michael c. williams “…this is the voice!” ®
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“…this is the voice!” ®
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“…this is the voice!” ®
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For all Announcers, working in all types of Live Events… this is the place to master your craft.
From 1-on-1 Personalized Training, to the “Master Class” from Michael C. Williams, Announcers will find everything they’ll need to improve their skill set and grow their business here at Live Event Announcing.
From those currently working as an Announcer but trying to figure out how to make it a Full-Time career, to those who have a dream and would like to figure out how to just get started… we’ll provide the resources that will enable you to continually get yourself to that next level.
Here at Live Event Announcing,
we’ve organized all the elements, skill-sets, instruction, curriculum, lesson plans, exercises, practice drills, and techniques that Michael C. Williams has been utilizing in training and coaching for over a decade. We’ve formulated the Live Sessions, Courses, and Personalized 1-on-1 Training’s so their effectiveness is maximized when conducted online in the fully-immersive environment of the “Virtual Training Studio”. This process allows anyone to train and rehearse in an environment that emulates the actual sound and feel of a real Live Event atmosphere. This all-encompassing learning experience can only be found here at Live Event Announcing.
While you’re here,
take a few moments to check out the 10 Courses that make up “The Master Class”. If you only have a quick minute, go directly to the most sought-after training for Announcers “Are You Just Yelling?” And, if you’re looking for a simple way to immediately improve your delivery, sign up today for the 1-on-1 Personalized Training Sessions from the Virtual Training Studio which utilize your own footage and demo reel.
Moving forward…
We will be continually adding new courses and sessions, so check back often. To receive FREE and discounted training sessions, take 60 seconds now and join our “Inner Circle”. Once you’ve joined, you’ll also get free access to exclusive member-only content once “Behind the Scenes” debuts later this year.
Additionally, work has already begun on a full set of prerecorded courses that will be available on-line and on-demand.
Most importantly,
since this is your community, we’ll constantly be taking your feedback and input. Our Goal is to ensure that we always provide true value for you in all of our content. We value your insights, so we’ll always be looking to your comments on our posts.
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We will be producing regular Free Sessions — both LIVE here online and as recorded content.
We’ll answer the questions you’ve always wanted to ask — but had no one to turn to who could or would provide you with honest and complete answers.
We’ll conduct Free online small group sessions & larger audience forums to directly address the questions and subjects that rank at the top of our community’s request lists.
We’ll bring in industry professionals to give you access to those who can provide you with the insights you need to advance your career, your goals, and your dreams.
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One of today’s most notable Live Event Announcers.
Resonating from action packed stadiums or lavish formal affairs, you’ll hear the unmistakable voice of Michael C. Williams nearly everywhere.
Now, with nearly 30 years of experience as a professional Event Announcer, Emcee, Studio Voice, and Production Consultant… Michael’s greatest strength lies within his extreme versatility.
On stage or in the studio, in front of the camera or behind the scenes…
“If it’s live, this is the voice!”®
Michael C. Williams is one of today’s most notable Ring or Cage Announcers. Now in his 25th year, Michael has worked at the most demanding levels of televised combat sports including PPV, NBC, CBS, PARAMOUNT, SPIKE, DAZN, ESPN, FSN, and HBO.
You can see Michael as the…
Now in his 25th year as a professional Ring / Cage Announcer, Michael has worked at the most demanding levels of televised combat sports including PPV, NBC, CBS, PARAMOUNT, SPIKE, ESPN, FSN, HBO, SHOWTIME, as well as numerous streaming services and international networks. As one of few Ring Announcers with national / international experience, Michael has been licensed in nearly every state, as well as Canada, Mexico, Europe, and the UK.
In 2010, Michael signed on to become the Ring Announcer for Bellator MMA, seen around the world on a multitude of top networks. As one of the few worldwide MMA organizations, Bellator features many of the sport’s biggest names, top fighters, and world champions. With Bellator’s international expansion, and the addition of professional Kickboxing events, Michael now routinely announces shows in Italy, England, Ireland, Israel (Tel Aviv), and Hungary (Budapest). To date, Michael has announced over 300 consecutive televised events as the voice of the Bellator cage.
Michael’s work in the sport of MMA began as a natural extension of his many years announcing in professional boxing. Michael announced the industry altering “Affliction MMA” series, and shared the ring with some of the biggest names in MMA. That’s Michael’s voice announcing the official particulars for the Russian icon’s dramatic knockout of Andrei Arlovski. Michael was set to announce the full PPV fight card at “Trilogy” prior to the announcement of Affliction’s promotional exit.
Michael’s boxing background includes recent work on Showtime Championship Boxing. Michael worked for years on HBO as the lead Ring Announcer for multiple “Boxing After Dark” telecasts, as well as announcing the undercard fights broadcast throughout South America and Europe for several HBO “World Championship Boxing” events. For ESPN “Friday Night Fights”, Michael has announced multiple shows from coast to coast, each year, for over a decade. Additionally, ESPN brought Michael in for several consecutive years to announce the network’s annual “Salute to America’s Veterans”.
Michael has announced boxing events Promoted / Co-Promoted by Banner Promotions, Peltz Boxing Promotions, Mayweather Promotions, DiBella Entertainment, Goossen Tutor Promotions, Square Ring Promotions, Don King Productions, Top Rank, Inc., Thompson Boxing, Star Boxing, Golden Gloves (S. Africa), German Titov Promotions (Russia), Fight Academy (England), as well as many others.
With the creation of the groundbreaking Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) in 2015, Michael served as the lead Ring Announcer voicing dozens of events from coast to coast in just the first three months after the launch. PBC events were originally broadcast live on nearly every major broadcast network, and have always featured many of the world’s top boxers in world title competition.
Michael’s true value extends well beyond the Introductions. Michael always creates the complete event with his ability to focus on the promoter’s organization, the fighters, future events, and the recognition of the event’s venue and sponsors.
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Michael’s appearance for the opening scene on the Thanksgiving episode of CBS TV’s top rated prime time drama “BULL”.
From the largest stadiums with over 60,000 people at a single show, to a multitude of 10,000 seat arenas, Michael has crossed the country as a Live Event Announcer for nearly 30 years — often times announcing multiple shows, in multiple cities, in a single weekend.
Michael’s strength is his ability to incite the crowd to get on their feet, and lead them back and forth from silence to pandemonium as the show progresses.
Michael has the presence, the booming voice, and the energy to add that critically dramatic edge to any Live Event.
Photo: At the sold out “Monster Jam” on the 160 ft wide / 72 ft tall Jumbotron in AT&T Stadium, home of the NFL Dallas Cowboys. Below: On the track surface at the stadium as seen by the fans.
From the largest stadiums with over 60,000 people at a single show, to a multitude of 10,000 seat arenas, Michael has crossed the country as a Live Event Announcer for nearly 30 years — often times announcing multiple shows, in multiple cities, in a single weekend.
Michael’s strength is his ability to incite the crowd to get on their feet, and lead them back and forth from silence to pandemonium as the show progresses.
Michael has the presence, the booming voice, and the energy to add that critically dramatic edge to any Live Event.
Photo: At the sold out “Monster Jam” on the 160 ft wide / 72 ft tall Jumbotron in AT&T Stadium, home of the NFL Dallas Cowboys. Below: On the track surface as seen by the fans.
A multifaceted Announcer for Live Events!
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Unparalleled versatility, diversity, and experience!
No other individual possesses Michael’s depth and range of experience, and therefore, Michael’s value to your production. Michael’s value doubles with his creative involvement in show production, agenda / script development, and operations. From stadiums to studios, people to products — Michael brings the diversity to deliver in any environment.
And the voice… naturally strong enough to fill the largest stadium, authoritative enough to persuade the most demanding client, and versatile enough to accomplish anything in between.
When excitement, strength, and persuasiveness are critical… “this is the voice!” ®
Unparalleled versatility, diversity, and experience!
No other individual possesses Michael’s depth and range of experience, and therefore, Michael’s value to your production.
Michael’s value doubles with his creative involvement in show production, agenda / script development, and operations. From stadiums to studios, people to products — Michael brings the diversity to deliver in any environment.
And the voice… naturally strong enough to fill the largest stadium, authoritative enough to persuade the most demanding client, and versatile enough to accomplish anything in between.
When excitement, strength, and persuasiveness are critical…
“this is the voice!” ®
Take a closer look at Michael’s diverse background by viewing the sections below.
Now in his 25th year as one of today’s most notable Ring Announcers, Michael has worked at the most demanding levels of televised fight sports including PPV, NBC, CBS, SPIKE, ESPN, FSN, HBO, SHOWTIME, as well as numerous international networks. As one of few Ring Announcers with national / international experience, Michael has been licensed in nearly every state, as well as Canada, Mexico, and the UK.
With the creation of the groundbreaking Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) in 2015, Michael served as the lead Ring Announcer voicing dozens of events from coast to coast in just the first three months after the launch. PBC events were broadcast live on nearly every major broadcast network, and featured many of the world’s top boxers in world title competition.
Michael’s boxing background includes appearances on HBO as the…
Now in his 25th year as one of today’s most notable Cage Announcers, Michael has worked at the most demanding levels of televised fight sports including PPV, NBC, CBS, SPIKE, ESPN, FSN, HBO, SHOWTIME, as well as numerous international networks. As one of few Ring Announcers with national / international experience, Michael has been licensed in nearly every state, as well as Canada, Mexico, and the UK.
In 2010, Michael signed on to become the Ring Announcer for Bellator MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), and continues as the voice of the Bellator cage to this day. Bellator currently airs LIVE around the world on top networks, and features many of the sport’s biggest names, top fighters, and world champions. With Bellator’s international expansion, and the addition of professional Kickboxing events, Michael now routinely announces shows in…
Now in his 22nd year with the sport, Michael announces events across the country. In 2010, Michael began traveling with the “Life Time Triathlon Series”, which includes the most prominent Triathlon events in the U.S., not mention to world’s best professional competitors. In 2021, Michael announced for the 22nd straight year for the “Life Time Chicago Triathlon”, the world’s largest with nearly 10,000 athletes. After 4 hours at the Start line sending off the entire group, Michael then transitions to the Finish Line to welcome them all back.
In the Fall, Michael announces at the “Bank of America Chicago Marathon”, a world class event with 45,000 runners. Having announced at…
No event has more energy than a “Monster Jam” featuring 10,000 pound, car crushing, metal monsters, blasting their 1,500 horsepower engines. Michael has the presence, the booming voice, and the energy to add that critically dramatic edge to world of Monster Trucks.
From the largest stadiums with over 50,000 people at a single show, to a multitude of 10,000 seat arenas, Michael crosses the country…
Corporate Productions demand the very best. These meetings, presentations, and studio projects must be unique, interesting, persuasive, unconditionally professional, and measurably effective in accomplishing stated goals. For any Live event… this is the voice!
Many Corporate Productions rely heavily upon the effective execution of a script. While some are dependent upon the spontaneous and dynamic ability of the performer. With his Live event work throughout the year, Michael continuously demonstrates his ability to flawlessly integrate into both environments.
Nearly 30 years of professional experience as a Host, Emcee, and Announcer means that Michael is unparalleled in his ability to assure complete authenticity in creating the live atmosphere. Michael’s proven track record illustrates his ability to command the needed attention, and deliver on the…
Fundraising events are constantly challenged to raise the bar, even in these difficult times. As an organizer you know that this year’s event can make or break next year’s turnout. With nearly 30 years of event experience ranging from the most lavish formal affair, to the most exciting sporting events, Michael can be an invaluable resource for the success of your event.
Michael’s involvement means that your agenda is executed flawlessly, and that your well organized event will leave guests with that positive, lasting impression that is so critical to your success. Michael typically adds value to events in a number of creative ways. On stage Michael is…
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29th year as a Professional Announcer
“For the entire second half of my 30 year career, I’ve been training, coaching, and mentoring other announcers. Holding nothing back, I’ve openly shared all that I’ve learned regarding both the skill and craft of Announcing, as well as the business of making it a full-time career.”
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Working with Michael on a personal level.
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While many may know me primarily as a Ring or Cage Announcer for combat sports, I’ve put in just as many hours as a PA Announcer, a Host / Emcee, a Spokesman, a Motorsports Announcer, and as a Race Announcer for Marathons and Triathlons. From the smallest of lavish formal affairs, to the largest stadium events throughout the U.S. and around the world, I’ve announced nearly every type and dimension of live event.
When I was starting out, there was never anyone to turn to. No one to ask questions, no one for training or coaching, and certainly no one offering any mentoring. For years I had to face the daily decision of…
I’ve been announcing professionally for over 25 years. While many may know me primarily as a Ring Announcer, I’ve put in just as many hours as a PA Announcer, a Host / Emcee, a Spokesman, a Motorsports Announcer, and as a Race Announcer for Marathons and Triathlons. From the smallest of lavish formal affairs, to the largest stadium events throughout the U.S. and around the world, I’ve announced nearly every type and dimension of live event.
When I was starting out, there was never anyone to turn to. No one to ask questions, no one for training or coaching, and certainly no one offering any mentoring. For years I had to face the daily decision of either quitting and walking away from my dreams, or, deciding to continue to tackle the ‘road less traveled’ and just figure it all out on my own.
During my early years, it was clear that all of us (yes, myself included) who were calling ourselves ‘Professional Announcers’ were untrained and at times just yelling. I saw very clearly what was needed to succeed and set myself apart; I needed to ensure that I was always professionally announcing, and not just yelling, into my microphone. So, I devoted myself to learning announcing’s foundational skill set [“The Basics”] and mastering the building blocks [‘My Technicals”] of a true professional delivery. And of course, not only embracing how to breath correctly, but also understanding why it was so pivotal to success.
It took the entirety of my first 10 years to begin to see the ‘Path’ [the ‘Way’] to success. It was only then that I was able to begin understanding any so-called “secrets” of how to always get to the next level, and how that could lead to a full-time career out of what was at the time just a hobby.
By the way – Spoiler Alert. There is no magical “short-cut”. There is no secret “overnight-success” formula. And there most certainly is no “easy way”. If these did exist, everybody would be doing it, and basking in their overwhelming success.
Having said that, for those who are determined to be successful as an Announcer you should know that it is possible. There is absolutely a way for you to start now or continue down this road from right where you are today. It is not rocket science. It can be demystified.
For the majority of the second half of my career, I’ve been training, coaching, and mentoring other announcers. Holding nothing back, I’ve openly shared all that I’ve learned regarding both the skill of Announcing, and, the business of making this a full-time career.
One thing has always been very clear through all my work with experienced announcers, up and comers, and of those trying to figure how to just get started in this profession. If YOU are truly dedicated, ready to put in the requisite time and energy, and willing to take on the level of perseverance necessary… I am able to take everything that I’ve spent the past 25+ years figuring out on my own, and enable YOU to learn it, and succeed with it, in just a fraction of the time.
Take a few moments and check out the courses and LIVE training offered currently at Live Event Announcing.
From 1-on-1 Personalized Training to the Master Class…
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