Hosting like a Pro! Workshop with Loud Poets at Push the Boat Out Festival

Name: Hosting like a Pro! Workshop with Loud Poets at Push the Boat Out Festival
Start: 2025-11-21T13:30:00+00:00
End: 2025-11-21T15:00:00+00:00
Location: Pleasance, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Schedule

Fri Nov 21 2025 at 01:30 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Pleasance, Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Edinburgh, SC

Interested in learning how to host events? Join us at Push the Boat Out Festival for this FREE workshop on compering technique!
A good compere can make or break an event. How do you get an audience energised without stealing the limelight? How do you respond to an audience’s reactions, whether enthusiastic or disgruntled? And what do you do when your perfectly planned event takes an unexpected turn? Our Katie Ailes and Kevin Mclean share their advice and experience from years of hosting slams, open mics, showcases, and more.
1:30-3pm on Friday, 21st Nov at the Pleasance Upper Hall. No previous hosting experience required; all are welcome! This event is offered for free as part of PTBO's fantastic Development Day programme - check out their other workshops on starting projects yourself and succeeding as a creative freelancer.
Bookings: https://pushtheboatout.org/events/hosting-like-a-pro/