James is a multi-award winning presenter, comedian, influencer and DJ. Currently presenting every weekday morning on Hits Radio’s Breakfast Show, alongside Fleur East and Matt Haslam, he picked up the Silver Award for Best Breakfast Show at the prestigious ARIA Awards (formerly the Sony Awards) in 2020. He is also... Read more
James is a multi-award winning presenter, comedian, influencer and DJ. Currently presenting every weekday morning on Hits Radio’s Breakfast Show, alongside Fleur East and Matt Haslam, he picked up the Silver Award for Best Breakfast Show at the prestigious ARIA Awards (formerly the Sony Awards) in 2020.
He is also the co-founder and host of the UK’s top LGBT+ podcast, A Gay And A Non Gay, which won Silver for Best Sex & Relationship Podcast at the British Podcast Awards in 2022 and was named in the Top 10 Online Influencers at the British LGBT Awards. They also recently performed to sold-out audiences at the Just For Laughs 2023 London Festival at the O2, London.
James’ presenting credits also includes fronting BBC Radio 1’s Sashay To Hell, a fish out of water documentary set at Bloodstock music festival and shining a light on LGBT+ representation in the rock and heavy metal music industry. He was a former MTV News presenter, interviewing celebrities such as Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber and Chloe Grace Moretz, and hosted the hit podcast When Harry Met Meghan, covering their royal engagement and wedding in 2017 – which was listed in the Times Top 50 Podcasts for that year.
He has also presented live at the Isle of Wight Festival, Brighton Pride and Manchester Pride, as well being the red-carpet reporter at the BRIT Awards in 2021. TV appearances include Big Brother’s Bit On The Side (Ch5), BBC Breakfast (BBC One), Good Morning Britain (ITV), Eurovision: You Decide (BBC One), and I’m Coming Out (BBC Three).
As a comedian, in early 2023 James embarked on a UK-wide tour of his sold-out five star stand-up show, Straight Jokes, which was hailed as “A masterpiece in queer storytelling” by the Metro. In 2019, his debut comedy show, Thirst Trap, was called “An absolute triumph” by The Sun.
He is also the founder and host of the hit LGBT+ stand-up show All Bar Huns, which has performed to packed-out audiences in London, Brighton and Edinburgh.
In addition to his TV and Radio work, James is also a regular columnist for Attitude magazine, and is a patron of several LGBT+ charities, including Student Pride. He is also an experienced awards host and moderator for corporate events, having recently presented for Compare The Market and Lloyds bank.
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James Barr's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for James tailored to your event.
James Barr speaks on Diversity, Facilitators & Moderators, Influencers, LGBTQ, Performance. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with James to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book James Barr for events worldwide, subject to James's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether James Barr is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what James can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief James Barr on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what James can offer.
James Barr delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
James Barr's areas of expertise include Diversity, Facilitators & Moderators, Influencers, LGBTQ, Performance. To get a clear sense of James's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
James Barr can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Diversity, Facilitators & Moderators, Influencers, LGBTQ, Performance is relevant. Details of James's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what James Barr is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with James Barr, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check James's current availability for your dates.