Bastille
Keynote Speaker: Bastille is an English band from London. First formed in 2010, Bastille began as a solo project by singer-songwriter Dan Smith, who later decided to form a band.
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Bastille Biography
The four-piece consists of members Dan Smith, Chris 'Woody' Wood, Will Farquarson and Kyle Simmons. The name of the band derives from Bastille Day – an event celebrated on Dan Smith's birthday, July 14.
In December 2010, record label EMI Music announced that they had offered Bastille a record contract with Virgin Records.
Their debut single, "Overjoyed" was subsequently released in April 2012.
Their second single, "Bad Blood" – which shares the same title as the band's first studio album, followed in August 2012,and received moderate success in the United Kingdom, charting at number ninety.
The third track to be taken from Bad Blood, titled, "Flaws", became the group's first to enter the charts inside the Top 40, debuting at number twenty-one.
In February 2013, ahead of the release of their debut album, the band's fourth single, "Pompeii", was released to huge demand, charting at number two in the UK.
Their first studio album, titled Bad Blood, was released in March 2013 and debuted atop the UK Albums Chart.
The band initially included two other musicians on violin and cello, but dwindled down to the four current members. Smith, Wood, Farquarson, and Simmons played together before the band was started, but all of their first songs were written and recorded by Smith.
Bastille debuted in June 2010 with their limited edition 7"/45 rpm single featuring the two tracks "Flaws" and "Icarus". Released through London-based independent record label, 'Young & Lost Club', only 300 copies were pressed.
This was followed by the release of the EP Laura Palmer later in 2011. After debuting further tracks online through sites such as YouTube and MySpace, the band received a great amount of media attention and fans.
The group subsequently secured a few support slots, and later performed at major UK festivals including Glastonbury, the Isle of Wight and Blissfields.
On 27 April 2012, their first official release, "Overjoyed", was released through Virgin Records, as confirmed by EMI on 1 May 2012.
Following its video premiere in November 2011, popular music publication, Q Magazine introduced the track as its 'Track of the Day' for 7 March 2012.
The second single to be released from the upcoming album was title-track, "Bad Blood".
An accompanying video for the single was released on the band's official VEVO channel on 29 June 2012, and digitally through Virgin Records on 20 August 2012.
Bastille were also named 'New Band of the Day' by British newspaper The Guardian in July 2012.
The song charted moderately at number 90 in the United Kingdom, and saw the group's first entry into the chart.
August 2012 saw the band perform at UK festivals; Reading and Leeds, as well as supporting British singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé.
They later played a small headlining tour, titled 'Flaws Tour' in October 2012, with Swiss Lips as their support act.
Their third single, a re-release of their first 7" non-album single "Flaws", was a commercial success, earning the group their first position in the UK Top 40, debuting at number-twenty-one.
In February 2013, Bastille confirmed the release of the fourth single to be taken from Bad Blood.
"Pompeii" was positively reviewed by critics, reaching number two in the United Kingdom,and topping the Scottish Singles Chart. Their debut album followed a week later at the end of their Bad Blood Tour, and placed at number one in the UK Albums Chart.
On 11 March, Bastille were announced to be playing at Leeds and Reading Festival in August 2013.
In an interview with Digital Spy in March 2013, "Laura Palmer" was revealed to be the fifth single to be released from the album, by lead vocalist, Dan Smith.
It was released on 3rd June 2013, and an accompanying video for the track premiered through the band's official VEVO page on 12 April 2013.
The group joined English rock band Muse as a supporting act on their The 2nd Law Tour in May 2013 and did so again in June 2013.
In May of 2013, Bastille released their Haunt EP in the USA via iTunes. On September 3rd, Bastille released their "Bad Blood" album in the US via iTunes.
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Bastille generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Bastille is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music and Celebrity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Bastille for live events is $200,000 and above. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Bastille generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Fitz and the Tantrums, Jimmy Eat World and Jason Mraz. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bastille for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Bastille to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Bastille 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 Bastille, 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 Bastille or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Bastille for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Bastille, 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 $200,000 and above. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bastille, 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 Bastille speak about?
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Where does Bastille travel from?
Bastille generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Bastille?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bastille 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 Bastille 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 Bastille 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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