MC · Master of Ceremonies · Sydney
Booking an MC in Sydney is really one decision: who do you trust with the room? Jo Casamento has spent more than two decades in Australian media — a Studio 10 regular for a decade, heard on 2GB and seen on Today and The Project — and brings that warmth, timing and unflappable calm to every stage she hosts.
A good MC is the difference between an event that runs and an event that lands. The room relaxes because someone clearly in charge is enjoying being there. Jo’s style is warm, bright and buzzy yet trustworthy and sincere — she makes any audience feel welcome, comfortable and part of the conversation, whether it’s a boardroom of executives or a ballroom of five hundred.
Jo lives in Sydney and hosts across the city’s corporate and event venues — and she tours. She’s hosted live Q&A events across regional Australia for News Corp, so a conference in Brisbane, an awards night in Melbourne or a regional roadshow is all familiar territory. Travel is simply part of the quote.
One thing she doesn’t do: weddings. For corporate, media, brand and charity events — start here.
Two decades on Australian screens, radio and mastheads — the credibility walks into the room before she does.
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Repeat bookings carry the most weight — “back for the fourth year” outperforms any adjective.
The fee is never just the hours on stage — that’s the part everyone sees. Every booking includes:
No weddings. Corporate, media, brand and charity events are all Jo does — which means every hour of preparation goes into rooms like yours.
Every event is quoted individually — there's no rate card, because a 45-minute awards ceremony and a two-day national conference are different jobs. The quote reflects run time, preparation and scripting required, rehearsals, and travel. Send the date, venue and format and you'll get a straight answer quickly.
Yes — Jo is Sydney-based and hosts Australia-wide. She has toured regional Australia hosting live Q&A events for News Corp, so interstate and regional events are familiar territory. Travel costs are included in the quote.
No — Jo doesn't take wedding bookings. Her hosting work is corporate events, conferences, awards nights, galas, brand launches, charity fundraisers and live Q&As.
Yes. Jo works from your run sheet or helps shape one, scripts her own links, and preps names, titles and pronunciations in advance. As a working journalist she does her homework on your organisation and your people before she walks in.
As early as you can — peak awards and gala season dates go first. Jo is currently booking for 2026/27. If your date is close, ask anyway; it costs nothing to check.
A few details is all it takes — you’ll hear back promptly, usually within a business day.