James has been in the entertainment business since the age of 17 when he started out as a mobile DJ. Over the next number of years he built James Sexton Entertainment into one of the busiest entertainment companies in the country. A well-known, popular entertainer in Ireland; he is passionate about the business. He has ‘been there, done that’ in the entertainment world, from DJing to singing in bands as well as MCing at events nationally and internationally.
James also does audience warm-up and has also become FOX Networks go-to warm-up act for the USA, for shows such as Beat The Shazam hosted by Jamie Fox, Don’t Forget The Lyrics hosted by Niecy Nash, Name That Tune hosted by Jane Krakowski and The Floor hosted by Rob Lowe. He has been the warm-up act for Ireland’s Got Talent.
HIYA Event Management was created out of James Sexton Entertainment in 2000 as the company was expanding both Nationally and Internationally into different markets within the entertainment industry.
James’ biggest strength is simply creating. Most of the events at HIYA Event Management are created by James and his team. He also hit the headlines when his, now famous, TV show format “Ireland’s Fittest Family” was commissioned by RTE.
The series premiered on Irish television in January 2014, and has now entered its’ 12th season as the most successful TV format in Ireland. The Fittest Family format has since gone international with the show now commissioned in 7 other Countries. This is not James’ first time to get a programme commissioned but it is however looking like his most successful format to date. He is currently working on more TV projects in Ireland, the UK and the US. Watch this space for further updates!!
James is also a member of the Emmy TV Club based out of New York. In 2021, 2023 and 2024 he was asked to become a Juror for the International Emmy® Awards competition, to recognize excellence in international television programming.
James brings experience, creativity, enthusiasm and passion to all HIYA events. With his great team around him, producing great events is always a guarantee.
If you’re looking for an Entertainment Company in Ireland, please consider us for your events. The HIYA team wont let you down!
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