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Don't just book a Speaker for your next conference. Book an experience more powerful than words.
Watch the Video Get in TouchIMAGINE A WHOLE AUDIENCE OF NON-MUSICIANS BECOMING AN ORCHESTRA, NATURALLY AND EFFORTLESSLY
Using only simple percussion instruments, energy and physical humour — and without uttering a word — the Silent Conductor takes an audience of untrained, unrehearsed delegates and turns them into a live orchestra. It's been the opening and closing highlight of conference programs for over 22 years, on stages from the Royal Albert Hall to the MGM Grand.
As an interactive keynote alternative, it works whether your audience is 30 people in a boardroom or 30,000 in a stadium — and it transcends every barrier of language and culture along the way.
Every delegate receives a simple percussion instrument as they take their seats — no musical experience needed.
Using only gesture, energy and physical comedy, Steve directs the whole room — no speaking required.
Untrained, unrehearsed people fall into rhythm together, creating music that sounds — and feels — impossible.
Shared laughter, a jolt of unity, and a leadership metaphor that sticks long after the applause.
A message delivered without words lands the same way with delegates from any country, language or level of seniority in the room.
It becomes the thing attendees talk about after the conference ends — not just another keynote.
The interactive jolt re-engages a conference audience in a way passive listening never can.
Steve has been a 'Non-Speaker' on the Professional Speakers circuit for the past 22 years, sharing his non-verbal method of learning and leadership in over 50 countries, performing at venues from the Royal Albert Hall to the MGM Grand.
He was Artistic Director of the Opening Ceremony of the Cricket World Cup in Cape Town, coordinating the full participation of an audience of over 40,000.
He has shared the podium with luminaries such as Bill Clinton, Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu — who described him as having "an exceptional gift."
"There are certain things that cannot be described; they just have to be experienced. One such event was sitting in a West End London theatre last week beating out intricate percussion tunes in perfect harmony with 500 other members of the audience. Without saying a word Barnett led his audience-turned-orchestra merely by a dash of his hand and an expressive face… Quite spectacular!"
Elizma Nolte
South Africa Times U.K.
"One can talk about 'unity', one can intellectualize about it, but all of this conjecture appears as nothing when you experience the real thing. It's transcendent, it sets you free, it reveals our true potential."
Louis Gavin
DDB South Africa
TEDx Johannesburg, 2012
Formats
Keynote address, conference opening or closing, award ceremonies, and more.
Duration
Usually around 45 minutes, adaptable to fit your program.
Audience size
Typically 15 to 4,000+ people (larger by discussion).
Equipment needed
PA sound for backing audio, AV/visual support for slides, a vocal microphone on a stand, and a swivel sheet-music stand.
Availability
Steve travels internationally for conferences and events.
Tell Steve about your program and he'll get back to you directly.
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