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"In 2005 a partnership was established between the Headroom Project auspiced by the Children Youth and Women’s Health Service and Onya Soapbox to develop and stage the inaugural My Happiness Exhibition. This initiative was designed to raise awareness about young people’s mental health as well as a fundraising event with the proceeds of live and silent auctions going to the Headroom Project to support arts activities for young people. The My Happiness Exhibition was held in June 2006. Onya Soapbox provided staff and co-ordinated all aspects of planning, staging and finalising the event. From our perspective, the event was efficiently and effectively managed. In working with Onya Soapbox we particularly valued:
Working with Onya Soapbox on the My Happiness Exhibition has been a highly successful and worthwhile collaboration not only because of the fundraising outcome achieved but in providing the opportunity for us to work with a highly professional, community-minded management company and staff team. It was an event that was very well received by the artists, entertainers and sponsors who contributed to the event as well as the audience in attendance. Planning for the 2007 My Happiness Exhibition is well underway and we have every confidence that Onya Soapbox will manage the event in a professional manner. We believe that Onya Soapbox has established a solid foundation for the event and we can only see the My Happiness Exhibition growing from strength to strength as a fundraiser and community awareness raising campaign to support the Headroom Project and promote the positive mental health and young people." |
 | "We had 'Ndulge play at my husband’s Birthday recently. What a great band! Really professional yet relaxed and played terrific music. Jacqui spent time finding out what the crowd was like and the type of function. The music was perfect for the occasion and they played all the favorites. Great performers and lovely people. Would highly recommend."  |
 | "Abby Edwards is inspired by what she calls "the genetic manager" inside her. Her management skills are inherited from her parents, both entrepreneurs who run their own companies. "I watched the challenges, successes and mistakes they've made," Edwards says. “What makes Onya Soapbox unique from other management companies is that you are treated as a person rather than just a number. The personal touches and attention you receive from Onya Soapbox makes you feel special and you know that you are never going to be a forgotten client. I couldn't be happier with the service and support that I receive from them.” |
 | "Alyce, Jeremy, Pete et al were fantastic. They played more than required and were a big hit with the 20 - 60 year age cross section. Our 500 guests were entertained and danced off their feet." “Alyce Platt put on an excellent show. . . She is one of the best I have come across in the industry” “Congratulations to the Alyce Platt Band who performed last night to 1000 guests at Crown for the Committee for Melbourne Dinner. They were absolutely fantastic. Just the right band for the right evening. Everybody loved the music and Alyce herself was delightful. I am really looking forward to booking them again for a similar evening.” |
 | “Amanda was fabulous and just made for the role! As a comic mother she had our audience in fits of laughter but was also wonderful and relating to the challenges of parenting that everyone seemed to identify with. Amanda provided some really great and sometimes personal insights into her life and the combination of Amanda and the Supernanny made the event completely interactive which is what we were hoping to achieve. Thanks for recommending her to us! Once again, its been very easy to work with you Abby – so thank you.” |
 | “I would like to pass on a huge "Thank you" from CPA Australia for your excellent presentation last night. You went well over and above what we usually expect from a speaker - making an effort to mingle with the crowd and making a point of saying goodbye to each person at the end of the night. You are a true professional! After last night’s session, I feel that we are in a great position to make a success of it (a regular event) here in Adelaide - and a lot of the credit goes to you! The feedback I have received from the members this morning has been fantastic.” |
 | “From the first track, Vriend showcases her range and playfulness. The rest of the songs focus on one or more ways for her to sing the story of a former spy. Wow! This better be good. Thankfully, it is. The emotional ups and downs sung from Vriend’s perspective keep your ears attentive, always looking for the next tune. Her black hair, pin-up beauty and spy fashion—all black with briefcase and gun—add to ‘When We Were Spies’’ polish and catchy musical finesse… Excellent music. Great Stuff.” |
 | "I would like to take this opportunity of expressing a sincere 'thank you' for your presentation to our team at its Awards Function on 3rd February last. Real estate is an industry where management and sales personnel are constantly participating in 'industry speak' sessions, and it is refreshing and encouraging to hear from individuals, such as yourself, who have been confronted with life hurdles, overcome the obstacles, and moved on to achieve other goals. Your time with us was brief, however your personal story is one of great courage, inspiration and perserverance and left a positive, 'can do' impact on our audience. On behalf of the Elders Franchise Real Estate team I thank you sincerely and wish you every success and fulfilment in the future." "Anthony had a very well presented, informative and inspirational presentation about his chosen career.He vividly described his exciting and life altering experiences, including, trials and triumphs encountered along the way. Many simple life lessons were directed towards the cadets.It appears that Anthony has the interest of the Australian youth at heart, and shares his experiences in order that they may be more aware and better prepared for what lies ahead.I have no hesitation in recommending Anthony to be a motivational speaker for any group or organization." "Anthony Byrnes was guest speaker at the Women's and Children's Hospital Wallaroo Auxiliary morning tea fund raiser and proved to be a very interesting and informative speaker who kept the audience entertained and amused. There was an excellent response to question time and the feed back from audience members regarding their enjoyment of the morning was very good. The story of how Anthony became a helicopter pilot was both inspirational and moving. I would have no hesitation in recommending Anthony as a guest speaker." "The 605 Squadron Australian Air Force Cadets really appreciated your excellent presentation on the 19th November. Your inspiring performance was entertaining, informative and motivational for our youth. You gave them interesting lessons in perseverance and self esteem. Thank you for your efforts on our behalf, we greatly appreciated your visit. Hopefully we may be able to listen to you again in the future." "For 45mins the children and teachers were spell-bound by Anthony's stories of triumph as he recalled passing his helicopter pilot exams; of elation as he got his first job; of anguish as he relived the horrors of attending road accident sites; of heartache and joy as his family circumstances changed; and hope in believing in what your destiny has in store. I would predict that any person aged 12 couldn't help but be touched, moved and inspired by spending an hour with Anthony Byrnes. His excellent use of PowerPoint added an enjoyable extra dimension to his presentation." |
 | “I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for your time and effort during the Clipsal Contractor Trip last week. It was an absolute pleasure to not only meet you, but to hear the stories you had to share and advice you had to give. It’s truly a remarkable life's journey that you have travelled on thus far and I believe that the lessons learned from your presentation were invaluable to our audience. We received nothing but positive feedback from our guests who thoroughly enjoyed the experience with you, most notably your sense of humour, mental strength and certainly the demonstrations. I felt it was only appropriate to relay this information back to you. I would personally like to thank you for the photos you allowed me to take with you and your medals, as it is something that I will certainly treasure. |
 | “Please pass on my thanks to the members of ARYA for their two performances at the Myer book launch events. They put on a fantastic show and were a perfect complement to a very classy evening on both occasions. The feedback from our suppliers has been great and we’d thoroughly recommend them for any event.” |
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 | “I cannot thank you enough for the fantastic performance Ben, or should I say Tom Cruise, John Howard, even Arnie!!! You truly are an amazing impersonator - the feedback we received after your performance was overwhelming to say the least: brilliant, hilarious - book him again. Ben, keep up the great performance and truly hope to engage your services again.” |
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"Thank you for providing your high energy, rock a billy, country rock infused, boot scootin', toe tappin', Texas two-steppin' brand of music to the award-winning Brighton Jetty Festival on Sunday, March 13, 2005. Now call me biased as an unashamed country-rock-bluegrass-Man-In-Black-Willie-Waylon-and the boys, Austin, Tx-Tennessee music fanatic - but you guys ROCK! Abby Edwards, from Onya Soapbox, recommended you and I was enthusiastic that a country-style band be included in our entertainment program. The Brighton Jetty Festival is highly regarded in the area and is attended by 35,000 plus visitors; so there was an excellent opportunity for Billy Bob and the BBQ Boys to be exposed to a big audience. You were highly suitable as the finale act on the main stage ending what was a hugely successful festival. And I loved the dog on stage, great touch. I will have no hesitation in booking you again for a similar event as your music and style was enjoyed by a huge and varied crowd, not just the country music brigade. (Whilst no-one comes close to Johnny Cash, your version of Fulsom Prison Blues was a treat). Thank you again for entertaining the crowds at the Brighton Jetty Festival with such enthusiasm and country style; I hope you are able to be exposed to a greater audience - you deserve it." |
 | "THE MAGIC OF THE MAN BEHIND THE MASK - You could sense Bob Downe watching from the wings: a spiteful understudy devising an unpleasant demise for the star. You see, Downe's creator, Mark Trevorrow, has come out, so to speak, leaving his alter ego supposedly "having a long rest in the country" before he explodes back onto the boards for next year's 20th anniversary tour. After all this time, however, Downe is inevitably part of the real Trevorrow, and he was periodically spotted in the glint of a smile or an eye. Trevorrow was in the Studio to sing, but really he is a member of that endangered species, The Entertainer. Ad-libbed jokes, audience interaction, belting vocals, zany dance steps, tender ballads and name-dropping anecdotes all jostled each other, hustling away any chance of a dull moment - even on songs where Downe may have put a hex on Trevorrow's intonation. The repertoire, being "not really jazz and not really cabaret", we were told, must be "jazzaret", and in the expertise of pianist John Thorn, bassist Brett Hirst and drummer Dave Goodman, Trevorrow had a safety net to let him take some chances. The musical highlight was a reading of Sondheim's The Ballad of Sweeney Todd, based on an innovative arrangement from Lea Delaria's Play It Cool album. Initially the Miles Davis-like swing feel suggested the breathless tension may have been ironed out of the piece. But it was merely simmering before coming to a sudden, disquieting boil, with Trevorrow in exceptional voice and the band both supple and able to crunch when it mattered. The success of Anthony Newley's The Joker owed as much to Trevorrow's manic facial expressions as to anything aural. At the other extreme, he was completely convincing on the pretty It's for You (written by Lennon and McCartney for Cilla Black), and even moving on I'll Be Seeing You, dedicated to friends lost to AIDS. Whether serious or madcap, almost every line was delivered direct to the eyes of an audience member, yet Trevorrow's innate likeability allowed him to do this without any sense of confrontation. Perhaps Downe will let him out more often." Sydney Morning Herald |
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"Brad's story was an inspirational to all. His conquest of life’s hurdles gives meaning to hope and truly tell a tale of mental strength. His delivery was entertaining and enthusiastic with great wit as an added extra. Not only do you walk away feeling lucky, you walk away feeling as if you can do anything you put your mind to. I could have listened to Brad for hours." |
 | "Brazza were absolutely fantastic – had the marquee pumping & lots up people up dancing which was great. They really were the perfect choice for the Beachport Festival – plenty of energy and Christian was leading them so he made it really interactive." |
 | “In planning for our national financial planning conference we were looking for a speaker who could demonstrate the principle of ‘practice makes perfect’. When we met Brennon there was no doubt that he was the ideal fit. In telling his story Brennon demonstrates that having the right attitude and a persistent focus can result in achieving the goals you set for yourself. Brennon engaged the audience on his journey to success, allowing them to draw their own comparisons between his experiences and their careers. “We have received overwhelming feedback from delegates regarding Brennon’s inspirational, motivational and physically challenging presentation. He challenged us to raise the bar in our every day lives to be the best we can be and not accept the mediocre. Brennon performed his gold medal winning pommel horse routine during his presentation, which took our breath away, and he received a standing ovation. “In the fifteen years I have been involved in coordinating our conference I have never received such positive feedback from my Suppliers to as presentation as delivered by Brennon Dowrick. Brennon delivered a personable and dynamic presentation, which was nothing short of awe inspiring. He left our delegates with a true belief in themselves and what hard work and determination can deliver. If your conference requires a unique performance that inspires teamwork & passion for excellence the Brennon will exceed your expectations” "I thoroughly enjoyed the presentation given by Brennon and I took away from his talk, both personally and professionally, the importance an individuals drive/direction has on their lives and those of others. His stories entertained my family and friends as I retold them, however I was unable to replicate his physical exploits no matter how hard I tried!" "…we gave you a brief to motivate, uplift and close our conference on a high and you accomplished this with humour and enthusiasm." "What a revelation, one of Australia's finest Olympic Athletes regaled us with stories of personal triumph and disaster before performing his gold medal winning routine on the pommel horse live, before our very eyes - what an unforgettable highlight." "Brennon's presentation … touching on the comical as well as the motivational, combined with the integration of the pommel horse demonstration gave him a powerful edge on the attention of the audience … and I would have to say that favorable feedback has by far exceeded any other guest speaker we have had." |
 | "Carl Riseley's love of music is contagious, and this album has been a great musical adventure for us. Carl works hard to get the best result, and I am certain that his fans will be thrilled with the result. This album has helped him to unlock some emotions, energy and tones that will surprise even his most dedicated fans. 2008 will be a spectacular year for Carl". |
 | "Tremendous contribution to our business…part of our success is due to your involvement'' "Motivational, uplifting and fun!-couldn't have had a more inspiring keynote speaker!" "You sowed the seed of change... The quality program developed from these beginnings will result in a 40-50% improvement in productivity." "Excellent...obvious she had researched our company...would use again." "Didn't realise learning could be so much fun. Best presentation I've ever seen at IBM." "Participants enjoyed the session. But, even better, they felt what they learned would be useful in their own job" "Dynamic presentation-your content, style and enthusiasm were wonderfully in keeping with our organisation's philosophy and mission statement." "Came top in evaluations…best thing since sliced bread…had audience in the palm of her hand…great message, a joy to work with and wonderfully normal." "Spoke to a mixed audience ranging from junior staff to senior executives...all walked away inspired. We will work together again." "Received a well earned standing ovation from the 1,000+ audience..made my job easier." "As evaluations show, our investment in having you speak was money well spent-most favourable audience response from any speaker in the history of the event." "Entertaining and pertinent...you certainly gave us insights & tips for our strategy." "You gave our partner's conference a flying start and our client service objectives a great boost. Thanks also for autographing the books, as a handy reminder." "Inspiring messages, all providing motivation and direction." |
 | “Unfeasibly, for he already was one of our best, Charles Jenkins seems to be getting better and better as a songwriter.” |
 | “We appreciate that you were prepared to come as many entertainers would feel that our rural centres were too out of the way. The children at both centres thoroughly enjoyed the show. I was pleased to see the way you were able to include all the children and I also liked the way children were dancing, singing and involved throughout… Your teaching background really shows through in the way you deal with young children. Great show! Would love to have you back next year!” |
 | "Dada Nii was fantastic. We had a full number of 10 participants (attending his drumming workshop), including some of the African kids from the Library who we are aiming to engage with. Dada held their attention brilliantly, and was successful in introducing them to the basics of African drumming, with great results in a short period of time. Fun was had by all. So thanks to both of you for your help, and a special thanks to Dada." |
 | “Hughes has become one of the most appealing, and most powerful comics around.” “Dave Hughes is one of the funniest men in a city that has produced many of Australia’s funniest |
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"Dave was a big hit on Monday night...our MD loved him!! She whooped it up on the evening (with Dave directing jokes at her) and she has since commented |
 | "From the feedback written and verbal, our Katoomba conference was the best one that we have done. By incorporating the FUN aspect into the whole afternoon, it set a mood that staff felt comfortable with. An important aspect of the preparation was your attending a pre-briefing meeting with the committee. You listened, probed and really tried to understand what we do and what we wanted. At the end of the session the committee felt like we had already had a mini inservice and for some of us it began to change the way we can approach training, ideas and life. It was evident on the day that you had taken on board the suggestions made by the committee and included more teambuilding, and more fun. I felt the presentation was well paced with a good mix of audience involvement. The subtle message that you incorporated also worked very well as the staff felt that they weren’t being lectured to. All round the presentation was fun, inspiring and pitched to a level that the staff could take on board. As I mentioned Dennis, we had a few very tough nuts to crack, well give yourself a pat on the back, you did it. The feedback from everyone was most positive and the staff who I thought may not get it came and spoke to me and said how much they enjoyed the afternoon and how clever you were, so well done.
Thanks for being involved and hopefully we’ll be using your services in the future." |
 | "Derrick was excellent! The audience feedback was great and they loved his presentation and story. If people could adapt the qualities Derrick discussed in their lives, we would all be much better off. Thankyou for your assistance." "If Derrick could conjure up all the will power to endure what he did, and win through, then so can we. This is exactly the commitment we were looking for in our people." "Derrick McManus was very good to deal with leading up to and on the day of the event, he was accessible, easy to talk to and very professional I would recommend him, he is a great communicator with a great story. Speaking personally I though he was one the of best presenters I have seen - I think this is because of his down to earth approach and the unique story and experience." |
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"Monski Mouse proved a huge hit at the recent AIMIA Awards at the ACC in March. Her style of music, crowd interaction and quirky appearance ensured she was the perfect fit for the AIMIA crowd and the perfect feature for the after party." |
 | "Dominique Schwartz is an energetic and committed communicator, and puts a great deal of effort into making her presentations interesting and relevant. She is always a pleasure to work with." |
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"Dorinda was just the right person to deliver the very important message of cultural diversity to our health professional audience at the 2006 Australian Asthma Conference. Prior to commencing her session on the day, Dorinda said that she was feeling particularly naughty today and that she was going to give our delegates a message that they would not forget. Dorinda shared her personal background and experiences, as well as her many observations of human behavior, where she spoke candidly of some people’s reflection of love and acceptance, while others display cruelty and loathing. Dorinda's messages about cultural diversity are always potent and memorable gems to treasure." |
 | "I would like to commend you on your presentation to the Arglye Diamonds leadership team recently. Being an after-dinner speaker, following a long day for conference attendees, and competing with food and wine, is no easy thing. However you managed to have the audience rapt - and even educated us in the process! The interactive multimedia approach was particularly engaging. Your topics and examples were very apt for an engineering type business, but even more relevant were you comments and role modelling of the importance of storytelling for leaders. You also showed that we must embrace rapid innovation, and we should see this as opportunity, not threat. All the best for 2008. May the new technology not outstrip your ability to humanise it!" |
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"Dylan was very well prepared and spoke excellently with the crowd sitting on the edge of their seat. He knew his argument and put it forward with hilarity." |
 | “Ed was a terrific MC and added a great deal of value to the night. The audience were very conservative and Ed did a great job in lightening the mood and running the show in a professional manner. We will definitely be using Ed again.” |
 | "Emelia was absolutely fantastic as the MC for our World's Greatest Shave. Right from the outset she drew a crowd around the event. She was very professional. We could not have wished to have had a better response. We look forward to possibly having her again next year." |
 | “Brisbane artist Emma Dean follows up her highly imaginative and quirky Face Painter EP with her first full length album, Real Life Computer Game. Teaming up once again with co-producer Ben Stewart, they have given us a masterpiece; no doubt about it. Dean has a way with words and melody that can match Clare Bowditch and Kate Miller-Heidke, and should find herself as important as those two glorious Aussie songwriters. Dean has best described her musical style by coining her music Elastic Pop Theatre. It’s dynamic, epic and never sits still for a second. It flows magnificently, with a torrent of emotions and sounds that will leave you gasping for breath. There are many elements to this album which will take repeat listens to fully appreciate. Real Life Computer Game is as fresh and inventive as I had hoped it would be, and easily fits into my top 10 albums of the year so far.” |
 | "Emma Hack and model Tegan were a pleasure to have at this event and were a stand out for the hosts, Urbantech Finance. Not only because of Emma’s skills but her down to earth personality made her a pleasure to have as a guest at the event once she had completed the body art. Emma and Tegan visited the tables and talked to guests when the body art was complete which the audience loved." |
 | I write in recommendation of Emma Race. I am the Script Manager at Film Victoria and in overseeing a number of programs, often schedule public events for our client base of filmmakers, to introduce programs and initiatives. One such initiative is the New Feature Writers’ Program. In July 2005 Film Victoria hosted a networking and information seminar for new writers of feature film and short filmmakers. What was critical to us, was communicating information to this sector about our Programs but importantly to create an event that was relaxed yet professional and allowed emerging practitioners to network. The Short Film Fund/New Feature Writers ‘in the loop’ event attracted 180 emerging practitioners. As part of the evening’s program, we engaged the services of Emma Race, to be the MC for the evening. Emma hosted the event, introducing both Film Victoria staff and guests. In addition to this, she hosted the pitching component of the evening and planned and delivered a range of ‘fun’ approaches to networking for these clients. |
 | “As President of an association, it was imperative that the keynote speaker deliver his presentation in conjunction with my message. Eric Bailey’s professionalism was outstanding as he created that overlay, resulting in a product with pure passion. Eric’s stories, his fight as a young man, his persistence towards the goal had all of us on the edge of our seats as he distributed a feeling amongst all of us that “changed” our lives. To listen to my constituents, my 15-year-old son whom I invited, and countless others come up to Eric afterwards and sincerely thank him for the thoughts and course of action instilled, was a true testament of Eric’s ability. He was able to reach through the inhibitions of the business-setting and access what we are all so tentative to show and share. We look forward to bringing Eric back in pursuit of building on what he has started.” |
 | “In short, this was a night when tears rolled down faces, sides ached and split, and many a fine lash full of mascara turned into a bad Kiss caricature. Hysterical. A show not to be missed - truly." "We had a thoroughly enjoyable evening with Basil, Sybil and Manuel. Almost choked at one stage because I was laughing so much! Well done!! Amazing how they adapted to suit the situation." "Please thank all the crew who helped out at the Faulty Towers night for our opening night at Seasons ... we were thrilled with the night and can't wait to organise the next one ... Mildura loved them!! So thanks and hope to see you all again soon." "This is the 4th time I have seen the show, so certainly am a fan. I have seen 3 different crews. A great laugh, and enjoyed by everyone in our group that we have invited each time." "We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and thought that the person doing Basil was as close a look-a-like as one could get. Mannerisms, stance, tonality of voice etc spot on.... The interaction was spot on and I found myself at one stage holding a fire extinguisher for Basil. We laughed and laughed and appreciated the sort of sub-plots entwined.... In all a great night's entertainment." "The Faulty Towers show was Terrific!!! Everyone had a great laugh and really got into the show. The actors were excellent, ad-libbing as they went. How can we top this for next years conference???" "Fantastic performance! The performers looked, sounded and carried out the whole feel of the Faulty Towers program. Well done to the performers!" “A truly new comedy festival encounter awaited my arrival at the Pumphouse Hotel in Fitzroy. This performance, which is travelling to various hotels around Melbourne through till the end of April, was more than just stand-up; it was more than a comedic theatre performance and it was certainly more than a pub meal. Fifty or so perplexed faces waiting expectantly outside the venue’s doors gave way to looks of sheer panic once it became known exactly what would take place in the subsequent two hours. And the basic premise is this: step inside the restaurant and you step inside the comical walls of Basil and Sybil Faulty and their hapless waiter Manuel. Whilst you try and consume a three-course meal, the trio of comedic characters attempt, through both improvisation and skilled scripting, to bemuse, bewilder and baffle the audience through memorable antics from the famed television show, Fawlty Towers. All the fabulous frolics – from Manuel dropping plates and misunderstanding almost everything, to Basil’s gambling and secretiveness, and Sybil’s ridiculously high-pitched squeal – it’s all covered in two hours of fast-paced laughs and utter chaos.” |
 | “Radioactively funny. *****” “Don’t miss her!” “Fresh hilarity... extremely infectious. ****” “My stomach muscles are still aching... this woman is really, really funny. ****1/2” “O’Loughlin has a gorgeous stage presence... a fearless, funny, extremely appealing show.” “Fiona’s stand-up is well-crafted and likeable and a series of sketches add substance to the show. A killer Celine Dion impersonation, musical comedy and funny anecdotes of outback family life, and you have a well-rounded, enjoyable hour of comedy.” |
 | “Thank you very much for a fantastic job on Tuesday night. I have heard nothing but praise for the whole event and particularly your performance. What people found most intriguing was your rope trick and the fact that you were able to keep the whole event running smoothly and for this I am very grateful. I hope that we can cross paths again in the future.” |
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"Sweet Adelines are not the easiest audience to entertain because we are an international organisation of women, every one one of whom sings and performs. So finding a guest act to meet our exacting standards and provide a change from our own barbershop music at our Adelaide Showcase of Champions was a challenge. However, everyone was absolutely knocked out by the girls of Gentlemen Prefer Curves ! Gentlemen Prefer Curves hit just the right 'note' of spicey humour, great audience rapport and fabulous voices. Their varied performance took us through the gammut of emotional responses, from crying with laughter to being arrested and surprised by the depths of feeling they touched in us. The fact that they themselves seemed to be enjoying things as much as we were added greatly to the synergy between them and us. We have no hesitation in recommending Gentlemen Prefer Curves to anyone who is looking for entertainment at a highly skilled and talented level, that also creates and enhances the 'common touch' with their audience." |
| "Geraldine is one of the world's most warm-hearted people. She is also fearless and tireless and the orphanage, which now exists in politically easier times, was both born and survived entirely as a function of her vigour, generosity and humanity." |
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"Gillian's presentation was extremely well received - the staff have provided feedback that her story was interesting, she spoke well, they found her inspiring and they admired her dedication." |
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"Glenn was fantastic. He kept the audience entertained with his stories as well as presenting some very interesting facts about the Coopers business and how they plan their marketing/sponsorship/advertising to compete with the other giants of the industry. It was very relevant to a lot of the audience members as they were from small-medium wineries. I'm sure they were able to draw a number of parallels." |
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"Subtle, Succinct and Surreal" "Hilarious, hard hitting... hug this man today" "A wild, great show" "Devilish, menacing and totally mesmerising" "Greg Fleet is brilliant … inspired nonsense - utterly fresh, utterly hilarious" "The fastest thinking stand up around" "In one hour he succeeds in dragging us to extremes of laughter, embarrassment and pity, but mainly laughter, as he takes us on the emotional roller-coaster journey of our lives. He deserves to be massive." |
 | “From a publicity/pr point of view, Guy was great with the media and very professional to work with. He knew the key messages about the event, was familiar with his role and kept on track with messages. We have had a lot of feedback from guests, all saying that he was a natural as a host and was fantastic in that role. He was genuinely enthusiastic about the night which came across in interviews and when he was meeting guests, media, fans. Guy was a pleasure to work with.” |
 | “Clever, funny, sexy, witty…. will grow to be bigger than Ben-Hur. 5 Stars.” “This heady mix of Rocky Horror, German oompah, and Sound Of Music is a winning blend. Just ask the roaring full house. 4 out of 5 stars.” “Mickey, a Kylie megamix and of all things “Summer Nights”, could hardly be imagined, but it brought the house duly undone.” “Hans can sing dance and drop one-liners with ease…it’s acts like these the make us mourn the loss of The Weimar Room and the performers who are forced interstate for work. See this and show Hans how popular he could be to stay here - 4 out of 5 stars.” |
 | "My legs are still shaking after your presentation today – it was life changing, so thank you very much. I loved the combination of actually seeing moments from your journey, and hearing the lessons you learnt along the way, and the inspiring quotes. Thank you so much for sharing your story as it is certainly jaw dropping." "What I loved most about Heather's presentation was that we not only got to hear her speak about her amazing experiences but we also saw real footage of them (as she spoke) which made you feel like you were there witnessing it first hand. Heather is an amazing woman and a fabulous speaker with loads of passion and energy. I couldn't help but rush home to tell my husband and two children about her story. I walked away feeling inspired and empowered!" |
 | “Housequake were fabulous! Every person at the function on Friday night has said the band were excellent, extremely entertaining. I have received nothing but rave reviews about them and would highly recommend them to anyone. They played a great mix of music that catered perfectly to our varied ages of guests and constantly had the dance floor full.” "The Sydney Swans have received some very positive feedback from the Swans Team of the Century Gala Dinner that was held in Melbourne on the 29th August 2003. All our guests enjoyed being able to sit back, relax and mix with legend players who were named in the Swans team of the Century earlier this year. We would like to thank ‘Housequake’ for their involvement on this night. It was a pleasure to work with members of a band that are both professional in manner and flexible to their client’s needs. Our guests certainly enjoyed each performance of ‘Housequake’, hitting the dance floor to dance the night away." "Just wanted to let you know I attended the Swans Team of the Century function on Friday 29th August at Carlton Crest and had the great pleasure of hearing "Housequake". They made a great night FANTASTIC. Please pass on my congratulations to all the guys, I don't know anyone who didn't think they were sensational. They had the place rockin' and even my husband got up and danced and that takes some doing." "Please find attached the media release which went out to all industry contacts and media early this morning regarding last night’s MIAA Victorian Awards. Housequake was fantastic and we would definitely use them again in the future and recommend them to industry." |
 | "These chicks from Adelaide know how to rock and how to rock hard. They've downsized to a duo since their 2005 debut Element Eleven, and it's worked for them. Like a cross between The Donnas, Sahara Hotnights and a rockier Yeah Yeah Yeahs, the girls have mastered the art of creating infectious riffs and seamless melodies. The tracks Shark Bait and They Don't Make Boys Like They Used To show their ability to rock it with the best of them, but the slow and subtle ballad Beautiful Creatures gives Into the Woods some balance and a touch of personality. Now's the time to bring on a series of headline live shows - if this CD is anything to go by, a tour would launch these gals into a different league." The hottest local rock duo to surface in recent years has to be the dynamic duo, Illicit Eve. Emily Smart (lead vocals and guitar) and Fliss Freeman (bass guitar and vocals) have been busily performing their own material around town for a couple of years and now, after the success of their first album, Element 11, they have released Into the Woods. For a band of two, they produce a big sound (with a little help from a few drummers, sax and trumpet players). Smart’s poetic lyrics connect with myths and fables. They fascinate, mystify and delight as they delve into the complexities of modern life. Smart belts out her songs powerfully with a voice that is rich and sweet and Freeman’s harmonies complete a unique blend. Illicit Eve plays good solid rock that is lively, funky and with a sense of frenetic fun. Freeman’s dexterous bass-playing drives numbers like "They Don’t Make Boys Like They Used To", making them very catchy. These two hot young talents really show off their diverse musical skills in "Beautiful Creatures", which provides a gentle, melodic change of pace while painting some sensual pictures. As they say in their opening track, "Sound", "this music is so addictive it'll rush through you". "Heavy Lung" is a fine finish, with its soft ethereal beginning, thoughtful words and compelling choruses. Illicit Eve’s rise on the local and national music scene is no fairy tale. Into the Woods should elicit an enthusiastic response that translates into a growing following, full houses and queues in record stores. |
 | "Our client was thrilled with Jane. They loved her style and the effort she put into the job. She connected very well with the delegates - and the speakers who she interviewed." |
 | “Our session on Friday was very successful and Jane exceeded our expectations. |
 | "...the performance of the night belongs to Jane Scali as the goody-two-shoed Sandy. Scali shows her class...she looks perfect, her singing is superb and she handles the final transition to girl greaser with more than ample vamp..." "Craig McLachlan and Dannii Minogue might get star billing but Anthony Warlow and Jane Scali steal the show..." |
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“Janet Seidel is for many the queen of the Sydney Jazz/cabaret circuit. The dusky sensuality blending innocence and desire, the perfect phrasing, the odd devilish kick, and of course the magical interplay between vocalist and ensemble - an intimacy which can transport you right into the front row of the performance.” |
 | “Our feedback is all positive - very happy with Jean Kittson.” She was terrific – perfectly pitched to the audience. “The feedback we've received is that your speech is probably the best post-lunch speech that they've had in a long time. That's high praise indeed for a girl! I am sure you knew how well received you were on the day, the response from the audience was unequivocal. It was an absolute pleasure having you here and I hope that you enjoyed the event as well.” “Ms Kittson is an absolute marvel! She agreed to take on the APSEA 2006 entertainment slot at extremely short notice. As a result, she was given only a very "brief" brief about this newly-emerging and complex industry. Not only did she entertain the audience (in fact, she had them in teary fits) but she presented an industry-relevant segment from an extremely funny and original perspective. She was clearly the highlight of the event. I am impressed with Jean's thorough professionalism - her ability to take on such a difficult task on such short notice is testament to her talent and commitment to her clients. I would have no hesitation recommending Jean - and, indeed, engaging her again myself! She is an outstanding entertainer and a delightful and charming person to boot. Thanks to Saxton's and to Jean for a job well done!” “I wished to express our thanks and sincere appreciation for your excellent role of Mistress of Ceremonies at our recent National Congress. We have received a number of verbal comments regarding your professionalism as well as how your humour and research added to an overall positive experience of Congress.” “Jean was well received by our guests and the evening seemed to flow well with humour and her professionalism.” “Jean was excellent for our awards ceremony, she was very funny and entertaining for our guests.” “Jean was terrific. She is very personable, highly professional, extremely talented and most eager to be involved. Jean showed what a charming and highly intelligent person she is by staying well after her performance and participating in some of our activities the next day notwithstanding that she was accompanied by her children and Husband. Jean was very much appreciated by our delegates. Her booking was an inspiring choice, even if I say so myself.” |
 | "Jeremy is an inspiring, passionate and motivating speaker who was able to communicate and relate his story and the framework of successful people in a simple, down to earth and easy to understand way. Despite many setbacks he was able to be successful through his clear and focused approach to goal setting, both short term and long term. He is a great example of what can be achieved through determination, hard work and going after your dreams. My team was able to use the strategies discussed in the presentation in our day to day business whilst at the same time being challenged to live our own lives to the full and follow our own dreams.” |
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"Lucy's delivery is martini dry, her perspective ironic and her honesty uncompromising, King Of The Road is marvelous" "The best stand up, sit down/lounge around comic I've seen" "It's not laugh a minute, it is bucket loads of laughs per minute…. "Very, very funny… Lucy rules supreme" |
 | "We are thrilled with the results of the workshop. Not only has it provided a standard and discipline amongst our teams, but has made our sales unit a professional and sharp looking outfit!" "Julie’s presentation on image and looking your best was upfront and entertaining. She provided practical examples that the staff could relate to and she emphasised dressing for the occasion and audience. Each person took something away from the presentation, thank you." "I would like to thank you for your honest and down to earth presentation at my sales meeting. The Feedback from the sales team has been absolutely fantastic." "On behalf of Liberty Financial, I wanted to pass on our sincere thanks to you for being our guest speaker at Liberty’s professional development day. They thoroughly enjoyed the day with you and all the learned techniques and skills you shared with them. Consequently they now feel more confident in their presentation style and appropriate grooming." "I would like to thank Julie Zanes for speaking to the team leaders of Flight Centre Limited. We all agree that Julie’s presentation reinforced the importance of personal presentation particularly while doing business." "Thanks Julie for a very useful, interesting and informative presentation to our team. We thoroughly enjoyed it. You are a great presenter with a very relaxed, confident manner with an important message to tell." |
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“She sings with a maturity and timbre that belies her youth … a truly original artist” “Kate Vigo’s vocals have a certain magnetism that draws you in” “'The Way You Are' by Kate Vigo simply jumps out at you as soon as the intro kicks in - oh, and it don't let go either, it just keeps on gnawing away at you until you give in to it's hooky rhythmic way and then realisation kicks in that Kate Vigo is a special recording artist! 'The Way You Are' is a real 'smart' single; aimed at no particular popular marketplace but sufficiently all-encompassing to appeal to the masses rather than the few it's an extremely tasty, commercial offering from a lady with class and distinction. Vigo's up-front sexy voice set against simplistic piano and coupled with some fantastic orchestration gives this song massive presence that should appeal to a very wide audience, young, old and in between. Vigo's voice sits somewhere within the area of refined soulful jazz and mature pop and she certainly knows how to get her beautifully vibrant 'tones' out to you! 'The Way You Are' (often known as 'The Doo Doo Song' for reasons that will become apparent) is a spankingly viable yet maturely conceived and passionately executed song. It's short and to the point but in that short time you really get the feeling that you know Kate Vigo and her wonderfully mature music. Australian songstress Kate Vigo reaches out to you with 'The Way You Are'; her vocals have a certain magnetism that draws you in and, what's really smart is that, it all happens pretty quickly; Vigo, in just one concise but irritatingly infectious song, gets under your skin (in the nicest possible way!) and sets off an addictive reaction that's pretty scary. 'The Way You Are' is taken from Vigo's forthcoming second album which promises to be something a bit special if this song is anything to go by! 'The Way You Are' by Kate Vigo is poppy enough to be a stand-alone chart hit yet mature enough to ensure that those affected by her magical way look further into her recording repertoire - what a great tantalising teaser 'The Way You Are' is!! With its obvious leanings towards the more mature end of the market, 'The Way You Are' by Kate Vigo is laying down super-strong foundations here and once this single gets air-play I'm sure it'll have a knock-on effect such that Vigo will see an increase in album sales too. With its jazzy inflections and soulful heart 'The Way You Are' by Kate Vigo will find many takers from all walks of life - just a 'starter for ten' then, methinks - the start of something very big and very successful! Love it, love it!!” “The superbly talented Kate Vigo is an indie pop singer with a pristine voice is set to release a second album and the single “The Way You Are’ is a sunny entrée, full of warm R'n'B vocals, unassuming piano, finger clicks and doo doos.” “For a Melbourne girl who tours alternately with her own five-piece band, then the 12-piece Melbourne Underground Orchestra, ‘minimal-sounding’ is an unexpected hyphenated adjective to describe Kate Vigo’s music, but that’s just how The Way You Are reveals itself. Like a girl-next-door-been-rejected pop tune that’s spent hours miming to Kate Nash videos, it starts with naught but tinkling piano, pretty vocals and a flubber-bouncy doo doo doo doo making up the background. While never breaking out into a full symphonic explosion, string sections and horns do add to its barrow of instruments before the end. In the wake of Lily Allen, Britain has put out such an army of young, nice-but-mouthy-when-they-need-to-be soulful lady singers, it’s easy to imagine an unintimidated barrage of them (Allen, Nash, Adele, Duffy etc) walking arm in arm in a slow motion line a la the opening credits to Angel, ready to retribute every boy who’s ever done them wrong. Vigo’s doing a damn impressive job of picking up our local slack in this department, proving as vocally cute, vulnerable and potentially feisty as any of the above.” |
 | "Kathryn came to speak at our Optus College Graduation Ceremony on 2nd December 2002 to share with our graduates her own experience of achieving milestones and going onto further heights. Kathryn's career is a great testimony of sheer drive and perseverance which has afforded her endless opportunities. Kathryn is a great speaker, very down-to-earth and personable. I would recommend her for any corporate function to inspire people to reach further heights, especially for team-work type functions where people can visualise the importance of working in a successful team." "We would like to acknowledge the wonderful presentation by Kathryn Harby-Williams as our guest speaker at the Auxiliary luncheon celebrating our 75th anniversary. Kathryn was not only eloquent in her dissitation but very open, honest and inspiring. It was an event that we were privileged to attend. Kathryn is a legend in her own right as a sportsperson and impressed us greatly with her achievements and humility. A job well done." |
 | “The absolute best presenter I went to. I didn’t lose interest at all. She captivated the audience. Valuable tips that I can actually complement in my personal and professional life. Wonderful. I loved it. Katrina is an amazing person. Inspirational, excellent speaker and presenter.” "Fantastic! Inspirational, to chase my dreams and to accept myself and the situations that I have been presented with. She blew me away." |
 | "Kelly Golding was a perfect fit as MC for the EDS Rotary IT Careers Forum closing dinner. She bought the evening together with stylish charm, handled impromptu request eloquently, and certainly appealed to our young, enthusiastic audience." |
 | “Kerri was fantastic and she definitely struck a chord with our team. The way she tailored her speech for us was especially powerful.” |
 | “Your co-hosting of the National Travel Industry Awards last Saturday night was nothing short of superb. In fact the plethora of positive comments that are now flowing into the office bear witness to that, and between us two, I think you have established a whole new fan base! I am very appreciative of the way in which you both kept the event moving along; injected humor and - to my personal amazement - kept the background noise level to the lowest that it has possibly been in years. In short you did a fantastic job for us, and I know the Board and I and Marie are very appreciative of the effort you made. If I may be so bold as to say so, you absolutely mesmerized many in the audience with your presentation/and the professionalism with which you carried the night off along with Larry has been the hallmark of the praise that we have received following the evening. The two of you comparing together were indeed a "class act" if I may use that term, and one which will be long remembered by the industry. Again my many thanks and I trust that we will have the chance to catch up again and work together again in the future.” |
 | Young Leaders Foundation: “The speaker I liked the most was Lehmo. He was interactive and spoke well. He engaged the audience and provided supporting examples of his ideas that were relevant to us.” “The speaker I liked the most was Lehmo. He had a strong message but at the same time he was humorous in defining what he thought a leader was.” |
 | “Lisa has a radiant personality, her ability to charm and engage an audience is wonderful. Her fresh approach to all she does and her eagerness to be involved makes Lisa a wonderful speaker. She is lively, bubbly and completely engaging and her professionalism is something to be admired.” “The Melbourne office celebrated the end of the year with a cocktail party and a spectacularly entertaining and inspiring presentation by Freehills alumni Lisa Leong. On the night we were joined by Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia to raise awareness of their mentoring programs. If the levels of laughter were a measure of success, we owe a big thank-you to Lisa for her preparation and enthusiastic performance which wrapped up our final event for 2007.” |
 | "Lucifer’s Lounge provided the ideal style of music for the gourmet food and wine area by the lake at the Tour Down Under celebrations." |
 | "We have worked with Mark Bickley a number of times over the years, and he is always a pleasure to work with. He give a motivational, interesting presentation, and is we always get wonderful feedback from our delegates." |
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"Our night was a fabulous success thanks to Merri-May. General feedback from the group was that she was spectacular. Everyone was VERY impressed. Our whole group loved her facial expressions, lyrics, humour and the way she got the group involved in some of the songs. I have had the pleasure of seeing Merri-May perform now on two occasions. These two nights had completely different audiences and expectations. However, Merri-May's act was quite different from one night to the next as she adapted her show for suitability to the audience. What great flexibility she has and such a wide variety of talent to be able to entertain, the two groups that I have witnessed, so impressively and with such great success!" |
 | ‘Inspirational – best speaker I have heard in a long time.’ ‘Very inspiring session. A lot of good learning that can be used in day to day business.’ ‘Michael was a very entertainingpresenter, I found myself laughing several times. He is a true inspiration and made a significant effort to relate his presentation to Toyota employees. His casual approach made him personable and credible.’ ‘I thought Michael…would open the eyesof the players to the possibility that if they really want to achieve something it is hard work and mental toughness that will help get you there. I wanted someone with a story that highlighted that no obstacle should get in the way of achieving your goals. Michael's presentation definitely achieved these outcomes.’ ‘As the project managers for a three-day Deutsche Bank conference, we needed a great keynote dinner speaker who could also lead physical sessions the next day to reinforce the workshop messages. Michael was perfect. He was entertaining, personable, motivational but, more notably, he took the time to understand his role in the overall project. He’d had a cycling accident the week before but even that didn’t stop him. As if skiing on one leg isn’t tough enough – Michael also had one arm in a sling. Great to deal with, wonderful to listen to and very talented.’ |
 | “This was the seventh North Shore Heart Research function and Michael from the outset was the total professional. From the minute he walked in he was very giving of his time and extremely receptive to the many requests made of him throughout the afternoon. As a keynote speaker he worked very well with the master of ceremonies (Ray Seager) and had the audience captivated for the duration of his presentation. Granted that the audience was mainly corporate and had a vested interest in what Michael had to say but he was able to adapt his anechdotes to the guests very well. An extremely humble, considerate professional. Myself and all the team would like to thank Michael for adding a special touch of magic to the day.” |
 | "Our guests have given us such superb feedback! Many commenting on how fortunate we were to have secured you and what an inspired choice you were!" |
 | "On a hot December day, in a tight space filled with people in jovial Christmas mood and wanting to be impressed ..... Mr Spin came through with flying colours!! Entertaining - certainly, skilled and clever - absolutely and probably without peer - daring - the Uni-Cycle act held 100 festive drinkers speechless! And to finish people queued to speak to him. Talented and a nice guy to boot!" |
 | “The day worked really well, Natalie's roving commentary, having a break between games and the catering. There was an overall positive vibe and the day was still quite competitive, which was excellent. Thanks again for a most excellent afternoon. I will certainly be recommending Sandstorm and The Beach to my friends and colleagues”. “I had a great afternoon. Although a bit anxious about my complete lack of sporting ability and non existent level of fitness I was prepared to give it a go. It was fabulous and although completely exhausted that evening (best night's sleep I have EVER had!) it was a good exhaustion from physical activity. I had great fun and really enjoyed interacting with my colleagues in a completely different way then we do at work. You get to see people in a different light and I really enjoyed it. I think I spent the whole afternoon laughing. The food was also excellent and Natalie has a great relaxed way of running the show. She even managed to get me "High 5ing". Would and have highly recommended it to everyone.” |
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"Nuala Hafner was a pleasure to work with. She is a wonderful role model for young women, and has a great story of hard work and determination. We were glad to have her involved in our event." |
 | "We appreciated your professional, light approach that kept the atmosphere relaxed and encouraged people to speak openly and have a laugh. Again, thank you for facilitating our event" |
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"It's easy to see what the secret of success is for Peter Combe; the songs he sings from some of his favourite artists, coupled with the lyrics he has written for kids are all very adult-friendly.” |
 | “Phil was fantastic, could not be happier. To the crowd he seemed genuine, interested and very compelling and slotted in a great – extremely professional.” |
 | “The best corporate act I've seen in 15 years in the business." "These guys were so good we rebooked them for our next years function half way through the show." "Plastique were great. They were all so friendly and all great musicians. The lead singer (Jamie) walked amongst the crowd that were dancing, singing to warm them up. They really were very good and people got up dancing straight away. And that's not always easy. Encore!" |
 | "The feedback so far has been nothing short of 'FANTASTIC'. Platinum were great! Please pass on our thanks to Platinum for making the night memorable & enjoyable for all who attended.” “The band were sensational - they were friendly, courteous, and sounded great. We will certainly use Platinum again.” |
 | "Pop U2 were a professional, energetic, charismatic band who entertained the crowd and got people up dancing as the race day drew to a close." |
 | "Music theatre of the highest caliber, brilliantly crafted, gorgeous voices and a great sense of fun. A standing ovation - don't miss them!” |
 | 'We would like to thank you for a wonderful presentation at our inaugural luncheon. Your speech was very informative and amusing. I think you also inspired many of us and have made us even more determined to pursue gender related issues that we see as a big factor in Women choosing cardiology as a specialty.' A/Prof Gishel New, Director of Cardiology, Box Hill
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 | "Quentin checked out the Dinner venue with me, and after freshening up, made his way back to welcome the delegates during pre-dinner drinks. This is one area that I was most impressed with, as throughout his short stay, Quentin endeavored to meet every delegate and have a chat. At the dinner, he visited every table, some more than once. I don't think many guest speakers would have gone to this trouble with genuine interest and enthusiasm as Quentin provided. It was good to have 2 segments as Guest speaker, it balanced the dinner well, and people were not shy at asking questions. A number of wine gifts were distributed to those participants. Quentin's speech went down well, as did his impromptu answers. Toward midnight - Quentin and I had a go at singing 'Unchained Melody' to remaining diners. How he wasn't snatched up by Australian Idol - I don't know! The following morning after breakfast, Quentin visited the Conference area during morning tea and once again met with delegates and won more hearts. Thank you for arranging this special visit. Quentin is a wonderful gentleman with so many natural qualities." |
 | “Rachael Sporn was terrific last night. So natural and a great combination of humour, passion and motivation.” |
 | "Excellent presentation. We have received very positive from our staff regarding Robin’s speech. It was thought provoking, entertaining and inspiring." |
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"YOU ARE A STAR!! What a fabulous presentation. The only problem was our time constraints - we could have taken hours more of your time. The content was great, your delivery engaging and the results are already coming in. We hope we can see you again in the near future." |
 | “Your involvement was wonderfully received by the audience.” “Thank you for your brilliant portrayal.” “Excellent. Well researched, well presented - totally engaged the audience.” “My employees were wonderfully entertained.” “You did a superb job of fooling a group of experienced managers not easily misled.” |
 | "Rolf de Heer gave an authentic and honest presentation, that was inspiring and interesting. We really appreciated the way he had thought through the content to make it specific to our audience, yet captured his unique story." |
 | "Rosanna was utterly professional and very easy to work with. She was happy to speak with guests and be part of the dinner as a guest in between her work as MC. Her welcoming nature on the stage kept the audience attentive." |
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“The results were excellent and your presentation was entertaining and highly motivational. Your unique style of interaction with the audience was fun while at the same time contained a good balance of “mental training”, “motivation” and “challenge”. The feedback from the audience was excellent. I would have no hesitation in recommending your services” “I believe the strength of the sessions was Rowland's ability to introduce information in a non-threatening, enjoyable manner and also to structure the sessions according to his audience …. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the services of Rowland McGabhann” “Feedback received has been excellent, with the teams leaving the meeting feeling extremely motivated and energized”…. All in all the objective of this presentation, re: focus, was truly achieved. I would have no hesitation in recommending your services” “Excellent feedback (from audience members), comments included “life changing”, “good to get back to basics & to know how easy it is” “shot in the arm after a long day”, “very motivational, interesting and funny” “We found the session as a whole to be fun and interactive with a great message … the importance of trying to achieve a good balance in life can never be overstated.” “Rowland delivered an outstanding session…..Rowland has an incredible skill in encouraging people to push their personal boundaries to achieve feats they previously felt impossible. Quite simply, Rowland is a highly skilled, excellent motivator” |
 | “The guys were excellent and played all the requests that were yelled at them which the crowd really appreciated. They had the dancefloor full from the first song. They even got the organising committee up and dancing.” |
 | “We thought Sam was sensational! He was a great fit for the role – and we received great feedback from our retailers about how appropriate he was. He followed our instructions plus added his own spice to things which made it great.” |
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"Sara Lovett who spoke at our Quarterly Awards Breakfast last month (6/7/2004). Our audience really enjoyed Sara's amazing story delivered with honesty, humility and humour, to have achieved what Sara has in the face of adversity and repeated failure is truly inspirational" |
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"We enjoyed an excellent day with Sarah, we expected to have a good day but the day ended up better than anybody hoped for. Sarah was brilliant with the kids and they all loved having her along side them in the pool. We will make an official request for the club to adopt her if and when she moves back to SA. Thanks for your work in helping to organise this for the club, and our deepest thanks again to Sarah." |
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"A rampantly talented pair of singer songwriters who are equally dazzling delivering their own material (about Volvo drivers and Jeff Kennett) or doing a hatchet job on other people's stuff. Not a dull second." "Ingenious lyrics and effective harmonies are their speciality...[their work] emanates a glow of intelligence...They have a gift for parody in both songwriting and delivery." "Hilarious Musical Comedy Giants... devastating wit... worth hearing and laughing at..." "A fast-moving, discursive collection of...silly musical gags...clever, slick and mischievous..." "Quick-thinking, lyrically ingenious, they keep the giggle count constantly high...this madcap duo are certainly gifted." "The standing ovation...must go to the Scared Weird Little Guys" |
 | "Shivani is a sheer delight and a true professional to work with as a Conference MC. She worked extremely well with the organising committee to ensure the 2 day Conference would run smoothly from beginning to end. Shivani's attention to detail and suggestions were most valuable, and her gentle but commanding manner as an MC provided consistency and clarity for our conference delegates." "I thoroughly enjoyed your keynote and have asked our organisation to have you involved further. I was able to take a lot out of your keynote" "Outstanding presentation skills, dynamic and passionate about what she teaches" "Your talk was of high quality and you delivered it with passion. Well done and keep smiling" "The ability to keep messages simple and profound" “I really enjoyed the working women workshop and left feeling more confident and a lot better about myself.” "RBC has provided excellent guidance in redefining the structure of our business and developing leadership skills with our people" |
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"Thank you for providing your local and unique brand of music to the award-winning Brighton Jetty Festival on Sunday, March 13, 2005. Having heard your CD, kindly provided by Abby Edwards from Onya Soapbox, I was enthusiastic that a young Adelaide band with such obvious talent should be included in our entertainment program. The Brighton Jetty Festival is highly regarded in the area and is attended by 35,000 plus visitors; so there was an excellent opportunity for Spacejunk to be exposed to a big audience. As I mentioned, your stage was situated close to restaurants and open dining, and I was concerned that 'loud' music might be disruptive; as it sometimes has been at past festivals. However, not only did the patrons obviously appreciate your music, style and stage presence, so did the owners of the immediate restaurants and cafes. I received positive feedback, and non negative, that Spacejunk was original, funky, entertaining, stylish, and just plain 'great'. It's always a risk to book a largely unknown band that plays a lot of it's own compositions but I was very happy with Spacejunk and would definitely book you again. Thank you again for entertaining the crowds at the Brighton Jetty Festival with such enthusiasm and style; I hope you are able to be exposed to a greater audience - you deserve it." |
 | “Excellent presentation, feedback from attendees indicated that Stan's presentation had a high impact of identification for them, as well as being motivated by him. Several of his topics were referred to throughout the day and people suggested it would be great to have him speak with their teams back at the refinery.” |
 | "Steven Trigg delivered an excellent presentation at the Self Insurers of South Australia (SISA) best practice awards dinner in August. Steven discussed management of the Adelaide Football Club as a business, and focused on the management of players and their injuries, both on and off the playing field as major contributors to the Crows very successful 2005 season. The presentation was interspersed a number of witty of anecdotes concerning incidents that have occurred during the history of the club. Steven captivated the audience of 250 with his presentation, and I would have no hesitation in recommending him as a guest speaker at any similar function." |
 | "After catching a glimpse of Take 5 playing at the Adelaide Fringe Festival in 2004, I knew the long search for the 'right' band for our conference was over. The voices of Mike and Steve Foenander are brilliant; it is rare to find such talent. The infectious, smooth sounds of the bass, keyboards, and drums had even the most introverted delegate willing to dance! Both young and old were swirling on the dance-floor, and howls of protest were heard at the end of the night when the band finally had to pack up and go." |
| | "Today's workshop was a success! FAlthough there was a small number, from all reports the participants thoroughly enjoyed Pete's songwriting workshop - especially having a recording of their own to show for their time and for their new skills. Parents were also delighted. Sincere thanks to you and to Pete for your involvement in this holiday program, and I look forward to working with you in future programs." |
 | “I can honestly say that I have never seen a group of people become an inspired, cohesive team in such a short time. It is a great testament to your abilities that these people left the conference in a highly motivated state and continue to be incredibly positive about all facets of their job and family life.” |
 | "You've got a great band there" "Favourable comparisons of Alex with pop vocalists such as Annie Lennox are not a stretch" "The Borderers and their CD 'Inspired!' are really hot in Holland" "My listeners really enjoy your music" "You have a hell of a sound! We played Viva Scotia and thought it was fantastic! It went to air about 10 times in 3 hours. When are you coming to America?" "Port Fairy Folk Festival is one of the few places you will ever see a mosh pit bouncing to 'Loch Lomond', courtesy of The Borderers" "The best band in the world... and that boy's handsome" |
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"The Brown Hornet have been creating a buzz in Melbourne since 1994. They have loads of energy and a twisted take on life... very brown and very cool..." "...The Brown Hornet's live shows have become notoriously energetic affairs, because of the bands fearsome playing and extraneous skills... an all round entertainment spectacular" "By far the most well known Melbourne based contemporary funk act" "...Fans wait until the end of a gig to procure guitar pics, autographs or any other little trinkets." "...The Brown Hornet's show is tight loud and entertaining..." "...The Brown Hornet are without a doubt, the finest funk band to come out of Australia. I would go so far ar to say they are actually the best band in the world. They may heal this planet. I love 'em!!" |
 | “The entertainment provided by The Crush at the Riverland Wine and Food Festival 07 was sensational. The band were really entertaining and 'read' the crowd well, lifting the tempo of the festival to the point where the dance floor was packed and everyone was really enjoying themselves! Thank you for a great day.” |
 | Reviews Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2008 |
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"A cappella is sometimes thought of as being minimalist, but when you can sing and entertain like The Idea of North a band would just get in the way - such musicianship!" "You haven't truly experienced music until you've heard Stayin' Alive done a cappella. The way this quartet tackled it, complete with in-sync disco dance moves, showed just why they are so highly regarded around the world." "In terms of quality of ensemble and elegance of arrangements, this group's work is in the same league as that of The Swingle Singers in their heyday. On top of that, they incorporate a wry, deadpan Australian sense of humour that made their performance immensely entertaining." "The Idea of North a four member a cappella group, were measured and absorbing. Like ABBA dipped in velvet, Trish Delaney Brown, Naomi Crellin, Nick Begbie, and Andrew Piper, were witty, in tune and certain contenders for an award." |
 | “Some may see perfectionism as a failing but it's this attention to detail that makes “Caravan” stand out as one of the finest produced local albums." “For it's engineering and musicality, this is the best album I've ever heard to come out of South Australia.” “COUNT ON THE BIG BENCH! Eight people on the Gov stage at once. WOW! It all happened when The Liars Bench launched it's album “Caravan”….” |
 | "The Satellites, truly went off big time. Playing good time 50's Rockabilly, they had the look, the songs, the twangy vocal accents and above all the energy to make it all very convincing and leaving the crowd literally hungry for more. Brilliant!"
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 | ‘Two young women dressed like 19th Century prostitutes… sing in sickly sweet voices something akin to a Grease soundtrack or an all-girl teen band. The incongruity of their girly voices with biting lyrics is hilarious’ |
 | “…thanks once again!!! Crown staff, technicians and patrons LOVED you.” |
 | "The Yearlings' previous albums have hinted at great things to come and Highway Dancing may just be it. From the opening title track, Robyn Chalklen's laid-back, fragile vocals effortlessly counterpoint partner Chris Parkinson, particularly when he takes the lead on tracks such as Will You Be Ready and Sheets of the Night. Impressive also is the songwriting, and Don't Feel Kind and Precious Time are standouts. The presence of guitarist Larry Campbell, fresh from producing Levon Helm's latest, Dirt Farmer, permeates the album, putting this Yearlings effort into another league. While the wider scope that additional musicians afford give The Yearlings a chance to spread their wings, the most obvious impression throughout Highway Dancing is the great time The Yearlings have had putting it together." 4 Stars - **** |
 | “Your (Tony’s) presentation was timely, thought provoking and brought together in a clear and concise format the very topical and imperative messages on greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. Your informative, open, humourous and engaging style and presentation has served to raise awareness, inform and generate discussion amongst staff in relation to the key messages. We appreciated your personable approach to delivering the presentation ensuring that what otherwise may have the potential to be perceived as doom and gloom set of facts, myths and misconceptions…is actually an inconvenient truth… and that small steps mean smaller footprints. Your approach was reassuring and encouraging ...” |
 | “The Conference was a huge success and Tracy was one of the highlights, her energy and enthusiasm sparked the audience to life after a long day of conferencing. Tracy Bartram will ignite your guest’s imagination then bring them back down to earth with her unique blend of honesty & humor – Thank you Tracy!” |
 | "Triplescore were a big hit and proved to be flexible on the night! After the debate ran over time, Triplescore were happy to get onstage and play through for one big set (instead of their two smaller scheduled sets) to make sure the crowd got up to party. They even got an Adelaide personality up on stage to sing a song with the band which got the crowd cheering." |
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"A beautifully performed rollercoaster ride of captivating nonsense, fabulous comedy and music... definitely go and see them!" "Obscenely talented. A festival highlight." "The funniest musical comedy act in the country." |
 | "Recently Troy Gray was our M.C. for the ETSA Utilities quiz night raising funds for the Zero to One Foundation. Troy was fantastic. He was witty, approachable and very relaxed in his role as MC. Troy truly brought the whole night together in a professional and funny manner. Troy has a rare talent of making everyone around him feel relaxed and happy. It was a delight to work with Troy and I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for an MC. I look forward to working with Troy again in the future." "Troy Gray is a brilliant MC and Public Speaker. He is incredibly charismatic on the stage and has the ability to manage a crowd of 40 000 plus people. I would truly recommend Troy for any private function, event or concert." |
 | "You have creative and innovative ways of conveying a very important health message" |
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"A sharp blend of idealism and cynicism. Fresh, energetic and articulate." "Anderson is, without doubt, one of the nation's finest comedic talents" "Anderson is among the funniest comedians we have..." |
 | "Regarding the Wilson Sisters - they were certainly entertaining! I really appreciated the fact that they catered their presentation to our audience of finance and accounting professionals, although it was not the background which either Lucy and Rebecca had themselves. They were able to answer even the most complex questions concerning succession planning. They delivered their session with good humour and the type of enthusiasm which can only come from firsthand experience." |
 | "Standards are what we live best by; and standards are also those songs tested by time. Here are four women with the highest standards - Naomi Eyers, Lee McAllistair, Melissa McCaig, and Libby O'Donovan - four vivid personalities, four marvellous musicians, making one great polished entertainment with broad appearl - blokes too. This is goosebumps night out, fresh, sexy, sensational, exhausting. This highly exportable quartet, supported by a nightclub trio of pianist Mark Ferguson, fine bassist Lyndon Gray and drummer Steve Todd, celebrates such standards as Blues in the Night, Girl Talk, Que Sera, Black Coffee, I Am Woman and the show's theme song, Respect - wittily and musically marking the political point that woman's love transcends all. We'd all be sapphists if we could. " |
