Simon May

Turning failure into success is an important part of Simon’s credo. Writing the theme for Eldorado and heading a commercially unsuccessful national tour with the Simon May Orchestra provides a humorous but realistic insight into the highs and lows of a dangerous profession. The lessons learnt have many parallels between managing and conducting an Orchestra and the skills of corporate thinking and management.

His after dinner speeches involve tales about his career, the stories and people behind his hit songs and themes, and his passionate belief that everything is possible. He often illustrates on piano how he writes music and he can composes an impromptu theme based on the letters contained in some of his audience member’s names!

His experiences as the conductor of the Simon May Orchestra has been an important part of Simon’s career. The parallels between conducting an orchestra and managing a company or organisation provide an original and alternative look at corporate processes and approaches in Simon’s presentations.

In June 2003, Simon was feature in an ITV arts documentary following a week in the life of….. and his many interviews on radio and TV have also given him an insight into how to communicate, overcome nerves and be understood by everyone.
As well as continuing to write music for television and films, Simon has never left his roots as a teacher and now works part-time at a special needs school in Surrey –another source of some deeply human experiences.

Simon is a passionate supporter of the Arts. He is Vice President of the British and International Federation of Festivals for Music Dance & Speech, Director of the Classical Road Show, Patron of Devizes Junior Eisteddfod and President of the Music and Youth Theatre Company.

Away from the studio, Simon May has developed a unique, entertaining and highly engaging team-building workshop for companies and organisations.

Taking delegates on an unforgettable journey to write their very own hit song or perhaps even create a company anthem the workshop requires absolutely no musical knowledge, background or skill.

With emphasis on problem-solving in a team environment, improvisation, creative thinking and overcoming inhibitions, delegates work together to create the various elements of a chart-topping hit. At the end of the day teams receive a copy of the their very own song on CD!

Speaking Topics

Composer of the Eastenders theme tune and consummate keynote speaker on teamwork and leadership.

• Business
• Management
• Leadership
• Overcoming Adversity
• Music

For further information or to book Simon May, call us on +44 (0) 20 8365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk