Our Welsh celebrity client base
Many of our clients are bilingual - Mae llawer o'n cleientiaid yn ddwyieithog
Welsh Stars
Welsh Stars was established in 1998 by Sheila Willicombe directly from working at BBC Wales for many years.
Roy Noble, who was the most popular broadcaster in Wales at that time, was the first presenter to come on board. Shortly after he was followed by all the other major broadcasters in Wales – Jamie Owen and Sara Edwards (BBC news anchors); Derek Brockway and Behnaz Akhgar (BBC weather presenters); Jason Mohammad, Wynne Evans, Sian Lloyd, Sarah Dickins, Claire Summers, Owain Wyn Evans, Jonathan Hill, Iolo Williams, Sean Fletcher and many more. Over the next few years, we carefully selected business speakers of the highest calibre and were delighted when Carwyn Jones (former First Minister of Wales) joined our elite band as did Shane Williams, Ryan Jones; Dr Paul Thomas; Andy McCaan.
We provide hosts and conference chairs; speakers – after dinner; leadership; motivational; inspirational environment; climate change; team building; sustainability; resilience; sport psychology etc. Many of our clients can undertake advertising and promotional work as well as voice-overs in both English and Welsh as many of our clients are bilingual.
As the business grew so did enquiries from outside Wales and Speakers Unlimited was established. We then started working with BBC Points West news anchors, Alex Lovell and David Garmston; and presenters Matthew Hill, Bob Constantine, Nicola Beckford etc. We work regularly with Baroness Tanni-Grey Thompson and Colin Jackson. We also work with Rob Brydon; Katherine Jenkins; Sandi Toksvig; Sue Perkins; Jenny Éclair; Iwan Thomas; Justin Urquhart Stewart; Professor Robert Winston; Michael Portillo and many more.
Our vast experience has gained us the reputation of knowing who best to place in any given event and we always get it right. We liaise closely with event organisers to ensure that the best possible celebrity is chosen for their events. We are able to source any celebrity required as we have reciprocal arrangements with agents throughout the UK.
WELSH STARS TALENT
If you require a specific celebrity that does not appear on our site just let us know. We are able to source almost any celebrity with agents throughout the UK. Our vast experience ensures we provide the best possible celebrity for any given event.
Celebrities in the spot light
Professor Laura McAllister Joins Welsh Stars
Welsh Stars is delighted to announce that Professor Laura McAllister CBE has joined our roster as a motivational speaker and event host. Laura McAllister is one of Wales’ most respected public figures — an influential academic, former international footballer, and passionate advocate for equality, sport and leadership. A former captain of the Wales women’s national football team, Laura’s trailblazing sporting career laid the foundations for her work today as a Professor of Public Policy and Governance at Cardiff University and
Steve Speirs Stars in New BBC Show with Ruth Jones
Steve Speirs Stars in New BBC Show with Ruth Jones — Book Him for Your Next Event Welsh favourite Steve Speirs is back on our screens with a heart warming new BBC programme — and this time he’s joined by his good friend and Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones. In this special new show, Ruth travels to Steve’s hometown of Merthyr Tydfil for a weekend of nostalgia and adventure, exploring the places, moments and memories that shaped him into
Dan Biggar Announces Retirement
Dan Biggar Announces His Retirement — Book Him Now for Your Next Event Welsh rugby legend Dan Biggar has officially announced his retirement from professional rugby, marking the end of an incredible career that has inspired fans across Wales and beyond. Known for his passion, resilience and outstanding leadership on and off the pitch, Dan Biggar remains one of Welsh rugby’s most respected figures. Now, Dan is turning his focus to sharing his experience and insight with audiences as a
Carwyn Jones
Carwyn Jones is an experienced speaker and host who has spoken to audiences around the world. A former First Minister of Wales, Carwyn spent eighteen years in government in different roles before standing down in December 2018. His job took him to a number of places, from Patagonia to Perth and he was fortunate to meet world leaders such as Barack Obama, Hilary Clinton and Angela Merkel. You can read more about Carwyn Jones on his main page