Dr Mark Deeks is an experienced speaker who likes to challenge our assumptions about music, and help us to understand the important role music can play in our mental health and wellbeing.

Mark has appeared as a guest on a range of popular television shows, radio channels, and in publications, including on BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 5, BBC Radio Newcastle, Times Radio, on BBC’s Children in Need Big Singalong, and in The Guardian and Metal Hammer. In 2020 he published his book Not Another Piano Book, which shows readers that playing piano can be achievable for anyone.

He has spoken at the BBC Radio Children in Need Big Fancy Dress Singalong Project, and the world’s first Men’s Mental Health Summit on Clubhouse. As well as his musical keynote speeches, he offers a range of interactive music-based workshops that can be combined with his talks. All of his virtual and in-person events include the option of live piano, making your event memorable and impactful.

From delivering a TED talk on the mental health benefits of heavy metal, to his choir working with BBC’s Gareth Malone, leading workplace-based musical projects to improve staff wellbeing, conducting the Royal Northern Sinfonia, musical directing for Faye Tozer of Steps, and giving Lenny Henry piano lessons – Mark has done it all and more.

MARK DEEKS SPEAKING TOPICS

– Music

– Wellbeing

– Mental Health

– Men’s Mental Health

– Baby Loss

– Grief

Mark offers both virtual and in-person events and generally provides:

– 30-60 minute keynotes

– 60-90 minute workshops

– A half day including a keynote and a workshop

Clients include BBC Newcastle, Disneyland Paris, Middlesborough College, Newcastle Council, Northumberland Healthcare NHS Trust, Northumbrian Water, Safety Federation, Saga Software Development

Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book motivational mental health Mark Deeks for your next live event.

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