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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."  |
 | “Adam was an absolute delight. His talk engaged our people and was a source of humour and inspiration. He was extremely generous with his time, taking the time to meet with a number of our delegates which was a real highlight for them. His speech capped off a three day program and really brought it all into perspective and ensured the audience left on a high.” |
 | "Hills delivers stand up so effortlessly brilliant you wonder why some comedians even get out of bed" |
 | “Think Jerry Seinfeld with a black heart.” |
 | "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.” |
 | “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.” |
 | “Simply amazing, he received a standing ovation!!!” |
 | “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. |
 | “Ben Darsow is the real deal, one of those few fellows that genuinely just have funny bones, a larrikin who is clever and relatable with solid observational premises. A star, mark my words.” |
 | “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.” |
 | "The magic of the man behind the mask.” |
 | "Brad's story was an inspiration 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." “Many of the girls said that they now thought it was sometimes possible to achieve the impossible. Your talk certainly made them think. Some of them also mentioned all the things you had to cope with. They're going to think twice about complaining about trivia. They now also understand what determination and resilience mean. Another wonderful achievement on your part.” |
 | "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.” |
 | “Bruno was just excellent! He was very well prepared with some personalised |
 | “Bryan Dawe was excellent, the crowd loved him and he had them eating from the palm of his hand.” |
 | “A satisfying salsa of artistry and authenticity.” |
 | “Hilarious.” |
 | "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.” |
 | "Catherine was absolutely wonderful all day. Every Casey staff member that came in contact with her was impressed by her relaxed and down to earth personality. More importantly feedback from the public has been outstanding. Many children have told us meeting Catherine at the GP Run was the best day of their lives. A lot of feedback we have received from the public was that this year was the best GP Run ever and I’m sure an enormous amount of that feedback came to us because of Catherine’s performance on the day." |
 | "Charming company and a natural raconteur." |
 | “Entertaining and of great interest; fantastic speaker.” |
 | “As a result of Chris’s skills the program was enjoyable and quickly absorbed. There have been immediate improved results in behaviour and increased selling skills.” |
 | “The children are totally focused as soon as Tony walks into the room. They warm to his big smile and positive energy.” |
 | “Excellent! Craig was a fantastic speaker who help the audience captive for the length of his presentation.” |
 | “Damian is a stand out, gifted Comedian and MC with a great ability to tune in to any audience. I first saw him as MC of the annual “Opera in the Otways" [Cape Otway/ Apollo Bay - 300 people] He was very funny and entertaining. The second time was as Comedian – ‘Troy the country football coach’ at the Bendigo Bank State Conference [450 people - Bankers and Partners] He had the room in stitches. Thoroughly recommend.” “Just wanted to send a quick note to say thank you Damian for your fantastic efforts as our MC on the night. We have had so much great feedback about you Damian – you really did help to make the night even better than it has been in previous years. Thanks for being so flexible and accommodating around timing, seating and the program. We would be very interested in exploring having you as MC again next year.” “Damian made our first day at work a really great day. Everyone laughed and enjoyed every minute. He was able to capture so many points related to teaching and put them into true and comical situation. Well done, Damian.” “Thanks so much for creating and bringing to life your comic Dafydd Lewis Alumnus character for the Dafydd Lewis Dinner last Friday night. I personally was greatly amused by the absurdity of the country football player describing so proudly the wondrous cultural post season tours he had been on. And looking around me I could see lots of our Alumni and current scholars were also. Well done you!” “On behalf of the convenor, Dr Bill Watkins and the organising committee of the Fertility Society Annual Conference, thank you for the wonderful performance at our dinner. Your show ‘Spaznuts’ could not have been more appropriate for our delegates and they enjoyed every moment. Your performance was, without doubt, one of the stand-outs of the conference and was discussed and re-lived in detail throughout the next day! We greatly appreciated the work you put onto ‘personalise’ the show to our delegates and the conference.” “I just wanted to thank you for last night and let you know that we've been getting some fantastic feedback. You did an excellent job, especially at getting the students involved! Students keep telling us about how much they enjoyed the activities and how they'd like to do it again! So great work, your activities were just what we were after. I wish you well in your upcoming ventures. Hopefully we'll see you again soon. Thanks again!” “On behalf of the Walking on Words committee I would like to thank you for your fantastic dinner speech and terrific MCing at our conference. It was wonderful and we appreciate the time and effort that you put into your work. 100% of Conference delegates gave your performance the highest rating, which is a huge result and has never happened before. Dinner participants also raved about your very funny and clever performance. So thank you, it was a pleasure meeting you and I wish you every success with your tour.” “I want to thank you on behalf of all the Roaring Forties members for your absolutely fantastic support of our event at such incredible short notice last Friday. You are rated as one of the best comedians we have had in 29 years and I have already been requested your contact details for other events! People with your skill and willingness to help are rare and we really appreciate your contribution ... you were very, very, good!” |
 | "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 that she thought he was very funny. Although, she said that she is still getting used to our Aussie humour (she's a New Yorker), so missed some jokes, but still enjoyed it. Overall, a big success. I found Dave to be punctual, prepared and personable. And VERY funny!! We were very happy with his service, and would consider him again for other functions." |
| “He’s razor sharp and very funny” |
 | “Radical, dark and hilariously appalling.” |
 | “Just a quick note to let you know how invaluable you were for our Corporate Conference; feedback both verbal and written from our conference attendees, has been overwhelmingly positive about your roles as MC and your keynote presentation. You achieved our outcomes and exceeded our expectations, with many saying it’s our best Corporate Conference ever.” |
 | "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." |
 | “The Living Life to the Fullest Expo was fantastic. Dorinda and Michael were a real draw card and I've had nothing but positive feedback about the Q&A session. Very funny too!” |
 | "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!" |
 | “Sally was great to deal with. She listened to our brief and tailored her presentation to our specific needs. I would not hesitate to use her again!” |
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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." |
 | “Elaine read her audience very well and pitched her talk perfectly; very entertaining and funny. Elaine was also very easy to look after.” |
 | “Not only is Elliot Goblet one of Australia’s funniest comedians, he also champions the cause of our nation’s disadvantaged children and youth through the ‘Comedians For A Cause’ events which he founded.” |
 | “Using a mixture of script and songs to set the scene Rusciano gets “deep” sharing stories with the audience of her own experiences. Rusciano isn’t afraid of being honest… She really puts herself out there…It’s intimate, It’s hilarious. 5 Stars!” "Em's posts are always very popular with readers and she always makes people laugh and think at the same time. She has the ability to be sharp and hilarious - something we value highly and which isn't always easy to do." “Can I just say, once more Em delivered above and beyond expectations once again. She is just wonderful and a perfect fit for the adidas brand.” “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.” “You may think you know this great girl from her regular appearances on shows like the 7pm Project, the Circle or from seeing her as a top 10 finalist in Australian Idol a few years ago. But you haven’t seen anything yet. Rusciano delivers some of the best written, outrageously funny comedy I’ve ever witnessed with near perfect precision. You’ll melt to her incredible soulful voice as she sings the songs that punctuate her fantastic routine. Rusciano proves that she’s so much more than a pretty face or reality show contestant. If this is any indication of this girls talent, then Australia’s got a major freekin’ comedy star on its hands.” “Em Rusciano presents as a burlesque diva, and what a diva. Not only does she look great, tells a series of hilarious jokes – but she has a fantastic voice. Her rendition of Pony is hilariously bawdy, as much because of her suggestive gyrations as of the words. And the segue fan! I love the idea.” “Em Rusciano is in total control of her material, and damn funny. Her voice is strong and well trained, but it’s her stories – tit-bits from her current life and her misspent youth – that have the audience laughing. Blushing a little sometimes, too, but mostly laughing.” “An amazing and talented woman.” “A beautiful voice.” “If Judy Garland and Freddie Mercury had a love child the result would be something like Em Rusciano.” “A voice to die for.” |
 | “Emily Smart & The Clever Girls were terrific, dishing up a wealth of material, cleverly fusing both melody and ideas for a very appreciative audience. Smart’s voice is pure gold and her new single, ‘You And I’ is a brilliant piece, so easy to lose yourself within, making it impossible for many to leave without buying the CD! Final Word: Awesome.” |
 | "We were fortunate to have engaged Emma Hack to deliver an inspired body art installation as part of our exhibit at the 2013 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. Emma was fantastic to work with; relaxed, accommodating and very professional. Emma’s design exceeded our expectations and she was a huge drawcard, attracting media and general interest from show participants. I would be happy to recommend Emma to any future clients." Euan Laird - Chief Executive Officer "I wanted to email to say a HUGE thank you for doing SUCH an amazing job with the models on Wednesday for the Westfield Campaign. Westfield were absolutely thrilled with the results and how gorgeous and life-like the models outfits looked! As I’m sure you’ve seen, we’ve had some amazing media coverage of the event, in large part thanks to you and your assistants – please also thank them and your models from me and the team. Thanks again Emma, and hope to work with you again in future." "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 am a young, black Zimbabwean lady and as a result I experienced a lot of discrimination and racism at the school I was teaching at. During the week before the conference, I had decided to quit the teaching profession, however, I still had to attend the conference as the school had booked and paid for it in previous months. Your talk helped to rekindle the love and passion I had for teaching children which was the very last ingredient I needed after all the other good practical lectures I'd had throughout the weekend, for where there is no love, there is nothing. I have been teaching now with that passion and love for over a year. I love my job and I love my kids.” |
| “Every so often some new talents emerge, destined to do great things. Such is the case with Etype. They have a healthy instinct to provide the right kind of musical material to the audiences that is key to their success. I wholeheartedly support them and wish them a well-deserved bright and successful future.” |
 | “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.” |
 | “Her brilliance shines. This is one of the funniest shows I've seen this year.” |
 | “Many have tried but none have come as close to capturing what it means to truly celebrate multiculturalism as Chris McKhool. The Toronto singer-songwriter epitomizes what many Canadians have come to love about this country.” |
 | “My stomach muscles are still aching, this woman is really, really, really funny.” |
 | “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.” |
 | "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." "Voluptuous and desirable Carol Young, Johanna Allen and Catherine Campbell have the curves and the voices to make this a seductive and sensual evening of musical entertainment...this is the show for you." |
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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." |
 | "Glenn's presentation went really well, everyone was so involved in his talk that their desserts sat untouched in front of them. Being an SA owned company and a small one against bigger, oversea companies, he really appealed to our audience. I would highly recommend him." "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." |
 | “In one hour, Greg Fleet 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.” |
 | “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.” |
 | “Australia's funniest comedy character.” |
 | "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!" |
 | “People have been impressed that Ian was so positive, so happy, personable, well spoken and the amount of time he gave. People raved about Ian and walked away after the evening with a great feeling.” |
 | “Her performance was electrifying, surprising and above all-completely hysterical. I haven’t laughed so hard in a long time. Her routine is fun, original, and brilliantly clever and she will not only win you over with her wicked sense of humour, but also the depths of her many talents! You’d be utterly mad to miss her show!” |
 | "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." |
 | “Thank you so much for this morning – Janine is a true inspiration and I left feeling invigorated, motivated, and willing to say ‘yes!’. I hope that I can do amazing things like Janine. I would recommend (and will) this seminar/breakfast to anyone and everyone.” |
 | "Awesome soulful singer, possessing a voice which could launch a billion Acid Jazz records, Power's terrific original material is a real find." |
 | “Jean was highly entertaining and created a personalised routine based on our crowd and their interests. We sent out feedback forms to our delegates and everyone has raved about Jean and how much they enjoyed the entertainment.” |
 | "This is soulful stuff. Lap slide guitar, double bass and drums, strong rhythms, classy vocals, and a fine repertoire of original songs inspired by a bluesy, folky roots genre. This progressive band has impressed many in a relatively short time, both live and on the airwaves!" |
 | “One of the greats of pure laugh-out-loud comedy.” |
 | "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.” |
 | “Jim Wilson is one of Australia's most refreshing and effective presentation trainers. Unlike so many of his competitors, Jim has a relentlessly energetic with a positive approach, tailoring his manner and style for the specific needs and requirements of each client.” |
 | “Inspired... comedy so deceptively bright it almost blinds you... in an age of warped wit he is disconcertingly inoffensive, but traditional stand-up is rarely so appealing... he is not so much stand-up comedian, more stand-up David Attenborough... this is the comedy of the highest order.” |
 | “Her autobiography, ‘Don’t You Know Who I Used To Be?’, had me laughing, crying, then crying with laughter. The woman is a Gucci-clad genius.” |
 | “Julia Zemiro as host of Opera in the Vineyards 2009 - what can I say.... this lady has it all, she’s brilliant, clever, witty and totally stunning. She was an absolute professional and a great pleasure to work with. I really hope we can work together again very soon!” |
 | “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!” |
| “An unforgettable performance… his jokes are intelligent, witty and very entertaining. You should not miss this. Absolute stand-out.” |
 | "I have always had enormous respect for Kate, her passion for music and incredible work ethic has ensured a long and successful career." |
| "Kathryn was a part of new direction for our annual DairySA Innovation Days as we focused on the engine room of the dairy – the people! The take home message from her sessions were that teams of people require planned maintenance, just like a vehicle, for peak performance. Kathryn was very approachable throughout the day chatting with our participants. We had a great day with over 200 dairy farmers in attendance!" |
 | “Katie Underwood performed with amazing tone and energy”. |
 | “Thank you for your time, your advice and your experience. I have gained so much simply from listening to your story and am excited about the way forward. I am looking toward a more focused, streamlined life where I can achieve all of my dreams, no matter what they are! Thank you for all that you have given me and please know that I consider myself extremely fortunate that your invitation to speak at this conference did not fit into the 'no' category!” "Katrina delivered inspiration to all those who attended the launch of Small Business Month 2009. Not only did Katrina relate her story to the key messages that the event aimed to deliver, but also provided the audience with several positive messages that they were able to relate to and implement both professionally and personally, especially in challenging times. Katrina is a true professional who is of great value to anyone wanting to inspire and motivate an audience." “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.” |
 | “Her experience and expertise stand out. Kehau Jackson can really make a person laugh.” |
 | “Kelly Golding was a perfect fit as MC for the EDS Rotary IT Careers Forum closing dinner. She brought the evening together with stylish charm, handled impromptu requests 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.” |
 | “Kevin really captivated our audience and was an enthusiastic speaker. He inspired a lot of people to want to get out and really achieve their client service goals.” |
 | "Flanagan is one of the most subtle and perceptive of performers regardless of gender." |
 | “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.” |
 | “A young, energetic and articulate person, Lauren was well spoken, talked to the audience, gave colourful examples which made the audience laugh, as well as making our function a success.” |
 | “Lehmo is a fantastic personality to work with and ensured that the our dinner was a huge success, I would recommend him to any organisation looking to put some fun and enthusiasm into an evening.” |
 | “Personally I found Li excellent to work with and a thoroughly lovely man with a great story.” |
 | “Ventriloquist to the stars, you have to see her perform, the lovely Lindi Jane.” |
 | “Lisa Wilkinson was the perfect touch to our exclusive launch.” |
 | “Girl, you can sing! You got gumbo!! |
 | "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." |
| TESTIMONIALS “amazing percussionist and Hang player” |
 | "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." |
 | "Inspirational." |
 | “What more can I say - you've done it again. Just brilliant - thanks Matt.” |
 | "I have learnt more about wine from Matt than anyone else." |
 | "A dream to work with and the ultimate professional. Max’s ability and willingness to go above and beyond the norm by mixing freely with guests and clients alike make his presentations something special." |
 | “Lovers of the old Australian bush culture will love singing and toe-tapping along to Me ‘N Me Mate. Performing favourite Australian ballads, songs and stories from such greats as Banjo Paterson and Henry Lawson, the show is jam-packed with Aussie humour and a dinky-di spirit. Chris John and Elliot Howard are genuinely likable as they adapt to a range of outback characters with that lovable Aussie larrikin attitude embedded in the legends of our forefathers. The music is energetic and engaging and a simple, yet effective set creates a bush-like atmosphere in the comfort of an intimate pub setting. The predominantly older crowd willingly joined in with the songs, both the classics and the original. Of note were the encore calls, to which the “mates” happily obliged.” |
 | "The Living Life to the Fullest Expo was fantastic. Dorinda and Michael were a real draw card and I've had nothing but positive feedback about the Q&A session. Very funny too!" |
 | ‘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.’ |
 | “The head of the SA Zone was a little apprehensive with having Michael because of what has been said about AMP in the news. So he was pleasantly surprised to find Michael was very professional, and very well received. He reinforced the message to keep things in perspective in today’s current market. Taking into consideration the type of audience and topic he amazed them with his good sense of humour and story telling. What came across positively was the fact Michael took the time to stay around and mingle.” |
 | “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 anecdotes 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.” |
 | “The future of music is safe in the hands of Midnight Juggernauts, surely Australia’s most daring and interesting band.” |
 | "Mikey’s wit, timing and professionalism are fantastic!" |
 | "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!" |
 | “Everything went really well on Sunday and Nicky was fantastic as our MC. The feedback from guests was also very positive about the lunch and Nicky’s role too. I hope there’s another occasion that I can work with Nicky in the future.” |
 | "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." |
 | “Paul was extremely professional and highly entertaining. He tailored his act to suit the guests and our client and had everyone in the room in stitches of laughter.” |
 | “Peter was a brilliant speaker and the audience bonded with him. He was funny and entertaining but also spoke of the potential disasters that were averted and became learning curves. I had spoken with Peter prior to his speaking engagement, requesting that he tell his story "warts and all" which he did on a level that resonated with the audience. Question and answer time was the longest in our Business Week history, perhaps it was the pair of Peter Alexander pyjamas that Peter bought along for the most unusual question he has been asked! Following his talk, Peter was mobbed like a movie star, I'm sure he thought he would never get out of the Karralyka Centre.” |
 | “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.” |
 | “Give Peter Helliar a stage, a microphone, some bright lights and a captive audience and he shows why he is one of the nation’s favourite comedians.” |
 | “Phil was fantastic; could not be happier. To the crowd he seemed genuine, interested and very compelling and slotted in a great – extremely professional.” |
 | "Poh brings a natural curiosity, a warm, an honesty and a terrific sense of humour to the screen. She will share her unique, innovative and very exiting approach to food and I’m sure will continue to surprise us" |
 | "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." |
 | “Pot-Pourri received a standing ovation from a rapturous crowd of international delegates at the conclusion of their performance at Sydney Opera House. The five artists from Pot-Pourri have exceptional musical talent and an equally impressive ability to establish and maintain rapport with their audience. Their sense of drama and comedy kept everyone spellbound and begging for more!” "Music theatre of the highest calibre, brilliantly crafted, gorgeous voices and a great sense of fun. A standing ovation - don't miss them!”
The Canberra Times
"..unique, sensational, funny, brilliant!"
Australia Germany Conference
"Very positive response from the non-English speaking audience who enjoyed the unique blend of classical and Broadway music, a taste of Australia, beautiful voices, comedy and interaction."
Credia, Korea
"Without a doubt Australia's best all round musical entertainment group.”
Rotary International
"It was the best conference entertainment we have had in our 20 year history...the integration of concrete into the show was brilliant and the audience from all over the world spontaneously stood and cheered!" International Concrete Conference |
 | “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.” |
 | "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.” |
 | “Physical and vocal illusions that balance magic with homespun wisdom, whimsy and humanity.” |
| "A singer-songwriter on the cusp of roots music glory." |
 | “Outstanding performer.” |
 | “You definitely exceeded your testimonials and background info! Thanks for helping us to make the Conference the great success that it was.” |
 | "Excellent presentation, we have received very positive feedback from our staff regarding Robin’s speech. It was thought provoking, entertaining and inspiring." |
 | "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.” |
 | "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." |
 | "Rowland was excellent! He was entertaining, had people out of their seat and left us with a positive message." |
 | “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.” |
 | “Whip-smart musical sitcom with puppetry. Hilarious!” |
 | "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." |
 | “All her world records and title as 'World Marathon Swimming Champion' are somewhat understated when you consider throughout the history of mankind Shelley Taylor-Smith is the only female ever to have consistently defeated males in a physical event. She inspired our staff to focus on the outcome by teaching her outstanding asset of mental toughness that is second to none!” |
 | “Highly professional performance, kept the audience laughing even after the performance was over.” |
 | “Exceptionally clever and well executed, destined for big things.” |
 | “He was entertaining, interesting and most importantly, inspirational; exactly what we were looking for in a keynote speaker.” |
 | “Steve's presentation was very well received by our delegates.” |
 | “Virtuoso playing... An exuberant and infectious sound... Powerful and moving... The Sultans are simply an awesome musical group!” |
 | "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." |
 | “We were blown away by Terry! One minute we were rolling in the aisles with laughter – the next we were touched by the sheer life experiences and perception used to convey the message. And what a message! A room full of nodding heads – hundreds of ‘ah ha’ moments; the feedback was all the same, ‘bring Terry back next year’. If you’re looking for more that just a motivational speaker – you’ve found her. Thank you Terry for helping us turn our conference from fabulous to AMAZING!” |
 | "A funk pop rock audio feast of excellence." “The Belle-Phonics were fantastic for our IPWEA function at Crowne Plaza. They got everyone dancing at a suitable volume also!” |
 | “The Crooked Fiddle Band are completely surprising: the music is original and quixotic, and yet has the strength of some deep and strong roots. I can't say I've ever heard anything else like it!” “This band really is a national treasure and testament to the infinite talent that keeps manifesting in our backyard... this group have re-invented folk music as it is known... The Crooked Fiddle Band charmed the audience into submission.” “...I’m taken by how effortlessly it appears that they are masters and mistresses of the mood, playing with and for dancers as if we are flexible puppets – willing eager recipients of the ebbs and flows… They are so totally in charge of the audience in the most generous way...” “So this is what Sepultura sound like in a parallel universe where they're a travelling gypsy band. It's the soundtrack to a hyperactive version of ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ Awesome!” “Wild mash up of styles. Jess is giving the violin a solid workout. Which is a good thing. It deserves a flogging at times that bloody instrument. And a bouzouki in the line up! I'll be there at your next show if you shout the ouzo.” |
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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." |
 | "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’ |
 | “The Three Chillies, an Australian cabaret act, can certainly sing. Belting out much loved numbers, they combine comedy with some genuinely impressive vocals.” “Performing to a sellout crowd at the Queens Arms Hotel in Wright Street, in the heart of the city, these three ‘chillies’ are just electrifying. The hotel was a pleasant surprise having undergone some renovations to create a great venue for a show of this kind.” “The Three Chillies are Oriana Binetti, Kelly O’Brien and Rose Senesi. In a flashy one-hour show, they strut their stuff together and individually in front of a seven-piece jazz band (Twisted J), working their way through many a well known Motown tune (and some lesser known numbers), accompanied by some tightly scripted banter to tie it all together.”
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 | "Last night was fabulous. Tim is the most amazing MC, so easy to work with and really figured out the crowd early. He definitely mentioned all the points we needed and everyone really enjoyed his comedy. Please pass on our thanks again to him – he really made the night flow wonderfully!” |
 | “This is one of the funniest, most amazing shows you'll ever see.” |
 | “His wit is lethal.” "Tall-tale-telling manner that constantly engages." |
 | “Tommy Dean is awesome.” |
| “Instantly witty, extremely affable...the future of funny is in capable hands.” |
 | “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 ...” |
 | “Thank you so much. Everyone loved you! You were mentioned again and again on the evaluation sheets in terms of your fabulous presentations and the inspiration you gave. One woman said that she is going to put your handout on the fridge so that she can read it everyday. Many, many women said how generous, courageous and inspirational you were. Thank you so much for your wonderful presence! You are marvelous!” |
 | "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." |
 | "One of the funniest things happening in Edinburgh right now, or possibly the world, there's hardly time to catch your breath in between bouts of uncontrollable laughter. These guys are unbelievable musicians too. Sometimes five stars just aren't enough." |
 | "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." |
 | "You have creative and innovative ways of conveying a very important health message." |
