For more than twelve years, I’ve done corporate speaking and MC work. In that time I’ve conquered buzzing microphones, wide rooms, misplaced pillars, stray bread rolls, drunk students, bored accountants, drunk bored accounting students, bad acoustics, and a yacht club historian who wanted to share a year by year account of her club’s 150 year history.  I’ve joked, cajoled and gently removed speakers from the microphone with a shepherd’s crook. I’ve played the Atheneum, as the host of the Law Comedy Debate, dressed as the host of Survivor. I’ve played Federation Square and eaten raw capsicum as the MC of Iron Designer.

For the accountants, I sang ‘The Long and Winding BAS’. For the Superannuation Lawyers, I came up with Super movie titles like ‘Love Actuarially’ and ‘Weekend at Bernie Fraser’s’. And through it all, I’ve kept everything on time, and always offered to swap the fish for the beef with the actual invited guests.

To book as conference or event MC or facilitator call ICMI on (03) 9529 3711 or visit their website

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Testimonials for Tony Wilson as a speaker and MC (via ICMI)

Your recommendation of Tony Wilson (a superb master of ceremonies) for the event ensured that the night was a fantastic success.  I was particularly impressed with the amount of research Tony conducted prior to the event on each of our speakers, and on World Visions work. His input of key factors, anecdotes and light hearted humour throughout the night was much appreciated by all those attending, including our chief executive Mr Lynn Arnold and our board of directors. World Vision

“Tony spoke so well at the President’s Luncheon at the Law Institute that he was asked to entertain members and guests at The Institute’s major social event of the year, the annual dinner.   Again he did this with style and wit.  He was a big hit” Law Institute of Victoria

“Tony was absolutely fantastic and entertaining”    The Society of Certified Practicing Accountants

“Entertaining and focussed on the “theme”, genuine effort to tie our business interest area into his talk.” Apprenticeships Plus

“Presentation not only captured the theme of the evening, ‘It’s never too early in your career to network” – but was also entertaining, witty and informative … I look forward to being able to invite you back to Deacons in the future. Deacons Lawyers

“Excellent.  Tony was fantastic. His light hearted jokes throughout the awards presentation kept the audience laughing.” MIAA Vic 

“He’s not the traditional “bell ringing” MC but rather a quick thinking, talented, light hearted, entertaining, and great impromptu performer under pressure. “ Institute of Body Corporate Managers 

“As a result of your performance, the 370 guests in attendance enjoyed a wonderful evening of wit & satire.  The feedback I’ve received from both legal and non-legal types has been fantastic.  You are a natural stand-up comedian and did a great job as the adjudicator.” Law Institute Victoria

“Tony was really receptive to what we were trying to achieve with our event and he was a pleasure to work with. He was well organised, slotted into the MC role beautifully and was well received by our guests.” Irvine Club

“Tony was very entertaining and approachable, very down to earth and very enthusiastic to make the best evening possible. In our committee’s view, he is the best MC and host that we have used. “Superannuation Lawyers Association

“Tony was all too willing to accommodate our requests. This often required impromptu changes to program of events or to Tony's responsibilities on the night.
We are very appreciative of this. Feedback from senior management and individuals who were part of the audience confirmed Tony was very entertaining. They enjoyed his sense of humour and his ability to interact with the audience.” Chisholm Institute

"We engaged Tony to help us at the very early stages of an idea we had for an upcoming conference.  Tony responded immediately and didn’t just take our brief and deliver on it, he helped us to evolve the original idea and really drive the outcome.   Tony put together a vox pop video that underpinned a panel discussion involving key industry leaders, arranged editing and even did a 30- second teaser video to help us promote our session prior to the day.
The resulting video and the session at the conference that Tony led himself achieved all of our objectives and more.  The attendees had fun and I received great feedback on Tony (he was also bloody funny!).  In short, he brings a great deal of intelligence and insight as well as humour and makes his audience feel immediately relaxed allowing them to enjoy themselves and take on the key messages.  We will use Tony again and I can’t thank him enough for the great work he did for us.  You can view the video for yourself at www.serviceworks.com.au. Serviceworks

"Tony Wilson was our Master of Ceremonies. His commentary was funny and witty. His preparation for the function was clearly demonstrated by the questions he asked our guest speakers and the response received from our audience. The IWIRC committee highly recommends Tony's skills as a Master of Ceremonies."  IWIRC

Testimonials for writer /facilitator of Hypothetical

“From a very short briefing, Tony ‘got it’-he understood our objectives, did copious research and prepared meticulously.  He presented us with a hypothetical-“A Difficult Day”- that was timely, relevant and thought provoking.  His presentation was well written ,and delivered in a relaxed, but business-like style, balancing humour with challenge and constantly adapting to the group’s responses, ensuring that we were  fully engaged throughout the session. It was a stimulating and thoroughly enjoyable part of our programme.”  Elizabeth M Board   Director of Development  Camberwell Grammar School