David Byrne
Keynote Speaker: Innovative Musician, Visual Artist & Filmmaker; Founding Member of Talking Heads; Academy Award Winner
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David Byrne Biography
David Byrne is a musician, filmmaker, visual artist, and author whose work has had a significant impact on contemporary music and culture. Byrne was a founding member and the principal songwriter, lead vocalist, and guitarist of the rock band Talking Heads. While attending Rhode Island School of Design, he co-founded Talking Heads, serving as the group's principal singer and guitarist. Associated with the punk and new wave movements, the band released its debut album, "Talking Heads: 77." Subsequent releases, including "Remain in Light," "Speaking in Tongues," and the concert-film soundtrack "Stop Making Sense," reflected Byrne's interest in experimental pop and African rhythms. Talking Heads were pioneers of the new wave music scene, with their music videos featured regularly on MTV.
During a hiatus from Talking Heads, Byrne wrote the score for choreographer Twyla Tharp's "The Catherine Wheel" and collaborated with Brian Eno on the album "My Life in the Bush of Ghosts," noted for its innovative use of rhythmic grooves and vocal samples. Byrne wrote and directed the film "True Stories," and his contributions to the score of "The Last Emperor" earned him an Academy Award. Byrne has maintained a solo career as a singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and filmmaker. He established Luaka Bop Records to introduce American audiences to various forms of world music. Byrne has received an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, a Special Tony Award, and a Golden Globe Award, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of Talking Heads.
Byrne has released solo recordings and worked across media including film, photography, opera, fiction, and nonfiction. He has collaborated with artists such as Brian Eno, Fatboy Slim, X-Press 2, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and St. Vincent. In one collaboration, he released "Love This Giant" with St. Vincent, an album featuring both artists on vocals and guitar, backed by a brass section. Byrne has produced and exhibited art and published several books, including "Bicycle Diaries" and "How Music Works." He has continued to work in film and theater, notably teaming with Fatboy Slim to create "Here Lies Love," a disco musical about the life of Filipina political figure Imelda Marcos. The interactive production converted the theater into a discotheque, immersing theatergoers in a dynamic experience.
Byrne's album "American Utopia" marked a return to the forefront of popular culture. In conjunction with the album, he launched a website and lecture series titled "Reasons to Be Cheerful," highlighting positive developments in society. The album inspired the Broadway production "David Byrne's American Utopia," which featured songs from Talking Heads and was filmed by director Spike Lee for HBO. Byrne also co-created "Theater of the Mind" with writer Mala Gaonkar, an immersive theatrical experience staged at venues including Goodman Theatre in Chicago. He has been nominated for the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
A Tony Award-winning creator of Broadway's "American Utopia" and "Here Lies Love," Byrne continues to tour internationally in support of his album "Who Is The Sky?" His performances have included appearances at major festivals such as Coachella and venues across North America, Europe, and the UK. Byrne is recognized as a public intellectual and has spoken at TED conferences, including on the relationship between architecture and music. He is also openly autistic, a subject he has addressed in interviews, which informs his ongoing exploration of identity, creativity, and human connection through art.
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David Byrne is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music, Inspirational and Creativity. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Byrne for live events is $100,000 - $200,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. David Byrne generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Common, John Legend and Zinhle Essamuah. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Byrne for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book David Byrne for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for David Byrne, 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 $100,000 - $200,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire David Byrne, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does David Byrne speak about?
David Byrne is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Inspirational, Creativity, Author, Happiness, Social Activism, Humanitarian, Art & Design, Conservation, Diversity & Inclusion, Economy, Technology, Education, Culture, Government, Law, Political, Journalist, Celebrity and Entertainment. -
Where does David Byrne travel from?
David Byrne generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for David Byrne?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like David Byrne 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book David Byrne 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 David Byrne 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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