Alan Doyle

Alan Doyle

Keynote Speaker: Alan Doyle is a Canadian musician and actor, known for his work as one of the lead singers of Celtic band Great Big Sea and as a solo artist.

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Alan Doyle Biography

Alan Doyle always loved the spotlight. Although he was inclined to be the leader in anything he did, there was no place for a singer or guitar player in the Petty Harbour, NL school band, so he learned drums, all the better to make the maximum impact.

He was just a teenager when he left home and moved to Newfoundland's capital, St. John's. Although Alan pursued a BA in English and religion at Memorial University, music was his real passion. He honed his performing skills as a solo artist in the city's pubs, standing on miniscule stages, belting out folk songs and the classic rock for the rowdy patrons. It was a rough musical education, but one from which he graduated with honours, developing the thick skin, utter fearlessness and iron larynx needed to go with his natural talent. In 1993, he joined forces with fellow pub warriors Sean McCann, Bob Hallett, and Darrell Power, and together they started Great Big Sea, where they fused Newfoundland traditional music with their own pop sensibilities.

Doyle assumed the role of lead singer, and the band-mates began to assault the music business from their Newfoundland base. 19 years later, the band continues to astonish crowds around the world with their energy, musical skill and an ingrained inability to take themselves too seriously. A major band in Canada for a generation, their nine albums and two DVD releases have been declared Gold or Platinum. In the United States they are considered a major concert attraction, and play sold out theatres and hockey arenas across the continent.

In his spare time, Doyle is much in demand as a producer, arranger and general musical catalyst, having produced albums for actor Russell Crowe and Juno Award winners The Irish Descendants, among others, and furnished soundtracks for the movie "Young Triffie's Been Made Away With," the television series "Hatching, Matching & Dispatching," and for a best-selling Nintendo DS video game. In 2010 Alan joined his friend Russell Crowe onscreen, utilizing his acting skills in the role of troubadour Allan A'Dayle in the Universal blockbuster "Robin Hood."

With the release of "Boy On Bridge," Alan enters a new phase of his career. After almost 20 years with Great Big Sea, he is stepping out on his own.

"Boy On Bridge" gave Alan a chance to finally delve into his love of country music and more classic rock and roll sounds. Fresh from their success with artists like Faith Hill and Carrie Underwood, Sampson and Verges helped create the modern country of "I've Seen A Little," while Nashville up-and-comer Ryan Tyndall co-wrote "My Day." The blues shouter "Testify" was co-written by Russell Crowe, and then recorded with guitar hero Colin James in Vancouver. "Northern Plains" features two famous collaborators written and produced by Hawksley Workman, it features the inimitable Jim Cuddy on background vocals. Alan went to Los Angeles to work with his friend Mike Post, the musical wizard behind the "Law & Order" theme and countless other soundtracks. Among other fine moments, these sessions produced the heartfelt "The Rules Will All Be Broken."

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Alan Doyle is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music.

Where does Alan Doyle travel from?

Alan Doyle generally travels from St. John's, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Alan Doyle is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music. The estimated speaking fee range to book Alan Doyle for live events is $50,000 - $100,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Alan Doyle generally travels from St. John's, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rebecca Strong, Timothy Wayne and Chase McDaniel. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Alan Doyle for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2025.
  • How do I book Alan Doyle to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Alan Doyle for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Alan Doyle, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Alan Doyle or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Alan Doyle for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Alan Doyle, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $50,000 - $100,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Alan Doyle, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Alan Doyle speak about?

    Alan Doyle is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music.
  • Where does Alan Doyle travel from?

    Alan Doyle generally travels from St. John's, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Alan Doyle?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Alan Doyle for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Alan Doyle for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Alan Doyle or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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