Amber Sandhu is an emerging broadcaster who is currently a broadcaster for the BBC Asian Network, Sky Sports & BBC Sport. Sports fanatic Amber got her big break covering the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games for BBC Midlands Today. Amber is also an experienced event host, and is now available to hire for your next event!
As a sports fanatic Amber graduated with a First Class Honours in Sport & Exercise Science from the University of Worcester, as well as being a keen footballer and cricketer. Since, Amber’s experience has led to successful opportunities across the media industry, and her warmth and energy can be heard through her weekly radio shows every Thursday and Friday on BBC Radio West Midlands. Following the Commonwealth Games, Amber was scouted by Sky Sports to cover Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Amber's radio career began at 19 when she trained at local community station WCR FM. From here she progressed to reporting for BBC Radio Wolverhampton, West Midlands and BBC 5Live Sport. In 2022 Amber became the host of her own national show on BBC Asian Network. As an experienced event host, Amber has hosted several sporting events such as Team GB Fanzone, Greater Birmingham Young Professional Awards, Wolves Gala Dinner and many more. Amber has had the privilege of hosting alongside some of the biggest names in sport including Suzi Perry. Amber regularly reports for Sky Sports News, covering Premier League and cricket events.
Amber is passionate about advocating for increased diversity and inclusion in the sporting industry. She uses her platform to represent the Asian community in the mainstream media, curating content that reflects the experiences and interests of the British Asian community. She also advocates for increased representation in women in sports, in particular cricket and football. Amber engages in discussions and panels where she can be vocal in advocating for equality.
If you are looking for a passionate sports host for your next event then do not hesitate to hire Amber today!
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
"Amber Sandhu recently hosted the Black Country Chamber Business Awards, attended by over 400 guests from businesses across the Black Country. She did a fantastic job of gaining and holding the audience’s attention with her warm, engaging style. She presented eloquently and professionally whilst also injecting her personality and creating a celebratory atmosphere. Amber understood her brief and had clearly spent time working on her script before the event. She was a pleasure to work with and received great feedback!"
"Amber Sandhu was a fantastic host for this year’s Greater Birmingham Young Professional of the Year Awards. Vibrant, confident, and full of life, Amber captivated our audience of nearly 500 people with her charm and professionalism. She managed the event seamlessly, ensuring everything ran on time while keeping our speakers on schedule without ever compromising the warmth and engagement of the evening. Amber has a remarkable ability to balance being polite and approachable with maintaining focus and direction, which ensured the night was a resounding success. We couldn’t have asked for a better presenter." - Sophie, Future Faces Manager at Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
- 2024 - Host of Greater Birmingham Young Professional Awards
- 2024 - Completed the London Marathon to raise funds for Wolves Foundation
- 2023 - Appointed Ambassador for Wolves Foundation, supporting community initiatives and promoting DEI in sports
- 2022 - Senior Broadcast Journalist for BBC Midlands Today, leading coverage of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games
- 2022 - Reporter for BBC 5Live Sport, covering The Hundred and conducting live player interviews
- 2022 - Secured lead reporting role for the Queens Baton Relay and Closing Ceremony for the 2022 Commonwealth Games
- 2021 - Presenter for BBC Radio WM, hosting weekly shows focused on sports, community stories, and music
- 2021 - Digital Assistant Producer for BBC Sport, producing and presenting sports coverage for major events
- 2021 - Hosted The Tuesday Takeover on WCR FM, a show focused on underground music and community engagement
- 2020 - Reporter for BBC Radio Wolverhampton, covering local stories and live radio reporting
- 2020 - Freelance Assistant Producer at BBC Asian Network, responsible for curating and producing music shows
- 2020 - Kids TV Presenter for Moo & Goo, delivering engaging art-and-craft video content for children during lockdown
- 2019 - Radio Production Trainee at BBC Asian Network, working on the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 and producing live broadcasts
- 2019 - Midday Morning Presenter for WCR FM, hosting the 10am-12pm weekday slot
- 2018 - Radio Presenter for WCR FM, producing and presenting the Twenty Right Now chart show and The Tuesday Takeover
- 2018 - Production Junior at Sky, supporting the production of Soccer AM by sourcing equipment and assisting with visual content
- 2018 - Digital Content Intern at Daily Mirror, covering football and Premier League matches and creating unique digital content
How to hire Amber Sandhu
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Amber Sandhu for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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