Beryl - Key Speaker
Beryl - Key Speaker
BERYL is an established keynote speaker and memoirist based in Melbourne. Her repertoire is centered on storytelling and social justice, notably detailed in her memoir A Darker Shade of Pale. This work explores her history in South Africa and provides insight into community resilience. BERYL has achieved significant milestones, including receiving a Human Rights Award from the University of Technology Sydney and the Celebrate African-Australia's Captain's Award. As the founder of the One World Community Arts Network, BERYL maintains a strong presence in the Australian arts sector through a structured arrangement of advocacy.
For conferences and community gatherings, BERYL delivers a professional standard of engagement. Her sessions are organised to manage the room atmosphere and event flow using amplified microphone instrumentation and professional audio equipment. BERYL is booked via Artist Bookings to ensure a professional standard of coordination for all live events and workshops. BERYL is currently available for professional hire across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Performance Genre: Keynote Speaking, Memoir-Based Storytelling
Size: Solo
Hire For: Presentations, Workshops, Live Events, Conferences, Gatherings, Book Signings
Equipment Supplied: Yes – suitable for small events only
Covered by the Artist Bookings 100% reschedule/replace/refund guarantee
“I loved your book! It was written as if you were telling a story — a story for SO many who just could not write, would not write, were scared to write or the memories were too painful. I think it was a very necessary book and will be a history for all generations. Memory is very important to share and express and you have done this!”
“This book moved me deeply. I read it when it first came out and still think about it. Such a sensitive exploration of a difficult topic, one that can easily fall to hate and blame. Instead, it is a quiet triumph of love and finding your own way in a world you are not allowed to fit into. So perfect.”
“I could not put this book down once I started, it made a flight from Sydney to Auckland wizz by! It is a very insightful and eye-opening piece of work all the while woven into a very gripping and beautifully crafted story, highly recommend!”
“I just finished reading ‘A darker shade of pale’. Beryl, what a testament! An enlightening read and very emotional at times when reality hit home! Thank you for putting into words what many of us held deep in our hearts unable to express.”