Compere: Mark
Compere: Mark VIDEOS
Compere: Mark PHOTOS
Mark's global portfolio includes Sky Sports’ Masters Football, where he hosted all their UK live televised arena tournaments plus those the Middle East and Far East, presenting all the live TV interviews with all the top players. Mark is also the long-standing host of the British Sri Lankan Association Awards and has hosted Manchester United’s Player of the Year awards annually for over 20 years. He’s also covered Rugby League and cricket, featuring on Channel 4 and Sky Sports on their ODIs, Test Matches and County games around the UK, where he conducted all the televised interviews with Sir Ian Botham, David Gower, David 'Bumble' Lloyd, Michael Holding and the late, great Richie Benaud.
Beyond live events, Mark was one of the UK’s most experienced and award-winning radio presenters, best known for his work on Radio City in Liverpool and Century FM (now ‘Smooth’). His broadcasting career extended to the US, where he featured on WEFT and Q-96 in Illinois where he also hosted the American Heart Association’s black-tie gala dinners, helping to raise record-breaking amounts in their auctions.
Mark’s talents also cover TV and publishing; He recently appeared on GB News and in popular TV dramas such as ‘Cold Feet’, ‘The Forsyte Saga’ and ‘Clocking Off’. He’s also a published author with several books to his name.”
In 2001, Mark was much too close (just four blocks away) from New York's Twin Towers during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He spent the rest of that day as a Salvation Army volunteer helping Emergency Services; for the rest of the week, he reported ‘live’ from Ground Zero for UK radio. Not limiting his talents to radio and hosting live events, Mark has written and published several books, including the best-selling ‘Mark Jones’ Birthday Book’, which became the definitive UK Radio reference book.
- Next Generation Power and Renewables Summit 2011 Budapest 2011
- CIO Summit Berlin Germany
- Financial Services Technology Summit Wiesbaden Germany
- The Contactless Intelligence Monkey Awards
- ‘This is your life’ corporate event Alton Towers.
- American Heart Association Ball 2011 Illinois USA
- Matthew Street Music Festival Liverpool
- ASLEC awards
- Manchester United annual MUDSA dinner at Old Trafford
- Masters Football Malaysia Cup 2011 Kuala Lumpur
" Thanks for a great job. I thought that your hosting of the entire Masters’ series was spot-on! "
Steve Black, Director, Masters Football (Mark is regular host for the live Sky Sports Masters Football Series)
" May I thank you for your amazing help on the night, which could not have happened without your expertise. We raised around £7500 for British Heart Foundation. I hope to be in touch in the future. "
Andrew Charlett, Commercial Manager, McCarthy & Stone Ltd.
" They were a difficult crowd to please, you did an exceptional job; well done. "
H.R.H. Sophie, Countess of Wessex (at the official opening of the Aquavale Leisure Complex in Aylesbury, Bucks.)
" Mark has acted as Master of Ceremonies / Compere at our European Contactless Technology Award shows. I have found him to be personable, funny, entertaining and professional. More than that, he can work the room and keep the show running smoothly and on time. I would thoroughly recommend Mark to anyone looking for an professional compere for their event. "
Steve Atkins, CEO, Krowne Communications GmbH, Berlin, Germany
" You judged the tone of our awards evening exactly right. We've had a lot of positive feedback about your role as compère. "
Janette Bolton, Event Manager, Warrington Guardian Group
" I thought Mark Jones was majestic in his handling and compèring the BRISLA awards. He kept everything moving in a most professional and competent manner. Many other super-expensive, high-profile presenters would have stumbled over some of the Sri-Lankan pronunciations and protocols required. Mark did not. "
Dr Zimar Sivardeen, Chairman, British Sri Lankan Association, London.
" Really appreciate all your hard work on the ‘An Evening with Teddy Sheringham’ in Peterborough; we’ve had lots of great feedback and the event was profitable, so great on both fronts! "
Alex Harris, Commercial Manager, Peterborough United FC.
" We owe you a massive thank you - your professionalism and your approach to this challenging evening [at London's Guildhall] was incredibly appreciated and you were fabulous on the night. Our clients thought you were fantastic and it takes a lot to get any feedback from them! I really wanted to send a personal thank you as we could not have asked for a better man for the job "
L.W., Event Organiser, The Guildhall, London
" …a big thank you for last night's performance; I think you judged the audience just right as always, and really made the evening special for everyone. Our sponsors loved it…! "
Karen Brindley, Managing Director, Krowne Communications GmbH, Berlin, Germany
" It was a pleasure having you as host of the ‘International Brilliance Awards 2025’ at The Sheraton Grand in Park Lane. Your professionalism and charisma were evident from the moment you took the stage, bringing an infectious energy that kept the entire event flowing seamlessly. Your ability to connect with the audience and maintain an engaging atmosphere made the evening memorable for all attendees and played a key role in making the evening a success... "
Kara Dobson, BOC Global Events, London
" ...it was an absolute pleasure working with you; you made the evening so pleasurable. All the comments I had were complimentary about you and the way you handled the room. I will definitely be booking you for next year... "
Nigel Taylor, Insurance Institute of Bristol Awards 2023
" What a night! Our sincere thanks for injecting more than a little professionalism into the proceedings, and for running the hugely successful auction. We look forward to working with you again on other events in the future "
Steve Milne, Trustee, Everton Former Players’ Foundation
" Mark has MC’d our internal Keswick Care Awards for the past two years and has already been booked again for 2026 — a true testament to the impact he brings to our events. He is brilliantly funny, effortlessly weaving internal jokes into his speech and keeping the entire room fully engaged with his sharp wit and natural humour. Mark is also incredibly reliable, giving us complete confidence heading into the big night. His professionalism behind the scenes, combined with his vibrant stage presence, makes him an exceptional MC. I would highly recommend Mark for any event — corporate, social, or formal. His presence doesn’t just fill the stage; it elevates the entire experience for everyone in the room. "
Lauren Harrison, Development Manager, Keswick Care Ltd., South Yorkshire
" Thank you for your help in making the evening [at the Marriott Hotel in Bristol] very memorable and enjoyable, I have had many compliments from our guests... "
Colin Girdler, President, West of England & South Wales Provision Trade Association, Bristol
