Presenter for Talk Stage at a London Festival

Presenter is needed in London, United Kingdom.

We are seeking a charismatic and culturally aware presenter or MC to host the Talk Stage at the Ben & Jerry’s Festival 2026, produced by Bookabeat, at Chiswick House & Gardens in London. The role involves guiding the stage programme throughout the day, introducing speakers and panellists, moderating discussions, and facilitating engaging audience Q&As. The topics will cover community, culture, sustainability, food, music and social impact. You should have experience hosting live events, panels, or festivals, and be confident managing diverse speakers and audiences, bringing warmth, humour, and a strong stage presence. Familiarity with subjects around culture, community, and social impact is important, and a background in live events, radio, podcasting or cultural programming is a plus. Experience with sustainability or social justice topics is desirable. The event is scheduled for 13 June 2026 and will require you on-site in London for a day or two.

Budget range:
Small project ($750 – 1,500 USD)

About the client
I’m Naomi Peter, Founder of Bookabeat and Producer of the Ben & Jerry’s Festival 2025 at Chiswick House & Gardens in London. Bookabeat is a cultural production company focused on high-quality programming across music, conversation and community-led experiences. I produce large-scale festivals and live events, working across curation, talent booking, stage production and full event delivery. For this year’s festival, I’m curating the Talk Stage programme, centring conversations around culture, sustainability, food, music and social impact. I’m looking to collaborate with experienced, engaging presenters who can hold a live audience and bring warmth and energy to the stage.