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Tom Morley

Transform team dynamics with Tom Morley, speaker and "Rockstar Activator". Tom works with global organisations to build sustainable teamwork through creative rhythm-based activities, delivering impactful results for corporate boards and charity groups alike.

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Tom Morley, Speaker | The Rockstar Activator
Tom Morley

Tom Morley

London, United Kingdom

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£2k–5k

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Tom Morley's biography

At a glance

  • Founder of Instant Teamwork, a musically inspired team-building method
  • Co-founder of Scritti Politti and percussionist for David Bowie and Madness
  • Brings teams together through unique drumming and singing sessions
Tom Morley, known as 'The Rockstar Activator', began his career in the music industry with the 80s band Scritti Politti. Over the years, he has transformed his experiences into stand-up comedy for conference audiences, drawing on 40 years of stage presence. Initially a drummer, Tom later became a frontman for various performance troupes, earning his distinctive nickname. Tom founded Instant Teamwork, a company specialising in teambuilding through activities like drumming and harmony singing. For the past 20 years, he has focused on making the sense of unity from these activities sustainable, bringing a customised set of tools to each session. With a lifelong fascination for the creative process, Tom shares his knowledge of art, rhythm, and harmony. His journey includes playing drums with Scritti Politti in his 20s, songwriting in his 30s, and studying psychology and facilitation in his 40s. In his 50s, he established Instant Teamwork International. Tom's approach is both experienced and humorous, making him equally effective with global boards of directors and local charity groups. His belief in overcoming natural fears to achieve great things has empowered thousands to work together more effectively. His style, honed over the last decade with groups ranging from five to five thousand, sparks curiosity and invites people to step out of their comfort zones. Tom's enjoyment of the creative process encourages others to join him on his journey, expanding their horizons along the way.

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Team Drumming With Tom Morley
Feel the benefits of increased energy, a more bonded team, and less stress with Tom Morley’s unique team drumming session. Tom knows if we're willing to take risks we can learn new skills together in a short amount of time, to an impressive performance level. The whole is greater than the sum of the parts - a great team metaphor.
Team Singing With Tom Morley
Break down barriers and find harmony with a team singing session with Tom Morley. Tom knows we can achieve great things if we're willing to take a step out of our personal comfort zone. When we do this as a team, we can achieve the impossible.

Why we recommend booking Tom

Book Tom Morley for your event to transform your team with humour, creativity, and lasting unity. With 40 years of stage experience and a passion for team building, Tom’s engaging style and customized tools will inspire and empower your group to achieve greatness together.

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Testimonials

Tom got us doing creative stuff that was so off- the-wall we'd never have done it in-house. He's so natural with it though, we just couldn't refuse.

Jason White

R&D, Walt Disney Company

Some facilitators you book as one-hit wonders and others you know you'll be partners in change over the coming years. I knew Tom would be in the latter category from our first event together in Vienna. The first of many worldwide.

Paul Culleton

Head of HR, Johnson & Johnson

We'd come up with some new team strap lines. Tom turned them into grooves that we all played. A hundred of us with a hundred drums. I've still got one as a ringtone on my phone a year later.

Jack Summers

R&D, Vodafone

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How do I book Tom Morley for my next event?
Email tom.morley@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Tom's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.

What is Tom Morley's speaking style like?
Tom Morley uses participatory music-based workshops — group drumming and harmony singing — as the delivery format for his sessions, structuring each around a shared performance goal that the group achieves within the session itself.

What topics does Tom Morley specialise in?
Tom Morley's sessions cover team drumming, team singing, and the psychology of collective performance. He co-founded Scritti Politti and has served as percussionist for David Bowie and Madness, with over 20 years running Instant Teamwork International across groups of five to five thousand.

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A keynote speaker delivers an inspiring or informative talk. An MC hosts and guides the event, keeping things on track. Entertainment — like a band or comedian — creates atmosphere and fun. Each serves a different purpose, and PepTalk can help you book the right talent for all three.

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Life happens! Most speaker bookings can be rescheduled with reasonable notice. Cancellation terms vary by speaker, but PepTalk handles all the details & contracts transparently upfront so there are no surprises. Our team supports you through any changes, making the process as smooth as possible.

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When booking a comedian, share your event format, audience size and demographics, any sensitive topics to avoid, and the tone you're after. PepTalk makes this easy — their booking process guides you through a simple checklist so nothing gets missed and your comedian is perfectly matched to your crowd.

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Yes! At PepTalk, you can absolutely bundle entertainment and speakers into one seamless package. It's a great way to create a fuller event experience while enjoying simplified booking and better value. Our team handles everything together, making the process effortless for you.

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Can I book a speaker for a virtual or hybrid event?

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