Vernon Barnard

Singer, songwriter, and motivational speaker Vernon Barnard, born in 1993 in Strand, Western Cape, rose to fame as a finalist on The Voice South Africa in 2016. His blind audition of Story of My Life went viral, earning over 60 million views globally. Performing in both English and Afrikaans, Vernon’s music has won multiple awards, including OFM’s Best National Song of the Year for I Like It That Way, and nominations for Daai Liedjie and his album Deur Jou Oë. Known for his emotional voice and storytelling, he’s also a producer and vocal coach. Vernon has appeared on top South African TV shows and performed at major festivals like KKNK and Aardklop. Internationally, he toured Hong Kong. As a motivational speaker, he inspires audiences with his journey and motto: “Turn Your Pain Into Power,” leaving a lasting impact both on and off the stage.