Bloom Artist Profile - Master of Ceremonies (MC) Dean Canan

 

Master of Ceremonies - Dean Canan

 A good Master of Ceremonies (MC) or compere can make your event flow smoothly and flawlessly. The MC is the host of a staged event, wedding or performance. An MC keeps the events of the night moving, introduces speeches and performers and speaks to the audience throughout the event.

Your MC provides the coordination of:
 

• Official Welcome
• Introductions of family and bridal party
• Cutting of the cake
• Announce Formalities of the night - Bridal Waltz, First Dance & Father-Daughter Dance
• Incorporate any other special events ie: floorshow, photographic slideshow
• liaise with all relevant parties, including the function manager, photographer, videographer, band, DJ, venue staff, family and friends

Deans’ rich warm voice has been likened to that of a radio announcer and he commands a level of attention like no other.
His charisma and charm will brighten up your event leading you professionally through all your formalities and ensuring your event runs to a timely manner.

Dean is able to MC in both English and Italian.

 http://www.bloomentertainment.com.au/MCs.html#DC

Q&A with Bloom... uncovering the person behind the entertainer!

Bloom: Tell us a bit about yourself?

Dean: I am a Master of Ceremonies, Compare and Singer

Bloom: What is your favourite song?

Dean: Caruso

Bloom: The most memorable event you have performed at?

Dean: Marc & Jennica Oreto wedding in the Peninsula room at Atlantic Docklands

Bloom: What do you do to relax when you are not performing?

Dean: Play Golf

Bloom: What is your favourite part of an event?

Dean:The introduction of the bridal party as it sets the tone for the rest of the night

Bloom: Favourite Venue?

Dean: Monsilvat in Eltham

For more information or to book Dean Canan for your next function contact Bloom Entertainment by Design.

www.bloomentertainment.com.au

admin@bloomentertainment.com.au

0404 773 169

Bloom Artist Profile - Vocalist / Guitarist - Patrick Cummings from Penny Lane

Penny Lane 

Penny Lane have, collectively, over 50 years experience in the entertainment industry. You can rest assured that when you hire. With Penny Lane you are engaging the services of true professional musicians, who take pride in their craft and deliver accordingly.  They play a catchy and stylish mix of pop, old-school rock, current top 40, Soul, 80’s hits and more and can structure their set list according to your needs – laid back to set the mood or upbeat to get‘em dancing!

Where can we see and hear you perform online:

www.reverbnation.com/pennylanebloom

Q&A with Bloom... uncovering the person behind the entertainer!

Patrick Cummings - 
Lead Male Vocalist / Guitarist

Bloom: What makes you stand out from other bands?

Patrick: Penny Lane are a small group of friends, all professional musicians who enjoy playing together, and letting that good time we are having spill off the stage and into your event. Check out our videos and reviews and we are sure you'll agree. We only put out one line-up of the band per evening, and have only a small roster of professional fill-in players, all of the same high standard, should our principal players be out of action, be it for family time or going on tour.

Bloom: What style of music do you perform? 
Patrick: Everything from 50's Rock and Roll thru to today's Top 40

Bloom: Tell us a bit about yourself?

Patrick: I'm not that interesting :) - um... I was born on St Patrick's Day...

Bloom: What is your role in the band?

Patrick: I co-front the band with Alinta and play guitar

Bloom: What is your favourite song?

Patrick: I actually don't have a favourite, it changes from year to year

Bloom: What other bands have you been a part of?

Patrick: Baker Boys, The White Tree, The Vibes, Abbaration, Velveteen, Dr Beat, Lark, Suburban and Coke, Roxon, Darkhorse, Automan, Minor Detail

Bloom: What is your favourite music style?

Patrick: Folk/Roots

Bloom: Who would you compare your style to?

Patrick: People say I play guitar like Seal and sing like Slash

Bloom: What do you do to relax when you are not performing?

Patrick: Work, work, work and sleep.

Bloom: What is your favourite part of performing?

Patrick: Getting the whole place to go over the top

Bloom: What is your favourite Venue?

Patrick: Train Track at Zonzo

Bloom: Anything else you would like in here

Patrick: Penny Lane are pretty good :)

Bloom Artist Profile - DJ / MC - Nader from Midnight DJ's

DJ / MC - Nader Elalfy - Midnight DJ's

  

Midnight DJ’s is a professional wedding and event company servicing Melbourne and Country Victoria since 1995.

Owned and operated by Nader Elalfy who is considered one of the leading wedding and event professionals in the Victorian area, promises to provide high quality and customised event planning to your exact specifications. Personalise your night, Choose your own music from a large song list.

Whether it’s conducting the reception for your dream wedding, or planning the perfect corporate party, Midnight DJ’s will take the extra time required to go over every detail of your event exceeding your expectations.

Midnight DJ’s has one simple goal:  Make sure everyone has a great time on the dance floor! They create this feeling by coordinating your day with just the right blend of leadership, communication and experience, resulting in a momentous occasion for all.

Not only has Nader entertained here in Melbourne but all over Australia and the following countries… Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Dubai and Paris, France. As the owner of Midnight DJ’s, Nader puts his heart and soul into every function he does. With experience that surpasses that of most wedding & event professionals, who better to coordinate your special occasion? You can be assured of complete success.

"I welcome you to experience the quality and professionalism of

Midnight DJ’s. Our attention to detail, vocal clarity and music selection

will leave you with lasting memories"

- DJ/MC Nader

http://www.bloomentertainment.com.au/DJs/MidnightDJs.html 

Q&A with Bloom... uncovering the person behind the entertainer!

Bloom: Tell us a bit about yourself?

Nader: I’m a corporate and wedding DJ who has been around for about 18 years

Bloom: What is your favourite song?

Nader: WOW, Too many to mention but let’s say All of Me by John Legend as a ballad and Summer by Calvin Harris as a dance track

Bloom: The most memorable event you have performed at?

Nader: Definitely Dubai a few years ago in front of approx. 10,000 people at a major event

Bloom: Favourite music style?

Nader: I love music…Period

Bloom: What do you do to relax when you are not performing?

Nader: MMMM, Depends how relaxed I want to be. Combination of Fishing to actually getting a massage... ha ha

Bloom: What is your favourite part of an event?

Nader: At the climate - as I like to call it. This is usually in the middle of an event where I’m getting everyone jumping up and down to my music….I own the dance floor and their souls

Bloom: Favourite Venue?

Nader: Melbourne has many great venues so here is a few, Lakeside, Luxor, The Willows, The Terrace and the new Vogue Ballroom

For more information or to book Midnight DJ's for your next function contact Bloom Entertainment by Design.

www.bloomentertainment.com.au

admin@bloomentertainment.com.au

0404 773 169

 

We are Australia - The Minh Duong Story

If you have watched TV or are on social media in the last year you have probably heard about this young man... Minh Duong.

A young man who came to Australia as an International Student.... looking for a better life and a good education - only to be confronted by the worst of what Australia has to offer.

Bloom Entertainment by Design are excited to support Adrian De Luca and Minh Duong in an upcoming 3 night theatre performance - showcasing Minh's journey in Australia, through expressions of music, story telling and dance - exploring the negative and positive battles of Minh's  Australian experience. You will be entertained by a professional cast of performers, have insight to a story that touches on racism, hope and community, as well as raising money to assist Minh in his ongoing treatment.



Minh Duong, A Vietnamese student studying in Australia, was walking home after working a shift at a 7-Eleven store in 2012 when he was brutally attacked. Three members of a Neo-Nazi group bashed Mr Duong with a brick using such force that the brick broke in half, and left him to die in the gutter. Minh Duong was taken to hospital in a critical condition and, remarkably, survived the unprovoked attack.

 
Adrian De Luca watched Mr Duong's story on the news. Adrian was touched by what Minh had been through and felt compelled to help in whatever way he could. As a musician, Adrian understood the healing power of music. He contacted Minh and offered him free music lessons, telling him that “music will make you feel better”. Minh Duong accepted his gift, reflecting later that this act of kindness changed his life forever. After the attack Minh had lost all confidence. “I felt sad and depressed, with no hope”, he said.... until Adrian came along. Adrian says that the reason he teaches music is to change lives and bring hope. Music is leading Minh to find peace, and trust in humanity again. He is learning to “keep hope, keep trust, and say no to racism”.

Adrian encouraged Minh to continue his studies when he wanted to give up and return to Vietnam. However, Minh’s studies came to an abrupt halt when the Department of Immigration unexpectedly cancelled his student visa and banned him from re-entering Australia for three years. Adrian recalls walking through the airport with Minh quietly sobbing and saying "I can't finish my studies". Adrian made Minh a promise that he would get him back into the country.

Adrian began a twelve-week battle with the Department of Immigration; Minh’s case was shown on national television several times, the battle to bring him home began. Friends, the Australian community and performers pulled together to show their support. Then Adrian began a petition for the reinstatement of Minh's visa, collecting 89770 signatures.

The Australian Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Scott Morrison, then personally responded to Minh Duong’s case. Minh was granted a new visa and, on March 1 2014, returned to Australia to begin his final year of the Bachelor of Accounting.

The Minh Duong Story will run for 3 consecutive nights - July 10, 11 & 12 at the Mechanics Institute.  The performance will incorporate music, storytelling and dance with feature performers Lorenzo Iannotti & James McNally.

To read Minh's full story, please visit: http://www.weareaaustralia.org/


We would love to see you there... and to have you be apart of this amazing journey with us.

Tickets are only $25.00 and can be purchased by following the links below:

Thursday 10 July (Featuring Lorenzo Iannotti)   www.stickytickets.com.au/17672
Friday 11 July (Featuring Lorenzo Iannotti)        www.stickytickets.com.au/17672
Saturday 12 July (Featuring James McNally)      www.stickytickets.com.au/17675