Multi-Instrumentalist Entertainer
Feel-Good Music & Comedy
During this one-man (and his many instruments) musical comedy show, all you can do is expect the unexpected. One minute you’ll be singing along to your favourite songs from Grease, Queen, ACDC and more, the next trying to keep up with Matthew’s lightning-speed fingers as he plays dazzling versions of popular movie themes and classic songs! Along the way there will be comedy songs, spectacular arrangements and plenty of surprises…
Matthew has opened for John Otway (Really Free) and Pete Lincoln (10cc). In 2025 is he was nominated for the ‘Best UK Ukulele Player’ award at the ‘Ukies’. He has headlined the Pembrokeshire Ukulele Weekend in 2025, performed his own ticketed show at South Hill Park, Bracknell in 2024, and appeared in many other prominent venues such as the Concorde Club in Eastleigh, Princes Hall in Aldershot, Guilfest, Weyfest, Swindon Oktoberfest and the Shanklin Hotel, Isle of Wight.
With the world’s first all-ukulele degree under his belt, Matthew is one of the busiest instrumentalists in the south of the UK, with between 3-6 shows a week in festivals, theatres, private functions, weddings and plenty more.
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FLAGSHIP SHOW
Think you know uke? Think again! A class act full of spectacle and shenanigans, with twists at every turn.
Weddings, PARTIES, PUBS & EVENTS
Perfect for those looking for something different and memorable, Matthew blends the sweet sound of the ukulele with all of your favourite songs to help you elevate your private event.
UKULELE ONLINE cOURSES
New, in-depth and expertly taught ukulele courses covering a wide range of specialist topics. There’s something for everybody…
“The future of the ukulele”
Giovanni Albini, Professor of Ukulele, Conservatorio Antonio Vivaldi, Italy, 2022
“An all-round ukulele wizard!”
Fragile Lucy, Ukulele Radio Show, 2022
“One day soon, you’ll be up there with the greats of the ukulele”
Peter Moss, international professional ukulele player, 2021
“One of the most hard working, adaptive, versatile and complete ukulele players on the scene”
Samantha Muir, ukulele PhD doctorate, 2023
“You’re going to be the top guy”
Aaron Crowell, Hawaii Music School, 2020
“Slick, professional and entertaining…he won’t disappoint with his great mastery of the ukulele and banjolele – go see his shows!”
Vic Cracknell, live music journalist, performer and events organiser, 2019
1-2-1 Lessons
Online ukulele, guitar or bass lessons. Become the player you’ve always dreamed of being!
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Grab yourself some official merch, from CDs to books, from stickers to sheet music! New strumming book available now!
Tour Dates
When:
6-9th March 2026
What:
Bracklesham Ukulele Weekend, March 2026
Where:
Shanklin Hotel, Isle of Wight
When:
26-27th June
What:
Walkington Ukulele Festival
Where:
17 E End, Walkington, Beverley HU17 8RX
When:
14-16th August 2026
What:
Ukulele Festival of Great Britain 2026
Where:
Cheltenham Town Hall, Glouctershire
“He put on a slick, professional and entertaining performance particularly highlighting his great mastery of the banjolele and ukulele…Go see his shows – you won’t be disappointed!”
Vic Cracknell, 2019
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Matthew has opened for John Otway (Really Free) and Pete Lincoln (10cc). In 2025 is he was nominated for the ‘Best UK Ukulele Player’ award at the ‘Ukies’.
His travels have brought him to appear at Grand Northern, Bracklesham, Isle of Wight, Yeovil and Shrewkfest Ukulele Festivals, Chichester Jazz Club, Concorde Club Eastleigh, Princess Hall Aldershot, Oktoberfest Swindon, Didcot Railway Centre, Weyfest, Abbey Road Studios & internationally in Italy, France, Germany and Poland.
On top of that, he has composed for a handful of albums and films, educational and examined ukulele material for the ABRSM, London College of Music and the London Ukulele Project, as well as written live pit band music for Chichester Festival Theatre.
With thanks to Andrew Merritt Photography
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