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Artist’s instinct.
A clear path
Let’s create a moment
KEYNOTE SPEAKER · RESILIENCE, CREATIVITY & POSSIBILITY
Possibility has
a different
rhythm.
Dejehan “Luckystickz” Hamilton. Live steelpan, storytelling and audience participation come together in Rhythms of Innovation—a keynote that helps people see possibility in the challenges they face.
One signature keynote, tailored for students, educators and organizations.
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Siemens CanadaHalton Hills Public LibraryToronto Catholic District School BoardBurlington Christian AcademyAlterna SavingsHamilton-Wentworth District School BoardPeel District School BoardWilfrid Laurier UniversityBerklee College of MusicGrand Erie District School BoardHalton Regional PoliceCNE FoundationKW Counselling ServicesWetaskiwin Regional Public SchoolsRotary InternationalCredit Institute of CanadaPACE Credit UnionHumber College / Humber PolytechnicONE FLAGSHIP. THREE AUDIENCE EDITIONS.
Your audience.
Your edition.
The same signature keynote, with examples, participation and takeaways shaped around the people in your room.
Educators & Youth-Serving Professionals
A keynote for staff and professional communities: renew purpose, recognize potential and support young people’s growth.
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A keynote for teams and conference audiences: respond to challenges, contribute ideas and create together.
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Rhythms of
Innovation
Turning adversity into possibility.
What can we create from what we already have?
The steelpan’s story begins in Trinidad and Tobago, where creativity and determination transformed everyday materials into a new musical voice.
Dejehan connects that story with his own journey, live music and audience participation. The result is a shared experience that invites people to rethink limitations, build confidence and take their next step.
Find your audience editionA LOOK INSIDE THE STUDENT EDITION
See how the room
comes to life.
▶ Watch the school assembly · 1:28 Castlebridge Public School · Assembly highlights from Tune In Foundation.
Live music. Shared participation.
This school assembly offers a glimpse of Dejehan’s live steelpan, storytelling and connection with an audience.
For educators and organizations, the keynote has a different emphasis: the examples, reflection and takeaways are shaped around the adults in the room and the purpose of their event.
A story shaped by the stage, the classroom and community.
MEET DEJEHAN
Artist’s instinct.
Speaker’s purpose.
Dejehan “Luckystickz” Hamilton brings music, lived experience and a belief in human possibility to the stage.
An author and Berklee College of Music graduate, Dejehan brings experience as a steelpan artist, recording artist and entrepreneur. He understands the work of turning an idea into something people can feel.
He has reached thousands of students since 2013. His work as founder and executive director of Tune In Foundation also connects him to the everyday realities of youth development, mentorship and creative opportunity.
He is a 2025 Order of Hamilton recipient, recognized for his voluntary contributions to youth, the arts and community life.
Rhythms of Innovation brings these experiences together in one signature keynote, tailored to the people in the room.
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FOR EVENT PLANNERS
A clear path
from idea to event.
Share your audience, date and goals. We’ll discuss the edition, timing and practical details that fit your event.
Request availability & detailsWhat can be tailored?
The emphasis, examples, participation and takeaways can be shaped around your audience and event goals. The keynote’s core remains the steelpan’s story of creativity, resilience and possibility.
How long is the presentation?
The current school assembly is 60 minutes. For conferences, professional learning and organizational events, discuss the agenda and preferred running time with the booking team.
What should our inquiry include?
Your organization, event date, location, audience age or professional context, estimated attendance, goals and budget range. If your date is flexible, include a few options.
What are the technical requirements?
Share your venue and production setup when you inquire. School assemblies typically need an assembly space, projector, screen and reliable Wi-Fi; Dejehan supplies the steelpan and performance audio equipment. Conference requirements and setup timing are confirmed for each event.
Speaker introduction & short bio
Dejehan “Luckystickz” Hamilton is a keynote speaker, author, steelpan artist, entrepreneur and Berklee College of Music graduate. A 2025 Order of Hamilton recipient, he is recognized for his voluntary contributions to youth, the arts and community life. Through Rhythms of Innovation, he brings live music, storytelling and audience participation together to explore resilience, creativity and possibility. His keynote is tailored for students, educators and organizations.
Additional recognition for extended bios: In 2025, Dejehan received a Hamilton Arts Awards Creator Award, the Rev. John C. Holland Awards’ Jackie Washington Arts & Culture Award, and BLK OWNED’s Creative Visionary Artistic Entrepreneur Award for Luckystickz Entertainment Inc.
Stage introduction: Please welcome keynote speaker, author and steelpan artist Dejehan “Luckystickz” Hamilton, here to share Rhythms of Innovation: Turning Adversity Into Possibility.
Photos, promotional copy & event resources
Contact the booking team for approved photography, a speaker bio and event-specific promotional copy. Please confirm the final keynote description and production requirements before publishing your event materials.
BRING RHYTHMS OF INNOVATION TO YOUR EVENT
Let’s create a moment
that moves people.
Tell us who’s in the room—and what you want them to carry forward.
Contact the booking team to discuss dates, audience fit and a tailored proposal.
Prefer email? booking@luckystickz.com or use the inquiry form.
An inquiry does not confirm a booking.