Franz Ferdinand
Keynote Speaker: Scottish Rock Band Known for Their Hit "Take Me Out"
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Franz Ferdinand Biography
With their foppish good looks, skinny trousers and sly, sexy post-punk tunes, Franz Ferdinand were one of the U.K.'s best pop exports in the 2000s, four suave Scotsmen who helped indie kids learn to dance. The Scottish quintet first scored a U.S. hit with "Take Me Out," which combined a spiky riff with a shout-along chorus.
Named after the Austrian archduke whose death precipitated World War I, Franz Ferdinand formed out of several earlier Scottish bands, most notably Yummy Fur, which featured singer Alex Kapranos and guitarist Paul Thompson. The duo began writing songs and soon roped in bassist Paul Hardy (a friend of Kapranos', who actually taught Hardy how to play), and drummer Nicholas McCarthy. In 2003, the newly formed quartet released an EP, "Darts of Pleasure," which reached No. 43 on the U.K. charts and earned attention for British music mag NME.
The buzz increased dramatically with the release of "Take Me Out," which reached No. 3 in the U.K. The album was not initially as successful in the U.S., but after MTV latched onto "Take Me Out," the song reached No. 66 on the Hot 100, and the album worked its way up to No. 32 on the Billboard 200. The band went on to win the coveted Mercury Prize in the U.K., as well as two BRIT awards and performed at the Grammys.
The follow-up album, 2005's "You Could Have It So Much Better," which broadened the band's sounds beyond up-tempo dance-rock, got a faster start than its predecessor, debuting at No. 1 on the U.K. charts and No. 8 in the U.S., although it failed to make much inroads in the American mainstream, with no single charting higher than "Do You Want To," at 76.
A third LP, "Tonight: Franz Ferdinand," debuted at No. 2 in the U.K. and No. 9 in the U.S. Singles "Ulysses" and "No You Girls" reached the Top Ten in several countries.
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Franz Ferdinand 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 Franz Ferdinand for live events is $100,000 - $200,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Franz Ferdinand generally travels from Glasgow, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are The Wallflowers, Neon Trees and Collective Soul. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Franz Ferdinand for an upcoming event.
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Franz Ferdinand unveiled two new tracks off their upcoming album Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action today, marking their first new songs since.
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Music Review: Franz Ferdinand make loud comeback - Yahoo News
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How much does it cost to book Franz Ferdinand for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Franz Ferdinand, 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 Franz Ferdinand, 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 Franz Ferdinand speak about?
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Where does Franz Ferdinand travel from?
Franz Ferdinand generally travels from Glasgow, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Franz Ferdinand?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Franz Ferdinand 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 Franz Ferdinand 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 Franz Ferdinand 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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