Stereo MCs are a British rap group formed in 1985 in London, England. The group consists of Rob Birch on vocals, Nick Hallam on turntables, Cath Coffey backing vocals, and Ian Rossiter with drums. They are best known for their 1992 single, Connected, which was a major hit in the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as... read full bio
National Speakers Association Hall of Fame inductee, Sally Hogshead is also an author and CEO of Fascinate, Inc. She wrote Radical Careering: 100 Truths to Jumpstart Your Job, Your Career, and Your Life, which includes research done with 1,000 Generation X professionals. Fascinate: Your 7 Triggers to Persuasion and Captivation is supported by research conducted with over 100,000 people, including... read full bio
Husband and wife Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst make up the folk duo that its Shovels & Rope, based out of Charleston, South Carolina. Blending elements of their individual solo careers, their work is a mix of folk, rock and roll, country rock, and punk rock. Both members play the guitar, keyboard and percussion, with Cary Ann Hearst also... read full bio
Scrap Metal is a super group of today's classic rock singers, including members of bands such as Nelson, Slaughter, Night Ranger, Vixen, Mr. Big, and many more. It features all lead singers and front men who were 'the' voices and faces of rock'n'roll in America for the good-time rock generation. These are the actual lead singers of #1 hits like... read full bio
American comedian Shapel Lacey was born and bred in Mesa, Arizona. Shapel, a devoted punk rocker and former award-winning competitive cheerleader, discovered early on how to express himself and embrace his uniqueness. When someone dared Shapel to perform as a comic on stage while he was competing in cheerleading for the University of Louisville, he never looked back and left... read full bio
Steve Sammartino is the co-host of #techtopia, and one of Australias most renowned futurists and business technologists. He has a remarkable talent for deciphering how new technologies affect different industries. Steve has established numerous technology startups, including the creation of one of the first Sharing Economy startups Rentoid.com, before Uber or Airbnb. A connoisseur of extreme projects, Steve is an... read full bio
Sun Kil Moon is a continuation of the indie rock band, Red House Painters. Their sound is mostly indie folk rock, comprised of classic guitar melodies and clear drum and bass. Primarily represented by vocalist and guitarist, Mark Kozelek, Sun Kil Moon is comprised of five members including Kozelek, Anthony Joustos, Jerry Vessel, Geoff Stanfield, and Tim Mooney. Sun Kil... read full bio
SNBRN, born Kevin Andrew Chapman, is a highly acclaimed DJ and music producer hailing from Los Angeles, California. His passion for music began at a very young age, and he found a special interest in electronic dance music when he was only 12 years old. After studying engineering and production, Chapman started creating music under the moniker SNBRN. SNBRN quickly rose... read full bio
Slow Magic is an electronic music artist with a hidden identity. Sporting a colorful mask, no one knows the true identity of this musician. He produces beats using live drums, synthetic sounds, and ethereal vocals. A true performer, Slow Magic’s music and showmanship are the main focus of each appearance he makes. Like some other musicians partaking in maintaining secret... read full bio
Peoria (formerly known as Saving Forever) is a rock band made up of three talented brothers. Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, the brothers are making a name for themselves in the pop-rock world. Their single, ‘Million Ways’, was added to the Radio Disney playlist and NickMusic named the group Fresh Artist of the week. Bands like Fall Out Boy, Maroon 5,... read full bio
Sub Focus is a renowned electronic musician. His music incorporates an array of styles, twisting and turning with the multi-genre styles of the electronic scene. When first introduced to electronic sounds, Sub Focus decided to explore the potential of creating music. The artist released several remixes, including ‘Smack My Bitch Up,’ ‘Airplane,’ and ‘X-Ray.’ These singles launched Sub Focus into... read full bio
A brilliant DJ team known as Sultan + Shepard creates upbeat compositions that combine aspects of techno and house music. Their music is distinguished by brisk beats and cheerful songs that keep crowds dancing. The pair has become well-known for both their original compositions and their remixes of well-known songs by musicians including Lady Gaga, Dillon Francis, Tiesto, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran,... read full bio
Sarah Bloom Raskin is the former Deputy Treasury Secretary and Federal Reserve Board Governor. She’s credited as being the highest-ranking woman to ever serve at the Treasury Department. At Treasury, she was an advocate of cyber security in the financial sector. Raskin shaped both monetary and fiscal policy during a historic time of extreme financial distress, recession, regulatory reform, and... read full bio
Scott Piercy is a professional golfer from Las Vegas, Nevada. He has won the PGA Tour a total of three times. His wins include the Barbasol Championship, the RBC Canadian Open, and the Reno-Tahoe Open. Piercy has also played at the Sony Open in Hawaii, the Shell Houston Open, the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas, and the... read full bio
Sander Bohlke is an indie alternative folk singer and songwriter best known for singles like ‘The Weight of Us’, ‘Search and Destroy’, ‘My Baby’, ‘Lights Explode’, ‘Somewhere’, and ‘The Loved Ones’. Bohlke studied at the University of Mississippi and while there recorded his self-titled debut album. He has shared stages with artists like Badly Drawn Boy, Tom Morello, Gomez, and... read full bio
Superorganism is an eight-person musical collective. The group began on accident, the members met each other through a variety of venues, including on the Internet. Eventually, they all came together to live in the same place and collaborate on music. Their sound is truly unlike any other; it is a mix of indie, pop, alternative, and electronic music. A teenage... read full bio
Shy FX is a DJ and producer from London, England. He performs drum, bass, and jungle-like electronic music. The DJ has produced a multitude of successful tracks, including ‘Shake Ur Body,’ ‘Gold Dust,’ and ‘Light Up (The World).’ His original tracks ‘Soon Come’ and ‘Cloud 9’ hit the UK Dance and Indie Charts, peaking at number six and number eight... read full bio
The Simian Mobile Disco duo has pioneered the electronic music genre in the United Kingdom. Comprised of artists James Ford and Jas Shaw, Simian Mobile Disco uses vintage synthesizers and sound-makers to create their original tracks. They have traveled around the world with their sounds, reinventing them in each new place. The duo has recorded the majority of their music... read full bio
Spencer Ludwig is a trumpeter, singer, and songwriter. Upon releasing his hit, ‘Doggy,’ Ludwig was launched into fame. Prior to his solo debut, Ludwig was the trumpeter for Capital Cities, a multi-Platinum band. He has opened for Bebe Rexha as a solo artist across North America and Europe, and starred in festivals like Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits. Ludwig uses... read full bio
Starrah is a singer and songwriter. Known best for her role in writing and co-writing songs for artists like Rihanna, Travi$ Scott, The Weeknd, Drake, Calvin Harris, and Nicki Minaj, Starrah has now taken a turn to her own solo performing career. Notably, her songwriting career has exceeded over 10 million dollars in sales. Her solo career has led to... read full bio
