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07/08/2024

Edinburgh Fringe has kicked off, and we’re thrilled to highlight some of our favourite comedians who have graced the Fringe stage over the years.

The Fringe is always a fantastic event, and these acts are just some of the wonderful talent being showcased this month! Remember Jack Dee from the 90’s Fringe? Well, he’s back in 2024, hosting a special edition of Radio 4's "Sorry I Haven’t a Clue." Jason Manford is making a comeback too! He was nominated for the 2005 Perrier Award for his debut show "Urban Legend." Can’t wait to see him again... Tatty MacLeod earned rave reviews last year, making it to Time Out's and Evening Standard's top lists. She’s back and better than ever in 2024! And then there’s Ignacio Lopez, Spain's Best Export™. You’ve seen him on Live at the Apollo and QI. He’s ready to wow the Fringe audiences this year!

Visit our website to book these fantastic comedians, and discover more incredible talent just like them: primeperformersagency.co.uk

26/07/2024

✨Comedy Spotlight! ✨

Meet the rising stars ready to bring a burst of laughter to your next event! Introducing Jake Lambert with his sharp wit, Lindsey Santoro with her infectious energy, Susie McCabe with her clever storytelling, and Jack Skipper with his charismatic presence. Whether you’re planning a corporate gala or an awards night, these talents are sure to deliver unforgettable entertainment and loads of laughter.

Don't miss the chance to light up your event with their unique comedic styles.

Book now for a night filled with humour and high spirits!

👉 Swipe to explore more about each comedian!

📩 Contact us for bookings and inquiries.

15/07/2024

🏙️🧗‍♂️ Meet George King, the fearless Shard Climber whose breath taking feats have not only captured global headlines but have also inspired millions. From scaling London's iconic Shard to braving extreme sports, George embodies the spirit of adventure and the power of overcoming fears.

🔹 Trailblazing Adventurer & Speaker: George's keynotes delve into the essence of fear management and the transformative power of facing challenges head-on. With first hand knowledge of ADHD and embracing neurodiversity, he transforms personal limitations into extraordinary strengths.
🔹 Engaging Presenter: From high-stakes climbs to captivating TV specials on Channel 4, George uses his experiences to teach invaluable life lessons on resilience and mental toughness. His talks are not just presentations; they are journeys that motivate and empower.

🌟 "George King was one of the most incredible and impactful speakers we’ve ever had..." - Simona Barbieri, HubDot Founder

Contact us to book George for your next event! 🔗

24/06/2024

🔍 Stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends in the speaker and events industry! Here are the top 3 trends shaping our future:

Virtual and Hybrid Events: The blend of in-person and virtual experiences is here to stay, offering flexibility and broader reach.

Sustainability Focus: Eco-friendly practices are now a key consideration, from reducing waste to choosing sustainable venues and materials.

Interactive Technology: Innovations like AR, VR, and live polls are enhancing audience interaction and engagement.

Swipe through to learn more about these exciting trends! 💡✨

11/06/2024

Back in 2023, the fantastic Tom Allen hosted the Designerati Awards, bringing his sharp wit and effortless humour to the stage. His engaging performance kept the audience entertained and made the event truly unforgettable. Here's a glimpse of Tom in action! 🤩

Book Tom Allen for your next event and experience the magic of laughter and connection! Contact Us ✉️

Check out our latest blog to read about some of our other fantastic comedians who have hosted events recently. Read More here primeperformersagency.co.uk/blogs/news/the-power-of-comedy-speakers-at-corporate-awards-and-conferences 🔗

24/05/2024

🌟 This , we're excited to spotlight Charlene White as one of our top 5 trending speakers for 2024! From resilience to empowerment, they're shaping history.

Meet them all in our latest blog post: primeperformersagency.co.uk/blogs/news/black-history-month 🎙️📚👏

14/05/2024

🌟 What a night at Strictly Inverness , one of the Highland Capital's top events, featuring none other than Strictly Come Dancing star, Giovanni Pernice!✨ Over £300,000 was raised for two incredible causes - the Highland Hospice and the Inverness Ice Centre. A huge congratulations to everyone involved in the event 👏

You can book talents like Giovanni Pernice through us!

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08/05/2024

🎉 The Pf Awards were hosted last month, featuring the incredible Paul Sinha from our fantastic list of event speakers! 🌟 As quoted by Pf Awards, "We wanted to reach out to say a massive thank you to Paul for last week, we are so thrilled with how the event went and hope he was too!" 💬 Get in touch today to book your ideal speaker and help make your event a success! 🎤

24/04/2024

🗳️ Pippa Crerar is a leading voice in the world of politics and Westminster. 🏛️ With years of experience covering General Elections and navigating the complexities of political landscapes, she's not just a journalist, but a trusted source of insight and analysis. 💼 From breaking news to in-depth coverage, Pippa's reporting delivers clarity and understanding in the fast-paced world of politics. 🌟 Discover how her expertise can shed light on the issues shaping our nation. Book Pippa Crerar now: https://shorturl.at/ekCD4

10/04/2024

🏇 Sir AP McCoy is a living legend in the world of horse racing. 🏆 With an unparalleled career spanning over two decades, he's not just a champion jockey, but a symbol of resilience, high performance, and unwavering determination. 💪 From countless falls to countless victories, McCoy's journey epitomises the grit and perseverance required for success. 🌟 Discover how his story of triumph over adversity can inspire your team to reach new heights. Book Sir AP McCoy now: https://shorturl.at/ghxKY

30/01/2024

Levi Root’s won the hearts of the British public back in 2007, with his musical Dragon’s Den pitch for his ‘Reggae Reggae Sauce’. 🇯🇲

But how did this entrepreneur/musician go from a brand struggling to sell for years at Nottinghill Carnival to a British Supermarket staple?

His phenomenal rise to fame is one of the most engaging success stories.

Levi Roots is ready to share his story – of determination, inspiration and success. 🌟

Find out more and book Levi ➡️ https://primeperformersagency.co.uk/products/levi-roots?_pos=1&_sid=8621730df&_ss=r

25/01/2024

Dave Fishwick has lent over 30 million pounds to help local businesses and families. 💼

Following the 2008 financial crisis, the Lancashire Businessman discovered that many of the customers he had done business with for many years were struggling to obtain loans from their High Street Banks.

Dave came up with an idea – to help out his customers by lending out his own money.

Under the slogan “Bank on Dave!”, he obtained the necessary documentation to issue loans and set himself the goal of opening Burnley Savings and Loans Ltd.

Burnley Savings and Loans Ltd now lend millions of pounds to thousands of people, donating profits to charity. 💰

TV & Books:
📺‘Bank of Dave’ (Netflix, 2023)
📺‘How To Open A Bank.’ (Channel 4, 2012-2013)
📚‘Bank of Dave: How I Took On the Banks’ (Sunday Times Best Seller, 2012)

Discover more and book Dave: https://primeperformersagency.co.uk/products/dave-fishwick?_pos=1&_sid=e51d783b8&_ss=r

23/01/2024

Josephine Fairley is one of the UK's leading female entrepreneurs & co-founder of Green & Black’s Chocolate 🍫 The world’s first organic chocolate and the UK’s first Fairtrade-marked product, now a $100 million a year brand.

Jo is a highly acclaimed motivational speaker, sharing the inspirational story of Green & Black’s.

Topics include:
🍃 Ethical issues & corporate social responsibility (CSR) in business
🍃 Lessons learned on the path to business success
🍃 The emotional aspect of building a brand and then 'letting go' when it's sold on
🍃 The importance of design, branding, PR and marketing

Jo is in increasing demand as a Business Speaker at Conferences, Women's entrepreneurial events, networking occasions, and as an After-dinner Speaker.

Get in touch to book Jo: https://primeperformersagency.co.uk/pages/enquire

18/01/2024

Could Fred Sirieix be the perfect match for your next business event? 💞

You may recognise Fred as Channel 4’s ‘First Dates’ matchmaker 👩‍❤️‍👨 and more recently, as a contestant on ITV’s ‘I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!’ 🕷

But as well as being a well-known TV figure, Fred is well-respected in the hospitality industry, with career milestones that include:
💜 Being the general manager of Galvin at Windows, a Michelin-starred restaurant in the London Hilton hotel on Park Lane for 14 years, until December 2019
💜 Launching National Waiters Day in 2012, to celebrate the work of front-of-house staff and attract people into the profession
💜 Developing ‘The Right Course’ in 2017, remodelling prison staff restaurants to operate as high street restaurants to teach prisoners cooking and the service industry.

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Very few speakers equal Fred’s credibility, passion and breadth of experience in the field of customer service.

Fred has delivered talks in many formats, including management team building, team training and coaching, trade events, board briefings, after-dinner speeches, motivational presentations and public seminars. 🎤

Book Fred for your next event: https://primeperformersagency.co.uk/products/fred-sirieix?_pos=1&_sid=4b439d79e&_ss=r

16/01/2024

Tim Campbell is well-orchestrated in what it takes for a company to succeed. 📈

The leading entrepreneur was propelled into the spotlight after winning the first season of Alan Sugar’s ‘The Apprentice’.

Achievements include:
➡️ Founding the Bright Ideas Trust (a charity that helps young people who haven’t had the same chances as the rest of society to start their own business).
➡️ Being awarded the MBE for Enterprise Culture in the 2012 New Year's Honours List
➡️ Joining Karren Brady as Lord Alan Sugar's Aide on The Apprentice in 2022 and 2023

With a diverse, highly successful career behind him, Tim is experienced in what it takes to make start-up businesses a success. 💼

Tim is much in demand as a business motivational speaker, working with the likes of BT, Lloyds Banking Group, Barclays, Ernst & Young, Deutsche Bank, Accenture, and the NHS.

Book Tim for your corporate event: https://primeperformersagency.co.uk/products/tim-campbell?_pos=1&_psq=tim+camp&_ss=e&_v=1.0

11/01/2024

Discover the story of Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, one of the most senior fire officers in the UK who led a challenging childhood and turned her life around by joining the fire service at 18 years old. 🔥

Sabrina became homeless at 15 and left school at 16. She survived for two years, selling The Big Issue before she saved enough money to rent a flat. This gave her a full-time address, which enabled her to join the fire service – and turn her life around.

She has attained the highest rank possible in the UK as a Chief Fire Officer. 👩‍🚒

Her operational experience includes leading the fire service response to major incidents such as the London Bridge terror attack, the Finsbury Park terror attack and the aftermath of Grenfell.

Sabrina’s story of achievement is genuinely extraordinary. With a Doctorate in Psychology, Sabrina provides unique insights into human behaviour and how we respond in our most extreme moments.

Discover more about Sabrina: https://primeperformersagency.co.uk/products/dr-sabrina-cohen-hatton?_pos=1&_psq=sabrina&_ss=e&_v=1.0

09/01/2024

Building on business success for the new year and developing new corporate strategies requires a combination of skills. 💼

But guidance and inspiration from business motivational speakers can be a game-changer. 🤝

🏔 Some of our Motivational Speakers have scaled the highest geographic points in the world
⚽️ Others have scored goals, learning lessons that they now transfer to the business environment.
🎖 Many have overcome adversity or pushed themselves to the limit through sheer determination, and are ready to explain why their motivational success can be yours.

With a wide variety of leading business and keynote motivational speakers on our books, we have someone to inspire every audience and relate to any business.

Get in touch to book a motivational business speaker for your event: https://primeperformersagency.co.uk/pages/enquire

04/01/2024

Let well-loved adventurer, Ben Fogle, bring his tales of the far and wide reaches of the planet, to your corporate event, awards ceremony or dinner 🧗‍♂️

Adventures include:
🌎 Rowing the Atlantic in 49 days
🌎 Crossing Antarctica in a 500 mile footrace to the South Pole
🌎 Completing the Marathon Des Sables – a 160mile race across the Sahara Desert

Ben has presented TV shows ranging from Crufts to Countryfile, and the Channel 5 series New Lives in the Wild. 📺

He has become one of the UK's best-loved television presenters, his enthralling tales making him the ideal speaker that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Discover more: https://primeperformersagency.co.uk/products/ben-fogle?_pos=1&_sid=1caadf06f&_ss=r

02/01/2024

Motivational Speaker Spotlight: Mark Foster, one of the UK’s most successful competitive swimmers 🏊

During Mark’s 23-year career, he has competed in 5 Olympic games, broken 8 world records, and won 51 major international medals.

Now retired from swimming, Mark has become one of the most popular motivational speakers.

As well as inspiring teams and individuals with his experiences from elite sports, Mark also reflects on the pressures of elite sports. He speaks openly about mental health challenges and his sexuality which he was reluctant to open up about during his time competing.

Mark is witty and engaging, with a unique ability to inspire confidence, courage, and hope. His talks cover goal-setting, leadership, focus, self-motivation and commitment.

Discover more ➡️ https://primeperformersagency.co.uk/products/mark-foster?_pos=1&_sid=22ef44b66&_ss=r

29/12/2023

We’re excited to see former Olympic Gold Medalist, Greg Rutherford, take to the ice in January for the brand new series of Dancing on Ice ⛸

He is paired with pro skater, Vanessa James, a six-time French national champion who represented Canada at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Greg previously appeared on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing and won the 2019 Celebrity Master Chef Title - So hopes are set high for these two Olympians out on the rink in 2024!

Greg is one of our top speakers and is a truly inspirational sports personality who can captivate and inspire audiences young and old. 🎤

📺Don’t miss the new series of Dancing on Ice airing on ITV in January 2024.

Discover more about Greg and book him for your next event ➡️https://primeperformersagency.co.uk/products/greg-rutherford?_pos=1&_sid=fffca38c7&_ss=r

27/12/2023

Speaker Spotlight Katie Piper: An inspirational role model who turned adversity into opportunity ✨

Katie is a best-selling international author, inspirational speaker, TV presenter and charity campaigner, who rebuilt her life after surviving a brutal sulphuric acid attack in 2008.

In 2009, Katie made the decision to share her story in a remarkable film for Channel 4 called 'Katie: My Beautiful Face'.

She also set up The Katie Piper Foundation charity to help people with burns and scars to reconnect with their lives and their communities.

Katie has become a successful TV presenter and bestselling author. She has also partnered with brands to release her own range of products.

Katie provides an inspirational story of strength, determination and passion, motivating audiences with her moving path to recovery. 🎤

Discover more and book Katie: https://primeperformersagency.co.uk/products/katie-piper?_pos=1&_sid=14ffb8676&_ss=r

21/12/2023

Develop mental toughness with Penny Mallory, an expert in Psychological Performance and the first (and only) woman in the World to compete in a World Rally Car (the Formula 1 of Rallying). 🏁

Penny’s early years were devastated by family alcoholism, which led her to run away and spend 3 years homeless in London.

Penny attributes her success to having learned how to build and harness mental toughness.

She now teaches her Mental Toughness formula to help people develop confidence, determination and focus so that they can build powerful, successful teams and organisations. 💼

She has an outstanding international reputation and has worked with many blue-chip clients including Coca-Cola, Waitrose and BMW.

If you’re ready to help your business thrive under pressure and meet extreme targets in 2024, Penny could be the ideal speaker for your business. 🎤

Discover more and book Penny ➡️ https://primeperformersagency.co.uk/products/penny-mallory?_pos=1&_psq=penny&_ss=e&_v=1.0

19/12/2023

Greg Rutherford 🏅Long Jump Olympic Gold Medallist 👟 6 Gold Medals during an 11-year career.

Retiring from the sport in 2018 due to injury, Greg has since gone on to:

⛷ Host the 2022 Winter Olympics for Discovery+ and Eurosport
📺 Appear on prime-time TV, including Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Masterchef (for which he won first place)
🛍 Work with well-known brands including Ebay UK, Debenhams and McVities.

His down-to-earth personality and successful sporting career makes him a successful motivational speaker, covering topics such as:
➡️ Achieving goals
➡️ Managing pressure
➡️ Leadership

Discover more and book Greg for your event: https://primeperformersagency.co.uk/products/greg-rutherford?_pos=1&_sid=fffca38c7&_ss=r

14/12/2023

Learn how to build the principles of high performance first-hand from Jake Humphrey & Professor Damian Hughes, hosts of The High-Performance Podcast 🎙

Jake is a television presenter, podcaster, author and businessman who is one of the most
respected sports broadcasters in the UK. Most recently, Jake was the face of Premier League Football on BT Sport, covering Champions League games and finals.

Professor Damian Hughes is an international speaker and bestselling author who combines
his practical and academic background within sport, organisational development and change
psychology, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture.

In 2020, the pair started the High-Performance podcast, offering an intimate glimpse
into the lives of high-achieving individuals. The podcast is hugely successful and has featured interviews with the likes of:
➡️ Steven Barlett
➡️ Ant Middleton
➡️ Jonny Wilkinson

Jake and Damian’s motivational talks will help your business adopt the attitude, behaviours and beliefs that it takes to become a successful high performer and generate real results.🏆

Get in touch to book: https://primeperformersagency.co.uk/pages/enquire

12/12/2023

2024 is on the horizon - Which means now is the ideal time to book a motivational speaker 🌟

Bring your team together, foster motivation and set the spirit for the year ahead.

Our motivational speakers come from all walks of life and a wide range of professions, including athletes, TV presenters, authors, adventures and more.

Many have overcome adversity, or pushed themselves to the limit through sheer determination, and have won – and shone 👉 They are ready to share how their motivational success, can also be yours.

Set up 2024 as your year for success - get in touch to discuss our speakers. By understanding your business and needs, we can match you with the ideal speaker to help 2024 be the year your business thrives. 📈

Enquire now: https://primeperformersagency.co.uk/pages/enquire

19/11/2023

We’re Celebrating International Men’s Day 🗣

Not only is today a day to celebrate the contributions & achievements of men, but it’s an important opportunity to shed light on men's mental health.

Mental health issues affect both men and women - but not in equal measure

Did you know?

🤍Mental health studies found that over a third of men (35%) think they've had a diagnosable mental health condition at some point in their life.
🤍Three times as many men as women die by su***de
🤍Men report lower levels of life satisfaction than women

It’s important that men’s mental health is not overlooked, and we believe one of the most impactful ways to recognise International Men’s Day is with a speaker.

Embark on a journey of challenge, resilience and recovery, and gain invaluable insights into self-care, stress management and wellbeing.

Discover & book our mental health speakers ➡️ https://primeperformersagency.co.uk/collections/mental-health-speakers

16/11/2023

🗣Men’s Mental Health Speaker: Jonny Benjamin and Neil Laybourn

Jonny and Neil never imagined that a chance meeting on Waterloo Bridge in London would change the course of their lives forever.

Where it started ⬇️
In 2008, Neil found Jonny sitting by the bridge, contemplating his own life. He persuaded him to take a step back and they went their separate ways.

In 2014, Jonny launched a search on social media ( ), to reunite him with the man who saved his life.

Where are they now? ⬇️
The pair now work together to improve understanding of mental health and champion su***de prevention.

They speak to schools and universities, large corporates and everybody in between.

Want to learn more? Get in touch today 👉 https://primeperformersagency.co.uk/pages/enquire

09/11/2023

🗣Men’s Mental Health Speaker: Jeff Brazier

◾️ TV presenter of some of the biggest British TV shows, including X Factor
◾️ Trained life coach
◾️ Mental health advocate, following the passing of his ex-partner, Jade Goody

Jeff uses his experiences to promote mental health awareness and guidance to those dealing with loss and trauma, making him a popular host and speaker for corporate events.

🎙 Listen to his podcast, Only Human: https://open.spotify.com/show/2mLzpVSVLPxmb4eBcRMyJb

Book Jeff for your next event:
📧 [email protected]
📞020 3500 3331

07/11/2023

Motivational speaker 🎙, blind entrepreneur 💼, world traveller ✈️ and television personality 📺 - Amar Latif’s unique life story turns an unpromising tale of inherited disability into one of inspirational achievement.

The backstory…
Having lost 95% of his vision by the time he was 18, Amar refused to give up his dreams, despite being told by many he could no longer do the things he wanted to. He set off for a year studying in Canada, which led him to realise how limited travel was for independent blind travellers. In 2004, he launched Traveleyes, making the world more accessible for blind and visually impaired travellers.

Now...
Amar has presented successfully across Channel 4 and the BBC.
He has delivered motivational speeches to organisations such as the United Nations, the NHS, HSBC & Barclays.

He covers a wide range of topics, including:
⭐️ Entrepreneurship
⭐️ Motivation
⭐️ Inspiration
⭐️ Inclusive design
⭐️ World travel
⭐️ Equality and diversity

Amar’s speeches are relatable, fast-paced and supplemented with photos and videos of his exploits and adventures.

Find out more and book Amar
📧 [email protected]
📞020 3500 3331

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