The Knocks

The Knocks

Keynote Speaker: Grammy-Nominated Electronic Music Duo

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The Knocks Biography

The Knocks, the prolific Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum selling dance music luminaries, deliver a carefree electronic sound that draws from soul, funk, disco, hip hop, house, and pop. Comprised of James Patterson and Ben Ruttner, the duo produce a dizzying array of danceable New York inspired music, bringing their sold-out headline DJ sets and live electronic performances all over the world. With more than 3 billion streams across platforms, The Knocks have released 3 albums [History, 55, New York Narcotic], 5 EP's, and performed their hit singles on U.S. late night TV shows including Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, and Seth Meyers.

Known for their collaborative prowess, The Knocks have worked with artists across the musical spectrum, from indie (Foster The People, MGMT, Cold War Kids), hip hop (Wyclef, Big Boi, Method Man), dance (Purple Disco Machine, ODESZA, Kungs), and pop (Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Carly Rae Jepsen). In addition, they founded the Grammy-nominated indie record label HeavyRoc Music/Black Clay (Blu DeTiger, Sofi Tukker, St. Lucia).

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The Knocks Live - Rockefeller Center

How do I book The Knocks to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like The Knocks 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 The Knocks, 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 The Knocks or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book The Knocks for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for The Knocks, 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 The Knocks, 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 The Knocks speak about?

The Knocks is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music and Celebrity.

Where does The Knocks travel from?

The Knocks 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 The Knocks?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like The Knocks 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 The Knocks 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 The Knocks 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.


The Knocks 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 The Knocks for live events is $50,000 - $100,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. The Knocks 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 DJ Pauly D, DJ Diesel and Lost Kings. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling The Knocks for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/08/2025.

The Knocks Videos

The Knocks Live - Rockefeller Center
  • How do I book The Knocks to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like The Knocks 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 The Knocks, 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 The Knocks or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book The Knocks for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for The Knocks, 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 The Knocks, 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 The Knocks speak about?

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

    The Knocks 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 The Knocks?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like The Knocks 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 The Knocks 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 The Knocks 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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