Chris Lam Sam

Aside from being one of the most recognisable entertainers for young families in New Zealand, Chris has also worked as a professional Master of Ceremonies in the public and corporate events sector for over 20 years.

His style is professional, welcoming, and interactive — unique traits that allow him to command every event with heart and humour where appropriate.

In the past, Chris has expertly hosted …

• Festivals & expo’s

• Award ceremonieS

• Exhibition openings

• christmas functionS

• multi-day conferencES

• large-scale family eventS

His previous clients include Te Papa Tongarewa: Museum of NZ, Spark Digital, Westfield NZ, The Jim Henson Legacy, the Royal NZ Ballet, and the NZ Symphony Orchestra.

Here's what others say ...

NZ Symphony Orchestra
'One of the best Master Of Ceremonies we've ever worked with.'
— Hamish McKeich, Principal Conductor in Residence

Royal NZ Ballet
‘I can’t thank you enough for all your work … I have loved collaborating with you and look forward to future projects.’
— Nick Shultz, Ballet Master

The Jim Henson Legacy
'Your role as Master of Muppet Ceremonies made our time in Wellington such a pleasure. We couldn’t have felt more welcome and Jim Henson more celebrated in your lovely city.'
— Bonnie Erickson, Head Muppet Designer & Former JHL President

Te Papa Tongarewa - Museum of NZ
‘Thanks again for a fantastic corporate Christmas event! Everyone I spoke to really enjoyed themselves and I’ve had some raving feedback about your performance and quizzes! It was brilliant!’
— Kristin De Sousa, Business Development Executive

Asthma & Respiratory Foundation NZ
'The NZ Respiratory Conference has been taking place annually for many years. Our aim in 2015 was to make it different from all other health conferences. Having Chris on board was certainly the best decision we made. He brought a "breath of fresh air" to the event, his professionalism and passion shone through and was commented on by several of the delegates, with one of our presenters being heard to say, “I have been to many health conferences and he is the best MC I have heard.”’
 — Teresa Demetriou, GM Education & Research, 

Nurturing Young Minds Ltd.
‘Chris has been the MC for an arts festival we organised which he did with finesse and aplomb. Without doubt, hiring Chris in this capacity would be a great decision. I could not recommend him more highly.’
— Paul Blackman, NYM CEO

Te Papa Tongarewa - Museum of NZ
‘Was a real pleasure working with you on the Emergency Services Expo. You’re always so well prepared while still flexible and able to adapt on the fly to change on the day. Makes our job so much easier!’
— Fiona Strachan, Engagement Manager

Porirua Christmas at the Park Trust
‘Thank you for an extraordinary presentation on Saturday night in your capacity as compere. You brought professionalism, engagement and warmth in a way that I don’t think we have experienced before and we are very grateful. If I may say so, one of the loveliest things is that someone who is so able and creative in a number of ways also exhibits values of integrity, humility and an ability to work with a team. Those are truly special qualities.’
— Robert Brace, Trust Chairman

The Waikato Times
‘MC Chris Lam Sam ... the audience was well served. They began on command cheering in a careful piano and built to enthusiastic double forte in a laughing response to his exhortations to cheeeeer more loudly, and an exercise in counting the 1 2 3 of a waltz rhythm was made enormous fun as he produced his kazoo, and sounded the Blue Danube waltz as the audience shouted their sectional beats. The participation drew a huge audience response, and their mood for appreciating the music, all classical, drawn from significant composers from Bizet to Tchaikovsky, was enthusiastically positive.’
— Sam Edwards, 2017 'Sunset Symphony' Concert Reviewer

Te Papa Tongarewa - Museum of NZ
‘A big thank you once again for your emcee work on Friday night – you added your usual wonderful touch and really kept the event flowing nicely.’
— Lauren Campbell, Events Operations Manager

Chamber Music NZ
’Thanks so much for all your work, it has been real pleasure. Your compering was excellent – fun and energetic.’
— Jack Hobbs, Artistic Assistant

Orchestra Wellington
’Chris - I have received the best feedback and a lot of that is down to your energy and how smoothly all the transitions felt as everyone was so engaged. You had such a wonderful way with the children down in the mosh pit. It was great to see them still and enthralled during the “quieter” programme pieces. Thank you again so much and I look forward to working with you again soon!’
— Beckie Lockhart, General Manager

Cactus Events & Sponsorship
’Chris has an electric energy that fills the room and captivates the audience (young and old). He was a fabulous addition to our event and kept the energy up and everyone engaged through all the transitions. We would absolutely love to use Chris again for this event and others as the way he interacts and engages the audience is simply quite fabulous!’
— Hayley Whalen, Creator of Experiences