Kate Garnes is a high-energy MC and DJ who creates seamless, engaging events that keep audiences connected, energized, and excited to come back. Let Kate turn your event into an experience people won’t stop talking about!
With over a decade behind the mic and the decks, Kate brings an intuitive ability to read a room and deliver exactly what the moment calls for, whether that’s building anticipation, keeping a program on track, or dropping the perfect song that gets everyone on their feet.
Great events don’t happen by accident, and a strong emcee is the difference between an event that runs “on time” and one people actually remember.
Kate isn’t just the voice on the mic, she’s a strategic partner to planners and production teams. From the moment doors open to final applause, she supports the flow, energy, and emotional journey of your event.
Onstage and behind the scenes, Kate acts as an extension of your team, ensuring your event feels seamless, intentional, and unforgettable from start to finish, even when plans change.
Trained as a performer at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, Kate brings the gold standard of guest experience to every engagement, polished, warm, and always on brand.
Tech glitches, speaker delays, schedule changes, Kate handles them all without missing a beat. Your audience will never sense the stress behind the scenes. Ever.
— Kate Garnes, on why every event deserves a professional emcee
The best emcees aren’t the ones who follow the script perfectly, they’re the ones who keep the experience seamless when the script falls apart.
In moments like this, some events freeze awkward pauses, nervous laughs, or someone scrambling onstage and unintentionally tipping the audience off that something’s gone wrong.
That’s where Kate steps in. Without missing a beat, she takes the stage and keeps the room engaged, completely unrehearsed. She connects the dots from the previous session, reinforces key ideas, and maintains the energy until the next speaker is ready.
The audience will never know there was a delay. And that’s intentional.
With a steady presence and quick adaptability, she ensures every transition feels seamless and every moment stays aligned with your vision.
When audiences lose focus, it impacts trust, return attendance, and your event's reputation. The momentum you worked so hard to build can slip away in minutes. Kate won’t let that happen.
Whether your event feels steady or scattered comes down to the person holding the mic. A professional emcee is your insurance policy, and Kate takes that role seriously.
Kate brings warmth, presence, and authenticity to every stage, helping audiences feel seen, engaged, and part of something bigger than just another event.
Whether you need a powerhouse emcee, an unforgettable DJ, or a speaker who moves the room, Kate Garnes delivers the full experience.
✦ Right energy from the first minute
✦ Real audiences. Real reactions.
✦ The experience speaks for itself
