Got questions? You’re in the right place. Whether you’re planning a global conference, a gala dinner, or a virtual team event, this page covers everything you need to know about working with Sam McCool. From booking details to performance style and travel flexibility, we’ve answered the most common queries—so you can plan your next event with confidence, clarity, and a touch of comedy.
Booking & Services
Sam hosts conferences, gala dinners, award nights, webinars, Christmas parties, fundraisers, launches.
Sam’s a corporate favourite, but he’s also rocked weddings, birthdays, cruises, comedy festivals and multicultural shows. If there’s a stage, he’ll own it, and make your event as memorable as possible.
Research, timing, professionalism, adaptability—and humour that lands with any crowd. Sam’s got all of that (plus a few world-first concepts).
Yes—this is Sam’s sweet spot. He blends structure and stagecraft with clean, customised comedy.
The terms are interchangeable, and Sam has fulfilled each role and often merges all of them.
Booking Details
As early as possible—Sam’s in high demand, especially around end-of-year events. But it never hurts to ask, even on short notice. Sam has been known to book events from 2 years to 24 hours out and still nail the gig with minimal preparation.
Absolutely. From mining to medicine, from asbestos to AI, Sam researches your sector and delivers spot-on humour every time.
Event planning, multiple briefings, customised content, seamless hosting, speaker intros and outros, and comedy that connects.
Yes—he’s shared the stage with leaders, panels, and performers around the world.
Yes, he’ll work with your team to shape the flow, craft intros, and ensure smooth transitions with style. You can have him start from scratch, follow a word-for-word script, or simply work from bullet points.
Availability & Travel
Yes! Sam has performed in over 20 countries, is linguistically diverse and always travel-ready.
Definitely. Sam is a seasoned virtual MC who brings life to the screen—and keeps online audiences glued. Example: Watch Example
Yes, frequently. From Singapore to Scotland, Mexico to Malaysia, New Zealand to New York—Sam’s performed across Australia and the world.
He can work with your AV team and specific requirements.
A tech run-through, a copy of the run sheet, a mic—and a decent coffee.
Content & Performance
Yes. Sam’s comedy is smart, clean, and always on-brand for your company culture.
Absolutely. That’s his specialty—custom comedy written just for your team.
Yes, and brilliantly. Sam’s crowd work is quick, clever, and always in good taste. Watch Crowd Work
Of course. Sam can dial the humour up or down based on your event’s tone. He recently hosted 13 graduation ceremonies for UNSW with purely formal delivery.
Yes—Sam is all about alignment. You set the guardrails, he brings the magic.
Pricing & Payment
Rates vary based on event type, location, and duration. Get in touch for a tailored quote. The earlier you ask, the better the price!
Yes—corporate galas, global keynotes, and virtual hosting all have different scopes. Let’s chat about your specific requirements.
All terms are laid out in your booking agreement. Sam’s terms are transparent, and he’s flexible where possible.
Usually billed separately and quoted clearly—but they can be negotiated into the final package.
Sometimes. It depends on the booking timeline and how awesome you were as a client! Multi-day events often receive reduced per-day rates.
Trust & Experience
Over 2,000 events and counting, across 20+ countries and 50+ industries.
Dell, Deloitte, Amazon, IBM, TEDx, Qantas, Samsung, Optus, UNSW—and hundreds more.
Yes. He’s handled last-minute changes, surprise speakers, and even four broken mics—with grace and humour.
Yes, visit: Sam’s MC Showreel
Sam is flexible, calm under pressure, and his improv skills are second to none—perfect for keeping the energy high while things shift behind the scenes.