Tampines North Volunteers Get-Together Night

Event: Tampines North Volunteers Get-Together Night
Theme: Fire Rings & Grills
Date: 29 Dec 2007
Venue: Tampines North CC
Pax: ~200

Style! Emcee:

This event is organised in appreciation of the volunteers whom have contributed their services in community events. The volunteers were treated to an evening of good food, good fun and entertainment, and also lucky draw prizes.

Style Emcee (stymc) delivered his repertoire of games, sending waves of thrills and excitement through the audience pulses! Whether 8 years old or 80 years old, everyone had a esctatic time!

Happy New Year to All!

Dong Zhi / Christmas Celebrations

Event: Dong Zhi / Christmas Celebrations by Cheng San Zone 'E' Residents Committee
Venue: Ang Mo Kio Blk 422/423
Date: 22nd Dec 2007
Pax: ~200

Style! Emcee:

Dong Zhi (Winter Solstice) is celebrated by Chinese across the world, rejoicing in the reunion of families and loved ones. A signature dish eaten everywhere is the traditional chinese "tang yuan" or also known as chinese rice dumpling balls. It symbolises family unity and togetherness.

The evening started with residents belting out karaoke hits to their hearts' content. As the saying goes, it is hard for the first one to start, but once it start, it never stops. Residents were submitting their songs requests together with their own CD albums!

There was a magic show by the popular Captain Dazzle. He performed magic and other comedy acts, in line with the christmas theme. Style! emcee gave the children and adults a laughing good time by entertaining everyone with games, jokes and his hilarious slapsticks!

Finally the evening ended with the appearance of Santa Claus. Hmmm... fancy a Santa Claus in your HDB neighbourhood?

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Ngee Ann Polytechnic Alumni Association Dinner @ Clubhouse

Event: Ngee Ann Polytechnic Alumni Association Dinner
Venue: Ngee Ann Polytechnic Alumni Clubhouse
Date: 15th Dec 2007
Pax: ~90

Style! Emcee:

This event saw the participation of alumni from various batches. There were graduates from have graduated 20-30 years ago, to the recent graduates. The event commenced with a speech by the VIP.

Whilst buffet dining, there were 2 games segment that got every guest standing up on their feet and participating in the games. There were quizzes, dances, childhood traditional games, etc.

Finally the event ended with an impromptu dance performance item (taught on the spot by the emcee) performed by the VIP.

Everyone of them had a wonderful time and took the opportunity to catch up with old friends as well as make new contact.

The crowd was cool at the start, however with Style! emcee's entertainment, in the end the crowd was simply hot!

Nielsen Dinner & Dance 2007: Masquerade

Event: Nielsen Dinner & dance 2007 Theme: Masquerade Date: 14th Dec 2007 Venue: Holiday Inn Singapore Pax: ~180 Style! Emcee: The committee this year decided to organise the D&D with the theme Masquerade. All the tables were set up with black table cloth and black seat covers. It suited impeccably well, especially together with the chandeliers that hanged from the ceiling. The entire setup delivered an impressive gothic and sombre feel when one walks into the ballroom. The regional director gave everyone a pleasant surprise when he entered the ballroom in his Phantom of the Opera costume. The soundtrack was played and everyone had a wonderful surprise. The chandeliers on the ceiling complemented his entrance and suited very well together with the original plot of the story. Style! mc started the evening with a simple warm up (milking the cow) after everyone had a serious conference prior to the dinner. The crowd surprisingly was receptive to the warm up even when dinner was served at 8 plus. It was a nice endeavor to transit the event from a serious conference to a fun-filled D&D. The crowd was simply mad! The first round of games (movie star) got everyone involved and you could feel the entire atmosphere lifted up. Everyone was then tested on their knowledge of movies soundtracks. Real fun! The highlight of the evening was the Best Dressed Female and Best Dressed Table. In line with their theme, there were tables of people whom came in similar attires and battled it out to win the Best Dressed Table contest! There were the crooks & baddies, impersonation, hot devils, beauty queens and dragon ladies (resemble Uma Thurman in Kill Bill). Best Dressed Female was a real shocker. To my surprise, some ladies were giving their best shot and showing all their hot moves. Impressive! The lady whom took away the champion title got standing ovation from everyone on the floor. The final finale item was a lightstick light-up ceremony. Everyone was given a light stick to connect within their group and ultimately from their respective groups to connect into one big Nielsen circle. The circle symbolised their commonalities of goals achieiving, commaderie, and most important the ability to unite as one big Nielsen Family. After the final lucky draw, although the participants were still enjoying their desserts, style! emcee gave the crowd a good reason to dance by conducting a mass dance for everyone. Everyone learnt the Ketchup Dance and had a good time working out those excessive calories! As it is never complete to send well-wishings and blessings during this festive season, style! emcee initiated a mass birthday song for the lucky December babies. I am sure it must have been memorable and significant to have 180 people in the audience to sing the Happy Birthday tune. To my amazement, the regional managing director stayed after the dinner and got his feets and hands boogie-ing on the dance floor! It was a great event and definitely many would agree that they had an awesome load of fun! **If you are one of the attendees, please drop me a comment. Thanks!**

Equinix Asia Pacific Dinner & Dance 2007: Movie World

Event: Equinix Asia Pacific Dinner & Dance 2007
Theme: Movie World
Date: 7th Dec 07
Venue: Rendezvous Hotel
Pax: ~80

Style! Emcee:

This Dinner & Dance is what I call hot hOT HOT! The type of D&D that gets everyone moving, including the senior management table. Impressive spirit!

The evening started with the VIP Guest's speech. But prior to his speech, he was accompanied by a Tequila Girl whom shot Tequila into his mouth using a water pump gun! Cool!

After all the speeches, it was time for dinner. At this point in time, everyone was very quiet and the entire atmosphere was very serious. Halfway through the dinner, it was time for the fun games segment. Style! emcee kicked off the games with some warm up and teasers. Participants were pulled out from the crowd to be Movie stars and had to walk and act exactly like the characters that they were given. The entire room was filled with laughter at this point as the participants were acting out the characters in a comical manner. Very entertaining to kick off the evening!

Throughout the dinner, more games were being played and everyone started loosening up and participating in the games, either by cheering their team mates or being part of the entertainment. There were quizzes, acting, singing, dancing and best of all was the best dressed contest. The ladies were very sporting and gave the guys a good time laughing and clapping to support the lady of their choice. In fact, the surprise came when the most demure and sweet looking lady walked away with the Best Dressed Female. She was dressed in a nice white dress, with a headgear made of beats. Beautiful! The moment the music ran, she was totally sexy.

The Men's segment of Best Dressed was even more appetizing. After the first round of everyone showing off their dance, stance, costume, it was now for the best part. We had to pick one winner out of the two . Both of them were given 15seconds to show whatever they are capable of. The moment they music dropped, it was just pure exhilaration and joy watching them in action. The Best Dressed Champion threw in a 1980's break dance popping routine and got everyone laughing on their belly. He was simply comical! Even the finalist contender whom was the MD himself, said he admitted that the Best Dressed Champion was totally awesome.

The evening ended with the lucky draw. As each of the participant had a lucky draw prize, when it was time to draw the winner for the first prize, there wasn't any lucky draw names in the glass bowl. The organizers gave the final decision that everyone (including those whom won) can take part in this final top 2 prizes lucky draw, and they poured all the names back into the lucky draw bowl. It was fantastic as everyone now get a chance to win the top prize.

The whole event ended when the VIP gave away his special gift that he bought. It was the lucky birthday girl as well as the Best Dressed Female who got it. Looks like she's really lucky tonight.

To close off the event with a memorable finale, the VIP gave 3 hiphip hurray cheers to everyone!

Kampong Chai Chee Family BBQ & Campfire Night

Event: Kampong Chai Chee Family BBQ & Campfire Night
Date: 1st Dec 2007
Venue: Amphitheatre @ Blk 138 Bedok North St 2
Pax: ~1000


Style! Emcee

It was the first time that a mass BBQ event with 200 BBQ pits were organized for the residents in Kampong Chai Chee. Just the setup of 200 pits was indeed an uphill task. There was also a campfire setup in the centre of the venue by the students from Ping Yi Secondary School




When the VIP and distinguished guests came, The entire place was pitched dark so that the campfire will look majestic and well ablaze. The residents did a countdown and the VIP initiated the light up ceremony. The entire atmosphere was filled with the spirit of campfire and the girl guides led the crowd through a repertoire of traditional campfire songs.

The rest of the evening was filled with performances. The main highlight of the evening was the song and dance segment by Er Gu. She sang chinese oldies with a cha-cha beat and all the aunties and uncles got to their feet, tapping to the cha-cha rhythm. The entire atmosphere can be described as if we were transported by to the cha-cha a-go-go days! *cool!*

The VIP conducted the lucky draw and my goodness, a lucky resident walked away with a High Definition 32" LCD TV! Just imagine as she is setting up her LCD in her living room right now, enjoying it every minute!

As an emcee, the residents were awesome. I had a wonderful time interacting and hosting the evening.

**If you are one of the attendees, please post your comment about the event. Thank you!**

Bayview Hotel Singapore Dinner & Dance 2007

Event: Bayview Hotel Singapore
Theme: Bayview Idol
Date: 30th Nov 2007
Venue: Bayview Hotel
Pax: ~80

Style! Emcee:

Bayview Hotel's concept of Dinner and Dance this year was very different. It was also a night of great courageous performance by many of their staff. This year's theme known as the Bayview Idol gave great opportunities to the staff to showcase their great vocals. There were a good repertoire of English oldies, chinese pop songs, malay and even tamil songs. A special item was put up by their staff from Bali who did an impromptu performance of an indonesian folk song.

The real highlight of the show was when their GM came on the stage to deliver the evergreen chinese hit "The Moon Represents My Heart" made popular by Theresa Tseng. Our distinguished guest, after much encouragement and support by the staff, finally stood up and delivered his rendition of Bees Gees "I started A Joke". The entire ballroom was filled with thunderous applause.

Even after the event ended followed by the open-mic session, many of the staff stayed behind to enjoy themselves and sang to their hearts' content.

SRJC Prom Night 2007: The Red Carpet

Event: SRJC Prom Night 2007 - The Red Carpet Date: 27th Nov 2007 Venue: Fullerton Hotel Ballroom Pax: 300 ~ 400 

Congratulations! You have made it! Finally, it's graduation and party time! The event started on a high note, with the principal Mr Tan Teck Hock encouraging everyone to have a good time and most importantly to enjoy themselves tonight 

This year's theme 'The Red Carpet' is the brainchild of the organizing committee. The committee came together because each one of them wanted to organize a Prom Night for all graduates. 


Style! Emcee started the evening with some light warm up games and jokes to get everyone to let their hair down and kick start the tempo in the ballroom. The organizing committee put together the SRJC Next Top Model show after drawing inspirations from the TV Show America's Next Top Model. The Prom King and Prom Queen had their chance to sashay and showcase their flair and glamour. 
 
The hightlight of the show came when Style! Emcee sent the crowd into a frenzy with the Mr Personality and Ms Personality. Nominations came from almost every table! As the crowd got more and more excited, cheering and shouting to support their favorites, Style! Emcee decided to leave the decision of choosing the winner to the VIP. It was pandamonium! Both male finalists battled their way and rocked the house with their display of hot and sensuous moves. 



The finale of the night was the grand prize for the lucky draw. Surprisingly, after a long guessing and shouting of every number, when the number was announced, the winner was not around. Everyone had a second chance! The party was not over. To the audience surprise, the organizing committee made the announcement that they have made special arrangement with a clubbing joint in Boat Quay to hold a post prom night party. Just when everyone thought that the party was over... Viola! **If you are one of the prom night attendees, do drop me a comment. Thanks!**

Dinner & Dance 2007!

Style! Emcee says:

It is the time of the year when companies and schools celebrate graduations, anniversaries, business successes and alumni reunion!

As a freelance emcee, this is the busiest time of the year, with lots of emceeing/hosting engagements, which also brings along loads of preparation and getting ready to thrill the audience!


To all D&D committees / events organisers:

If you are preparing for your dinner and dance, don't be late in getting an emcee. Because as it draws nearer and nearer the date, it will be harder and harder to engage an emcee for your dinner/event.

Some of us do have a smaller budget to work with for engaging a D&D emcee. If you are, you may like to get in touched with me at (richardsiaw@gmail.com).

NOW... It's Showtime!

Children's Day & World Animal Day @ Suntec City Mall

Event: Happy Kidz Children's Day & World Animal Day
Venue: Suntec City Mall Level 3
Date: 30th Sep 2007 - 7th Oct 2007
Time: 12pm - 8pm


Style! Emcee:

I hosted the first opening day of this event and kicked start this event with families gathering around to learn and know more about the endangered animals and wildlife conservation initiatives led by our Singapore Zoo. The kids were treated to a great time of interaction with flurry animals such as bunnies, hamsters, dogs etc. In addition, the fair had 2 major tenants (Pet Fuze and Pet Village). There were great promotions and new products launches.

The main highlight of the event is when the dog owners brought their pet for a "PET WALK CONTEST". These dogs came in different outfits and dressings, all ready to capture the attention of the audience. One dog was able to do the hand gesture for "Gong Xi Gong Xi", while another dog was able to dance with the owner.

A very strong message came from one of the contestants. She had an ailing dog which was blind and had to be on drip twice a day. She said this to the audience "Even if the dog is sick and ailing, you should never never abandon them." These words shook the audience and she came in first place with her ailing dog.

All of the dogs were exceptionally well-groomed and well-loved by the audience. It is very obvious the love, concern and time devoted to their pets are simply unfathomable.

If you have a nice pet, bring it down to Suntec Happy Kidz Level 3. This weekend (6-7 Oct) the fair will still be on.

The event ended with a visual treat of Magic and Puppet Show by Captain Dazzle.

Wedding @ Swissotel The Stamford

Event: Wedding Dinner Venue: Swissotel The Stamford Date: 23rd Sept 2007 (Sunday)

 
This photo was taken by a guest during the dinner

Style! Emcee @ Wedding

Saturday! @ Keat Hong

Event: Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration Date: 22nd September 2007 Venue: Blk 454 Choa Chu Kang

Tonight event was simply wonderful! Not only did I have the chance to host the Mid-Autumn Festival for friends and residents in Choa Chu Kang, I had a chance to host some of our young talented "getai" singers. 
 
Egena Fu Jing Wen was simply terrific with her rendition of "醒来吧!雷蒙娜" Her overall stage presence and outlook did not reveal that she was new in this field. At her young age of 17, impressive! Not only was her voice good, but her expression and actions accorded her with a standing ovation especially when she collapsed onto the ground at the end of her song. 

Another outstanding performance was by this duo female group called M2, comprises of Michelle and Mikiyo. They too left the audience adrenaline-pumping with the song "Bad Boy" by 张慧妹. This is my first time hosting on a 4-sided stage without any backdrop. The feeling was awesome, knowing that you can have 360 degrees interaction with the audiences! 

**If you have attended this event, drop me a line. Thanks** Looking forward to my next event next week. Will update again! Cheers!

Baby Fair @ AMK Hub!

Event: AMK Hub Fairprice Xtra Baby Fair
Date: 15th Sept 2007 - 16th Sept 2007
Time: 11am - 9pm
Major Exhibitors: Johnson & Johnson, Proctor & Gamble, Dumex


Healthier Choice Healthier Baby!

Posing for the camera

"Watch how I do it..."



Style! Emcee @ AMK Hub

Emcee Richard Style hosted the event for 2 days at AMK Hub. There were loads of fun & games for the young and old, including toddlers! Shoppers were amazed by the fringe activities and parents were rushing to sign their children up for exciting games with great prizes. Parents were also making use of the fair to grab baby toiletries and other necessities at great promotions!

COMEX 2007

Event: Gain City @ Comex 2007 Date: 30th August 2007 - 2nd September 2007 Venue: Suntec City Exhibition Centre Level 4-6 Nature: Products Roadshow/Fair 

COMEX and IT SHOW are Singapore's largest and biggest Computer and IT Exhibitions. COMEX 2007 attracted more than 700,000 visitors over 4 days.

 
Style! Emcee in action to attract the crowd...

  ... Engaging the shoppers in Bargain Hunting Game!

 
To be a successful emcee at roadshows and fairs, Style! Emcee recommends: 

1. Keep your sentences short and succinct. Long sentences will confuse the crowd and reduce the impact of the information 

2. Key information like offer price, product model are important, but don't over-emphasize them repeatedly. 

3. Allay the worries and fears of shoppers by reassuring them with other information such as product key specifications and benefits, other services provided and any other information that can turn them from "warm to hot" shoppers 

4. Inject punchlines like "Hey, all of you are staring so hard at the TV, the images are jumping out already!". Be creative as a light jovial moment can help to inspire purchase 

5. Have fun! (If you have more great info to share, please add your comments) "Everyone can speak. Make an inspiration to someone today!"