Emmanuel Kelly

Rewnowned singer-songwriter and The X Factor sensation

Emmanuel Kelly, discovered as an infant on an Iraqi battlefield, overcame a tumultuous upbringing in Baghdad's orphanage amid conflict and bombings.

Rescued at seven alongside his brother Ahmed by humanitarian Moira Kelly, he underwent life-changing surgery in Australia.

At eighteen, Emmanuel captivated the world on Australian X-Factor with his rendition of "Imagine," propelling him to fame.

Collaborations with global icons like Snoop Dogg and Bruno Mars ensued, followed by a transformative experience touring with Chris Martin of COLDPLAY. This led to Martin executive producing Emmanuel’s debut album and co-founding OUTLYER, dedicated to authentic representation of disability in media. Launching at Cannes in 2022, OUTLYER pioneers inclusion in film and TV production, paving the way for Emmanuel's upcoming single "MY SKY" and performances with COLDPLAY.

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Key Points for Emmanuel Kelly

Emmanuel Kelly's life, from an Iraqi battlefield to Australian X-Factor fame, embodies resilience against adversity.
Musical Talent: His emotive performances with global icons like Snoop Dogg and Bruno Mars showcase Emmanuel's exceptional musical brilliance.
Touring with Chris Martin birthed OUTLYER, a groundbreaking company advocating authentic disability representation in media.
Emmanuel's upcoming ventures, including "MY SKY" release and joining COLDPLAY's tour, solidify his dual role as a musical powerhouse and advocate for inclusive entertainment.

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Testimonials for Emmanuel Kelly

Professional Conference Organiser

The team at ICMI offer a fantastic and professional service that allows us (event organisers) to focus on the delivery of our events

Corporate Client

I was very happy with the whole process from initial call through to performance, every question or detail was explained in a professional friendly manner. I will definitely be in touch with ICMI again.

Insurance Client

All ICMI staff I dealt with were exceptionally efficient, collaborative and responsive to ensuring our talent was informed.

Government Client

ICMI were flexible and accommodating, this year finding a speaker for your event that would work in a virtual setting was a challenge, but we ended up with a very successful event and the perfect speaker! Always patient and responsive to my calls or emails.

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Association Client

We were impacted by a COVID-19 outbreak in South Australia that threatened to de-rail our Northern Territory based event, but the ICMI logistics team made it happen when the window of opportunity arose.

NFP Client

ICMI listened to our needs and were very supportive with the change of plans with dealing with the pandemic. They gave great advice and helped us secure the right talent for our event.

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