How to Open & Close a Speech Powerfully
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December 1, 20251. INTRO
If you want to host an event, the biggest challenge is:
“What should I say on stage?”
Today, I’ll give you simple and powerful anchoring scripts for different events — perfect for beginners.
2. PURPOSE
This vlog will help you:
- Speak confidently as an anchor
- Start and manage events smoothly
- Use professional and clear stage lines
3. SCOPE
We will cover:
- School event anchoring
- Annual function anchoring
- Competition anchoring
- Bonus lines for stage confidence
SCRIPT 1 — School Event Anchoring (Simple & Beginner-Friendly)
4. OPENING
“Good morning to everyone present here.
Respected Principal, teachers, and my dear friends —
I welcome you all to this special event.”
5. INTRODUCTION OF THE EVENT
“Today, we are gathered here to celebrate ___ (event name).
We have exciting performances and inspiring speeches lined up for you.”
6. CALLING THE FIRST PERFORMANCE
“To begin the program, I would like to invite ___ for a wonderful performance.
Please give them a big round of applause.”
7. TRANSITION LINE
“That was amazing! Thank you for that wonderful performance.”
8. CALLING THE NEXT PERFORMANCE
“Now, let’s move on to our next act.
I would like to invite ___ on stage.
Audience, let’s cheer for them!”
9. CLOSING
“With this, we come to the end of our program.
Thank you everyone for your presence and participation.
Have a wonderful day!”
SCRIPT 2 — Annual Function Anchoring (More Professional)
10. OPENING
“Good evening ladies and gentlemen.
On behalf of ___ School/College, I welcome you all to our Annual Function ___ (year).”
11. WELCOMING CHIEF GUEST
“We feel honored to have our chief guest ___ with us today.
Sir/Ma’am, thank you for joining us.”
12. INTRODUCING THE THEME
“This year, our theme is ‘___’ — a celebration of creativity, talent, and excellence.”
13. FIRST PERFORMANCE
“To open this beautiful evening, we present a spectacular dance performance by Class __.
Let’s welcome them with a huge round of applause!”
14. MIDDLE TRANSITION
“What an energetic performance! Thank you students.”
15. NEXT PERFORMANCE
“Now, get ready for a heart-touching drama on the theme ___.
Please welcome our talented performers on stage.”
16. CLOSING
“Tonight’s program has been a beautiful journey.
Thank you to our respected teachers, students, parents, and guests for making this event successful.
Have a wonderful evening!”
SCRIPT 3 — Competition Anchoring (Debate/Quiz/Stage Show)
17. OPENING
“Good morning participants and audience.
Welcome to the Inter-School ___ Competition.”
18. RULES ANNOUNCEMENT
“Before we begin, let me explain the rules:
Each participant will get ___ minutes,
followed by one question from the judges.”
19. CALLING PARTICIPANTS
“Our first participant is ___.
Please come to the stage and begin.”
20. AFTER PARTICIPANT
“Thank you for your performance.
Judges, please note the scores.”
21. TRANSITION TO NEXT
“Let’s welcome our next participant ___.
All the best!”
22. ANNOUNCING RESULTS
“Now, the moment we’ve been waiting for.
I request the judges to announce the results.”
23. CLOSING
“Congratulations to all winners and participants.
Thank you for joining us.
See you next time!”
24. BONUS ANCHOR LINES (Use Anytime)
- “Let’s put our hands together!”
- “Are we ready for the next performance?”
- “That was truly amazing!”
- “Coming up next is something special…”
- “Please welcome them with a warm round of applause.”
25. CONCLUSION
Anchoring becomes easy with the right lines and smooth transitions.
Use these scripts, add your confidence, and your event will run perfectly.
