James Barr

James Barr is a talented presenter, comedian, influencer, and DJ, best known as the proud presenter of Hit Radio’s Breakfast Show. Also working as the respected co-founder and host of A Gay and A Non Gay, the UK’s top LGBT+ podcast, he has become a widely recognised member of the entertainment community and has taken the industry by storm over recent years. With experience performing in front of a sold-out audience at the Just for Laughs 2023 London Festival, James’ professionalism and captivating on-stage presence is treasured as he openly shares his personal experiences as a member of the LGBT+ community whilst performing stand-up comedy. A proud LGBT+ advocate, James is now highly sought after to share his specialist knowledge and experiences with audiences as a keynote speaker and entertaining event host.  

Entering the spotlight in 2017, James began working as a Presenter on MTV News and gained a respected reputation throughout the industry. Alongside this, he also hosted the 2017 Student Pride Festival and secured a Presenter role on Heat Radio. A born entertainer, James was selected to join the Hits Radio team in 2019 and has since become the host of their popular breakfast show alongside Fleur East and Greg Burns. A respected professional, James has also become the proud co-founder and host of the UK’s top LGBT+ podcast, A Gay and A Non Gay. Having won Silver for Best Sex & Relationship Podcast at the British Podcast Awards 2022, James’ work throughout the entertainment industry is admired by audiences internationally.

Alongside his career on radio, James has also developed an admirable career as a comedian. Having previously gained the opportunity to perform to sold-out audiences at the Just for Laughs 2023 London Festival, his performances were noted as ‘a masterpiece in queer storytelling’ by the Metro and ‘an absolute triumph’ by The Sun. A leading authority throughout the industry, James has become the proud Founder and Host of the popular LGBT+ stand-up show All Barr Huns, which is beloved by audiences across the UK. Passionate to share his remarkable career journey with a wide range of audiences, James also works as a regular columnist for Attitude Magazine and a patron for LGBT+ charities such as Student Pride.

Named one of the Top 10 Online Influencers at the British Podcast Awards 2022, James Barr is now highly sought-after to attend events internationally. With an illustrious career behind him, he has experience presenting live at the Isle of Wight Festival, Brighton Pride and Manchester Pride, whilst also appearing as a reporter at the BRIT Awards in 2021. A treasured LGBT+ advocate, James is a popular choice as both a diversity and inclusion keynote speaker, an after-dinner comedian, and an experienced events host. When looking to hire a talented LGBT+ campaigner to attend your future events, look no further than James today.