David Schaefer is a Swiss/Croatian singer, actor, international model, and speaker bringing over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry to worldwide events and engagements. From being born with a heart defect to appearing on the cover of Men’s Health, David is now available to hire to share his experiences and advice on performing under scrutiny, the importance of discipline versus motivation and the impact of identity.
Having been signed to Disney/Sony as part of the Culture Box group, David performed across Europe to huge audiences. After the group's disbandment in 2009, David pursued a solo career, releasing several singles, including "Only You" and "Hard to Say Goodbye," all written by Michael Childs, Head of Steam Music Productions. Moving into the world of modelling, David worked with world-famous brands such as Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein, Vogue Mexico, and GQ, his most impressive moment being on the cover of Men’s Health Malaysia. After seven years of modelling around the world, David moved into acting, appearing in multiple films like ‘Eleven’, ‘Into My Ears’, and ‘Lads in the City’.
Returning to music, David released numerous singles such as ‘Help Me Make It Through the Night’ and ‘We’ve Got Tonight’ with Caitlin Grey in 2024. The following year, he released more music, including his EP ‘That Girl’ and three more singles, including the festive ‘Wonderland’. He has also worked with the likes of DJ Mike Candys by providing the lead vocals on ‘All Around the World’, which has amassed over 5.7 million views on YouTube.
Now speaking on the realities of performance, visibility, and sustaining excellence in public and performing spheres, David provides truly unique perspectives on how to not only succeed in personal lives but also in the entertainment industry. Perfect for a variety of audiences, David uses examples from his career to inform individuals on how to maintain high-quality performance and integrity in areas of high visibility. A fascinating and knowledgeable speaker with a wealth of experience, David is the perfect addition to a wide range of events.
David Schaefer's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Performing Under Scrutiny
- Discipline vs Motivation
- Identity in Publicly Visible Roles
- Realities of Performance, Visibility & Sustaining Excellence
- 2025 - Released 'Wonderland'
- 2025 - Released the EP 'That Girl'
- 2024 - Released 'We've Got Tonight'
- 2024 - Released 'Help Me Make It Through the Night'
- 2019 - Actor in 'Lads in the City'
- 2018 - Actor in 'Into My Ears'
- 2018 - Actor in 'Eleven'
- 2010 - Featured on the cover of Men's Health Malaysia
- 2009 - Culture Box Disbandment
- 2008 - Part of Culture Box
How to hire David Schaefer
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring David Schaefer 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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