Billy The Kit
World-famous DJ and inspiring speaker on mental health
With Joost Seilberger, you bring in a speaker who combines the dynamism of the absolute top with the depth of an impressive personal transition. For years, he traveled the world as an international artist, learning how to get a crowd moving, but also what the downsides are of a life under constant high tension. Today, Joost uses his experiences to motivate others. He speaks with disarming honesty about the balance between performance and well-being, and about the resilience needed to rise again after a personal crisis. His story is a unique mix of raw life lessons and practical insights on mental health, relevant to anyone striving for sustainable success. Expect no standard presentation, but an inspired story full of energy and self-deprecation, delivered by a true entertainer who masters the art of touching and motivating to perfection.
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Biography
Billy The Kit the DJ
Joost Seilberger, better known as Billy The Kit, has been performing on the biggest stages and festivals in the world for years, alongside names like Hardwell, Martin Garrix, and Tiësto. The DJ, born and raised in The Hague, scored various club and radio hits, had multiple MTV anthems, and lived the dream of many aspiring DJs: a life full of success, travel, and adrenaline.
From DJ to speaker
Yet that fast-paced world also had a downside. The constant pressure led to a retreat into addictions, and in 2019 Joost decided to consciously step away from the spotlight to rediscover himself. He has now been clean for six years, more driven than ever and an inspiration to many. Through his honest posts on social media, his role as a coach and speaker in the Videoland series about the Yess We Can Clinics, and his candid talks, he manages to touch people with his life story and authentic message.
Metal health is paramount
Today, Billy The Kit is back on the main stages with official remixes for acts like Golden Earring, DI-RECT, Bastille, Imagine Dragons, and Oasis. In addition to his musical comeback, Joost has found a new passion: speaking and inspiring. At conferences and events, he delivers his keynote Turn The Tables, in which he shares his personal journey and emphasizes how crucial mental health and safety are for anyone pursuing success. Whether in business, the creative sector, or personal life, his story resonates with every audience.
Versatile speaker
With Joost, you bring home a true entertainer who knows better than anyone how to engage an audience. He is the living proof that anything can be overcome. As a speaker, he inspires with a healthy dose of self-deprecation, genuine emotion, and lively anecdotes from the field. A unique presence that comes into its own at corporate events, conferences, and universities where his story both resonates and motivates.
Themes
Mental Health
Billy The Kit is living proof that anything can be overcome, even depression and inner demons. He has experience with inner conflict and how to overcome it through a successful recovery process.
Safety in the Workplace
We all know by now how toxic the music industry can be. Often, people are exploited and manipulated. This frequently leads to stressful situations where individuals feel unsafe. Billy The Kit has experienced this himself, knows the dangers and warning signs, and understands how to handle them.
Become Efficiently Successful as a Team
Successful DJs are entire enterprises with diverse employees. Ensuring these people work well together is a full-time job, where communication plays an important role. Billy The Kit has seen both failures and successes and knows how to quickly identify inefficient teams.
Music Industry
With his extensive experience in the global music industry, Billy The Kit knows the key players in the industry, their roles, the ins and outs, and the pitfalls. An experienced veteran who can teach aspiring artists a lot about the music industry.
Why Billy
Experienced Entertainer
With numerous global hits to his name and an almost unparalleled stage experience, Billy The Kit is a unique speaker.
Known for Success
Billy The Kit not only managed to climb to the top as an ambitious artist, he also did this by overcoming his years of addiction. This gives him a unique understanding of what it takes to succeed in dreams and goals.
Music as DNA
With Billy The Kit, you not only bring a speaker into your home but also an artist. A born entertainer with a healthy dose of humor who, through his experience as a DJ, knows how to ‘read’ his audience and can anticipate accordingly. As a result, the attention to his words always remains high.
Versatile
The life story of Billy The Kit is applicable to anyone who is ambitious. From artists to entrepreneurs, they are motivated by the journey to success that Billy The Kit made.
Beautiful anecdotes from the field
When you travel the world as a successful DJ, you have experiences that few people do. Billy The Kit shares these beautiful anecdotes throughout his talks.
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