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Uptempo Entertainment International provide after dinner speakers, keynote speakers, awards hosts, presenters, conference hosts, business speakers, motivational speakers and celebrities from Radio, Television , Sports etc. Our speakers cater for conferences, awards ceremonies, team building days, promotional and marketing activities, product launches, corporate dinners, sporting dinners, golf days .

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Denise Drysdale


Australia's 1st lady of television and also one of our most sought after celebrities for MC duties and speaking engagements.
Denise also performs with her band The Double D's in a hilarious floorshow combining her flair for comedy with singing performances of all your favourites. Australia's answer to "Lucille Ball" Denise is loved by audiences all over the country.
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John Blackman


John Blackman is recognised as the master of the quick quip. His voice has been described as 'gentlemanly, sardonic, resonant, glib', and his humour as 'droll, spontaneous, mischievous and laconic'.

As successful in radio as he is in television, John Blackman is also an extensively sought after compere and host for a range of formal, social and corporate occasions.
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Michael Roberts


Born in Melbourne in 1959, Michael has moved from being an elite VFL/AFL footballer to a respected sports journalist over the past two decades. The son of St. Kilda Brownlow medallist and club legend Neil Roberts, Michael played for St. Kilda, Richmond and Fitzroy between 1978 and 1987 and represented Victoria against Western Australia in “State of Origin” football in 1981. He combined his football life with 10 years of modelling (6 years on “Sale of the Century”) before starting a sports media career in 1988 at Channel Seven (HSV 7) as a sports journalist, producer and presenter.
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Anne Fulwood


Is one of Australian television's best-known and most respected journalists. Former host of Channel 7's Late News, Anne now operates her own media consultancy company.

An engaging, entertaining and much sought after speaker, Anne Fulwood's topics range from foreign and current affairs, business, politics, conservation and environment, sport, the wine industry and the media.
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David Koch


Before Sunrise, David Koch was a pure finance nerd. He's still one of Australia's foremost business and finance commentators but his first love now is teaming up with Mel to host Australia's number one breakfast program.

David Koch still maintains his passion for money matters and is heard on radio stations around Australia and writes finance columns for New Idea and AFR Investor.

A survey conducted by Money Management newspaper recognised David Koch as one of the 10 most influential people in establishing the retail financial services industry. A Reader's Digest survey found he is also one of the top 25 most trusted people in Australia.
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Max Walker


In the space of five decades Max Walker has travelled an amazing journey from schoolboy sporting prodigy to one of the most recognisable faces and voice in Australia. Along the way he managed to play Test Cricket for Australia in a golden era, VFL/AFL football for the Melbourne Football Club, take center stage in the sports media arena and author 13 books.Max is also a successful entrepreneur with directorships in a number of companies. Academically, he qualified from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology with a Fellowship Diploma of Architecture and practiced as an architect for 10 years.
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Kevin Sheedy


KEVIN SHEEDY is one of the Australian Football Leagues most enduring coaches, and arguably the most imaginative in the history of the craft. A player and coach for 40 years, Kevin Sheedy has an unsurpassed record of involvement in eight Premierships and in 1998 Kevin broke the record for coaching more professional AFL games than anyone else in history. He now holds the AFL record for the most games combined as a player and coach with 886 games.

Kevin Sheedy excels at Presentations on “Positive And Lateral Thinking'” encouraging staff and management to “think outside the square: for company and personal pride”. Presentation requests include: “Building a Team”: “Developing Young Employees”: “Coping With Change”: “Empowerment AND/OR Leadership In The Workplace.”

Kevin Sheedy's successful coaching career anecdotes coupled with a selection of inspirational video clips produce powerful motivational sessions.
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Elliot Goblet


Elliot Goblet is one of Australia's best loved and most recognisable comedians specialising in tailored corporate performances, corporate comedy and corporate entertainment.
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Tim Campbell


Tim Campbell is a natural all round entertainer. He sings, acts and presents with easy knock-about warmth and infectious style. "From what I saw today it is clear that Tim will be the next big star of Australian musical theatre. " "Tim Campbell sings better Jonny O'Keefe songs better than J. O'K did!" "Tim Campbell reveals a huge depth of talent in the demanding role of O'Keefe." "Tim can really sing, sing, sing!" Tim is also a highly sought-after MC and performer for corporate events, working for many high profile clients.
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Dennis Lillee


Think cricket and just behind Don Bradman, Dennis Lillee would spring close to mind. Perhaps the greatest fast bowler that Australia has ever produced, he would often get batsmen out through sheer terror!Now working at the Dennis Lillee Fast Bowling Academy a specialised cricket program, aimed at boosting the levees of fast bowlers in Australia.
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Paul Mercurio


An amazing guest speaker with a remarkable story to tell! In 1992 Paul Mercurio formed the Australian Choreographic Ensemble, which produced and toured new work extensively throughout Australia. his choreographic credits include over thirty dance theatre works. He has also choreographed for TV commercials, TV dramas and 4 feature films including some of the sequences in Strictly Ballroom and Will Smiths' feature film - "I Robot."
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Jennifer Hansen


My interest in writing began at school where I contributed to the school magazine. I then studied for an Arts Degree at Melbourne University) majoring in English Literature and Criminology) and wrote for the student publication, Farrago. While at university I worked part time, writing for a local newspaper, "The Southern Cross", and a Sunday metropolitan newspaper, "The Sunday Observer". At the beginning of third year Uni, I applied for a cadetship at Channel Ten, starting immediately! It was a tough year doing both - studying full-time and working five days a week, but tit was worth it, to finally complete my degree (and pass!) and to start working in the television industry.
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Dr.Bill


Is a wonderful addition to any event, meeting or trade fair. Working particularly well as a hoax speaker, Dr Bill is superb at motivating your guests into laughter and galvanizing them to ask: What were you THINKIN?!? With lots of great quotes from his cousin Dr Phil and audience participation to get your audience enlivened and communicating with each other, Dr Bill will do everything in his power to get your event back on track and taking responsibility for its own life. Remember: You can put feathers on a dog, but it dont make it a chicken! (DISCLAIMER: Dr Bill looks and sounds remarkably like Dr Phil without all those copyright problems.)
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Laurie Lawrence


Is Australia's leading motivational speaker. His messages of success from the sporting world translate brialliantly to the world of business and life in general. Witty and uplifting - He will inspire you! Laurie Lawrence, a top athlete in his own right, is a former Australian Rugby Union Representative and Olympic and World Champion Swim coach. For those who know him, there would be no disputing that Laurie Lawrence's manner is direct, sincere and honest. Whatever he's involved in, he gives all of himself. He cares deeply about the people he influences and he refuses to rest until he has achieved his best. for 10 years.
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Lisa Curry-Kenny


Is well-known for her highly successful swimming career. She is now one of Australia's most popular keynote motivational speakers and is a Director of Curry Kenny Group Pty Ltd! Lisa Curry Kenny, the winner of 15 gold, seven silver and eight bronze International medals, is the only Australian swimmer to have held Commonwealth and Australian records in every stroke except backstroke. She competed in three Olympics; Moscow in 1980, Los Angeles in 1984 and Barcelona in 1992.
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Tom Hafey


Former super coach and media identity, footy legend Tom Hafey has many claims to fame. Tom is now available as a speaker at any function or event!
For over 25 years Tom Hafey has motivated thousands of individuals to greater levels of personal performance. His reputation for developing sporting teams is legendary. Many organisations and individuals have benefited from a breakfast, afternoon or motivational dinner with Tommy. Tom speaks on teamwork and motivation, and has acted as a great stimulus to many groups including National Mutual, LJ Hooker, Commercial Union, Wormalds, CIG and Australia Post.
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Jeff Kennett


One of the most charismatic politicians Victoria has ever produced, Jeff Kennett is controversial yet equally entertaining! Mr Kennett was elected Leader of the Opposition in October, 1982. Under his leadership, the Victorian Coalition was elected to Government on October 3, 1992, with two-to-one majorities in both Houses of Parliament, a position unparalleled in almost 140 years of responsible State Government in Victoria.
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Ron Barassi


Ron Barassi is a legend of AFL. Although retired, his lifelong involvement in football continues. Now involved in the media and with public-speaking, Ron keeps himself busy and is available to speak, or MC at your event! Ron Barassi is regarded by many people as the greatest ever Australian Rules Coach. As a player Barassi participated in over 250 League Games which included six VFL (now AFL) Premierships with Melbourne Football Club. Barassi was always noted for his incredible desire, determination and will to win, and throughout the 70's was the 'number one' coach of the VFL. Barassi now occupies himself with a wide variety of business, media and personal interests, which include a lucrative public-speaking career and an on-air role at Fox Footy.
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Janelle Bloom


Janelle Bloom is one of this countries most loved food writers and authors. She wants to spread the word that cooking is fun and easy although this is not always the case, she says, when you have just 20 minutes to cook a feast from a bag of secret ingredients!. Janelle believes cooking begins with confidence and a little patience, she is passionate that her recipes are foolproof, easy to follow, use ingredients that are easy to obtain, in season and taste as good as they look.

2008 is looking like a great year for Janelle, she will launch her third cookbook published by Random House and it will be on the shelves early November. I have been working on this book for over 5 years, it will include my all time favourite recipes all beautifully photographed, I cant wait too see it on the shelf!

As well as writing the book and appearing on ready steady cook, Janelle can be heard Sunday afternoons 4pm till 6pm on Radio 2UE with Glenn Wheeler.

2008 wont be all work, there is plenty of time for fun, while Janelle loves to read, swim, exercise (to work off all the food she eats) and cook of course, Janelle will continue to work as a volunteer in the community donating as much time each week as she can to her favourite cause Ronald Mcdonald House.

When asked to tell us her thoughts on Ready Steady Cook, Janelle says it is challenging and choatic, but the most fun she's ever had in a kitchen and the best job I have ever had!
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David Parkin


David Parkin is one of the best business/motivational speakers in Australia. David's accomplishments as a football player and coach are outstanding; he captained Hawthorn Football Club to their second premiership in 1971, and then coached them to a flag in 1978.
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Ita Buttrose


A businesswoman, journalist and author. Ita at the age of 33 became the youngest-ever Editor of The Australian Women's Weekly and later the first woman to ever edit a major metropolitan daily newspaper in Australia when she was appointed Editor-in-Chief of the Sydney Daily & Sunday Telegraphs. She was also the first woman appointed to the board of News Ltd. Australia.

Ita Buttrose's extensive and impressive career in print, radio and television turned her into a household name.

Currently, she appears weekly on Channel 7's Sunrise as a social commentator, is Editor-at-Large of OK! Magazine and is writing her ninth book. Get in Shape which she co-authored with celebrity trainer, Lee Campbell, was published last year with the aim of motivating older Australians, especially women, to keep fit and healthy.
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Graeme Bowman


Graeme Bowman was put on this planet for two reasons:

To stop people falling asleep during conferences and events To inspire people to think more creatively
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Martin Hall


Olympic Gold Medal coach, champion, director of successful Halls Taekwondo for more than 25 years, family man, 7th Dan black belt; Martin Hall has taught over 70,000 Taekwondo classes and takes his passionate, life messages to the corporate sector.
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Tammy Van Wisse


Marathon swimming champion Tammy van Wisse has conquered some of the worlds longest, deepest and coldest waterways, clocking up an astonishing 65,000 kilometres, which is equivalent to more than one-and-a-half times around the planet.
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Dr Elizabeth Celi


Dr Elizabeth Celi is an outstanding speaker on a wide variety of subjects associated with Mens well being, performance psychology and a healthy lifestyle.
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Bryan Dawe


Bryan Dawe is one of Australias finest political satirists. He has enjoyed a long, successful career writing and performing on national radio, television and film.
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Damien Fleming


Damien is a refreshing and entertaining speaker, drawing on his years playing Test Cricket for Australia and working in a strong team environment. During his presentations, he weaves humorous anecdotes together with strong motivational messages which easily translate into business and personal situations.
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Libbi Gorr


One of Australias top Live Television and Radio Hosts, Libbi Gorr is a multi talented, and awarded broadcaster, writer and satirist. Libbis extraordinary ability to unite and inspire audiences with especially tailored presentations position her as a polished and sought after MC, facilitator/interviewer, debator and keynote speaker.
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Paula Duncan


Pauls Duncan has been a household name throughout Australia for over half her life and has been the recipient of 7 Logie Awards. her nomination for the Australia Day Award for her charity work is testiment to her commitment in helping people with disabilities.

Paula has received an Executive Women of the Year award and most notably was awarded an Order of Australia for Outstanding Contribution to the Entertainment Industry and the Australian Community.
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Clint Paddison


Clint Paddison is one of Australia's finest corporate entertainers. Clint has delighted clients in all kinds of professional industries by demonstrating an ability to research and prepare custom material that is specific to the occasion. From Mack truck, Qantas and BP events, Clint has consistently gained the highest praise from event organizes.

'Hilarious' - Pizza Hut 'Fantastic!' - Southern Star 'Outstanding!' - BP
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Tony Lewis


Act comes in 3 formats-

Tony Lewis comedian (stand up and singing)

The Jerry Lewis show (Tribute to Jerry with guests and band full show)

The nutty Professor (Stand up show where I play up to 9 characters
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