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James Cannon

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Award-winning broadcaster James Cannon brings professional event hosting and voice-over expertise to corporate events and awards ceremonies. James presents with precision and warm delivery, drawing on experience with BBC Radio, Capital FM, and major brands including Intel, CNN, and Sky.

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Award-winning radio broadcaster for BBC and Capital FM
Voice over artist for major television and advertising campaigns
Trusted corporate event host and awards ceremony presenter

James Cannon is a broadcaster and voice-over artist who hosts BBC Radio Surrey's breakfast show and regularly presents corporate events and awards ceremonies across the UK. James spent 13 years at Capital FM in London, where he won a Sony Radio Academy Award for Daily Music Show of the Year. He voiced Gillette's "The Best a Man Can Get" campaign and provided voice-overs for Channel 4's T4, Top of the Pops on BBC One, and Sky Movie News. His commercial work includes campaigns for Intel, Daily Mail, CNN, ITV, and Sky. He also created the popular Flirty at 9.30 dating feature, which earned a Sony Award nomination and led to several marriages among listeners. James brings over two decades of broadcasting experience to live events, combining technical precision with an approachable style that keeps audiences engaged. His background hosting programmes for over a million listeners means he understands how to maintain energy and clarity whether addressing intimate gatherings or large corporate audiences. He adapts his delivery to suit each event's tone whilst maintaining the professional standards that have made him a trusted voice across major media outlets. Book James Cannon to bring polished broadcasting expertise and an engaging presence to your next corporate event or awards ceremony.

Why we recommend booking James

James' two decades at Capital FM and BBC Radio Surrey, combined with his voice work for major brands like Gillette and Intel, give him unusual credibility as both a broadcaster and a corporate host. Clients consistently value his ability to maintain energy across long programmes whilst keeping transitions natural.

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Please pass on my thanks to James Cannon for his voice over work last Friday night at the British Journal of Nursing Awards. He was, as ever, a thorough professional and great to work with and I trust he had an enjoyable night. I look forward to working with him again in the future!

Mark Allen Group

James was so good he went almost unnoticed. In other words no one was straining to hear him and he has the most wonderful voice, easy and cheerful to listed to. He would be an automatic booking next year if available and willing to return. If he is on Twitter, let me know where to find him and I will give him a shout out.

Frank Publishing

James performed excellently.

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James delivers with warmth, clarity, and professionalism. His voice is easy and cheerful to listen to, ensuring smooth, engaging events. Clients value his reliability and seamless, unobtrusive style.

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