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Daniel Powter is a recording artist known for his hit "Bad Day." He recently released the full-length "Turn on the Lights."

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Daniel Powter creates music the way most people breathe -- it's simply what he does as a way of getting along. "I write songs to make sense of the world around me," says Powter, a native of British Columbia now living in Los Angeles with his two young children. "And that's how I've been since I was 10 years old, long before anyone else was listening."

People started listening -- in the tens of millions -- in 2006, when Powter's song "Bad Day" became a worldwide smash, one that Billboard named the top Hot 100 song of that year. Today Powter uses any number of metaphors to describe the experience. "Obviously, it was incredible -- a lightning-in-a-bottle moment," says the singer-songwriter, whose major-label debut single impacted across Europe and in Australia before taking off in the United States thanks in part to its prominent placement on "American Idol." "To have people all over the globe singing along to your music -- it's what every songwriter dreams of."

Looking back, Powter can see that the weight of "Bad Day" eventually began to take its toll on his creative energy. "It was a double-edged sword," he admits. "Kind of a blessing and a curse. I was touring the world and performing for thousands of people, but I felt like the song was starting to define me." He laughs. "I actually found myself getting almost angry about it." Powter even made a follow-up record that reflected some of those heavy feelings. "Then I realized that the only person my anger was affecting was me."

The weight finally lifts on Powter's new album, "Turn on the Lights," an effervescent set of summer-ready pop songs about life, love and what happens in between. Produced by veteran hitmaker Howard Benson (Kelly Clarkson, Gavin DeGraw, All-American Rejects) at his Bay 7 Studios in Los Angeles, "Turn on the Lights" catches Powter in a soulful, irresistibly uplifting mood.

"Let's get stupid dancing with Cupid tonight," urges the Grammy-nominated singer over a strummy groove in lead single "Cupid," "Don't it feel all kind of right?" In "Crazy All My Life" he claims he's done trying to be cool ("I want more!"), while the piano-based "The Day We Never Met" examines a relationship in reverse -- "almost like a musical version of the movie Memento," Powter explains.

It's not all sunshine and rainbows, of course: "Come Home" ponders the necessity of friendship during hard times. But even in its darker moments, "Turn on the Lights" retains an essential optimism that Powter says reflects his newly positive mindset these days. "For the first time in a long time, I felt like I didn't have anything to prove while I was writing this record," he explains. "I was just writing music because that's what I love to do. And I think in that process I kind of grew up a little bit."

Powter composed many of the songs at home on piano, and as a result the music began flowing more freely than it had in years. "I was calling my friends, putting the phone to the speaker -- like, 'Listen to this!'" he remembers with a laugh. "They'd say, 'Wow, how long has it been since Daniel did that?'"

Once he got the songs to his liking, Powter called in Benson, who proved to be an invaluable partner. The producer assembled a top-notch band (including drummer Josh Freese and guitarist Tim Pierce) and established an atmosphere in which the music could truly grow. "Howard totally got what I was trying to do," Powter says. "So much of what's out right now feels like it was made by computers. But we really wanted this to have an organic sound -- like humans were playing the instruments."

That's the vibe he'll continue to provide this year on the road, where Powter says he couldn't be more excited to return. "I love making records, but what I really live to do is play concerts," he notes. "And that's kind of been a big life lesson for me -- that the beauty of a 'Bad Day' or a 'Cupid' is that it gets people interested in what you're doing, so that they come see you and find out what youre all about."

Until recently, Daniel Powter fans might've thought they knew what he was all about. With "Turn on the Lights," he's got a lot more to show.

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  • What topics does Daniel Powter speak about?

    Daniel Powter is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Arts & Humanities, Music.
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    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Daniel Powter for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Daniel Powter for your next private or corporate function.
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Daniel Powter is a recording artist known for his hit "Bad Day." He recently released the full-length "Turn on the Lights."

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Daniel Powter Biography

Daniel Powter creates music the way most people breathe -- it's simply what he does as a way of getting along. "I write songs to make sense of the world around me," says Powter, a native of British Columbia now living in Los Angeles with his two young children. "And that's how I've been since I was 10 years old, long before anyone else was listening."

People started listening -- in the tens of millions -- in 2006, when Powter's song "Bad Day" became a worldwide smash, one that Billboard named the top Hot 100 song of that year. Today Powter uses any number of metaphors to describe the experience. "Obviously, it was incredible -- a lightning-in-a-bottle moment," says the singer-songwriter, whose major-label debut single impacted across Europe and in Australia before taking off in the United States thanks in part to its prominent placement on "American Idol." "To have people all over the globe singing along to your music -- it's what every songwriter dreams of."

Looking back, Powter can see that the weight of "Bad Day" eventually began to take its toll on his creative energy. "It was a double-edged sword," he admits. "Kind of a blessing and a curse. I was touring the world and performing for thousands of people, but I felt like the song was starting to define me." He laughs. "I actually found myself getting almost angry about it." Powter even made a follow-up record that reflected some of those heavy feelings. "Then I realized that the only person my anger was affecting was me."

The weight finally lifts on Powter's new album, "Turn on the Lights," an effervescent set of summer-ready pop songs about life, love and what happens in between. Produced by veteran hitmaker Howard Benson (Kelly Clarkson, Gavin DeGraw, All-American Rejects) at his Bay 7 Studios in Los Angeles, "Turn on the Lights" catches Powter in a soulful, irresistibly uplifting mood.

"Let's get stupid dancing with Cupid tonight," urges the Grammy-nominated singer over a strummy groove in lead single "Cupid," "Don't it feel all kind of right?" In "Crazy All My Life" he claims he's done trying to be cool ("I want more!"), while the piano-based "The Day We Never Met" examines a relationship in reverse -- "almost like a musical version of the movie Memento," Powter explains.

It's not all sunshine and rainbows, of course: "Come Home" ponders the necessity of friendship during hard times. But even in its darker moments, "Turn on the Lights" retains an essential optimism that Powter says reflects his newly positive mindset these days. "For the first time in a long time, I felt like I didn't have anything to prove while I was writing this record," he explains. "I was just writing music because that's what I love to do. And I think in that process I kind of grew up a little bit."

Powter composed many of the songs at home on piano, and as a result the music began flowing more freely than it had in years. "I was calling my friends, putting the phone to the speaker -- like, 'Listen to this!'" he remembers with a laugh. "They'd say, 'Wow, how long has it been since Daniel did that?'"

Once he got the songs to his liking, Powter called in Benson, who proved to be an invaluable partner. The producer assembled a top-notch band (including drummer Josh Freese and guitarist Tim Pierce) and established an atmosphere in which the music could truly grow. "Howard totally got what I was trying to do," Powter says. "So much of what's out right now feels like it was made by computers. But we really wanted this to have an organic sound -- like humans were playing the instruments."

That's the vibe he'll continue to provide this year on the road, where Powter says he couldn't be more excited to return. "I love making records, but what I really live to do is play concerts," he notes. "And that's kind of been a big life lesson for me -- that the beauty of a 'Bad Day' or a 'Cupid' is that it gets people interested in what you're doing, so that they come see you and find out what youre all about."

Until recently, Daniel Powter fans might've thought they knew what he was all about. With "Turn on the Lights," he's got a lot more to show.

Daniel Powter Videos

  • Daniel Powter with Special Ed
  • Interview de Daniel Powter
  • Daniel Powter - Interview - Montreux Jazz Festival 2009

FAQs on booking Daniel Powter

  • How do I book Daniel Powter to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Daniel Powter for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Daniel Powter, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Daniel Powter or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Daniel Powter

    Speaking fees for Daniel Powter, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Daniel Powter are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Daniel Powter, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Daniel Powter speak about?

    Daniel Powter is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Arts & Humanities, Music.
  • Where does Daniel Powter travel from?

    Daniel Powter generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Daniel Powter’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Daniel Powter for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Daniel Powter for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Daniel Powter or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Daniel Powter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Daniel Powter for your event is available upon request. Daniel Powter generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rich Homie Quan, The Wallflowers, Tommy Emmanuel, Cathy Sexton and Jeffrey Rosen. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Daniel Powter for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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  • Daniel Powter with Special Ed
    Interview de Daniel Powter
  • Daniel Powter - Interview - Montreux Jazz Festival 2009

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