Looking to hire an event MC? Book a skilled event MC to engage, entertain, and ensure your event runs smoothly. Connect with Elegant Experience < Back The Other Michael Jackson Gauteng Need to flatten the change curve? Our keynote speaker Michael Jackson has already applied his communication and marketing expertise to audiences at over 2 700 conferences and events across 46 countries. An informative and inspiring speaker on innovative human and business change, he has addressed world leaders and global CEOs yet is equally as comfortable with sleeves rolled speaking at the factory floor level. Passionate about what he does, Jackson creates and delivers outstanding, memorable and company personalized speeches, and is also is available to attend your entire event as an expert, experienced on-stage conference facilitator or interviewer. Combining immediate, up to date stories of market-relevant business information with the historic, current and future dynamics of business change, Jackson ensures his audiences become completely engaged, think differently and are better able to react to the complexities brought by massive, constant change. Michael Jackson delivers a powerful set of messages, expertly weaving your story into his materials and creates maximum impact with any audience. Innovative Thinking Required The new normal in a post-Covid world The decade of the 2020s was meant to deliver a modern, integrated, tech-smart, seamlessly connected and better planet for us all. Now, following the black swan Covid-19 pandemic, it has delivered a major hangover from which we all need a massive wake up call. In a world of new economics, new politics and shifting balances of power we urgently need to break through typical business thinking and psychologically inherent human behaviors to flatten the current change curve. Rapid business recovery and refocus is essential. Shaping your mindset, re-creating your story and delivering into a very different future is now essential. This stimulating keynote presentation, personalized for your organization, is exactly the medicine you need right now. TESTIMONIALS “We hired Michael to serve as master of ceremonies at the Global Restaurant Leadership Conference in Dubai, 2018. Michael is a gifted public speaker – he fits right in, as if he’d been in our industry for a while. He was friendly, engaging, and flexible. And oh, that voice! It a bit of gravitas to our conference. ”Chris Keating, Group President, Restaurant Media & Events, Winsight (USA) “There is no better MC or Featured Speaker than Michael Jackson. He engages and captivates the audience immediately and is an absolute pleasure to work with. Not only does Michael come prepared to speak with his own, well thought out content, but he also dives into the company he is speaking for. He learns and understands their business and the audience he is talking to. He reinforces corporate philosophies and works them into each presentation. I look forward to the opportunity to work with Michael again. You cannot go wrong with Michael Jackson!” Howard Spector, Executive Producer, Ashley Events (USA) Michael and I have worked together on multiple industry conferences in the Foodservice space. I am always impressed by his ability to pivot and adapt to any last-minute content changes as well as his ability to captivate the audience on any subject he presents! He is a welcomed addition to each of our events and I hope he’ll be a mainstay for years to come! Jack Cleveland, Senior Manager, Programs, Technomic Inc. (USA) We have worked with Michael on several events and have been extremely happy to get him onboard for his great contribution to our events: – actively supporting the entire process with a holistic approach starting from marketing, to content delivery on to customer experience and insight – Michael is able to lift up a conference and entire event to a level that is giving both customers and organizers a real productive and quality-driven experience. Agnes Gehot, Event Director, Informa Markets (Europe) “The Other Michael Jackson is a superb speaker and MC. If you want to keep your audience engaged and entertained, you’ll struggle to find someone better. I look forward to seeing him on stage again.” Nikki Fourie, Program Manager, South African Reserve Bank (SA) A true gentleman. Jackson is a national treasure. Nelson Mandela, Former President, Republic of South Africa ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Email Phone Submit Last Name Company Event deails

< Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details The Wine Glass Guy Western Cape Step into the enchanting world of "The Wine Glass Guy," where elegance and entertainment intertwine in a symphony of refined melodies. Transforming wine glasses into the only wine glass instrument in Africa, The Wine Glass Guy brings something completely different to venues across The Western Cape. His repertoire features covers of popular songs, delicately adapted to his 37 perfectly tuned, hand-picked wine glasses. Whether solo or accompanied by a guitarist, cellist or saxophonist, The Wine Glass Guy delivers unforgettable performances to ensure every event exceeds expectations.

Explore unique virtual entertainment options for your virtual events. Engage and delight audiences with an innovative online experience < Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Marion Holm Western Cape, Gauteng Award-winning actress, MC, voice-over artist, director and writer, Marion Holm is a sought after performer and popular choice to host events. Being bilingual in English and Afrikaans has made her an excellent choice with clients wanting a host that perfect awards evening or year-end dinner. Her background in theatre, television, and film sets her apart as one of SA’s most accomplished performers and she will undoubtedly handle any event with grace, style, and panache. Many will recognize Marion from her countless shows that she has written and performed all over the country, for which she has been nominated and won numerous awards.

Award Dinners // Bah Mitzvahs // Bat Mitzvahs // Birthdays // Family Days // Private Parties // Corporate Events < Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Phone Submit Company Event details Jacques le Sueur Cape Town Jacques le Sueur is a South African magician, mentalist and adventurer who has performed in 50+ countries around the world, everywhere from Hong Kong to the jungles of Congo. Starting his professional career as a street performer on the cobbles of Europe, he has evolved into a high-end corporate and dinner party entertainer who has performed for numerous A-list celebrities, including several Presidents and Royal Families. A large part of his year is also dedicated to touring his show to towns and villages around Africa, bringing joy to children in war zones and refugee camps, and raising funds for needy causes throughout the continent. He has penned several books on the subject, and his passion for his craft shines through in everything he does. His award winning show is a melting pot of high-calibre sleight-of-hand, mentalism and fun, good for any audience, no matter the age, venue or culture. “...Jacques le Sueur, acknowledged as Africa's leading corporate magician, flies the world entertaining at society parties and high-end corporate events... He has performed live for well over two and a half million people... His magic has mesmerised stars like Beyonce, Sting and several Royal Families...” - Samm Marshall, SABC News International

Discover top public speakers and motivational speakers to inspire and engage your guests. Book the perfect speaker for your event today < Back John McGrath ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Cape Town John is a high-performance keynote speaker and transformation coach with nearly two decades of experience working with elite athletes, executives, and organisations worldwide. Raised in economically challenged 1980s Ireland, John learned early that adversity can either limit you—or forge you. That belief has shaped a career dedicated to resilience, discipline, and elite execution. A former Irish international rower and European kickboxing representative, John reinvented his path after a career-ending injury, going on to earn multiple black belts under legendary martial arts masters, including Ji Han-Jae, mentor to Bruce Lee. Now based in South Africa, John translates lessons from world-class sport into the boardroom, helping teams break self-limiting beliefs, sharpen focus, and perform under pressure. His work with Olympic silver medallist Luvo Manyonga is one of the most powerful performance transformation stories shared globally. John’s keynotes are practical, energising, and immediately actionable. Since coming to South Africa, John has worked with many world class athletes such as: ● Luvo Manyonga (Long Jump silver medalist, Rio Olympic Games in 2016) ● Prodigal Kumalo (Comrades marathon gold medalist), ● Juandre Kruger (Springbok rugby player, 17 caps), ● Dawie Malan (English cricket player), ● Junior Mphefu (SA School’s triple jump champion), ● Tumisang Madiba (Mixed martial artists, EFC title contender), ● Christian Coetzee (Finalist in canoeing World Championships 2018) ● South African women’s Tug-of-War team who won the bronze medal at the World Games in 2013 in Cali, Columbia. John is highly engaged on social media: Twitter 157K followers, Facebook 5000 followers, Instagram 3988 as well as on LinkedIn. John's Twitter feed has a reach of 6 – 8 million followers per month. "I have worked with many motivational speakers in my life before and can honestly say that John is among the most impressive and effective few. John can really and authentically relate and connect with anyone in the audience at an emotional level. His extraordinary life story enables him to use real life examples to engage his audience which makes his talks captivating and exciting and helps his audience to experience the journey with him. He has an incredible ability to motivate and energise a crowd in the desired direction, and through his humble and down-to-earth ways he also connects on the lowest level and gets the message delivered with extreme passion. Using his physical strength techniques (the bending of iron objects), John manages to keep the audience engaged to the last minute." (Deon Lewis - Co-Founder & Managing Director at Cipla Nutrition)

Discover top public speakers and motivational speakers to inspire and engage your guests. Book the perfect speaker for your event today < Back Brent Lindeque ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Gauteng A personal crusader on a mission to empower through the power of positive thinking, Brent has achieved global recognition for this forward thinking approach, and has inspired a nation. Brent unwittingly started a social media revolution through his positive spin on #neknominations . The Random Acts of Kindness Nominations (raknominations) that he started through his simple YouTube gesture spread around the world, touching hundreds of thousand of people, and saving lives and spawned numerous similar initiatives including the recent ALS Ice-Bucket Challenge. Recognised as one of the Mail and Guardian’s Top 200 Young South African’s as well as a Primedia Lead SA Hero, Brent is a modern day family man, proud South African, Passionate Entrepreneur, Determined Dreamer & a Primal Optimist whose story and vision is as inspiring as he is.

Discover top public speakers and motivational speakers to inspire and engage your guests. Book the perfect speaker for your event today < Back Shelley Walters ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Gauteng Shelley has over 20 years of B2B sales experience under her belt, having entered the sales industry at 19 years old, she has built a long and well-established reputation for high performance – first as an individual contributor, then a manager, and finally as the founder of The Sales Counsel. Shelley served as the Sales and Marketing Manager heading up media advertising sales for Kingfisher FM, where she featured as a co-host of the breakfast show for several years. After being headhunted by Raizcorp, Shelley moved to Johannesburg in 2011 and mentored over 60 companies in their portfolio, it was this experience coupled with a strong entrepreneurial background in her own family that spurred her on to take the bold step of founding The Sales Counsel. Shelley was the first person in her family to possess a passport, and she has now spoken on 5 continents in 11countries where she speaks to a variety of large audiences. Shelley is honoured to represent South Africa as a panelist on the annual International Women in Sales Awards in Europe. In 2019 Shelley took home a winning award from the PWC Gender Mainstreaming Awards in the category ‘Inclusive Leader: Entrepreneur’ and was also a runner-up in the category, ‘Positive Role Model: Entrepreneur in the 2019 Gender Mainstreaming Awards, South Africa’ Shelley is often featured in the media and has appeared in a variety of publications, and on television and radio with Business Day TV, Business Report Online, 702, Cliff Central, and SABC Channel Africa and more.Some of her clients include companies such as Dimension Data, RMB, Coca-Cola, Sanlam, Ensono, and Discovery SA.

Explore unique virtual entertainment options for your virtual events. Engage and delight audiences with an innovative online experience < Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Dance Fit with Cara Lee Crafford Gauteng Let Cara take you on a high energy, fun filled workout for all! Easy aerobic movement combined with dance and hip music makes this a fun activity for anyone, with any level of fitness and skill. Cara Lee Crafford our incredible professional choreographer with a strong CV of choreographing for some of South Africa’s Top corporate events including, Aspen product Launches, Vodacom Gala Dinners, Liberty Gala Dinners, and Remax Awards Shows to name a few recent events. With a background in contemporary dance infused with modern styles such as Hip Hop and Funk, Cara is well accustomed to creating strong storylines that appeal to a wide range of audiences that delivers a strong narrative. Cara will easily create a high impact, visually stimulating routine that builds on the strength and diversity of the group and strongly communicates the company vision and principles.

Find exceptional musicians for hire! Explore our musicians bookings to find the perfect talent that will elevate your event to the next level < Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Cadence Project Gauteng Legendary looping artist Jaryd Smith and DJ Halcyon have been entertaining clients at various events for the last 8 years. Now The Cadence Project are on a public stage performing at various venues, providing 6 hours of music where Live music and a DJ are required. With Jaryd’s charismatic personality and Jack’s knowledge and passion for music, entertaining audiences and interacting is what they love. Genres include Folk/Indie, 80s, 90s, Commercial, EDM and Classic Rock. From Weddings, Birthdays, Year Ends and Lively Bar sessions and Surprise Engagements, The Cadence Project adapts to any environment.

< Back Caviar Queen ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in First Name Email Phone Submit Select a date Last Name Company Event details Nationwide The most glamorous and refined of delicacies, caviar adds an exclusive touch to your event. Taste a teaspoon of these black mysterious pearls and be transported to the dramatic and intriguing world Tsars and Tsarinas, princes and princesses. It really is the food of royalty and as always our Caviar Queen will have many a tale to tell. Served in the soft curve between one’s index finger and thumb or on a blini with a dollop of crème fraiche, the Caviar Queens really are set to delight across all senses. The delicate burst of the sea on the tongue is as close to sensual as one can hope to get in polite company.

Find exceptional musicians for hire! Explore our musicians bookings to find the perfect talent that will elevate your event to the next level < Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Wilson Adeosun Gauteng Wilson Adeosun is a seasoned saxophonist with years of experience captivating audiences across diverse settings, from intimate gatherings to grand events. His repertoire spans jazz, classical, and contemporary styles, showcasing his versatility and deep musicality. A performer of international acclaim, Wilson blends technical mastery with heartfelt expression, creating unforgettable musical experiences. Based in Pretoria, Wilson has performed at prestigious events, including the gala dinner of international conferences and AGMs of large corporations. Whether delivering smooth jazz melodies or vibrant, energetic grooves, Wilson brings professionalism, charisma, and passion to every performance. You will find him delightful. Thank you, Wilson! Your music was delightful, it created such a sophisticated and ambient mood for guest arrival and set a beautiful and harmonious tone for the early evening. - Vicky & James Peech (The Peech Hotel), Johannesburg. Thank you so much for your performance, it was an amazing addition to the congress, and it was such an honour and a privilege to hear you play. - The organising committee (International Society of Ethnopharmacology, 2024 international congress) Cape Town convention centre.

Find exceptional musicians for hire! Explore our musicians bookings to find the perfect talent that will elevate your event to the next level < Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Lynette Violinist Western Cape Hello I'm Lynette Violinist, and I'm thrilled to share my musical journey with you. Born and raised in a world filled with melodies and harmonies, being a farm girl, I discovered my profound love for the violin at a young age after discovering my late grandfathers violin in the attic. With a Bachelor of Music from Stellenbosch University Conservatory, Cum Laude for violin, Lynette's musical education has been the foundation of her career. ' I've had the privilege of gracing various stages of renowned venues performing with orchestras, and as soloist, capturing the hearts of audiences worldwide'. Lynette's music has transcended borders, both nationally and internationally, as she has embarked on musical journeys at the behest of her clients. Her performances have been the highlight of numerous high-profile luxury corporate events ranging from banks to exclusive car brands, elegant weddings, and a wide array of functions and gatherings nationwide. One of the most remarkable milestones in Lynette's career was the privilege of being invited to perform for Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco. This prestigious moment is a testament to her talent and the universal appeal of her music. Her violin playing has been featured on various albums as session musician, including film soundtracks such as 'Klein Karoo 2'. Not only was Lynette invited to Mauritius to perform with Afrikaans is Groot but also to feature as main guest artist on Kyknet Ontbytsake program. Her music compositions have also been featured for 'Finesse Voelgoed Live's music theme. Lynette has also enjoyed performing as guest violinist with SAMA award winning group Sterling EQ. As a solo performer with a wide repertoire and experience having played at 430+ weddings alone and numerous events, Lynette will add that perfect touch to your event, making it unforgettable.