Rucha
Member • Nov 6, 2017
How to anchor a college-fest- Do's and Dont's
My first encounter with the 'stage', I remember, was in the 7th grade and ever since I have absolutely fallen in love with it. The shiny mikes, scripts, the ceremonial red drapes have all always enticed me. I like anchoring and being on stage and my friends tell me that I do a pretty good job at it.😁
So when a Junior from my college, recently called for some tips regarding hosting the annual college-fest, I thought my little experience could be of help to many of you out there, who might have faced/ face similar confusion regarding it.
Do's -
1. Have a pleasant welcoming persona on stage- This includes all the small things from how you choose to dress to how you present yourself with your body language. Always be respectful and formal if you are anchoring some official academic event. At other times for example at fun events, you can keep it informal and lively.
2. Be clear and concise with your words- Try not to sound boringly monotonous with your voice and words. Modulate your voice where needed and have clear crisp pronunciation of the words.Practice beforehand if needed. Keep it short and sweet.
3. Have an appropriate amount of eye-contact with your audience- You really need to engage your audience, and the simplest way to do it is to have equal and appropriate amount of proper eye contact. Audience need to feel as active participants and not mere passive listeners of the event.
4. Always keep your wits about you on stage- This is the single most important tip when on stage. Anything and everything can wrong on stage even with all the impeccable preparations. Have presence of mind and general common sense in such situations to tackle them effectively.
Dont's-
1. Don't take things personally- Hooting, hostile behavior, name-calling are all part and parcel of anchoring a college-fest. Don't lose control in such situations or take things to heart. It is all always circumstantial. Find ways to tackle such situations with diplomacy and light,playful approach.
2. Never fidget on stage- Even though you might be a bundle of nerves inside, always appear calm, confident and if I may say so, invincible, on stage. Go in with a thought of having fun instead of the thoughts of carrying on some heavy responsibility. It would make you feel a great deal better.
3. Never ever lose control- Being the Master of ceremony entails that you are literally directing the course of things here. Just as a choirmaster can ill-afford to lose control over an orchestra, an anchor of the event cannot afford to lose control over him/herself during a ceremony. All the show is destined to go haywire if you do this.
4. Dont fear or presuppose all the bad things needlessly- While it is okay to be a bit anxious before the event, it is necessary that you don't assume all the worse scenarios happening for you beforehand. It kills your confidence and positive frame of mind which are required for hosting a successful event.
I would be delighted to know, if these tips helped you even in the slightest bit possible. Do post in your experiences, successes/disasters or any more tips to be added, in the discussion below.
So when a Junior from my college, recently called for some tips regarding hosting the annual college-fest, I thought my little experience could be of help to many of you out there, who might have faced/ face similar confusion regarding it.
Do's -
1. Have a pleasant welcoming persona on stage- This includes all the small things from how you choose to dress to how you present yourself with your body language. Always be respectful and formal if you are anchoring some official academic event. At other times for example at fun events, you can keep it informal and lively.
2. Be clear and concise with your words- Try not to sound boringly monotonous with your voice and words. Modulate your voice where needed and have clear crisp pronunciation of the words.Practice beforehand if needed. Keep it short and sweet.
3. Have an appropriate amount of eye-contact with your audience- You really need to engage your audience, and the simplest way to do it is to have equal and appropriate amount of proper eye contact. Audience need to feel as active participants and not mere passive listeners of the event.
4. Always keep your wits about you on stage- This is the single most important tip when on stage. Anything and everything can wrong on stage even with all the impeccable preparations. Have presence of mind and general common sense in such situations to tackle them effectively.
Dont's-
1. Don't take things personally- Hooting, hostile behavior, name-calling are all part and parcel of anchoring a college-fest. Don't lose control in such situations or take things to heart. It is all always circumstantial. Find ways to tackle such situations with diplomacy and light,playful approach.
2. Never fidget on stage- Even though you might be a bundle of nerves inside, always appear calm, confident and if I may say so, invincible, on stage. Go in with a thought of having fun instead of the thoughts of carrying on some heavy responsibility. It would make you feel a great deal better.
3. Never ever lose control- Being the Master of ceremony entails that you are literally directing the course of things here. Just as a choirmaster can ill-afford to lose control over an orchestra, an anchor of the event cannot afford to lose control over him/herself during a ceremony. All the show is destined to go haywire if you do this.
4. Dont fear or presuppose all the bad things needlessly- While it is okay to be a bit anxious before the event, it is necessary that you don't assume all the worse scenarios happening for you beforehand. It kills your confidence and positive frame of mind which are required for hosting a successful event.
I would be delighted to know, if these tips helped you even in the slightest bit possible. Do post in your experiences, successes/disasters or any more tips to be added, in the discussion below.
