English-led preparation
Remote briefing, one agreed point of contact and clear approval stages for scripts and introductions.
YVES KPETOBilingual event host
AGENCIES · BRANDS · INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONS
Your Paris event.
His stage.
Yves KPETO is a Paris-based bilingual event host, MC and emcee for international agencies, brands and production teams. French and English hosting for brand launches, awards, galas and red-carpet events.
PARISFR / ENBRAND EVENTS · LIVE STAGE
BRAND LAUNCHESAWARDS & GALASRED CARPETSFRENCH / ENGLISH
INTERNATIONAL BRIEF. PARIS DELIVERY.
You bring the vision.
Yves brings the voice.
Planning a Paris event from the United States, Australia, Ireland, the UK or elsewhere? Start with an English-language brief and define the on-stage delivery together.
Time zones, made explicit
Paris local timings, rehearsal slots and meeting times confirmed in writing to avoid ambiguity.
Your brand’s voice
Key messages, brand vocabulary, sponsor mentions, dress code and confidentiality requirements agreed in the brief.
FORMATS
A presence shaped around your production.
Brand events
Launches, brand evenings and receptions with hosting aligned to your brand’s voice.
Galas & awards
Guest welcome, introductions, category announcements and transitions between key moments.
Large stages
Speaker and performer introductions, audience announcements and running-order delivery.
Red carpets & premieres
On-microphone welcome, guest introductions and prepared interviews tailored to the brief.
Conferences & corporate evenings
Opening remarks, team introductions, transitions and practical announcements.
International events
French, English or bilingual delivery shaped around your audience.
Each assignment is scoped to your brief. Interview formats, moderation and specific production requirements are agreed before booking.
WORKING WITH YOUR TEAM
Preparation is part of the performance.
Brand briefing
Agree objectives, audience, tone, dress code, key messages and topics to avoid with your team.
Scripts & run of show
Review your run of show and approved copy. Agree speaker introductions, sponsor mentions, name pronunciations and FR/EN sequencing. Additional scriptwriting or translation is scoped in the quote.
Rehearsal & production
Agree call time, rehearsal slots, soundcheck, walk-on cues and the show caller or stage manager contact. Confirm any confidence monitor, teleprompter or in-ear requirements with production.
Event delivery
Welcome, announcements, introductions and transitions following your programme. Changes are coordinated with your production lead.
Yves works alongside your production team. Technical show calling, security and backstage operations remain with your designated crew. Confidentiality and filming permissions are agreed before the event.
YOUR INITIAL BRIEF
The details that make the difference.
Share what is already available. Outstanding details can be confirmed during the preparation call.
Send your event brief- Agency, company and end client where shareable
- Date, venue, format and audience size
- Languages and French/English balance
- Event, arrival and rehearsal times
- Running order, scripts and approved messages
- Speakers, performers and name pronunciations
- Brand tone, dress code and confidentiality requirements
- Microphone, PA, monitors and production cues
FEATURED ASSIGNMENT
A private gala dinner in Canada.
Invited to Canada to host a private evening, Yves delivered French-English presentation for a gala dinner. The film shows the venue, his microphone delivery and his interaction with guests.
- FORMAT
- Private gala dinner
- ASSIGNMENT
- Hosting & presentation
- LANGUAGES
- French & English
LIBICA.net · YVES KPETO
Your next brief.
Already taking shape.
Background, languages and production approach. One profile to share.
FIND YOUR EVENT FORMAT
Hosting shaped around your event.My services
For agencies, communications teams, institutions and international productions. Each assignment is scoped to your brief before booking.
01 · FR / EN
Corporate events
Book Yves KPETO for French-English corporate event hosting in Paris: pre-show announcements, speaker introductions and coordinated stage transitions.
Explore the service 02 · FR / ENBrands and launches
French-English event host for brand launches, luxury events and red carpets in Paris. Brand tone, approved scripts and production preparation tailored to your brief.
Explore the service 03 · FR / ENGalas and awards
Yves KPETO hosts galas and awards ceremonies in Paris in French and English, with prepared category introductions, presenter handovers and stage transitions.
Explore the service 04 · FR / ENSeminars and conventions
French-English hosting for company seminars and conventions in Paris and beyond: opening remarks, team introductions and programme transitions.
Explore the service 05 · FR / ENPanels and interviews
Discuss your panel or interview brief with Yves KPETO: prepared questions, speaker introductions and French-English language planning.
Explore the service 06 · FR / ENGraduation ceremonies
French-English graduation ceremony hosting: protocol, graduate names, speeches and stage transitions prepared with your institution.
Explore the service 07 · FR / ENConcerts and festivals
French-English concert and festival presenting: artist introductions, audience announcements and transitions coordinated with your stage team.
Explore the servicePRODUCTION NOTES
A useful read before your brief.
01 / GUIDE
Hiring a bilingual event host in Paris
Language balance, event formats and the details to agree before booking.
Read the guide02 / GUIDEThe production brief your event MC needs
Run of show, approved scripts, call time, rehearsal and stage cues.
Read the guide03 / GUIDEWhat defines your MC quote
Preparation, languages, attendance and travel.
Read the guide04 / GUIDEPlan a smooth bilingual programme
Language sequencing, scripts and speaker names.
Read the guidePRODUCER QUESTIONS
Before the first call.
Can we plan a Paris event from overseas?
Yes. The brief and preparation calls can be handled remotely in English. Meeting times, approval deadlines and Paris local event times are agreed with your team.
Can Yves host the event entirely in English?
Yes. Delivery can be English-only, French-only or bilingual. Language sequencing and scripts are agreed around your audience.
Who supplies scripts and the run of show?
You can supply approved copy and your running order. Script review, introductions and pronunciations are prepared together. Additional scriptwriting or translation is defined in the quote.
How are stage cues and show calling coordinated?
The production contact, walk-on cues, transitions and announcements are agreed before the event. Yves handles hosting; technical show calling and backstage operations remain with your dedicated crew.
What do you need for a quotation?
Date, venue, format, audience, languages and attendance window. Include rehearsal time, preparation needs, brand requirements and any travel. Availability and terms are confirmed before booking.
Let’s discuss your next event.
A tailored quote based on preparation, languages, attendance and travel. Advance planning is recommended; urgent requests are reviewed subject to availability.
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