Looking for a non-boring quiz format?
My quizzes are multimedia, engaging and perfect for all occasions, from weddings to corporate events.
I even offer live music and vocals, so I can sing the questions and you can write (or sing!) the answers.
With years of experience hosting quizzes both in person and on the radio, I guarantee a challenging but enjoyable trivia night.
So why settle for your bog-standard pub quiz, when you can have something far more exciting?
Top tip: Ask me about my localised quiz rounds all about the area in and around Bolton.
What sort of rounds do you offer?
My quiz rounds include, but are not limited to:
“Puzzle” rounds on various topics, including anagrams, crosswords, word games, and more.
Audio rounds including sports commentaries, live vocals, music rounds, and others.
Visual and picture rounds including ‘say what you see’ picture puzzles, flags, and celebrities.
‘Make the Connection’ rounds, where all the answers are linked somehow.
‘This Week in History’ rounds about things that happened on any given week in the past.
‘Specialist Subject’ rounds selected by the event organisers or last week’s losing team!
Classic ‘pub quiz’-style questions on general knowledge and other themes.
If this sounds up your street, give me a shout using the button or the form below.
Bolton is great for quizzes that feel friendly, energetic, and properly inclusive.
It’s a town where people enjoy a bit of competition, but only if it comes with laughs and a relaxed atmosphere.
The best quiz nights here happen in venues where teams can talk things through,
get animated over answers, and feel part of the room.
Some Bolton venues that work particularly well with my quiz style include:
The Man & Scythe – historic, cosy, and ideal for traditional pub-style quizzes.
The Alma Inn – warm, welcoming, and perfect for sociable quiz nights.
The Pavilion at Smithills – characterful with space to host interactive rounds.
The Courthouse – a slightly more distinctive setting that suits hosted events.
Bolton Central Library Theatre – a flexible venue that works well for larger, multimedia quizzes.
What links these venues — and links them directly to how I run quizzes — is engagement.
They’re spaces where people can hear clearly, react together,
and enjoy rounds that mix brainpower with humour and music.
Bolton quiz crowds like clarity and confidence from their host.
With varied rounds, good pacing, and plenty of personality, the quiz becomes something everyone can enjoy —
not just the keenest trivia fans.
If you’re planning a quiz in Bolton, the right venue creates the comfort —
and the right quiz creates the fun.
Our glorious leader!
Mark is the founder of Mark Your Occasion and offers his services not just as a Quizmaster, but also as a Wedding and Funeral Celebrant, Live Singer, Event Host, Poet, and more!
Educated at the University of St Andrews, Mark launched the business in 2020, and has since provided quizzes for hundreds of weddings, corporate socials, and charity events.
Favourite Round to Host: “I’m gonna sing the first line of a song, but I’ve changed one of the words!”
Areas Covered: Mainly the North of England, but will travel across the UK if required!
Any-Finn is possible!
Finn grew up in a sleepy Cornish village honing his trivia knowledge and crowd banter in the hopes that one day he would join the illustrious Mark Your Occasion team!
Finn has a soft spot for witty team names, and when he’s not getting you thinking, he’ll either be watching horror movies, gigging with his band, or performing as Shrek across Europe. (No make-up required!)
Favourite Round to Host: Dingbats!
Areas Covered: Greater Manchester
With over five years of professionalism within the wedding and funeral industries, and over twenty years of performing experience, I know what makes an event work.
I can ensure that YOUR event is tailored to YOU, and hosted with confidence and charm.
If you wanted to list the highlights of my career so far, they would read as follows:
(feel free to click on the badges to learn more about each thing)
Awards
Regional Winner and National Finalist at The Wedding Industry Awards 2024
Professional Services Business of the Year at the Ilkley Business Awards 2023
Regional Highly Commended Celebrant at The Wedding Industry Awards 2022
Celebrant Of The Year Nominee at The Celebrant Industry Awards 2021
Training
Certified ‘Celebrant Plus’ Celebrant via Coffin Club UK (2022)
Certified Family and Funeral Celebrant via UK Society of Celebrants (2020)
Reviews
100% 5-star reviews on Google
Top-rated supplier on Add to Event
Other Stuff I’m Proud Of
Founder of The Scottish A Cappella Championships (2014)
Best New Radio Show Winner at the STAR Awards 2013
Performing experience on the West End and Broadway (2012)
My mum said I was awesome on several occasions (1990–2019)
Enough showing off now. 😉
Still not convinced? Get in touch and see for yourself.
Book a Zoom call now, or get in touch using one of the options below.
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Phone: +44 (0) 7 928 829 773
Email: markyouroccasion@gmail.com
Facebook: Mark Your Occasion
Instagram: @markyouroccasion
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