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MC – Josh Withers

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Josh Withers is one of Australia’s most in-demand wedding celebrants and professional MCs, known for creating unforgettable moments with heart, humour and just the right amount of cheek.

Josh is a born communicator, with over 15 years of experience officiating weddings around the world—from Hobart to the Amalfi Coast—Josh knows how to hold a room, guide a crowd, and bring the perfect mix of presence and personality to any event. He’s not a show-off, but he shows up—calm, confident, and ready to make things run smoothly.

With a background in broadcasting, storytelling, and business coaching, he brings clarity, connection and a sense of occasion to any room he walks into. Whether you’re looking for a seasoned MC to elevate your event, or a speaker to inspire your audience with fresh, honest insights on modern love, meaningful work, or creative entrepreneurship—Josh is the guy people remember (for the right reasons). Based in Tasmania, available globally.

As the founder of The Elopement Collective and co-founder of The Celebrant Institute, Josh’s career has taken him from his earlier life on breakfast radio to global elopements and weddings, from packed-out conference stages to intimate mountaintop vows. He’s spoken at industry events in the USA and Europe, led professional development workshops for thousands of marriage celebrants and officiants around the world, and hosted everything from formal black-tie dinners, music festivals, to wild destination wedding receptions.

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Josh delivered the keynote at our international conference in Washington DC and had a room full of seasoned wedding officiants completely tuned in — laughing, learning, reflecting, and scribbling notes. He brings ideas with clarity, heart, and a kind of relaxed authority that makes you lean in. We booked a speaker, but what we got was a genuine shift in how people thought about their work.

Laura Cannon, International Association of Professional Wedding Officiants

Josh hosted one of the stages at Easterfest for a crowd of 25,000 like it was a backyard BBQ — warm, effortless, and perfectly in control. His off-the-cuff style, big smile, and natural ease on stage kept the massive crowd engaged across a huge weekend. He wasn’t trying to be a comedian, just genuinely himself — and that’s what made everyone feel comfortable, led, and part of something special. You could feel the difference.

Easterfest Music Festival, Toowoomba

We had Josh MC our conference in Brisbane and he nailed it. Across multiple days and hundreds of delegates, Josh kept the energy up, the program tight, and the vibe upbeat without ever feeling forced. He was confident, personable, and adaptable — the kind of host who makes a corporate event feel human, not robotic. Our team and audience loved him.

Harcourts Brisbane