Testimonials
Kate Thompson, Event Organiser, YUM! Festival
I had the pleasure of working with Darren at this years 3-day Yum! Festival of food, music and drink in Hull city centre from 8th – 10th Aug 2013.
Darren hosted our live cooking demonstrations and music acts throughout the full event and his professionalism, enthusiasm and popularity with the audience made him an absolute pleasure to work with. His bubbly personality made what is a stressful time for any event organiser much easier.
I would highly recommend Darren and can safely say he was an asset to Yum! Festival.
I had the pleasure of working with Darren at this years 3-day Yum! Festival of food, music and drink in Hull city centre from 8th – 10th Aug 2013.
Darren hosted our live cooking demonstrations and music acts throughout the full event and his professionalism, enthusiasm and popularity with the audience made him an absolute pleasure to work with. His bubbly personality made what is a stressful time for any event organiser much easier.
I would highly recommend Darren and can safely say he was an asset to Yum! Festival.
Mark Tasker, Event Producer, Fruition Premier Ltd
Fruition produces events of all sizes and formats for global clients, radio and TV stations as well as local authorities and governments. We have used Darren on many occasions for shows both large and small as well as live broadcast events where timing is critical. Darren is an excellent host and is able to combine entertaining the audiences with following directions from us to ensure a smooth and highly professional show. We would have no hesitation in recommending Darren to anyone looking for a highly experienced and professional host.
Fruition produces events of all sizes and formats for global clients, radio and TV stations as well as local authorities and governments. We have used Darren on many occasions for shows both large and small as well as live broadcast events where timing is critical. Darren is an excellent host and is able to combine entertaining the audiences with following directions from us to ensure a smooth and highly professional show. We would have no hesitation in recommending Darren to anyone looking for a highly experienced and professional host.
Mark Lonsdale - Marketing Manager, The Spa Bridlington
I have known and worked with Darren for a number of years. Firstly in my position as Marketing Manager of Viking FM and Magic 1161 and latterly as Marketing Manager of The Spa, Bridlington. Darren has worked on a number of events and always given his all. He is passionate about the event he is doing and will give the brand 100%. Listeners and audience members like his natural style and find him very easy to get on with. He is always willing to help off stage with any issues that may arise and do so with a smile on his face. I would have no qualms at all in recommending Darren as a host for an event and look forward to working with him again.
I have known and worked with Darren for a number of years. Firstly in my position as Marketing Manager of Viking FM and Magic 1161 and latterly as Marketing Manager of The Spa, Bridlington. Darren has worked on a number of events and always given his all. He is passionate about the event he is doing and will give the brand 100%. Listeners and audience members like his natural style and find him very easy to get on with. He is always willing to help off stage with any issues that may arise and do so with a smile on his face. I would have no qualms at all in recommending Darren as a host for an event and look forward to working with him again.
Jonathon Black - Events Technical Officer, Hull City Council
Darren has worked with Hull City Council for many years. During this time, Darren has hosted many high profile events for the City Council. From the global Clipper, round the world yacht race to Freedom Festival.
December 2013 saw Darren once again host the Christmas Lights switch on with the Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull in front of a crowd of 25,000 people. The passion and knowledge Darren shows in his presenting always comes out in his work. Making him a worthy ambassador for Kingston upon Hull.
Darren has worked with Hull City Council for many years. During this time, Darren has hosted many high profile events for the City Council. From the global Clipper, round the world yacht race to Freedom Festival.
December 2013 saw Darren once again host the Christmas Lights switch on with the Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull in front of a crowd of 25,000 people. The passion and knowledge Darren shows in his presenting always comes out in his work. Making him a worthy ambassador for Kingston upon Hull.
Steve Allbones - Sales Director, 96.9 Viking FM & Magic 1161
I have known Darren Lethem for over ten years in my capacity as Station & Sales Director at Viking FM & Magic 1161. He has a wealth of experience at presenting shows and hosting events to a wide variety of audiences. He builds a great rapport with the general public and is a professional, well liked personality be it in front of just a few people or compering in front of tens of thousands outside the City Hall.
I would recommend Darren without reservation for a professional, reliable service and someone you can rely on who can read an audience well and set the right tone of voice and pace for every occasion.
I have known Darren Lethem for over ten years in my capacity as Station & Sales Director at Viking FM & Magic 1161. He has a wealth of experience at presenting shows and hosting events to a wide variety of audiences. He builds a great rapport with the general public and is a professional, well liked personality be it in front of just a few people or compering in front of tens of thousands outside the City Hall.
I would recommend Darren without reservation for a professional, reliable service and someone you can rely on who can read an audience well and set the right tone of voice and pace for every occasion.
Ed Faulkner - Tribfest Organiser
Darren has worked as a presenter at Tribfest Music Festival for the last 7 years. He is, and always has been, a massive pioneer of the work we do at the festival and has never let us down. He has an amazing bubbly personality which shows through in his presenting skills onstage. Nothing is too much trouble for Darren and he is very professional in the work that he does with us.
Darren has worked as a presenter at Tribfest Music Festival for the last 7 years. He is, and always has been, a massive pioneer of the work we do at the festival and has never let us down. He has an amazing bubbly personality which shows through in his presenting skills onstage. Nothing is too much trouble for Darren and he is very professional in the work that he does with us.
Sam Brennan - Director of Sponsorship & Promotions, Lincs FM Group
I have worked with Darren for over 13 years in the radio industry. In that time I have always found Darren to be reliable and totally professional. Darren can command an audience and always ensures he delivers exactly what he was briefed.
He is confident in his approach and also a very warm and caring individual. He can engage with anyone on a one to one basis as well as crowds of thousands. He is entertaining, funny, and charismatic and has never let me down.
I would not hesitate in recommending Darren in any professional capacity.
I have worked with Darren for over 13 years in the radio industry. In that time I have always found Darren to be reliable and totally professional. Darren can command an audience and always ensures he delivers exactly what he was briefed.
He is confident in his approach and also a very warm and caring individual. He can engage with anyone on a one to one basis as well as crowds of thousands. He is entertaining, funny, and charismatic and has never let me down.
I would not hesitate in recommending Darren in any professional capacity.
Alastair Lindsay - Sound Engineer & Owner, ARL Sound
Darren is one of the nicest guys I have ever come across to work with in the business. His professionalism and dedication to his work is outstanding. We have worked with Darren on many live productions from Music Festivals to Corporate Events and even Christmas City Centre Light switch ons. He is a true master of his craft and will always be at the top of my list for any live event
Darren is one of the nicest guys I have ever come across to work with in the business. His professionalism and dedication to his work is outstanding. We have worked with Darren on many live productions from Music Festivals to Corporate Events and even Christmas City Centre Light switch ons. He is a true master of his craft and will always be at the top of my list for any live event
Mike Smith - CEO Hull Kingston Rovers RLFC
Darren has years of experience in broadcasting and it shows in his performance. He is very articulate, funny and can work with or without a script. The preparation Darren puts into his work ensures everything runs smoothly and efficiently and I would certainly recommend him as an emcee for any type of event.
Darren has years of experience in broadcasting and it shows in his performance. He is very articulate, funny and can work with or without a script. The preparation Darren puts into his work ensures everything runs smoothly and efficiently and I would certainly recommend him as an emcee for any type of event.
Letter from David Beal - General Manager, Be Your Best Foundation