# Speaker bureaus in Melbourne Source: https://speakersbureaus.directory/australia/melbourne/ Last verified: 2026-09-17 Headquartered in Melbourne: 18 Also covering Melbourne from elsewhere: 45 Publisher: Speakers Bureaus Directory, an independent directory. Nobody pays to appear and a listing is not an endorsement. Melbourne is the centre of gravity for Australian speaking, and it isn't close. Eighteen of the seventy organisations in this directory are based here, against fourteen in Sydney. Saxton is the reason. Running since 1965 from Melbourne, it's the country's largest bureau with more than a thousand speakers, MCs and entertainers. ICMI sits in Prahran as part of the Launchd Group with one of the broadest topic lists anywhere, and Keynote Entertainment works out of Surrey Hills with a database of more than 2,000 presenters. Platinum Speakers is the independent in that group and one of the few Australian bureaus publishing a fee band at all. Below the big four the city gets specialised fast. Booked Out and Speaking Out are sister agencies in South Yarra splitting schools and community work from corporate. Token manages comedians as keynote speakers. CMC Talent handles broadcasters and presenters. Artist Bookings, AES and Bandshop are music-led agencies with a speakers section attached. Two things here serve the whole country rather than the city. Professional Speakers Australia, the national industry body, runs from Melbourne, and so does the Melbourne Convention Bureau partnership programme. ## Based in Melbourne ### Saxton Speakers - Website: https://www.saxton.com.au/ - Type: speaker bureau - Based: Melbourne, VIC - Coverage: national - Roster: Over 1,000 keynote speakers, MCs, facilitators and entertainers (site also claims 1,600+) - Publishes fees: No - Takes new speakers via: submission page - Topics: Business; Innovation; Lifestyle & Wellbeing; Motivational; Politics & Advocacy; Sport; Keynote Speakers; MCs; In Conversation; Entertainers; Workshops; New & Upcoming; Exclusive; Travelling Speakers; International; Marketing - Profile: https://speakersbureaus.directory/australia/bureaus/saxton-speakers/ Australia's largest bureau, running since 1965, with more than 1,000 speakers, MCs and entertainers across business, innovation, sport and politics. ### Platinum Speakers and Entertainers - Website: https://www.platinumspeakers.com.au/ - Type: speaker + entertainment agency - Based: Melbourne, VIC - Coverage: national - Roster: Not published - Publishes fees: Yes - Takes new speakers via: general contact only - Topics: Business Speakers; AI and Technology Speakers; Sales and Marketing Speakers; CEOs and Business Leaders Speakers; Entrepreneurial Speakers; Retail and Franchise Speakers; Customer Service Speakers; Futurists; Leadership Speakers; Motivational Keynote Speakers; Conference Facilitators and Moderators; Corporate Master of Ceremonies; Celebrity Speakers; Sports Speakers; Comedians and Corporate Humour - Profile: https://speakersbureaus.directory/australia/bureaus/platinum-speakers-and-entertainers/ Independent Melbourne bureau and IASB member covering business, AI, sales and marketing, with published fee bands that start at the lower end of the market. ### ICMI Speakers & Entertainers - Website: https://www.icmi.com.au/ - Type: speaker + entertainment agency - Based: Prahran (Melbourne), VIC - Coverage: national - Roster: Not published - Publishes fees: No - Takes new speakers via: submission page - Topics: Advertising & Marketing; After Dinner Speakers; AI; Business; Celebrity; Creativity & Innovation; Diversity & Inclusion; Economy & Finance; Leadership; Master of Ceremonies (MCs) & Hosts; Mental Health & Wellness; Motivational; Social Media & Networking; Sport; Technology, Future & Innovation; Virtual; Comedians; Bands & Musicians; Magician - Profile: https://speakersbureaus.directory/australia/bureaus/icmi-speakers-and-entertainers/ A 35 year old family business, now part of the Launchd Group, with one of the broadest topic lists in the country including advertising, marketing and AI. ### Keynote Entertainment - Website: https://www.keynoteentertainment.com.au/ - Type: speaker + entertainment agency - Based: Surrey Hills (Melbourne), VIC - Coverage: national - Roster: Claims 2,057 presenters across 44 categories - Publishes fees: No - Takes new speakers via: general contact only - Topics: Motivational Speakers; Business Speakers; AI Speakers; Branding & Marketing; Entrepreneur; Innovation; Futurists & Future Trends; Sales; Women in Business; Business Coaching; CEO; Leadership; Change Management; Customer Service; Economists; Facilitators; Olympians; Sports Heroes; Entertainers; Comedians; Master of Ceremonies - Profile: https://speakersbureaus.directory/australia/bureaus/keynote-entertainment/ Melbourne bureau with a large open database of more than 2,000 presenters across 44 categories, including branding and marketing, AI and entrepreneurship. ### The Booker Bureau - Website: https://thebookerbureau.com.au/ - Type: speaker + entertainment agency - Based: South Yarra (Melbourne), VIC - Coverage: national - Roster: Not published - Publishes fees: No - Takes new speakers via: general contact only - Topics: Leadership; Marketing; Business; Education; Sport; Health & Wellbeing - Profile: https://speakersbureaus.directory/australia/bureaus/the-booker-bureau/ Boutique Melbourne bureau and entertainment agency founded in 2013, with explicit marketing and business sales categories. ### Speakers Solutions - Website: https://speakerssolutions.com.au/ - Type: speaker bureau - Based: Croydon (Melbourne), VIC - Coverage: international with AU office - Roster: 17 speakers (per explore-speakers page counter) - Publishes fees: Yes - Takes new speakers via: submission page - Topics: Business; Leadership; Inspirational; Health & Wellbeing; Social Issues - Profile: https://speakersbureaus.directory/australia/bureaus/speakers-solutions/ Small bureau operating since 1997 with a free online speaker application, covering business leadership, health and wellbeing, and social issues. ### Blue Planet Entertainment - Website: https://www.blueplanetentertainment.net.au/ - Type: speaker + entertainment agency - Based: Melbourne, VIC - Coverage: national - Roster: Not published - Publishes fees: No - Takes new speakers via: general contact only - Topics: Keynote Speakers; Master of Ceremonies; Business Speakers; Lifestyle Speakers; Celebrity Speakers; Motivational Speakers; Sports Speakers; Comedians - Profile: https://speakersbureaus.directory/australia/bureaus/blue-planet-entertainment/ Melbourne music and entertainment agency with a speaker division that leans to sport and celebrity names. ### Speaking Out - Website: https://speakingout.com.au/ - Type: niche bureau - Based: South Yarra (Melbourne), VIC - Coverage: national - Roster: approx. 350 (speaker directory page) - Publishes fees: No - Takes new speakers via: submission page - Topics: Education, Innovation & Leadership; Health, Psychology & Well-being; Media, Politics & Global Perspectives; Society, Identity & Culture - Profile: https://speakersbureaus.directory/australia/bureaus/speaking-out/ Boutique Melbourne agency of about 350 speakers built around social justice, personal development and education, serving schools, councils and universities. ### Artist Bookings - Website: https://artist-bookings.com/ - Type: entertainment agency with speakers - Based: Sandringham (Melbourne), VIC - Coverage: national - Roster: 18+ First Nations MCs and comedians on the MCs page - Publishes fees: Yes - Takes new speakers via: submission page - Topics: MCs; Comedians; Presenters; Cultural performers - Profile: https://speakersbureaus.directory/australia/bureaus/artist-bookings/ Melbourne entertainment agency with a strong First Nations MCs, comedians and presenters roster. ### CMC Talent (Creative Media Careers) - Website: https://www.cmctalent.com.au/ - Type: speaker management (exclusive roster) - Based: Hawthorn (Melbourne), VIC - Coverage: international with AU office - Roster: Not published - Publishes fees: No - Takes new speakers via: general contact only - Topics: Entertainment; Media; Sports; Podcasting; Corporate - Profile: https://speakersbureaus.directory/australia/bureaus/cmc-talent-creative-media-careers/ Melbourne talent management for broadcasters, hosts, presenters and experts, relevant to MC and host bookings. ### Instinct Music (Instinct Events & Entertainment) - Website: https://instinctmusic.com.au/ - Type: entertainment agency with speakers - Based: Melbourne, VIC - Coverage: national - Roster: claims 3000+ entertainers across its network; keynote speakers list runs 6 pages - Publishes fees: Yes - Takes new speakers via: submission page - Topics: Master of Ceremonies; Australian Comedians; Keynote Speakers; TV Personalities; Sport Speakers; Motivational Speakers; Celebrity Hosts - Profile: https://speakersbureaus.directory/australia/bureaus/instinct-music-instinct-events-and-entertainment/ Large Melbourne corporate entertainment agency with a keynote speaker and MC section, and a published keynote guide from $10,000. ### Australian Entertainment Services (AES) - Website: https://www.australianentertainmentservices.com.au/ - Type: entertainment agency with speakers - Based: Fitzroy North (Melbourne), VIC - Coverage: national - Roster: claims exclusive relationship with more than 70 acts - Publishes fees: No - Takes new speakers via: general contact only - Topics: MCs & Professional Speakers; Comedians; Media Personalities; Sports Personalities - Profile: https://speakersbureaus.directory/australia/bureaus/australian-entertainment-services-aes/ Melbourne music-led agency of more than 30 years with a small MCs and professional speakers section. ### Bandshop - Website: https://www.bandshop.com.au/ - Type: entertainment agency with speakers - Based: Melbourne, VIC - Coverage: national - Roster: Not published - Publishes fees: No - Takes new speakers via: unknown - Topics: Comedians; MCs and Speakers; Attractions/celebrity bookings - Profile: https://speakersbureaus.directory/australia/bureaus/bandshop/ Melbourne music-led agency whose comedians, MCs and speakers section is dominated by comedians. ### Booked Out Speakers Agency - Website: https://bookedout.com.au/ - Type: niche bureau - Based: South Yarra (Melbourne), VIC - Coverage: national - Roster: Not published - Publishes fees: No - Takes new speakers via: unknown - Topics: Author; Comics; Illustrator; Social Issues; Sustainability; First Nations; Inspirational Speaker; Storyteller/Performer - Profile: https://speakersbureaus.directory/australia/bureaus/booked-out-speakers-agency/ Established in 1994, the schools, libraries and communities arm of the same business as Speaking Out. ### Token (Token Artists) - Website: https://token.com.au/ - Type: speaker management (exclusive roster) - Based: Melbourne, VIC - Coverage: national - Roster: 43 artists on keynote speakers page - Publishes fees: Yes - Takes new speakers via: general contact only - Topics: Comedians; MCs/Guest Speakers; Keynote Speakers; Motivational Speakers; Corporate Entertainers - Profile: https://speakersbureaus.directory/australia/bureaus/token-token-artists/ Melbourne comedy artist management company that markets its own comedians as keynote speakers and MCs. ### Professional Speakers Australia (PSA) - Find a Speaker - Website: https://www.professionalspeakers.org.au/ - Type: industry body - Based: Melbourne, VIC - Coverage: national - Roster: Not published - Publishes fees: Yes - Takes new speakers via: membership required - Profile: https://speakersbureaus.directory/australia/bureaus/professional-speakers-australia-psa-find-a-speaker/ The national industry body for speakers. Its Find a Speaker listing is a Professional Member benefit with a verified speaking income requirement. ### Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) - Partnership Program - Website: https://www.melbournecb.com.au/ - Type: event supplier directory - Based: Melbourne, VIC - Coverage: national - Roster: over 250 private enterprise partners (search snippet) - Publishes fees: No - Takes new speakers via: membership required - Profile: https://speakersbureaus.directory/australia/bureaus/melbourne-convention-bureau-mcb-partnership-program/ Paid partnership programme with more than 250 private enterprise partners chasing conferences and incentive groups. ### Speaker Advisor - Website: https://speakeradvisor.com.au/ - Type: other - Based: Melbourne, VIC - Coverage: national - Roster: Not published - Publishes fees: Yes - Takes new speakers via: general contact only - Topics: Motivational; Wellness/mental health; Innovation; Strategy; Sales; Customer service; Productivity; Health/lifestyle - Profile: https://speakersbureaus.directory/australia/bureaus/speaker-advisor/ Curated best-speaker lists by topic and free matching advice, run by a working speaker in Melbourne. ## Also covering Melbourne These work nationally or internationally, so they book Melbourne events from elsewhere. Full detail on the country page and in the API. - Australian Speakers Bureau (operated by SpeakIn) (Singapore): https://www.australianspeakerbureau.com/ - Ovations Speakers Bureau (Leichhardt (Sydney)): https://www.ovations.com.au/ - ODE Management (Sydney): https://odemanagement.com/ - Corporate Speakers Australia (LUKE Corporate Speakers International): https://corporatespeakersaustralia.com.au/ - Inspire Speakers (Yaroomba): https://www.inspirespeakers.com.au/ - Encore Speakers: https://www.encorespeakers.com/ - Great Expectation Speakers and Trainers (Brisbane): https://www.greatexpectation.com.au/ - Speakers Corner (London): https://www.speakerscorner.co.uk/ - Talent Corp (Crows Nest (Sydney)): https://talentcorp.com.au/ - Claxton Speakers International (Crows Nest (Sydney)): https://www.claxtonspeakers.com.au/ - Elite Speakers (Perth): https://elitespeakers.com.au/ - Australian Network Entertainment (ANE) (Avalon Beach (Sydney)): https://www.australiannetworkentertainment.com.au/ - Celebrity Speakers Bureau (Celebrity Speakers Australia) (Sydney): https://www.celebrityspeakers.com.au/ - BigSpeak Speakers Bureau (Santa Barbara, California): https://www.bigspeak.com/ - Essential Speakers (Essential Talent): https://essentialspeakers.com.au/ - London Speaker Bureau Asia (North Sydney): https://www.londonspeakerbureauasia.com/ - Speakers Connect (Hong Kong): https://www.speakersconnect.com/ - Leading Voice Speaker Management: https://www.leadingvoice.com.au/ - Apples & Pears Entertainment (Sydney): https://www.applesandpearsentertainment.com.au/ - Enhance Entertainment (Leichhardt (Sydney)): https://enhancentertainment.com.au/ - Onstage Entertainment (Brisbane): https://www.onstage.com.au/ - Corporate Comedians (Brisbane): https://www.corporatecomedians.com.au/ - Fane Australia (Sydney): https://fane.com.au/ - Agency X (Brisbane): https://agencyx.com.au/ - Blaklist Agency (Sydney (Gadigal Country)): https://blaklist.com.au/ - Speakers Ink: https://www.speakers-ink.com.au/ - Paper Bird Speakers Agency (Fremantle): https://paperbird.com.au/schools/speakers-agency/ - TalentINK Group (Pyrmont (Sydney)): https://www.thetalentinkgroup.com/ - The Fordham Company (Darlinghurst (Sydney)): https://thefordhamcompany.com.au/ - EntertainOz: https://www.entertainoz.com.au/ - Talks.co: https://talks.co/ - Professional Conference Organisers Association (PCOA) - Associate Partner Program: https://pco.asn.au/ - AuSAE (Australasian Society of Association Executives) - Supplier Directory (Hendra (Brisbane)): https://ausae.org.au/ - Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) - Services Directory: https://www.abea.org.au/ - Consult Clarity - Australian keynote speaker lists (Brisbane): https://www.consultclarity.org/post/keynote-speakers-australia - Sessionize - Speakers Directory: https://sessionize.com/ - Bark.com (Australia) - Motivational Speakers: https://www.bark.com/en/au/motivational-speakers/ - Business Events Adelaide (Adelaide Convention Bureau) - Membership (Adelaide): https://www.businesseventsadelaide.com.au/ - Business Events Perth - Membership (Perth): https://www.businesseventsperth.com/ - Business Events Sydney (BESydney) - Supplier Search (Sydney): https://www.besydney.com.au/ - SpeakerHUB: https://speakerhub.com/ - SpeakerLinq: https://speakerlinq.com/ - Gold Coast Speakers (Gold Coast): https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au/ - Pickstar (Adelaide): https://pickstar.pro/au/ - eSpeakers Marketplace: https://www.espeakers.com/ ## Questions about booking a speaker in Melbourne ### Why is Melbourne the biggest speaking market in Australia? Mostly history. Saxton started here in 1965 and is still the largest bureau in the country. ICMI, Keynote Entertainment and Platinum all grew up in the same city, and the industry body sits here too. Sydney has more corporate headquarters, but Melbourne has more of the agencies that book the speakers. ### Which Melbourne bureau should I try first? Depends on your budget and your topic. Saxton has the deepest roster by a distance. ICMI has the widest topic list including advertising, marketing and AI. Keynote Entertainment carries over 2,000 presenters across 44 categories. If cost is the constraint, start with Platinum Speakers: it's one of the few publishing a fee band, and it starts lower than most. ### Are there Melbourne agencies for non-corporate events? Yes, and they're distinct businesses. Booked Out handles schools, libraries and community work from South Yarra. Speaking Out, its sister agency at the same address, takes the corporate side with a social justice and personal development focus. For entertainment-led events, Instinct Music, Bandshop, AES and Artist Bookings all book speakers alongside bands and comedians. ### Does being Melbourne-based mean they only book Melbourne events? No. Almost every Melbourne bureau here works nationally, and several work internationally. Saxton also has offices in Sydney and Auckland. Being based in Melbourne mainly means the account managers are here, which matters for briefing meetings more than for where your event is. ### What does Professional Speakers Australia do? PSA is the national industry body, headquartered in Melbourne. It isn't an agency and doesn't book speakers. Its Find a Speaker directory is a Professional Member benefit, and that tier requires verified speaking income of $50,000 in the past twelve months plus a five-minute unedited live recording. ### How hard is it to get onto a Melbourne bureau's roster? The large ones gate hard. Saxton and ICMI both want five or more paid bookings in the past year, on-stage video and client references. Saxton takes up to twelve weeks and only replies if it plans to proceed. The smaller Melbourne agencies are more open. Speakers Solutions runs a free online application, and The Booker Bureau is a boutique with a thin speaker roster and explicit marketing and business categories. ### Can I book a comedian as a keynote speaker in Melbourne? Token Artists markets its own comedians as keynote speakers and MCs, and it manages some of the best-known names in Australian comedy. It doesn't represent outside speakers. Several Melbourne entertainment agencies also carry comedians alongside their speaker lists, which is often the easier route if you need both for the same event. ### How far ahead should I book a Melbourne speaker? Six to twelve months for a conference keynote, and earlier around the spring conference season when Melbourne's calendar is busiest. The depth here helps at short notice more than in smaller cities. With four large bureaus in one city, someone usually has availability. --- Country page: https://speakersbureaus.directory/australia/ Data as JSON: https://speakersbureaus.directory/api/australia.json Free to use and cite with attribution to speakersbureaus.directory.