Run of show
The event-day sequence that assigns time, action, cue and owner to every public moment.
Read guide →Planning library
Emcee and event-production glossary
Plain-language definitions with an action for the run sheet.
Compare 10 focused resources, note the decisions that matter, then turn them into one short brief you can send.
Speak the same language as your venue and crew
Event production has its own working vocabulary, and most planning mix-ups come from two people using the same word to mean different things. A "cue" to the emcee is a line to say; to the technician it is a button to press. This glossary defines the terms that show up in a run sheet, a cue sheet and an emcee brief, in plain language, so everyone on your event reads the same instruction the same way.
Each entry explains what the term means and how to use it when you plan, what to write down, who should own it, and where it belongs on the master run sheet. Skim the ones that relate to your event, then carry the exact words into your brief so nothing is lost in translation between you, the venue, the AV team and the host. When you are ready, send your event details on WhatsApp and we will help you turn them into a clear brief.
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Cue sheet
A compact list of the exact triggers for microphones, music, screens, lighting and entrances.
Read guide →Show caller
The person who confirms readiness and calls each technical or stage action in sequence.
Read guide →Holding line
A prepared sentence that keeps guests oriented while the next segment becomes ready.
Read guide →Soundcheck
A live test of speaking microphones, playback sources, monitors and backup audio paths.
Read guide →Stage manager
The event-day coordinator responsible for stage access, performer readiness and backstage movement.
Read guide →VIP protocol
The agreed order for arrivals, salutations, seating, escorts, speeches and departures involving senior guests.
Read guide →Language matrix
A segment-by-segment plan showing which language leads and which audience needs a summary.
Read guide →Trim order
The pre-agreed order for shortening segments when the programme runs late.
Read guide →Contingency cue
A trigger that moves the programme to a prepared alternative after a delay, fault or absence.
Read guide →A useful way through the collection
- Start with the event type, place or planning problem closest to your situation.
- Record the decisions, names, timings and owners the page identifies.
- Use a free tool to turn those notes into a working document.
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