Profile

Comedian, MC, Entertainer, Host
Simon McKinney is New Zealand's #1 stand up character impressionist and a much sought-after MC for both live and corporate performances.
He has traveled the world, performed at Edinburgh Festivals, all across the UK, as well as in the USA, and around the Pacific, Asia, and even Antarctica and for the troops in Afghanistan.
Simon has made multiple appearances at both NZ and international comedy festivals, on television and radio, and has released a one-hour solo stand-up special on iTunes.
Having opened for big names including Irish comedy legend Tommy Tiernan, USA's Greg Proops (Whose Line Is It Anyway), and the UK's Stephen Merchant (The Office, Extras), his international accents and delivery connect him with his audience and give him true global appeal.
Pronoun
He/Him
Ethnicity
European
Location
Dunedin, New Zealand
Skills
After Dinner Speaker, Comedy Host, Compere/MC, Debator, Judge, Live Performance Host, Mimic & Impersonator, Panellist, Speech Writer
Interests
Adventure, Advertising, Author, Broadcasting, Conservation / Environment, Current Affairs, Film & Television, Food & Wine, Health & Lifestyle, Intrepid Travel, Music, Politics, Psychology, Race Relations, Research, Satire, Sport, Stand up comedy, Travel
Speaking Topics
Accents, Celebrity headlines, Human behaviour, International relations (no politics or religion)
Links
Event Highlights
2022 | Forest Industry Contractors Conference 2022, Forestry Industry Contractors Association - Speaker |
Testimonials (13)
Fencing Contractors NZ Conference Dinner 2022Simon had the unenviable task of entertaining a room full of salt-of-the-earth tradies at the end of a three-day conference - and he did a fantastic job! He read the room really well and kept almost everyone laughing for a solid 90 minutes. The feedback has been fantastic, and I am not sure how we will top that next year!
Jaime Bigwood | Marketing & Events Manager
Simple.