What does an event host do?

What does an event host do? I have a casino and club(The Money Shot )...and i would like to start doing events...so if I hire a host what i'm I getting for my money? also do I need to hire a DJ as well as a Host?

Some people hire event hosts and DJs, yes, but often they're one and the same. I would recommend that if you want to save money.

Dj's can host yes.Your looking for your host to be someone who can be the hub around which everyone else in the place revolves - a fun person who can get things going if it gets a little quiet too.

It really depends on the type of event, some hosts are good for trivia,some for laughs,some for being provocative and the rare ones can do just about anything.

A good host also picks up on what is going on around them too and plays people off to each other,all in fun of course.Also they'll remember names and faces,good DJ's will put a tune to a face and play that song when you walk in the place making it that little bit more special.

More to a GOOD host than most people think

You got that right!

And trust me, try hosting an event *which I used to do trivia* and dj'ng at the same time as well as trying to keep people entertained. but it was so much fun

I know quite a few good hosts, some that can dj and some that can't...if you need some names, hit me up in world

Most Importantly: Make people feel comfortable and welcome.

Give folks individual attention when you can. Anything from greeting them, to actual short conversations.

Keep things active and moving along. Make regular announcements of what's going on, keep people involved, make sure and shout out results of contests or deadlines, if the place is too large for everyone to hear normal conversation from all points.

Keep an eye on troublesome individuals, and send polite, but firm IMs to them asking them to stop innapropriate behavior before taking further action.

Humor helps.

Avoid just speaking to or about close groups of friends/employees. Regulars are wonderful, but never ignore the new faces.

Look for good things about people and compliment them on it.

Don't be wishy-washy. Be firm, confident but not too serious.

Agree 100% with what everyone above said.

I don't have much more to add, cause you guys said it all

My only suggestion - be selective about who you get to host. Ideally, have them host a couple times first with no strings, and see if the chemistry is there. A poor host will hurt you more than it helps.

Take your time selecting a Host. Make sure it's someone you can trust to have access over your land. You want them to be able to handle Griefers if you aren't going to always be there yourself as 'security.'

Also, avoid DJs/Hosts that spend more time AFK or in other programs than they do at your events. If a host can't bother to pay attention to the event, that will show.

For DJs, I strongly recommend selecting one that will take requests. It makes people feel more involved if they can make some music requests and do some dedications, not to mention, most will stick around to hear their songs.

Do NOT give anyone access to your land - I cant stress this strongly enough. There are security devices you can buy that allow hosts to remove people from your property without them having acess to your land.

Pay the moneyball and rake in the dwell.

And are they legal? as in abiding by the TOS?
If so, I want one! lol

sad sad sad. but probably cost effective. forget having a club and just go for a big sandbox with a moneyball. *sigh*

the only problem with that is that while objects will be built, and you will be bilked (as dwell doesn't ever pay as much as people think it does) communities will never be built that way.

Mostly just stand around and give out prizes J/K I think/

If you set the money ball to give 10 lds every hour and every 8 hrs to give 100 you and set a min of 10 people you might be able to make this work.

sounds like a plan.

Or you just get a big lot and make it a public sand box and it can net you an extra 100 lds a week. this worked for me until i got board and sold it for 46k

You could make it a kill zone and let people get shot there some people need to get shot,.. At err.. I mean fight with guns and stuff.

The best hosts do all of the things mentioned in the other posts. The worst hosts talk only to their group of friends and make the others at the event feel left out.

One very popular club in SL seems to specialize in having hosts who yuck it up with the regulars, ignoring the newcomers, and they stay in business so maybe I am all wrong.

I don't post much, but here is a subject that is right up my alley. Susie, I could not agree more, as with basically all the people that responded to this thread. I feel what is KEY when hosting an event is to make people feel welcome. There is nothing worse than going to a club, moving into a room of people and all you see are their own speaking to their own and you are made to feel like you are eavesdropping and are invisible. Hmm..I bet Susie and I are talking about the same place!

I have gone to many different clubs in my time here, but always gravitated towards one, for several reasons. Not only the owner of the club, but every host and mostly every person in that club always has a smile and a nice word or two for you. I am not saying that I have not experienced that in other clubs as well from time to time, but it is consistent there, and I cannot help but feel that it trickles down from the ownership.

My suggestion? If you are considering how to be a host or want to see what a very friendly, family like atmosphere is...or just want to enjoy good conversation and have a blast, take a trip down to The Shelter and visit Travis da puppy...some of the best times I have had on SL has been there. Kudos to him and all that work and play there.

I am sure I will see you there Susie!

YupYupYup This has been my experience as well. With regards to the "Bigger" Clubs. The smaller clubs seem to Treat new customers better. I don't know about anyone else but I look to have fun at events not just sit and watch my avi dance and wait for a money ball to drop my a small token reward for Just for being there.

<blush> Thanks, Miranda