Darryl Lovegrove

Darryl Lovegrove and his former business partner Mark Bradley revolutionised entertainment in the corporate world and in the process conceptualised The Three Waiters - a phenomenal success that has transcended international gender and cultural differences. The world's biggest corporate entertainment act performed over 8,000 times and was seen in more than 70 countries.

Darryl's inspirational story is of a guy who dreamed of being a rock star only to co-create an operatic phenomenon. A consummate and charismatic performer, he details his transition from one of theatre's Leading Men to Company Director of a global entity in a manner unique to the world of public speaking. With consummate ease he moves from the wild licks of rock'n'roll to the classic and romantic beauty of Puccini while giving an insight as to how he and his former business partner turned a unique idea into the most booked Corporate Entertainment Act in the world! The Act is the recipient of three separate American Events Industry Awards and audiences include International Corporations, Institutions, Charities, Heads of State, Royal Families, dignitaries and celebrities - the highlight being a standing ovation from 'The Three Tenors' themselves.

Darryl sold his financial interest in 'The Three Waiters'. No longer managing the act he was free to pursue new challenges and formed Lovegrove Productions which manages Australia's most star studded act The Leading Men - now one of the most in demand shows in the country. In this highly entertaining and informative session he shares his experiences gained over the years from starring in block-buster musicals through to creating and producing award winning, world class shows.

Darryl shares his personal experiences and keen business intellect while also performing select songs and arias relevant to this incredible story.

Darryl Lovegrove talks about:

• Making your passion your business
• The philosophy of risk
• The element of surprise
• The importance of providing 'something new under the sun'
• Copyright and protection of intellectual property
• Establishing a business overseas
• Dealing with the competition
• Picking the right staff and retaining them.
  

Client Ovations: Darryl's presentation to the AFA Conference ensured that a great event has already become the most memorable of the last 10 years.

Chief Executive Officer, Association of Financial Advisers Ltd

I'm a veteran of conferences and I've seen my share of keynote speeches and inspirational stories so I can be tough to impress. Your presentation at the AFA National Conference was a highlight and one of the most entertaining sessions I've ever attended. Your engaging and enthusiastic style was brilliantly exploited as you recounted your story of the evolution and ultimate success of "The 3 Waiters". I, together with the rest of the audience was thrilled with your performance of Nessun Dorma and frankly was disappointed that there wasn't time for you to sing some more. Whether speaking or singing, you are clearly an accomplished and polished performer. As I said, you were a highlight. The story of your success was inspirational and as if that wasn't praiseworthy enough, you packaged it into an hour of entertainment. Well done!

Canberra Life and Superranuation

As President of the AFA I am fortunate to see and meet many many speakers. Darryl is a person who I have known for some years and can say, he is one of the best speakers I have heard. Darryl is a person with passion, and a drive to provide excellence in everything he does. If you are looking for a person who will leave a lasting positive memory then look no further than Darryl Lovegrove.

National President, Association of Financial Advisers Ltd

Just a very quick email to say a HUGE thankyou for presenting at our recent AFA event - you were truly amazing, and we all loved you - both for your presentation about the rise and rise of The Three Waiters, and of course for your amazing performances! Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would hear 500 Financial Advisers singing the final lines of one of the most amazing Arias from the world of Opera! A sound to truly be heard to be believed!

Sales Manager, Asteron

I just wanted to past on my sincere thanks for your 'performance' on Tuesday -it really was an inspiration for me and our members - and a special thank you for being such a good sport with the encore!

Director, Blockey Consulting

Thanks for an outstanding main platform presentation to our group. Your story was totally relevant to the theme of our conference and you showed us how if we apply focus and passion to the vision, we can achieve anything. Without exception, your session has won all the accolades and was the highlight of the conference

Maurice Trapp, Maurice Trapp Group (NZ)

Incredibly entertaining with the whole team unequivocally positive about his key note. Fun, passionate and warm - a great business message to share that was really relevant to us. Everyone got something out of it. Simply brilliant!

Sentis

An entertainer with a real message for business success. Absolutely BRILLIANT!

Australian Settlements Ltd

He was just the right pitch for the time in the program and for our audience. Professional, highly talented and very engaging. We all fell in love with him! And our delegates have requested that we have him again.

Intimo