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Hosts and Hosting.

The Host - also known as the Compere, the MC (or Emcee: Master of Ceremonies) and the Quizmaster, among other names.

Whatever you want to call the person who fronts your quiz or trivia night, this is the area that covers this important part of running the night. Get this right and the rest is so much easier.

There are two types of articles in this part of the site. Those articles for managers and owners on what to look for in a host. And then articles for hosts on running a successful quiz night.

I want to be a bar trivia host!

So you want to host a pub quiz or a bar trivia night, how do you go about getting a gig? The easiest way... . . . keep reading

How to deal with customers who challenge your quiz answers?

There is always one know-it-all at every pub quiz.

He knows everything and in his latest challenge he claims he was there when it happened or at least his nearest... . . . keep reading

What you need to tell your host so the night works best for you!

If you are a bar owner you want the quiz host to run the night in the best interest of your venue. For that to happen you have to know exactly what you want him to do and tell him how to d... . . . keep reading

Should you start with a professional host or do it yourself?

Is it worth paying a professional host to run your trivia quiz night or should you just do it yourself or get a competent staff member? When deciding whether to employ a professional... . . . keep reading

Should you apply an entry fee or not?

When deciding whether you should add an entry fee or have no charge, there are many considerations you should take into account. Given the choice I will always go one way over the other… . . . keep reading

Finding the right host

Finding the right host. The qualities of a good host are readily apparent. But finding the right host is possibly more about the qualities you want to avoid rather than ... . . . keep reading

Pub Quiz Checklist

7 things to get your pub quiz off to flying start! You don't need to wait to all the lights are green before you head to town, but there are some things ... . . . keep reading