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MC/HOST & MEDIA PRESENTER · MELBOURNE & AUSTRALIA-WIDE

The MC your guests will still be talking about.

Chanel Olive is a professional MC/Host and Media Presenter who brings warmth, commanding presence, and genuine connection to every room — across corporate conferences, awards nights, government and community events, multicultural celebrations, brand activations and weddings.

What clients say

  • “Your professionalism, organisation and exceptional communication was very much appreciated. I would have no hesitation engaging your services for any future events! Thank you once again.”

    Donna · Event MC, National Pharmacies Annual Awards · Hotel Chadstone

  • “Thank you so much again for your efforts & support to our event! Your energy lit up the room and we couldn’t have such a memorable night without you.”

    Giulia · Event MC, VICPROP’s Annual Award Gala · Crown Melbourne

  • “The feedback from our guests and broader team on your hosting on the day has been terrific, everyone said they loved you!”

    Lara · Event MC, Eureka 89’s Oaks Day Lunch + Melbourne Cup Lunch 2023, 2024 & 2025 · Eureka 89

  • “Thank you again for your amazing work last week at the CarbonLock conference. It was a huge success. You did a wonderful job.”

    Audrey · Event MC, CSIRO’s CarbonLock Future Science Platform Conference · Pullman Melbourne Albert Park

  • “We wanted to say a big thank you to you for making our special day so smooth and stress free! The games were a success! It was all a blur for us but in the best possible way! From the start when we had our first zoom meeting to the completion of our reception, you were so easy to work with. Your energy, vibe and charisma were instrumental to making our wedding day so memorable! We have received compliments from our guests, and much of that credit goes to your exceptional hosting skills. It was truly a pleasure working with you, and we are grateful for the warmth and enthusiasm you brought to our wedding reception.”

    Kaye & Norb · Wedding MC · Re’em Yarra Valley

  • “We’re so blessed that we found you for our wedding! You were perfect and everyone loved your Filipino touch. News of you is reaching the family all around the world! 😆 Thank you for helping to make our wedding day unforgettable.”

    Gareth & Geselle · Wedding MC · The Peacock Den

  • “Thank you so much for hosting our New Years Eve event, you did an incredible job – I think this was evident when a young girl ran after you at the end to say thank you 😃. This is really what our events are all about – creating memorable experiences for the community and you clearly did just that. Hopefully we can have you along for one of our future events soon!”

    Patrick · Event MC, Greater Dandenong Council’s New Year’s Eve Celebration 2024 · Wilson Oval, Dandenong Park

More than someone who reads from a script.

When you book Chanel, your event gets:

Pre-event planning and preparation

Run sheet development, script writing, briefing calls — so the day runs exactly as intended.

Audience engagement that actually lands

Q&A facilitation, interactive activities, and the ability to read a room and respond in real time.

On-the-day coordination

Chanel works with your team from arrival to close — so you can actually be present at your own event.

Cultural fluency

As a proud Australian-Filipino, Chanel brings genuine warmth and adaptability to multicultural events, diverse audiences, and community platforms.

Pricing is tailored to your event. Enquire below and Chanel will be in touch to discuss availability and scope.
ABOUT CHANEL

Chanel Olive is a Melbourne-based MC/Host, Media Presenter, and TEDx speaker with over a decade of experience hosting corporate events, conferences, gala dinners, award nights, government functions, weddings, and media engagements. Known for her warmth, preparation, and commanding presence, she has hosted for Crown Melbourne, Marvel Stadium, CSIRO, Eureka , and more. She is available across Australia for corporate, community, and private events.

Who books Chanel

Corporate events, conferences, and award nights

Women's leadership events and community platforms

Multicultural and government community events

Galas, fundraisers, and charity events

Brand launches and activations

Weddings and private celebrations

Media presenting, panels, and broadcast engagements

TEDX SPEAKER

A speaker who has held a TEDx audience brings that same command and connection to every event she hosts.

In 2025, Chanel delivered her TEDx talk Striving to Find Belonging on the TEDx Makati stage — now available globally on the TEDx platform.

Watch the TEDx Talk

Selected experience

Chanel has hosted and presented for Crown Melbourne, Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, National Gallery of Victoria, CSIRO, Amazon, Google, Goodera, Victoria University, the Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne, Hume City Council, Greater Dandenong Council, Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne Quarter, Northland Shopping Centre, Maddie Riewoldt's Vision, Inspiring Girls Australia, 101.9 The Fox Melbourne, Channel 31, 3MBS Melbourne, Hotel Chadstone, RACV City Club, Pullman Melbourne Albert Park, Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park, Re'em Yarra Valley, Marnong Estate, Eureka 89, The Trust Melbourne, and Lakeside Pavilion Albert Park.

Let's talk about your event.

Share your details below and Chanel will be in touch to discuss availability, scope, and pricing.

 
Chanel will respond within 2 business days to discuss availability and next steps.