Fraser Orford is a sought-after MC, interviewer and panel facilitator.
Since 2016 he has been a Curator for TEDxSydney where, in addition to their annual mainstage event, he also programs speakers and performers for TEDxSydney's Pitch Nights, Salon and Youth events. Previously, Fraser has hosted sessions, interviews and moderated panels as part of TEDxYouth@Sydney 2017 and 2019 (Sydney Town Hall) as well as TEDxSydney 2017, 2018 and 2019 (Sydney Theatre, ICC Sydney).
Current Work:
Professionally, Fraser works in the arts, primarily touring concerts, commercial theatre and musical theatre productions both nationally and internationally. Such productions have included the international tours of Disney's The Lion King (Michael Cassel Group/Disney) and George Orwell's 1984 (Almeida Theatre), as well as Australian tours of Pigalle (Sydney Festival), Eddie Perfect's The Beast (GWB Entertainment), GHOST The Musical (ATG). Earlier this year Fraser Produced the creative developments and showings of two new Australian musicals - Good Omens and The Dismissal (Squabbalogic). Fraser brings style, professionalism and a fabulous sense of humour to his hosting duties and is known for his ability to lighten the room and lift everyone's energy.
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The impact of muscle dysmorphia | Q&A with Scott Griffiths | TEDxYouth@Sydney
Fraser is a sought-after MC, interviewer and panel facilitator. Since 2016 he has been a Curator for TEDxSydney where, in addition to their annual mainstage event, he also programs speakers and performers for TEDxSydney's Pitch Nights, Salon and Youth events. Previously, Fraser has hosted sessions, interviews and moderated panels as part of TEDxYouth@Sydney 2017 and 2019 (Sydney Town Hall) as well as TEDxSydney 2017, 2018 and 2019 (Sydney Theatre, ICC Sydney).TEDxSydney 2018 | Fast Ideas | Fraser Orford | TEDxSydney
In this fun, fast paced segment, watch as members of the TEDxSydney 2018 audience joined us on stage to share their Fast Idea in 30 seconds flat in front of more than 5000 people! Fraser is a sought-after MC, interviewer and panel facilitator. Since 2016 he has been a Curator for TEDxSydney where, in addition to their annual mainstage event, he also programs speakers and performers for TEDxSydney's Pitch Nights, Salon and Youth events. Previously, Fraser has hosted sessions, interviews and moderated panels as part of TEDxYouth@Sydney 2017 and 2019 (Sydney Town Hall) as well as TEDxSydney 2017, 2018 and 2019 (Sydney Theatre, ICC Sydney).Faster Ideas | Faster Ideas | TEDxYouth@Sydney
Join host Fraser Orford as he hears seven such ideas, and stay tuned at the end of the video for a special impromptu performance for the people of New Zealand in response to the devastating Christchurch attacks in March 2019. Faster Ideas gives members of the TEDxYouth@Sydney 2019 audience the chance to share their ideas in 30 seconds flat! This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.Fraser Orford is a wonderfully gifted, natural communicator. His ability to effortlessly move between humour and serious commentary marks both his quality and intellect. Perhaps it's his fam ... keep reading Dr Gill Hicks AM MBE
