Philip King is a curator and producer of bespoke cultural events, film director, writer, musician, broadcaster, commentator and contributor to national and international forums on the role and contribution of culture and arts in a world where we are more connected and more isolated than ever before. In 1987 with... Read more
Philip King is a curator and producer of bespoke cultural events, film director, writer, musician, broadcaster, commentator and contributor to national and international forums on the role and contribution of culture and arts in a world where we are more connected and more isolated than ever before.
In 1987 with writer and director Nuala O’Connor he produced for BBC Television the ground breaking and National Primetime Emmy award winning series Bringing It All Back Home the story of Irish Music and America, it’s extraordinary odyssey from kitchen to dancehall, from concert platform to international rock stadium and back featuring performances from Bono, The Everly Brothers, Ricky Skaggs, Emmylou Harris and Elvis Costello.
Since 1991, Philip directed and produced numerous series, documentaries and events exploring Irish music and it’s international influence. 1993 -The Juliet Letters (1993), featuring Elvis Costello and The Brodsky Quartet.
1994 – A River of Sound, a seven part documentary on the changing course of Irish traditional music for RTÉ and BBC Northern Ireland.
1997, – co-produced and directed the soundtrack for the feature film This Is My Father
1998 – directedThe Joshua Tree’ a Classic Albums documentary on the making of U2’s album of the same name. He Directed The Poet and The Piper with Seamus Heaney and Liam O Flynn and produced the award winning John McGahern A Life.
As a documentarian he has photographed every important Irish musician over the last 25 years. Other Voices – Songs From a Room was conceived and created by Philip King in 2002. Originally presented by The Frames frontman Glen Hansard, and now hosted by Aidan Gillen (The Wire and Game of Thrones) the series has been through 11 iterations and has captured bare and intimate performances from Amy Winehouse, The National, Elbow, Ellie Goulding, Glen Hansard, Damien Rice, Jarvis Cocker, Snowpatrol, Ryan Adams, Florence and The Machine, Marina & The Diamonds, Laura Marling and many many more.
In 2011, Other Voices travelled to New York City to the heart of the East Village for what the New York Times called “Two Sides Of The Atlantic Meet In New York City”.
2012/13 saw the most dramatic evolution of Other Voices to date. It branched into a tri-located, globally streamed event with some of the biggest names in music taking to three separate stages in St. James’ Dingle, The Glassworks in Derry/Londonderry and Wilton’s Music Hall in London.
King conceived and curated two large scale productions during the last 12 months. In August 2012 a large scale production brought to a live audience of 10,000 Notre Dame: A Welcome Home was also streamed and televised live to an international audience of 5 million.
In March 2013, King directed Glaoch: The President’s Call, a television production commissioned by The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins. The programme celebrated an abundance of Irish music, literature, art and culture and was platformed to the world on St. Patrick’s Day 2013.
Philip is currently developing Other Voices America. He continues to tour with his band Scullion and presents a weekly radio show, South Wind Blows, from RTÉ studios in West Kerry.
You can book Philip King through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Philip's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Philip King'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 Philip tailored to your event.
Philip King speaks on Celebrities, Arts & Culture. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Philip to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Philip King for events worldwide, subject to Philip'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 Philip King 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 Philip can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Philip King 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 Philip can offer.
Philip King delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Philip King's areas of expertise include Celebrities, Arts & Culture. To get a clear sense of Philip'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.
Philip King can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Celebrities, Arts & Culture is relevant. Details of Philip'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 Philip King 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 Philip King, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Philip's current availability for your dates.