Chris Maloof commands the room so you don't have to. Festivals. Corporate events. Concerts. Weddings. Grand openings. Private events. One MC. Every crowd. Every time.
You've been there. The emcee reading off a script. The one who mispronounces everything. The one who leaves your guests wondering if anyone is actually running the show. The floor empties. The bar slows down. The energy never comes back.
Chris Maloof has hosted the Taste of Latino Festival in Ybor City, the Cuban Sandwich Festival, concerts, corporate events, and co-produced multiple recurring live entertainment nights across Tampa Bay alongside Jenny Marie over 1,500+ events. He doesn't fill the mic slot. He becomes the heartbeat of your event.
Rumba en Red Thread was unlike anything St. Pete has ever had. The MC kept us on our feet all night. We didn't want to leave.
David & Ana T. — St. Petersburg
Featured Events & Productions
Whether you're producing a major festival, launching a brand, hosting a corporate event, or building a venue partnership that prints revenue every month, Maloof Entertainment delivers full-room command from the first announcement to the last song.
You get a seasoned MC who reads every room and holds energy from open to close. Performer introductions, program flow, crowd engagement, live moments, and everything in between. So that your guests never feel a dead second all night.
You get exclusive access to Tampa Bay's premier live Latin band through one point of contact. Chris is the exclusive booking agent for Ambito Latin Band. So that your MC and live music are one unified, high-energy production.
You get a complete recurring live entertainment event built from the ground up. Marketing, logistics, talent booking, crowd building, and ongoing MC hosting. So that your venue runs a sellout night every month without managing any of the moving parts.
You get the same commanding stage presence at your private engagement. Weddings, quinceañeras, corporate events, grand openings, brand activations, and milestone celebrations. So that your guests get a world-class experience and you get to be present for it.
You get a built-in crowd, a proven event format, and a producer who handles everything. Maloof Entertainment has generated $8K to $15K in average bar revenue per event for venue partners. So that your slow night becomes your most profitable night of the month.
You get done-for-you event marketing across social media reaching Tampa Bay's most engaged audiences. Fifteen years of market relationships and credibility behind every post. So that your event reaches the right people before doors open.
"Chris Maloof is an AMAZING MC and host for every event. He goes out of his way to make everyone feel so special! Appreciate Chris so much! His events are great fun!"
"Maloof Entertainment definitely knows how to throw a Latin night like no one else in Tampa Bay. The energy, the music, the band, atmosphere, everything is on point every single time. Chris runs a first-class operation."
"I've known Chris Maloof almost 10 years, and it continues to be a supreme pleasure attending any of his events. His awareness and attentiveness to the audience is outstandingly stellar. He's always provided us joy and fun, casted in an ambience of acceptance and inclusivity, all graced with professionalism. Thank you Chris for your genuine love, dedication, and appreciation of our love for Salsa."
Chris Maloof is Tampa Bay's most experienced professional MC and event host. Weekend dates book 4 to 6 weeks out. Festival and concert dates go faster. If you're planning something this season, reach out now and let's make it happen.