Eric Mead is a prolific magician, mentalist and comedian who worked his way up from doing magic on the street to appearing at exclusive events around the world.
TED Fellow and composer Sahba Aminikia brings the healing power of dance, storytelling, music and performance to some of the most dangerous places on Earth. By celebrating children and their communities with beauty and joy, he shows how to cultivate hope, connection and love — even in conflict zones. "The ultimate power is in unity," Aminikia says.
Organ virtuoso Qi Zhang plays her electric rendering of "Ridiculous Fellows" from Prokofiev's "The Love for Three Oranges" orchestral suite. This exhilarating performance features the Yamaha Electone Stagea, a rare instrument specially programmed by Qi herself.
The president and founder of NTiD inc., Natasha Tsakos brings a creative, innovative vision, and the art of orchestrating and synchronizing various disciplines, to the execution of high-leveled productions.
In a lively show, mathemagician Arthur Benjamin races a team of calculators to figure out 3-digit squares, solves another massive mental equation and guesses a few birthdays. How does he do it? He’ll tell you.
Sirena Huang started taking violin lessons at age 4 and made her professional solo debut at 9 with the Taiwan Symphony Orchestra. She has won top prizes in numerous international competitions, delighting audiences worldwide with her virtuosity and charm.
John Bidden and his band return to the TED@UPS stage with an upbeat, reggae-inspired original performance of "Not About Me" that is sure to get you dancing.
We've cued up two hours of live music straight from the TED stage. Listen for a wide range of virtuoso musicians -- on some very surprising instruments ...
In a peek into their sprawling metaverse, Particle Ink dazzles with an interdimensional performance combining augmented reality, dance and video projected onto the TED stage.
In an intoxicating performance, the Bloom Twins -- multi-instrumentalist sisters Anna and Sonya Kupriienko -- perform their special brand of "dark pop": a haunting collision of melody and electronic tracks.
Comedian Pardis Parker presents an unfortunate truth: being rich won't make you a legend. In this rollicking comedy set, he roasts society's obsession with billionaires -- and offers an alternative way to leave a legacy.
Guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela combine furiously fast riffs and dazzling rhythms to create a style that draws on both flamenco guitar and heavy metal in this live performance of their song, "The Soundmaker."
Findlay Napier, Gillian Frame and Ali Hutton keep the Scottish folk tradition alive, performing "Jamie Raeburn," "Baloo Baleerie" and "Twa recruitin Sergeants" -- selections from "The Ledger", a series of songs collected by Napier's grandfather.
Settle in for a jazzy, transportive set by Jenny Scheinman with Nels Cline and Todd Sickafoose, performing "A Ride With Polly Jean" and "Ali Farka Touche."
All-female Mariachi band Flor de Toloache take their name from a Mexican medicinal flower that's known to be an ingredient for love potions. Between two captivating songs, learn more about how the group is making a mark on Mariachi history.
Bay Bridge artist and songwriter Mike Sempert shows his heart through his music, melding folk with Americana and synth-pop, and exploring elements of electronic, orchestral and chamber music. His soulful performance features a duet with singer/songwriter Sonya Cotton.
Yue Xiu Lim has long been enamored with the peaceful sound of the Chinese guzheng, a harp-like instrument that dates back to ancient times. She delights the audience with her calming and elegant original piece, "White."
Indie pop duo Crush Club and singer Nicki B bring their blend of funk, house and Latin styles to the TED stage, performing three songs: "My Man," "Bohanna" and "We Dance."
Acoustic duo Anielle Reid and Matthew Brookshire (playing together as Boy Girl Banjo) take the TED stage to perform their original song "Dead Romance," weaving together the sounds of Americana folk music and modern pop.
Multi-instrumentalist Ane Brun joins the Lyris Quartet to perform two haunting, mesmerizing songs: the cabaret-inspired "It All Starts With One" and folk-infused "You Light My Fire," with backing vocals from Rebecca Lichtenfeld.
A musical duo from the streets of San Francisco bring a healthy dose of rock-n-roll grit to the TED@IBM stage. With a stripped-down performance of "San Francisco", they aim to encourage musicians and fans to question boundaries and push limits.