, launches, VIP events, and Peermont Group conferences. He consistently delivers the perfect tone for every audience and occasion, making him our emcee of choice \u2014 whether he\u2019s awarding millions of Rands in prizes or hosting our high-level Executive and Group functions.\u201d<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nNigel Atherton \u00b7 CEO, Peermont Global<\/cite>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cWe truly appreciate the energy, professionalism, and warmth you brought as our MC. Your contribution helped set the tone for a memorable and well-enjoyed event.\u201d<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nTshidi Mkhosana \u00b7 FEDHASA<\/cite>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cBryan always delivers the right tone for the intended audience, and continues to be our emcee of choice in giving away millions of Rands in prizes.\u201d<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nJulie van Wyk \u00b7 PR Manager, Emperors Palace<\/cite>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cA brilliant all-rounder. You can book him for any event, draw, function or activation and he will adapt to the event and audience.\u201d<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nGina Theodoridis \u00b7 Operations Manager, Magos Media<\/cite>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Your event deserves the best in show.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tell Bryan what you’re planning. Let’s make it a good one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nCheck availability<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-83","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/emcee.joburg\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/83","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/emcee.joburg\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/emcee.joburg\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/emcee.joburg\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/emcee.joburg\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=83"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/emcee.joburg\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/83\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":128,"href":"https:\/\/emcee.joburg\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/83\/revisions\/128"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/emcee.joburg\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=83"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}