To any MC or Speaking engagement , James brings thirty years of media and performance experience.  He has hosted or spoken at events for Engineers Australia, APRA, ARIA, The Sydney Film Festival, Telstra Small Business Awards, The Sydney Writers Festival, The Screen Composers Guild, Aria Restaurant, IF Awards, and the AFIs.

James does live Radio on 702 ABC Sydney every day. He can bring that energy and wit to your event. He has appeared on live television for Sunrise, It Takes Two, Midday and Good Morning Australia. He can handle the technical demands of any situation.  

James will write and perform to your brief. He is the author of six books, writes regularly for newspapers and magazines including the Sydney Morning Herald, the Australian and website The Punch.

James is also a fine jazz musician. He plays saxophone and sings with his own quartet. At your event, James can provide music to suit the occasion. From pre dinner drinks, to accompanying presentations to dancing afterwards, James can offer a unique touch to your night. As bandleader and  MC James can really make your event swing.

"I wanted to write to you and say a MASSIVE thank you. Your 'tone' for last night was absolutely perfect- exactly what we were after. Thank you so much.
 
The band were also fantastic- really added class to the night. Feedback today has been incredibly positive - so again, big thank you."

Claudia Guigni, NSW Palliative Care  Awards

"We often use James for events at Aria and our venues at the Sydney Opera House. Always prepared, always professional, really knows how to read the crowd. Perfect!"

Matt Moran,  Aria Restaurant.