Thomas Dolby
Keynote Speaker: Electronic Music & Technology Pioneer
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Thomas Dolby Biography
Thomas Dolby is an electronic and technology music pioneer. This gifted musician scored a Top 5 hit with his song and video She Blinded Me With Science and became one of the first stars of MTV in the early 1980's. He went on to record several multi-platinum albums and perform with the likes of Stevie Wonder, David Bowie, Roger Waters, Def Lepperd, Joni Mitchell and Foreigner, and this earned him 5 Grammy nominations.
Completely switching careers in the 1990's, Thomas achieved even greater commercial success in Silicon Valley when he turned his attention to audio within the high tech industry. As the founder and CEO of Beatnik Inc, he co-created the polyphonic ringtone technology that now powers well over one billion mobile phones made by Nokia, Sony, Motorola and Samsung. As well as Beatnik he founded Retro Ringtones LLC which was pioneered the use of 'real' music recordings as ringtones. Retro completed deals with all major record labels and became a premier provider of ringtones to carriers like Sprint, Vodafone, Orange, T-Mobile, Virgin and O2.
Along the way Thomas became known as one of the early evangelists of music on the Internet as an on-camera technology correspondent for VH-1. He first called the attention of his peers in the music industry to the huge opportunities (and potential pitfalls!) presented by digital distribution technology in 1994. Thomas provided consulting expertise to companies such as Netscape, Microsoft, Sun and Oracle. Beatnik became the audio engine that powered Java, the Netscape browser, WebTV, BeOS and Liberate. Beatnik was instrumental in helping Yahoo! build its music site, and has provided MTV, Disney, Columbia Tristar, Universal Studios and PBS the tools to get their audio content onto the Web. In 1999 he received the Yahoo! Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Internet music.
Thomas has effectively bridged the gap between the old guard Music Industry establishment and the new technology services such as iTunes and Rhapsody. As a champion of the digital musical revolution he sat on the board of companies such as Music Buddha and Net4Music; yet he is also an advisor to the RIAA and ASCAP, and is listed on the Advisory Board of the SDMI. Both sides of the legal furor surrounding digital music have gone to Thomas for his input, and his perspective on downloading is unique within the industry.
Since 2001, Thomas has acted as Musical Director of the renowned TED Conference, bringing performers such as Paul Simon, Tracey Chapman, Peter Gabriel and Herbie Hancock to the stage in front of TED's world-class audience.
Widely respected for his far-reaching insights into the nature of creativity and innovation, Thomas has also been known to bring the house down with spontaneous musical performances during his presentations, often deconstructing his most famous songs like She Blinded Me With Science and Hyperactive in real time, or jamming along with a virtual backing band over the Internet!
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Thomas Dolby is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music.
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Thomas Dolby generally travels from UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Thomas Dolby is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music. The estimated speaking fee range to book Thomas Dolby for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Thomas Dolby generally travels from UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dan The Automator, Capital Cities and Questlove. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Thomas Dolby for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Thomas Dolby to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Thomas Dolby for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Thomas Dolby, 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 $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Thomas Dolby, 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 Thomas Dolby speak about?
Thomas Dolby is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music. -
Where does Thomas Dolby travel from?
Thomas Dolby generally travels from UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Thomas Dolby?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Thomas Dolby 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 Thomas Dolby 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 Thomas Dolby 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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