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Comedians remain popular choices to host. They normally do a short set before presenting the awards. Recent highlights include:

Impressionist and keen environmentalist, Alistair McGowan, hosting a sustainability awards ; Jimmy Carr hosted a financial awards while Patrick Kielty received rave feedback for a credit industry awards and Sue Perkins hosted a housing awards.

But it's not just the big names in demand; both heritage and up and coming performers are getting in on the act:

"In a nutshell Bobby Davro was brilliant and a real pleasure to work with"  was the response from a food industry awards, whilst rising stars Josh Widdicombe and Hal Cruttenden have had great feedback from recent events.

With lots of live TV experience, sports presenters are good choices.

Fresh from her BAFTA triumph, Clare Balding will be hosting the First Women Awards for the third time this year, while Radio 4 Today programme's Garry Richardson hosted an office awards in Birmingham.

Steve Cram is another popular choice, recently hosting an event for Santander.

With the 10th Anniversary of England's Rugby World Cup, former players are also in demand with the likes of Will Greenwood, Sean Fitzpatrick and Martin Bayfield all proving popular, while Kevin Keegan has ensured football is still in demand.

We often supply additional entertainment such as closer up magicians, singing waiters or even just a toastmaster.

Voices of God are particularly popular with the likes of Peter "X Factor" Dickson and Alan "National Lottery" Dedicoat delighting audiences. Furthermore, their banter and bonhomie can bring some comic relief to proceedings. One client even had both together!

For auctions, both Jonny Gould and Mike Osman conduct proceedings with flair and enthusiasm...and most importantly with great results.

Finally, why not have musical act for the night? Asteria and Escala have both recently delivered performances at awards events to great acclaim.

We are delighted to be sponsoring the Conference Awards which are being held at lunchtime on Friday 7th June 2013 at The Brewery in London .

Jo Brand is hosting, plus our table will feature a few well known faces. For your chance to win a pair of tickets simply email newsletter@performingartistes.co.uk with conference awards in the subject line.

The winner will be selected at random on Friday 25th May 2013.

For more information on the awards, visit their website.