Starting his career as an entertainment presenter for children’s TV, Dave Payne was the face of Channel 5’s Shake! and Milkshake!, presenting live daily, before being appointed studio director. He was also the television presenter for Channel 5’s Extreme Football and Extreme Football Extra with ex-professional footballer, Graeme LeSaux.
His career really kicked off however after he hosted events for the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics as well as Sports Relief at the Olympic Aquatic Centre.
After presenting in front of 30,000 people at the London Olympics, he developed a passion for live events and has since dedicated his career to that field. With extensive experience hosting live events both on camera and in front of live audiences,
Dave has since hosted thousands of events for notable clients such as BBC Music, England Rugby, the Paris 2024 Olympics, Apple, Google, Coca-Cola, HSBC, Sport Relief, World Gymnastics, the World Taekwondo Championships, and Tough Mudder, among others.
He regularly hosts for the likes of ‘Open Mic UK’, ‘Britain Does Variety’ and ‘TeenStar’ where he has featured as event host at top venues like the O2, the NEC and the Copper Box Arena.
Dave is equally at home for high profile business events or more entertainment-based events. Here he is hosting the Excellence Awards for a Singapore based client, something he has been re-booked for the last five years.
He’s hosted award ceremonies for Standard Chartered Banking, Coca Cola and Three Mobile.
Dave’s talents as an experienced presenter go behind the camera too. He’s produced and directed children’s TV and has been a voice-over artist for Sky Living, Sky 1, Channel 5 and Sky Sports, introducing the likes of CSI, America’s Next Top Model and UEFA Football.
Whether you are looking for a male presenter for a corporate video, an event host, demonstrator or compère for a live event, Dave’s captivating style and professional approach will be sure to impress. He quickly becomes part of the team! His confident, approachable style allows him to communicate key messages naturally, interview contributors effectively and keep discussions engaging, making him a strong choice for corporate films, internal communications, conferences, awards and panel discussions.
Contact Great British Presenters today to book Dave Payne for your next live event or corporate video call +44 1753 439289.
