Discover top public speakers and motivational speakers to inspire and engage your guests. Book the perfect speaker for your event today < Back Katja Ratcliffe ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Western Cape Katja Ratcliffe is the founder of Blume, a wellness company rooted in the belief that true personal growth comes from small, consistent steps. A lifelong explorer, both of the world and the human experience, Katja’s journey has been one of transformation: from decoding systems in the tech world to empowering people to decode their own behaviour and mindset. With a degree in Computer Science from the University of Cape Town, Katja began her career as a programmer in the financial sector. But a transformative six-month journey through Southern Africa in 1995 awakened a deeper calling, to understand not machines, but the complex human systems of thought, emotion, and behaviour. She shifted focus, pursuing a postgraduate qualification in applied psychology and additional training in coaching, systems thinking, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and somatic experience. Over the past 25 years, Katja has worked extensively as a personal coach, facilitator, and leadership consultant, helping teams and individuals in organisations cultivate awareness, accountability, collaboration, and emotional resilience. At the heart of Katja’s work is a belief in the power of habit. Lasting change is not achieved through information alone, but through rhythm, reflection and action. This sparked the creation of the Habit Packs, a practical tool that bridges the gap between knowing better and doing better, turning intention into practice, one small habit at a time.

< Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Murder Mystery - CSI Hawaii Nationwide Immerse yourself in a murder mystery where we set the scene and you catch the killer! Now available online, connecting people from anywhere in the world!! Book us now for your next in-person or virtual event! Dinners to Die For offers you and your friends a night of murder, intrigue, and entertainment, which will be remembered long after the killer is caught. We work hard to make your bash a success so that you don’t have to! We have teamed up with some of South Africa’s finest restaurants to provide you with all-inclusive packages that suit your needs and your budget. From intimate office parties to large-scale team-building events, we do it all! We set up the crime scene, a photo booth, and a selection of props at the venue. We also set the tables with investigation packs for each person. You and your team arrive and we take care of the rest! A professional actor will play the lead detective as they facilitate your event from start to finish. Throughout the event, the investigators will gather clues, examine the evidence and question the suspects to figure out who the murderer is. At the end of the event, investigators submit their answers and the detectives arrest the murderer. A prize is awarded to the sleuths who crack the case first.

< Back Urban Stomp Experience Gauteng ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in First Name Email Phone Submit Select a date Last Name Company Event details Our incredible professional Elegant Entertainment dancers will blow you away with a ‘STOMP’ styled routine that they will teach to your delegates! The mix of a great high energy dance number and the fusion of fun interactive Hip Hop moves will really get your guests foot-stomping and clapping for more! Teaching your teams that one person’s rhythm combined when working as a group will make for one explosive performance of urban drum beats and dance and they’ll never forget creating together! TESTIMONIALS “Such a pleasure working with you. You guys brought so much value and dimension to today’s events and I couldn’t be more grateful. Thank you for all your efforts. I really appreciate you going above and beyond. We’ll definitely be in touch soon.” – Matt, Mela Events

Award Dinners // Bachelorette Parties // Bah Mitzvahs // Bat Mitzvahs // Birthdays // Branding Activations // Corporate Events // Family Days // Golf Days // Ladies Days // Launches // Private Parties // Weddings // Year End Functions < Back Duane Rockwell ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details USA Whatever the occasion – an awards ceremony, a gala dinner, a conference, a launch, a quiz night – Duane delivers his unique combination of energy, professionalism and ability to any audience he finds himself in front of. With experience on live TV, Duane is just as happy working with a script, as he is without! Interviews, auctions, off-the-cuff banter are all part of his skill-set. He is easily capable of taking on the role of facilitator, host or MC and brings a fresh and original approach to ice breakers, energizers and team building scenarios. As an MC, he has the ability to clearly deliver your message, control proceedings while ensuring everything runs smoothly, and adapt to ever-changing situations as they come up in a live environment. His philosophy is simple… “Don’t just educate them, entertain them!” Duane does exactly that while guaranteeing a magical and memorable function for all who attend. Dynamic and driven…as a corporate DJ Duane Rockwell has the ability to read an audience and deliver what they are looking for with style and professionalism. His sheer love of music and desire to see people enjoy themselves ensures that he brings the very best to every party he plays at. Duane Rockwell started DJ’ing because of his honest love of music, and that love remains his driving force to this day. His dance floor philosophy is simple – “it’s your party. It’s all about you and the dance floor. My job is to keep you there!” TESTIMONIALS “Duane was amazing. He had everything under control and it was such a pleasure working with him. AAAS will definitely use him next year again.” – Joanika, Joburg Conferences

< Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Gary Carvalho - Live Caricaturist Gauteng I’ve been a professional live caricature artist for several years now and my 3-minute sketches are a popular add-on feature to any event or function. The live caricature session itself offers an interactive live experience which generates a fun vibe instantly because it evokes great interest from the start. It then quickly develops into an interactive environment whereby the audience, the models and myself share in much laughter and giggles while I sketch. This results in lasting good memories of the occasion! Furthermore, caricature portraits are cherished as special memoirs. Sketches may be realistic, good looking and dignified depictions of guests or funny and exaggerated, depending on the occasion or demand. Remember, if you hire my live caricature session, you would be among many who have been delightedly amazed with this service at their event or function! TESTIMONIALS “The experience was enjoyable, worth it, FUN!” “He’s sensitive, kind; treats woman like ladies.” “He is like an entertainer!” “He’s also a comedian!” “We feel like celebrities” “This artist should be in sales!” Thank you Gary for creating an amazing experience for our guests at our wedding and going above and beyond! We couldn’t have been happier with your services!!!!”

< Back Coda Africa Western Cape ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in First Name Email Phone Submit Select a date Last Name Company Event details CODA Africa is Zami Mdingi (vocals), Galina Juritz (electric violin), Carol Thorns (electric cello), Judy Brown (sax) and DJ LuvChild. Fronted by powerful vocalist Zami Mdingi, CODA Africa combines electric strings (violin and cello) with saxophone and DJ. Their signature ensemble traverses different genres from Classically-inspired ballads to Electro-Swing, Dub Step, Reggae and Hip Hop. Countries the world over have enjoyed their dynamic and varied performances.Their new album ‘Disclosure’ has been nominated for 2 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) for ‘Most Promising Artiste in Africa 2014’, and ‘Best African-Electro Act 2014’ alongside Goldfish and Mi Casa.

Discover the perfect live band for your event. Our talented music bands will elevate your occasion, ensuring an unforgettable experience < Back Femi the Saxman ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit event details Gauteng Since moving to Johannesburg 12 years ago, and now the resident saxophonist and singer at the world class Saxon Hotel, west African born saxophonist and singer, widely known as "Femi the black saxman" breathe the corporate sax music that is in demand by the world of events seeking the right entertainers, he provides soothing and beautiful music for corporate events, he puts it all together for your event, music of all genres from the 1930's to He not only performs as a solo saxophone, but also in a duo, trio, jazz quartet, five, and large band groups, depending on the needs of the customer. Femi Koya, a black saxophonist, is a favourite corporate event saxophonist because he is versatile, performing everything from lounge cocktail and jazz standards to party dance groove music that appeals to people of all races and ages. In the past, he has shared the stage with Andy Klee, Cathy Del Mei, Silver Morgan, John Beveridge, Timothy Moloi, Duane Rockwell, Yvonne Chakachaka, Angelique Kidjo, Pops Mohammed, Baba Maal, Oliver Thukudzi, Ringo Madlingozi, Zonke, and many others. Femi has performed for audiences at The Saxon Hotel, Park Inn Hotel, Sun International, Signature Restaurant, Intercontinental Hotel O.R Tambo, and restaurants across the country. Femi has appeared at various events, including the Johannesburg City & Tourism Show. Topco HR Awards, NEPAD Summit, Sandton, Brandy Smooth Event Rebranding, Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg. Among the events are the Johannesburg Food and Wine Festival, Zoo Lake Afrophonie, African Synergy, Institut Français d'Afrique du Sud, Bassline, and the Orbit Jazz Club.

Discover the perfect live band for your event. Our talented music bands will elevate your occasion, ensuring an unforgettable experience < Back Groove Masters ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit event details Gauteng The highly regarded Groove Masters show band has maintained an extraordinary reputation for unsurpassed standards of performance, excellence, and diversity during its many years of experience. There is no more thrilling, soulful, and energetic live band with some of the top musicians and vocal performers in the country. This hard-hitting, aggressive, and dynamic band will bring the 'wow factor' to your celebration by catering to virtually every musical style. The Groove Masters cover almost every musical genre, beginning with postmodern tunes that offer a unique and memorable musical experience with their pop song transformations into jazz/motown - by taking the latest top 40 hits and rearranging them into funky jazz renditions that sound like Great Gatsby classics from the 1920s to the 1960s that everyone can enjoy and appreciate. They also cover all of the greatest old jazz standards, including Frank Sinatra's "Fly Me To The Moon," Nina Simone's "My Baby Just Cares For Me," and Michael Bublé tunes, to name a few. This groovy show band will have you and your guests moonwalking to exhilarating uplifting party music from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s to the latest top 40 dance favourites. If you want to take the celebration to the next level, hire their fiery female DJ! TESTIMONIALS "They kept us dancing all night long" " Corobrik " The audience adored them, and they played admirably. They were quite polite, friendly, and considerate, and my client was extremely pleased with their work." Vanessa, CWT, TOTAL Year End Function 2018 "You guys are incredible!" "The Groove Masters were incredible!" ~ Calulo "From start to finish, they delivered on every detail requested." Thank you very much to The Groove Maters for such a wonderful reception!" Anne and Chris Price

Discover top public speakers and motivational speakers to inspire and engage your guests. Book the perfect speaker for your event today < Back Simon Mtsuki ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Gauteng Simon comes from a commercial background, armed with a B.Comm Accounting from Wits University, he spent most of his university holidays and formative career years working with young entrepreneurs and small businesses. His passion for youth development began, also, in university where he Co-Founded and worked on a variety of young leadership development projects which furthered his passions for developing the next generation of leaders and inspiring people within his generation. His most notable programme was the Emalahleni Young Leader Development programme, which focused on the 4 main reasons why students dropped out of university. Using career development programmes and life-skills interventions, this programme assisted students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds in Emalahleni to be better prepared for university & find financial support where needed. This programme not only increased pass rates in some of the schools but also assisted certain students in obtaining funding for their tertiary studies. In 2011, Simon was asked to join the Co-Author team of Oxford University press, co-authoring the Grade 7-9 and 11 Life Orientation textbooks. This was due to his unique view on life principles and ability to translate them to young people. At last count, these textbooks had sold over 80 000 copies. In his current role Simon works with a variety of projects in the Young Leader Development space. He works with companies, state owned enterprises and professional bodies in furthering their young leader development objectives, both within and outside their companies. He has worked with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants on their Thuthuka Development Camp, Eskom Development Foundation, SABC Education and multi-nationals such as Ernst and Young, Investec, FNB and DHL, this is excluding his work at educational institutions. Many of these relationships are mutually beneficial relationships. Because of his collaborative spirit and his ability to serve his clients’ needs, he is asked to render his services in other spheres indirectly linked to his motivational talks. TESTIMONIALS “Out of all the speakers that spoke over that weekend Simon really made an amazing indelible mark on the lives of those young leaders. So not only does he deliver a great talk when it comes to executives, he is also phenomenal at being a role-model and a mentor. All I can say is, well done we are very proud of you at Primestars Marketing” – Martin Sweet – MD – Primestars Marketing “Simon’s ability to engage and encourage students on their level and speak to their core issues whilst inspiring them to reach to develop the full potential within each of one them touched each student in a way that is still impacting them today. FNB CSI fund is proud to endorse Simon Mtsuki; speaker, a motivator a role model – always professional, exceptional and excellent in his delivery.” – Pearl Mphuthi, FNB Fund Manager

Discover the perfect live band for your event. Our talented music bands will elevate your occasion, ensuring an unforgettable experience < Back My Neighbour's Wife ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit event details Gauteng My Neighbour Wife is a Johannesburg-based duo influenced by the New York busking scene. Their performances take the shape of a free-flowing 'jam' or 'busking' session, including top 40 singles from the past and present, all in the pop, hip-hop, drum and bass, and house music styles.

< Back Supreme 3 Gauteng ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in First Name Email Phone Submit Select a date Last Name Company Event details The Motown inspired project features Loyiso Bala, Danny K and Lloyd Cele who have teamed up to create a high energy experience performing some of the biggest throwback songs from the Motown era including Motown reworks of some of their most loved original hits. Supreme 3 bring their unique styles and personalities to stage in what is a one of a kind, fun and slick homage to the evergreen, crossover classics of Motown, Soul and Funk era. TETSIMONIALS “The performers were absolutely fantastic! They were extremely professional and delivered excellent performances. The client was thrilled. Supreme 3 was the perfect fit.” – Shakierah, Something Desired

Discover top public speakers and motivational speakers to inspire and engage your guests. Book the perfect speaker for your event today < Back Hamilton Wende ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Gauteng Hamilton Wende is an author, journalist and TV producer with 40 years of experience. He has worked all over the world, covering historical events and some 17 different wars and conflicts. He is a multi-award winning journalist, being a two-time winner of the 2022 and 2023 National Press Club's Journalist of the Year: Print/Online Features/ Investigative Journalism Award and a 2023 Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Award. He has produced films and documentaries for a number of international networks including National Geographic, ARTE, Al Jazeera’s People & Power, CNN, BBC, and many others. He is the author of 9 books. House of War, Only the Dead and The King’s Shilling are thrillers based on his travels around the world as a journalist. His latest book Red Air is based on his experiences filming with the US Marines in Afghanistan. He is also the author of the popular children’s books: Arabella, the Moon and the Magic Mongongo Nut and Arabella the Secret King and the Amulet from Timbuktu which are set in Johannesburg and Knysna. He is working on the third volume in the series which will be published in 2024. In 2012 Hamilton Wende was part of a National Geographic team in Afghanistan, on a mission deep into the desert, heading into the front lines with a company of US Marines. “It’s going to be a physical, mental and spiritual odyssey,” the captain said. They were ambushed at least three times a day by the Taliban as they struggled through some of the toughest terrain in the world. He came to experience the deepest fear he has ever known, in a place where there was no way out. This is a story of taking one step after another, of discovering the courage to go on no matter where you find yourself. Testimonials: As a seasoned conflict journalist who has "seen it all," Hamilton recounts his experiences on assignment with the US Marines in Afghanistan with lucid and compelling authenticity, honesty, and humility. For a journalist who has been thrust into countless global theatres of war, his compassion and humanity for those that were engaged on both sides of this bloody conflict are extraordinary. His presentation provides an amazing and unique "behind the scenes" showcase of the realities of war and those that wage it. - Richard Pike I’ve known Hamilton for a number of years and I am always inspired by his ability to make a story come alive. The talk on the Marines was very informative and despite it being a war story and potentially very dreary, the human component with subtle humoristic elements were certainly the focus.I can certainly recommend attending any future story telling evenings with Hamilton - Lunice Johnston Hamilton invited me to an evening talk on his journey as photo journalist into the war-torn country of Afghanistan with the US marines. This was an extraordinary event for any untrained journalist to experience. They were on foot for the entire duration of the mission, making contact with the enemy on occasions and ultimately not completing the mission due to the geography of the land with an impassable river crossing, inhibiting the marines from getting to their target! It was an entertaining evening, Hamilton raconteured the events of the mission with detail, wit and incredible passion. It was gripping to say the least and an event I was most grateful for to have been invited to. - Dennis Williams Through Hamilton's experience of having been embedded with the US Marine Corps in a hot war in Afghanistan he came to experience the life changing effects of good leadership. Nothing concentrates the mind more than being in extreme life-threatening situations where the difference between good and bad leadership could be life or death. His experiences have shown this to be true in its most visceral form. - Patrick Atkinson former Member of Parliament