One of the most commonly searched or asked questions when it comes to determining whether one require engaging an emcee would be regarding Emcee Singapore's rates and charges.
Before we dive into it, it is also wise to first mention an emcee charges the client for their event based on various factors such as how long the event will be, indoor or outdoor event, how large an audience will the event be expecting, the event venue, whether meetings/rehearsals required of the emcee prior to the event day, activities that the emcee need to conduct during the event. All these is just a rough list and different emcees will have their own packages.
Pricing is something every event organiser worries about - especially those without experience.
An event with a large budget can hire a professional emcee in singapore, for up to $20,000 for a single event. Smaller events can also get some good value for their money; a new emcee can charge as low as $300-$500 for a simple event, depending on the duration and requirements of the event.
Experience emcee with more experience and a proven track record of successful events may command higher fees than someone who is just starting out. If an emcee has experience in Dinner&Dance, Family Day, Roadshows, Weddings, and is experienced in a range of events, he/she will have higher rates.
One common gripe that many emcees face is that clients have the misconception that emcees are paid based on how much they speak during the event. This is a huge misunderstanding and is actually unfair to the emcee. Clients need to understand that even if they do not require the emcee to speak a lot, and that there will be segments of the event that the emcee isn’t required to speak, this doesn’t free up the emcee to leave the event venue and take on other projects. Requiring the emcee being at the venue is already an opportunity cost for the emcee and that means lost of opportunity to take on other projects. As such, do commensurate the engaged emcee reasonably and avoid negotiating downwards on the price of engagement.
Moving on to the rates charged by various emcees for different events, this article can only provide a ball park figure. For example, a wedding event can cost anywhere in the range of S$588 to S$1288. A half-day conference will cost between S$600 to S$3000 while a full-day conference will more likely be higher in cost. Smaller scale events such as roadshows will usually be charged on an hourly basis and will be around S$100 to S$250 an hour. Here’s a table to summarize:
Event Type | Price (Singapore Dollar) |
Dinner & Dance | 650 – 4000 |
Conference | 600 – 3000 |
Wedding Dinner | 588 – 1288 |
Family Day Carnivals | 700 – 2000 |
Product Launches | 800 – 1800 |
Roadshow | 100 – 250 per hour |
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Reputation
A well-known and respected emcee in the industry may be able to charge more than someone who is relatively unknown. This can be seen through social media presence, and their presence in the industry.
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Type of Event
The type of event being hosted can also affect the emcee's rates. For example, a corporate event may require a more polished and professional emcee, whereas a casual party may be more flexible. Events that require a professional emcee to be more detailed would result in a higher rate.
Duration of Event
The length of the event can also affect emcee rates. An emcee may charge more for a longer event, as it requires more time and energy on their part.
For example, a family day event that last an entire day would cost more than an event that only last a few hours.
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Additional Services
If the emcees expected to provide additional services, such as script writing, rehearsal time, or coordination with other vendors, their rates may be higher to account for these additional responsibilities. This is because it requires more preparation from the emcee.
Demand
Finally, like any service, emcee rates can be affected by supply and demand. If there is a high demand for a particular emcee's services, they may be able to charge higher rates. To increase an emcee's demand, a professional Singapore emcee may learn new skills to become a bilingual emcee, or a humorous and high energy emcee.
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