Andy Shauf is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Saskatchewan. Early on in his musical career, Andy was the drummer for the Christian pop punk band, Captain. After breaking off as a solo artist, he released his debut EP entitled Darker Days, and not long after, he released two more EPs entitled Waiting for the Sun to Leave and Sam... read full bio
Bradford Cox performs under the moniker, Atlas Sound. He is best known as the lead singer of the indie rock band, Deerhunter, but has released several solo albums. Atlas Sound creates works that cannot be achieved in a five-piece rock band. His sounds are experimental, focusing on using distorted guitar and light vocals to create an indie, avant-pop sound. The... read full bio
Tim Hecker’s ambient electronic sound is unlike anything you’ve ever heard before. Internationally recognized for his recordings such as ‘Harmony in Ultraviolet’ and ‘Ravedeath’, Hecker gained popularity because of his unique improvised performances. Much of his music contains drone, glitch, and manipulated sounds created by organs, drum, and other instruments. Hecker has received critical acclaim by Pitchfork and Wire magazine.... read full bio
Nicolas Hakim is a musician hailing from the United States who currently resides in Brooklyn, New York. 2014 saw the independent release of his debut extended play, titled "Where Will We Go Part 1 and 2." His first studio album, titled "Green Twins," was released in May of 2017, and he is scheduled to release his second studio album, titled... read full bio
Natassia Gail Zolot, better known as Kreayshawn, is a rapper and creative director. Upon releasing a solo track titled, Gucci Gucci, Kreayshawn launched into stardom. She took off her career as a solo artist, moving away from her initial rap group to work with Columbia Records. Kreayshawn was nominated for MTV Video Music Award, Best New Artist and at one... read full bio
Blake Sandoval, better known as Yung Pinch, is a young American rapper, singer, and songwriter from Huntington Beach, California. Yung Pinch, who was born on April 6, 1997, grew up in a musical family and was exposed to numerous forms of music at a young age. He began recording music in high school and swiftly rose to prominence on SoundCloud... read full bio
Kenny Cetera, brother of Peter Cetera, an original member of the band Chicago, has made a name for himself with new concert series ‘Kenny Cetera’s Chicago Experience’. Drawing on his involvement as a contributor to the album ‘Chicago 17’, Cetera is ready to revive Chicago’s most relevant work. Cetera and his 7-piece horn band present Chicago’s music in this show.... read full bio
Astronaut Terry Virts is an American hero. Spending more than 200 days in space at the International Space Station (ISS), Virts served in one of the most demanding roles in the world. He is one of only four astronauts in history to pilot the NASA space shuttle, fly on the Russian Soyuz spacecraft, become Commander of the International Space Station... read full bio
Michael Perman is a team player, guiding organizations into their futures. Perman has extensive experience in leading huge corporations and other teams into product development, brand strategy, innovation, and transformation. He has done projects for Levis, Starbucks, General Mills, Nike, Banana Republic, US Bank, and more. Perman is the founder of CEST WHAT, a mindful innovation firm based in San... read full bio
AnnMarie Thomas is a maker, tinkerer, and educator. She empowers and inspired todays innovators through education. Thomas shares ways to integrate joy into learning, partnering with those who love what they do. From chefs to pre-school students, Thomas uses examples in her presentations to demonstrate how learning can become joyful, fun, and powerful. Thomas invented Squishy Circuits, a type of... read full bio
Former NFL linebacker turned top-rated keynote speaker Matt Mayberry has developed a passion for helping others make their dreams come true despite dire circumstances. While at the top of his game playing the position of linebacker for the Chicago Bears, Matt suffered an injury to his ankle that proved devastating to his NFL career. Despite being knocked down, Matt got... read full bio
Heather Abbott shares her story with audiences all throughout the US, inspiring legions of people with her infectious optimism and strength. What started out as an annual adventure with friends to watch the Boston Marathon in 2013, ended with Heather Abbott alone, bloodied and at the mercy of strangers. Even worse, the full extent of Heather’s injuries would later force... read full bio
Jennifer Moss is an honorary Canadian Business Innovator of the Year. Her work discovering the power of happiness has transformed hundreds of schools and companies. Upon finding out her husband might pass away after experiencing Guillain-barr Syndrome, her world was transformed. Moss practiced gratitude in order to heal her husband. Fueled by positivity, Mosss husband miraculously recovered in six weeks,... read full bio
Deshauna Barber has a multitude of talents. She was crowned the first Miss USA to actively serve in the U.S. military. Barber partnered with the USA, Smiletrain, Best Buddies, Operation Homefront, and other organizations that focus on bettering people around the world. Her passions have led her to inspire the people around her to persevere through the struggles of life.... read full bio
Brilliant Brisbane-based beatboxer Tom Thum isnt your ordinary beatboxer. As the Guardian put it, he appears to have swallowed an entire orchestra and several backing singers, and he possesses a near-superhuman ability to create music using only his mouth. He has wowed the TED stage with his abilities, and he mixes in a good dose of comedy into his... read full bio
Bill Fagerbakke is best known as the voice of Patrick Star on ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ and Dauber on ‘Coach’. In addition, he has appeared in movies like ‘Funny Farm’, television series like ‘How I Met Your Mother’, and on-Broadway and off-Broadway shows. His filmography repertoire is extensive, Fagerbakke’s voice has been used in many features apart from SpongeBob SquarePants, including ‘Transformers:... read full bio
Shane West is an actor, musician, and songwriter. He has performed in a variety of different television series and films, including A Walk to Remember, Salem and Nikita. West made his acting debut in CBS drama Picket Fences. Later, he guest starred in several popular series including Boy Meets World and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. West made his television film... read full bio
"Idolized, as one may infer from their clever name, is a highly sought after tribute band paying its homage to the legendary punk rocker, Billy Idol. Often called the ultimate tribute to Billy Idol, the band was born out of a passion for genres such as punk, new wave, hard rock, and of course, the members’ mutual love for Billy... read full bio
The band Mild High Club stays true to their name, as they are known for their mellow, chill music that retains a catchy and addictive sound. Alexander Brettin worked on the material for the band, utilizing instruments and tools such as a four-track recorder, guitars, keyboards, and computers to create the unique musical creations. After meeting and adding a few... read full bio
Nobigdyl, whose real name is Dylan Phillips, is Christian rapper with a distinguished relaxed but passionate rapping style. At the age of 9, Dylan and his family moved to Bell Buckle, Tennessee, and at the age of 10, Dylan started showing talent for performing. He started out acting in plays and becoming involved in theatre at his school, and he... read full bio
