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Events, Accolades & Work
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EVENTS, ACCOLADES & WORK
January 2021
This Is 42
We’re a dynamic team of young people who aim to advance humankind by bringing passionate people together. Diverse and electrifying speakers inspire our audiences.
Think Inc.
Think Inc. is a community of individuals on a mission to expose the true face of modern society, armed with ideas.
Speakers include:
- Dr. Neil Degrasse Tyson
- Steve Wozniak
- Edward Snowden
- Sam Harris
- Michio Kaku
- Jason Silva
Neil Degrasse Tyson | Think Inc
In between dropping diss tracks about flat earth theories and tweeting about the disastrous science and arts policies of the Trump administration, world renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson is finding time to visit Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Sydney in July 2017.
Michio Kaku | This Is 42
As if developing string theory to accomplish this was not enough, the world-renowned theoretical physicist Dr Michio Kaku tackles unique terrestrial and extra-terrestrial concerns of the 21st century, and brings them to Australia and New Zealand in 2018 in The Future of Humanity.
VIDinc | Urban Agent
VIDinc is a first of its kind event in Australia – A two-day conference and exhibition for online video creators held in Sydney.
- Jenna Marbles
- Nigahiga
- Tobuscus
- Mystery Guitar Man
Skepticon | Think Inc
Skepticon Australia 2017 is a joint effort between two of the country’s leading organizations seeking to imbue the public with skills in reason and rationality.
- Jason Silva
- Cara Santa Maria
- Alan Melikdjanian
- Britt Hermes
- Dr Alan Duffy
MUSIC FESTIVALS & EVENTS
January 2021
Crisp Entertainment
Appointed as a director and the CEO of an established event management company based on an ample amount of contact with artist management. Crisp Entertainment went on to create unique music festivals, special one off events for sponsors as well as Think Inc, the ideas conference.
Winterbeatz 2010 | Paperchase
Winterbeatz was a 2010 concert tour headlining:
- 50 Cent
- G Unit
- Fabolous
- Lil Kim
- Mario
Summerbeatz 2010
Summerbeatz was a 2010 concert tour held in Australia featuring:
- Flo Rida
- Jay Sean
- Ciara
- Ja Rule
- Travie McCoy
- Stan Walker
The Jumpoff U18 Festival ’10 & ’11
p style="text-align: left;">One of the largest youth music festivals to be held in Melbourne. Featuring:
- Aria Award winning outfit TV Rock
- Dynamite house duo Denzal Park
- Chart sensation Zoe Badwi
- DJ Champion DJ Samrai
- Wickid Force
- Hip Hop champions Mass Mayhem
- RnB Sensation Che’nelle
- Nathan Trifo
Urban Agent | Crisp Entertainment
Nationally sold-out tours featuring:
- Musiq Soulchild Australian Tour ’13
- Jay Sean Australian Tour ’13
- Naughty By Nature ’10
Supafest Urban Music Festival ’10 & ’11
Australia’s largest-ever outdoor Urban Music festival featuring:
- Kelly Rowland
- Pitbull
- Jay Sean
- Sean Paul
- Eve
- Akon
FILM, RADIO & SOUND
January 2021
World War One Radio Show
Award Winning Radio Show
First of its kind CBAA National Award Project & Talent Manager of Hip Hop artist music tours including CBAA award winning radio station World War One event with rapper Proof, member of D12 (2006)winning radio show/event.
Desh Amila – Then I Remembered My Training
Desh Amila learns why his ability to trust people is his biggest strength…and weakness.
Islam and the Future of Tolerance
This Is 42 – Director/Producer
In a world riven by violence and misunderstanding, prominent atheist author Sam Harris and Islamist-turned-liberal Muslim Maajid Nawaz seek to provide a remedy to the polarising rhetoric and obscurantism around the topic of Islam.
PHILANTHROPY, CHARITIES & WORK
January 2021
Urban Agent | Crisp Entertainment
Nationally sold-out tours featuring:
- Musiq Soulchild Australian Tour ’13
- Jay Sean Australian Tour ’13
- Naughty By Nature ’10
Crisp Entertainment
Appointed as a director and the CEO of an established event management company based on an ample amount of contact with artist management. Crisp Entertainment went on to create unique music festivals, special one off events for sponsors as well as Think Inc, the ideas conference.
Sri Lanka Unites | Philanthropy
As the post civil war Sri Lanka prepared for its future a group of brave Sri Lankans started an organisation to heal and reconcile. I was one of the founding members of its first Diaspora chapter in Melbourne.
The Dreamer’s Foundation
The Dreamer’s Foundation, created in early 2013 to help ambitious young people pursue their dreams, no matter how big. Through grants, workshops and mentorship with industry leaders, we give dreamers the opportunities they need to make their goals a reality.
Planet Urban
Chief-Executive Officer
Creating and managing Australia’s largest urban infotainment portal. The role involved defining the vision of the organisation, setting goals and developing the business and marketing plan, along with a budget for the business over five years.
Digital Careers
Coordinating All Digital Careers events and activities including Young ICT Explorers in NSW. Promoting the diversity of IT careers and study options.
GOT A PROJECT IN MIND?
Desh Amila’s inspiring and innovative presentations will resonate with educational facilities, large organisations, startups, media or not-for-profit businesses seeking to understand how to be a game-changer in the ever-changing and evolving world dominated by technology, culture, information and more. Uplifting, informative and thought-provoking, Desh Amila is the answer to creating an entrepreneurial mindset in the 21st century and beyond.
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