Xavier’s experience as a performer is extensive and he draws upon his knowledge when working as an MC and Presenter for Corporate Events, Weddings and Fundraisers. Some of his hosting credits include:
- The CityLink Community Stage at the 2011 Moonee Valley Festival.
- Manningham Interfaith Network's 2011 Celebration of World Harmony Day at the Manningham Function Centre
- The Grand Opening of Marstel Terminals state of the art facility at Coode Island.
- New Zealand Property Council’s Moulin Rouge at No 12, performing as Harry Ziegler.
- The Grand Opening of the Bank of Queensland Fairlfield branch.
- Wedding Receptions at Flemington Race Course, The International of Brighton, Rippon Lea, The Regal Ballroom, Atlantic South Wharf, Manor on High, Pelicans Landing, The Melbourne Town Hall, Oakleigh Town Hall, Sheldon Reception and Convention Centre, Aurora Receptions, Poets Lane and Four Points by Sherraton,
- Brighton Grammar’s Parent information evening on underage binge drinking.
- Leibler Yavneh College Parent information evening on underage binge drinking.
- Uniting Care Pancake Day at Melbourne City Square.
- Melbourne City Mission’s Light up a life Christmas Concert at QV in Melbourne.
- Melbourne City Mission’s Homeless not Helpless campaign at QV in Melbourne.
- Mya’s Belly Dancing Studios annual “One Thousand and One Dances” at Montana lounge Dandenong and Laila Receptions Brunswick.
- The Grand Opening of Wellington Square Shopping Centre with an on the spot interview with Xavier Clarke from the St.Kilda Football club.
- Front of House Announcer for the 2004 Santa’s Kingdom at the Melbourne Exhibition Building. Providing entertainment for hundreds of families before they entered Santa’s Kingdom.
- Fundraising events for Vijawada Orphanage, Children of Destiny and Woman Arise.
Xavier is currently involved in providing theatre in education for primary and secondary students with Warner Awareness Education (a division of Warner Group Pty Ltd). He conducts presentations on the following topics:
1. Graffiti Education – a program that assists students in realizing the consequences of vandalism, whilst encouraging positive alternatives. It is an incentive sponsored by the City’s of Melbourne, Stonnington, Casey and Penrith (NSW). Xavier has also represented Macquarie Fields Housing (NSW), Bayside, Glen Eira, Dandenong, Davenport (TAS) and Blacktown (NSW) City Councils.
2. The Family Alcohol Awareness Program – an initiative that provides students education on the dangers of underage binge drinking, whilst providing strategies on overcoming peer pressure.
- Both programs use theatre as a way of engaging the students. Whereby Xavier performs a monologue, reenacting the poor choices that have been made by a young person. After which Xavier presents the main themes and facilitates a discussion with the group, whose numbers can range from 15 to 200 students.
- Xavier has been contracted as a writer to develop scripts for both the Graffiti Education and Family Alcohol Awareness Program.
- Xavier has had the privilege of working with students and providing positive messages since 2006 (http://www.warnergroup.com.au/our-presenters).
Xavier regularly hosts children’s birthday parties through his affiliation with Tony Bones Entertainment. He performs a show for the children that involves singing, dancing, games, magic, balloons and a choice from one of the following lovable characters (each with their own unique accent and mannerisms):
- Cowboy McCoy, Pirate McGee, Super Dooper the Super Hero, Tony Bones the Clown, Wizard Powers and Huggles the Teddy Bear.
- He also performs as the singing, dancing Santa Claus at large corporate Christmas functions and local council outdoor events for audiences in there hundreds, as well as the more intimate private Christmas parties.
- Xavier has brought many smiles to the faces of children and parents since he first began in 2005.
Xavier’s other theatrical credits include:
- Fables and Frolics 2008 season of Alladino (Aladdin). A singing, dancing bilingual show that used theatre to assist primary school students in learning Italian. Xavier played the part of Aladdin.
- Fables and Frolics 2007 and 2006 season of Cenerentola (Cinderella) where he played the parts of the wicked step mother, the fairy god mother and prince charming.
- Extra for the feature film Charlotte’s Web.
- Extra for the movie over game integrated entertainment “Mordy Koots” by the Jacobson brothers.
- Cast Member for My Fair Lady at The Comedy Theatre Melbourne.
- Cast Member for Camelot at the National Theatre St. Kilda.
- Judas Iscariot for the Melbourne Passion Play at Ruffey Lake Park Doncaster
- The Singing Romeo at Brimbank Central Shopping Centre on Valentine’s Day.
- Chico Marx for the Royal Woman’s Hospital Redevelopment Cocktail Party at Ormond Hall.
- Professional athlete for NAB’s Commonwealth Games promotional campaign.
- The Singing Spruiker at The Glen, Watergardens Shopping Centre, Westfield Fountaingate and Southland, Chirnside Park Shopping Centre and Box Hill Shopping Centre.
- Promotional Model for Holden Special Vehicles at the Melbourne International Motor Show and Sydney International Motor Show.
- Bronze Medal in Street Latin at Soul Dance Studios Glen Huntly.
- Crash Test Dummy for Mark Webber’s Road Safety Campaign during the Melbourne Grand Prix.
Xavier has developed his highly professional customer service policy through his four years of experience working as an Account Manager for a leading computer Hardware Maintenance Supplier, Interactive Maintenance Services Pty Ltd.
Xavier also holds degrees in Marketing and Psychology, graduating from Swinburne University of Technology with a Bachelor of Social Science.
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