Swarzy Macaly is a powerhouse in both radio broadcasting and public speaking. Based in London, Swarzy hosts the BBC Radio 1XTRA Weekend Breakfast Show every Saturday from 7-10am. Her radio journey has come full circle after she won a competition to become a radio presenter at KISS FM in 2016... Read more
Swarzy Macaly is a powerhouse in both radio broadcasting and public speaking. Based in London, Swarzy hosts the BBC Radio 1XTRA Weekend Breakfast Show every Saturday from 7-10am. Her radio journey has come full circle after she won a competition to become a radio presenter at KISS FM in 2016 to now being the voice of BBC Sounds. Along the way, her love for community and social justice has led to her contributing to various shows on BBC Radio 5 Live, Paddy O’Connell’s Paper Review on BBC Radio 4, and the Daily Service programme on BBC Radio 4 as well.
As a BBC Radio 1XTRA Presenter and former KISS FM Presenter, Swarzy captivates audiences with her engaging style and ability to tackle a wide range of topics. Her passion for social change, sustainability, and climate issues has led to notable opportunities, including hosting panels at COP26 and most recently at the BBC Climate Creative event where Swarzy interviewed commissioners across the major TV networks to discuss storytelling and the importance of seeing the global majority on screen. She’s also a sought-after Moderator, Keynote Speaker, and Event Host, known for her impactful presentations on racism, diversity, womanhood, and inclusivity and has moderated discussions and panels for companies such as Unilever, OfCom, Group M, ITV, and CICC to name a few.
Swarzy Macaly can always be trusted to bring the fun and energy into every event she hosts, making her a popular choice for brands looking to elevate their company away days, panels, and creative sessions. Her dynamic presence has graced events for NIKE, JCDecaux, TikTok, BBC Studios, The Podcast Show London, Commonwealth Games 2022, BBC Bitesize Tour, Somerset House, The Barbican, BOXPARK, SOHO House, and Limitless Live held at the Roundhouse in London where over 1,000 young people gathered to celebrate the power of music. As well as her speaking engagements, Swarzy’s passion for sports has led her to host sports days and youth bus events for NIKE; moderate regular panel discussions around community and culture at BSTN’s flagship store in Brixton; host a weekly chat show on all things boxing for DAZN; cover British basketball for Midnight Madness; and emcee the NEC Stadium during the Badminton events at the Commonwealth Games 2022.
Alongside radio and in response to Covid-19 and the first national lockdown in 2020, Swarzy became the official presenter for My Life My Say’s Quarantine Question Time. Through this platform, she hosted a range of conversations with special guests, including Sir Keir Starmer, Baroness Doreen Lawrence, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, comedian Munya Chawawa, Reverend Al Sharpton, as well as Former White House Chief of Staff and Counsellor to President Obama, John Podesta. In addition to hosting MLMS’ annual Next Generation Conference, Swarzy later became a trustee of the charity and joined forces to launch their first live chat show, Make It Make Sense.
In 2017, after feeling disappointed by the lack of representation across all industries, Swarzy took action and established her own platform called Too Much Source – an annual exhibition with live events dedicated to celebrating Black British creatives who are making history today. To commemorate the fifth anniversary of Too Much Source, Swarzy collaborated with the Barbican to host an exhibition featuring panel events focussed on the themes of ‘rest and resilience’, while also providing young people with career opportunities to break into the creative industries. Previously, Swarzy has curated her exhibitions and live events in partnership with renowned brands and companies such as Roundhouse, KISS, BBC Creative, and BOXPARK.
Swarzy’s accolades include winning Best Presenter at the UK Entertainment Awards and being named one of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Black History Month Next Generation Trailblazers in 2020. She continues to captivate audiences, most recently hosting the London New Year’s Day Parade on live TV in 2024 and 2022 with millions of viewers tuning in across the UK and USA.
The recurring feedback Swarzy Macaly consistently receives is how she “brought the energy”; a testament to her charisma and ability to effortlessly lift the room and ensure a memorable experience for all attendees.
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You can book Swarzy Macaly through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Swarzy's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Swarzy Macaly'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 Swarzy tailored to your event.
Swarzy Macaly speaks on Business & Management, Diversity, Society & Education, Teamwork. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Swarzy to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Swarzy Macaly for events worldwide, subject to Swarzy'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 Swarzy Macaly 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 Swarzy can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Swarzy Macaly 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 Swarzy can offer.
Swarzy Macaly 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.
Swarzy Macaly's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Diversity, Society & Education, Teamwork. To get a clear sense of Swarzy'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.
Swarzy Macaly can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Diversity, Society & Education, Teamwork is relevant. Details of Swarzy'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 Swarzy Macaly 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 Swarzy Macaly, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Swarzy's current availability for your dates.