An influential public speaker with real-world impact, Bob Geldof is a successful musician, entrepreneur and political activist who brings vast personal experiences from music, media and world politics to every stage. He mixes sharp insight with humour and clear, powerful messaging, which is why he is a favourite for corporate events and after-dinner slots.
If you want an outstanding speaker who makes complex issues feel simple and urgent, Bob delivers. He has shared global stages with leaders such as Bill Clinton, and clients who complete evaluation forms regularly report the best marks, including more than a few top mark scores. He is frequently introduced in the media as Sir Bob Geldof or simply Sir Bob, though the correct formal styling is Bob Geldof, KBE.
Born in Dún Laoghaire in Dublin City in 1951, Bob first broke through as lead singer of The Boomtown Rats, part of the late 70s punk and new wave scene. A successful musician from the start, he fronted hits such as “Rat Trap” and “I Don’t Like Mondays”. He then built a successful solo career with songs including “This Is The World Calling” and published the best-selling autobiography Is That It? He has also worked as a radio DJ, journalist and television presenter, proof of genuine business acumen and range.
Shocked by BBC coverage of the crisis in Ethiopia, Bob moved fast to co-write Do They Know It’s Christmas with Midge Ure, mobilising artists under the Band Aid name to raise money for famine relief across Africa. Funds have since been stewarded by the Band Aid Trust. The following year he co-organised Live Aid, the two-venue global concert at Wembley Stadium in London and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, a landmark in pop history that supercharged support for African famines and put poverty at the centre of…
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