Andy Hodgson Events Host and Event Management.

Andy has hosted numerous high profile events. From award ceremonies, product launches, sportsman dinners to auctioneer for the Prime Minister. Events include appearances for NSPCC fundraisers, Government fundraisers, Football club players awards dinners and product launches for BMW, SAAB, Vauxhall, Jeep and Renault. He has also worked on live exhibition stage shows for BBC Clothes Show live, Top Gear Live, Gardeners World, Holiday Live, Ideal Home Show. Andy excels as both host and auctioneer and has raised hundreds of thousands at fundraising events.

At a dinner and celebrity auction overlooking Wembley in 2008, Andy raised more than £600,000 as guests paid £1,000 a head for a seat for a government fundraiser. Andy and ex Labour spin king Alistair Campbell wielded the gavel in a double act. The two men traded jokes on stage with the pop guru Pete Waterman and Nancy Dell'Olio, as they urged guests to bid.
A specially commissioned drawing by the sculptor Antony Gormley topped the bidding at £55,000. The chance of playing tennis with Tony Blair went under the hammer for £20,000 to a mystery bidder, before Frank Warren phoned in with another £20,000 offer and the former prime minister agreed to a second match with the boxing promoter.

Guests included the former EastEnders actress Michelle Collins, the Sunderland FC chairman, Niall Quinn, and ex England footballers Viv Anderson and Peter Reid. After the auction, the Bees Gees legend Robin Gibb turned from guest to entertainer, filling the dancefloor with hits from the legendary group.

Andys performance was later described as ebullient in The Independent newspaper.

Who Says What ?

Alistair Campbell
Former No 10 Communications Director
“Andy is outstanding in his field. I’ve worked alongside him many times and booked him for events myself. His skills as compere and auctioneer always delight audiences and raise money. At one particular event for ‘Labour in Sport’ he helped raise over £600k.”

Tony Livesey
BBC 5 Live
"Andy has always been a strong host and outstanding auctioneer. I've had the pleasure of seeing him perform at several events and would highly recommend him"

Independent Newspaper
Labour in Sport event at Wembley stadium
“Andys performance was ebullient.”

Barry Kilby
Burnley Football Club, Chairman
"Andy has hosted numerous live awards and gala dinners for the club. His experience and strong delivery keep the night flowing every time. His skills as an auctioneer are unrivalled. I would strongly recommend him"

Dave Edmundson
The Football League
“Andy is an excellent MC or compere. He is able to smoothly run your event with skill, professionalism and off the cuff wit. Andy's overall approach always guarantees an enjoyable experience for all. As an auctioneer he is outstanding. Always beating the reserve price and encouraging bids that result in exceeding expectations. You will not find anybody better"

Richard Moore
Emmerdale, Coronation St, Band of Gold - Actor
“Andy is a genius. He’s the only man I know that can rewrap a new shirt and not have any pins left over. He’s also a great compere!”