A fresh opportunity for Darwin’s new voices!

A free four-month intensive public speaking program culminating in a gala event on July 18 2025!

We’re looking for Darwin’s new voices to speak at a Gala Event on July 18!

We’re inviting Darwin’s event bookers, industry peak bodies and events professionals to be introduced to Darwin’s next generation of speakers and presenters in a TEDtalk style format of short talks on a wide range of topics of their choice.

As part of our mission to increase the entrepreneurial capacity of the Northern Territory and the confidence of it’s people, we’re looking for fresh voices from all generations to receive free training over four months before a live rehearsal and a major inspirational speaking event at Darwin Innovation Hub on Friday July 18.

Plus one speaker at our gala event will win $1000 of paid speaking bookings in 2025 sponsored by Speakstarter.*

Key Dates

1

APR

New Voices Information Session

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm ACST

Hear about the process, what to expect, how to participate and ask questions about it all.

12

APR

In-Person Training Session 1

9:00 am - 11:00 am ACST
Darwin Innovation Hub, Level 1, 48-50 Smith Street Mall, Darwin City

More information to be released soon.

10

MAY

In-Person Training Session 2

9:00 am - 11:00 am ACST
Darwin Innovation Hub, Level 1, 48-50 Smith Street Mall, Darwin City

More information to be released soon.

14

JUN

In-Person Training Session 3

9:00 am - 11:00 am ACST
Darwin Innovation Hub, Level 1, 48-50 Smith Street Mall, Darwin City

More information to be released soon.

12

JUL

Final Training & Rehearsal

9:00 am - 11:00 am ACST
Darwin Innovation Hub, Level 1, 48-50 Smith Street Mall, Darwin City

More information to be released soon.

18

JUL

Gala Speaking Event & Finale

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ACST
Darwin Innovation Hub, Level 1, 48-50 Smith Street Mall, Darwin City

More information to be released soon.

What you will learn.

This is unlike any kind of public speaking training you've ever tried before. You will be taught the format of a TEDtalk-style presentation with the chance to be in the final eight presenters at our Grand Finale Gala Event on July 18.


The Format

You will learn a TEDtalk-style format and be trained on everything you need to present your own 10-minute inspirational, motivational or challenging speech to a real audience on July 18 if you are selected in our Final 8.


Today's Public Speaking Style

The trouble with some public speaking clubs is that they force debating, confrontation and performance in a certain way. This process gently guides you through the process of becoming a real public speaker for 2025 - not a speech-giver from 1932.


Stage Presence

Our trainer will guide you through microphone use, stage movement, body language and how to project your voice in a way that is both engaging and compelling for the audience so that vou will know your message is heard.


Access to our Speaking Club

As a participant in New Voices, you can also attend our monthly public speaking club sessions free of charge so you can get more practice speaking in front of others in a supportive and fun environment. Club meets are in Darwin and Palmerston. Find out more here.

Team

Your Trainer

Dante St James

I’m Dante St James. As a very experienced public speaker, presenter, former media personality and trainer, I’ve watched as the pool of professional speakers in the Territory has become less diverse, harder to engage with and more repetitive.

As someone who has been blessed to make it to many stages around the Territory and Australia, I want to share a stage with new and up-and-coming voices so they can be introduced to an audience, connected with booking agents and events organisers and get the speaking experience they need.

I can’t wait to get started on New Voices 2025 as the second series in this high-profile event!

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