Speaker | Performer | Songwriter
“He is exactly the brilliant, hopeful voice that our world needs right now” - Lori Peak
Luke Wallace is a dynamic force in the world, using his talent as a songwriter, speaker, and choral arranger to champion environmental causes and inspire positive change.
Luke's work is built around the belief that when we use our gifts to serve our community, we are simultaneously healing the world and reaching our highest personal calling.
Discover Your Unique Gifts.
Take Inspired Action.
Find Your Voice for Change.
Build Connections through Creativity.
Learn how to identify and embrace your unique talents and passions, and discover how using them in service to your community can lead to personal fulfillment and collective healing.
Understand the importance of hope and action in addressing ecological challenges, and leave feeling motivated to make a positive impact within your organization and beyond.
Engage in interactive exercises that utilize songwriting, storytelling, and reflection to explore your role in the environmental and social space, and leave feeling empowered to use your voice for positive change.
Experience the power of group songwriting, shared singing, and facilitated reflection to foster a sense of community, collaboration, and connection, inspiring collective action towards a more sustainable future.
“Luke brings a unique blend of energy and calmness to any event. His adaptability to different crowds and unmatched intentionality creates a true essence of the day, bringing a sense of unity for all those involved. At our Youth Climate Summit, Luke served as both a performer and MC, effortlessly weaving the day together with his storytelling, songs, and commentary. His presence made it the most memorable day of the year for everyone involved.”
~ Serina Allison, SD71- Lead Teacher For Environmental Sustainability
Keynote Pillars
During Luke’s keynote, you’ll hear about insights gained through his 12 years of activism, performing and collaborating with communities all over North America.
Some core themes are:
Mobilizing our creativity around personal agency and collective action
Expressing ecological interconnectedness to build communities, companies, organizations and movements
Maintaining hope and health in challenging times
Luke’s journey of building a music career that centers social and environmental transformation
Audiences Luke Works With
Over the last 10 years, Luke started working with audiences new to environmental conversations, and has since expanded his offerings to include audiences who are inspired to mobilize around positive change in their community.
Luke has a long history of working with students and young adults and is always excited to widen his offering to include a variety of communities and backgrounds. Luke also offers facilitation and interactive workshops using songwriting as a tool to help attendees find their voice in the environmental and social space. Group songwriting, facilitated reflection and shared singing are all tools Luke utilizes to remind people that they have a voice and that they can use it loudly to advocate for the better world we’re building together.
About Luke
Hailing from the Coast Salish Territory known as Vancouver, Canada, Luke has been on a decade-long journey of touring, recording, and organizing for the betterment of people and the planet. Some recent highlights include performances and talks at The United Nations Conference on Water, The Natural Hazards Conference in Boulder Colorado and Communicating Climate Hope at The University of British Columbia. Luke is consistently speaking in schools and facilitating workshops for educators. Luke carries a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Geography from UBC.
“Luke Wallace gave an electrifying and truly unforgettable performance to nearly 700 people at our annual Natural Hazards Research and Applications Workshop. His words made us think deeply, and his music brought so much joy to the room. He is exactly the brilliant, hopeful voice that our world needs right now”
- Lori Peak, Director of Natural Hazards Center
Contact Luke
If you would like to connect with Luke to explore having him at your conference or in your community, please reach out via email.