Arts & Culture
Whether plucking a guitar string, proclaiming a sonnet, or swishing a paint brush across a colourful canvas, arts and culture comprise a vital and enriching part of our lives – they make humans beings what they are.
Shakespearian rapper Akala, orchestral conductor Charles Hazlewood, design scientist Melissa Sterry…these masters of their craft demonstrate what we can learn from such gifts. Our speakers here may use their skills to entertain, but they also draw insights from their expertise in the likes of music, writing, comedy, dance, media, and the social sciences, and translate them to relevant principles in business and beyond.
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Akala
Rapper & Entertainer
What do hip-hop and Shakespeare have in common? A lot, according to innovative rapper Akala - Founder of The Hip-Hop Shakespeare Company (THSC).
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Charles Adler
Kickstarter Co-Founder
Co-founder and former designer at Kickstarter.com, Charles Adler was named one of 2013’s Top 12 Most Disruptive Figures in Business by Forbes for a reason.
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Dominic Alldis
Teamwork Conductor
An orchestral conductor and jazz musician, Dominic Alldis certainly strikes a chord with business-minded individuals.
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Jeffrey Archer
Orator
Former politician and well known, best selling author and personality
£10 - £15K -
Aaron Balick
Psychology of Technology
Aaron Balick is a psychotherapist, cultural theorist, media consultant, and author of The Psychodynamics of Social Networking.
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Zoe Ball
Distinguished Radio DJ
Zoe Ball is a household name in both televsion and radio, notably as the first lady to present Radio 1 Breakfast Show alone.
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Nelly Ben Hayoun
Space Orchestra
Dubbed the “Willy Wonka of design and science”, Nelly is on a mission to bring chaos, subversion and disorder into the design and scientific world.
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Liv Boeree
Team Pokerstars professional poker player
Team Pokerstars professional poker player, astrophysicist and philanthropist, Liv Boeree’s take on business is unique.
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Gyles Brandreth
Comedian & Former MP
MP, scrabble champion, author, cabaret artist and world record holder of the world's longest after dinner speech, Gyles delights and entertains on any occasion.
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Suli Breaks
Spoken Word Artist
Suli Breaks creates powerful poetic presentations that give voice to organisations and help them tell their most powerful stories.
£2.5 - £5K -
Boris Brott
Motivational Conductor
Symphony conductor Boris Brott is a motivational speaker who relates to corporate audiences by depicting leadership and creativity scenarios set against the canvas of classical music.
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Guy Browning
Guardian Columnist
Guy Browning is unique as a business speaker who has previously worked on-stage alongside some of the world’s biggest comedy names.
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Bill Callaghan
Beefeater & After Dinner
When a tourist posted a clip of Bill Callaghan’s London tour to Youtube, and racked up 2 million hits, the Yeoman Warder at the Tower of London and ‘stand-up historian’ became a celebrity.
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Alexa Clay
Culture Hacker
Culture Hacker, economist and writer, Alexa Clay furnishes her keynotes with fascinating and insightful tales, gleaned from extensive research and travel into misfits and rebels, and the way they conduct their societies and economies.
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Alain de Botton
Travel & Philosophy
Acclaimed broadcaster, best-selling author, journalist and TED Global speaker, Alain de Botton speaks about ‘a kinder, gentler philosophy of success'.
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David Dickinson
Antiques Expert
Respected antiques expert and presenter of Bargain Hunt, voted the most popular daytime television programme in the National Television Awards.
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Kevin Dutton
Research Scientist
Kevin Dutton has a Ph.D in Psychology, and is an expert on the science of social influence. He is a charismatic and unique after dinner speaker.
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Greg Dyke
Former BBC DG
Director General of the BBC to Chairman of the British Film Institute and currently chairman of the Football Association, Greg Dyke is an experienced speaker on business & leadership.
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Jamal Edwards
self-made multi-millionnaire
Internet visionary, and self-made entrepreneur Jamal Edwards showcases freestyle rap on his online platform.
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Jo Elvin
Glamour Editor
Now the award-winning editor of the marketing-leading GLAMOUR magazine, Jo Elvin is an inspirational keynote speaker, who knows better than most the characteristics and tools required for success.
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Mark Frith
Time Out Magazine
One of the UK's most successful magazine editors of the modern era, Mark Frith has Smash Hits, Heat and Time Out under his belt.
£2.5 - £5K -
Mariella Frostrup
Observer's Agony Aunt
Mariella Frostrup is a superb conference facilitator and awards host, a stalwart of television, radio and journalism.
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Christian Gansch
Conductor
Conductor, consultant and music producer Christian Gansch, is an international motivational and keynote speaker and was awarded four Grammys for his work.
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Bob Geldof
Social Campaigner
Rock star, political activist, philanthropist and icon, Sir Bob Geldof is a symbol of creativity, energy and a conviction to improve our world.
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Evelyn Glennie
Motivational Percussionist
Evelyn Glennie is one of the world's most recognised percussionists. She perfomed at the London 2012 opening ceremony to enormous acclaim.
£2.5 - £5K -
Alex Gordon
Sign Salad
Dr Alex Gordon is a cultural detective who applies the science of semiotics to the wider world to help companies understand how best to market and advertise.
£2.5 - £5K -
David Grant
Voice Coach
David Grant has seen great success both as a musician in his own right and as a voice coach including training the 'stars' on fame academy and Pop Idol.
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Charles Hazlewood
Conductor
Charismatic, entertaining and inspiring, Charles Hazlewood is a globally-renowned orchestra conductor on a mission: to expose the role that music can play in all our lives.
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Jonty Hearnden
Cash in the Attic
Jonty Hearnden is one of the most recognisable TV faces, with a passion for antiques and a presence and a deep knowledge of the subject.
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Lorraine Heggessey
TV Exec
Lorraine is the former Chief Executive of the production company Talkback Thames. She was the first ever female BBC One controller and is now a lauded keynote speaker and media consultant.
£5 - £10K -
John Humphrys
Journalist & Broadcaster
Millions of people wake up to the sound of his voice, as John Humphrys entertains and inspires on The Today Show every morning.
£5 - £10K -
Graham Jones
Lieutenant Colonel Graham Jones - conductor, Royal Military Band Leader and after dinner speaker – is charming, insightful, and awe-inspiring.
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Kanya King
Founder of MOBO's
Kanya King MBE is an internationally recognised entrepreneur and innovator in the music industry. Kanya speaks on subjects from entrepreneurship to adversity.
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Ruth Langsford
daytime Tv presenter
This Morning presenter and former Loose Women host, Ruth is also a writer and weekly magazine columnist, as well as an experienced and charismatic awards host and conference facilitator.
£2.5 - £5K -
Nigella Lawson
Celebrity Chef
Author of 'How to be a Domestic Goddess' and 'How to Eat: the Pleasures & Principles of Good Food'.
£15K & Over -
Joanna Lumley
Actress & Social Campaigner
Ab Fab actress, model and charity campaigner, Joanna Lumley OBE is a British Institution.
£15K & Over -
Gareth Malone
TV Choirmaster
Gareth Malone OBE, has built and led choirs across the country and fronted the hugely popular BAFTA winning TV series, The Choir.
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Doug Manuel
SEWA Beats
Founder and Director of Sewa Beats International, leading international team and leadership development consultancy that combines the medium of rhythm with 21st Century learning techniques.
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Andrew Marr
Political Commentator
Former Journalist of the Year, Andrew Marr explores life in politics, media and the world today, and is both an after dinner and a prestigious keynote speaker.
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Benjamin Mee
He Bought a Zoo
Benjamin Mee - the man who bought a zoo - with brains, bravery and downright madness. Hit blockbuster movie ‘We bought a Zoo’ is all down to his inspirational story.
£2.5 - £5K -
Sarah Montague
Current Affairs Radio Presenter
Presenter of Radio 4's flagship TODAY Programme, as well as BBC Breakfast News, Sarah Montague is an outstanding conference facilitator.
£5 - £10K -
Steve Morrison
Media Man
Former head of Granada TV and non-exec chairman of All3Media, Steve Morrison set up the Creative Entrepreneurs Foundation, and is one of the UK's foremost business and media experts.
£5 - £10K -
James Nesbitt
Cold Feet Star
Star of Television & Film, James Nesbitt brings that bit of showbiz to any event.
£15K & Over -
Ken Robinson
Education & Innovation
Sir Ken Robinson PhD is an internationally recognised leader in the development of education, creativity and innovation.
£15K & Over -
Paul Rose
Royal Geographical Society
Paul Rose, is the former Vice President of the Royal Geographical Society, and his successful and challenging career has taken him on all kinds of expeditions.
£2.5 - £5K -
June Sarpong
An inspirational figure and well-known TV personality, June Sarpong has become part of TV history.
£5 - £10K -
James Sherwood
Fashion and Luxury
Author, curator and broadcaster James Sherwood is a charming and erudite speaker on fashion and luxury.
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Jon Snow
News Broadcaster
Presenter of the award winning nightly Channel 4 News, Jon is an excellent choice for after dinner speaking, awards presenting & conference facilitating.
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Trinny Susannah
Fashion Guru's, Trinny and Susannah explain 'What Not to Wear' and are clothing experts.
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Jess Thom
Writer, artist, and co-founder of Touretteshero, Jess Thom is committed to increasing opportunities for those living with Tourette’s Syndrome; she characterises herself as a ‘superhero’ not a ‘sufferer'.
£2.5 - £5K -
Gok Wan
Fashion Guru
Star of the prime-time Channel 4 fashion series How to Look Good Naked. Fashion stylist Gok Wan has been in the industry for the best part of a decade.
£15K & Over -
Benjamin Zander
Conductor & Teamwork Speaker
Former conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander has an extensive inspirational speaking career, traveling the world as a keynote speaker.
£15K & Over
