WELCOME

PERFORMER, TEACHER, COMPOSER…

A fresh new talent on the ukulele, already making a huge impression.

Sometime in mid-2011, a young boy picked up his first ukulele, quickly becoming fascinated with the instrument. 12 years later and Matthew Quilliam became the first person to use the ukulele for an entire music degree, graduating in 2023 with first class honours.

With his boundless energy and his trademark smile, Matthew’s well-crafted show is sure to leave any audience wanting more of his quick wit and showstopping numbers.


Cabaret: HAPPY TALK

Timeless humour and unmatched virtuosity make for this awe-inspiring cabaret show; a class act full of spectacle and shenanigans, with twists at every turn.

Weddings & PRIVATE HIRE

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.

learn

Expert teaching in various formats including online or in-person sessions, books, online courses and more, covering a wide range of topics and styles of ukulele playing.

“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

Matthew entertains a crowd at the Wokingham Music Club, as a support act for John Otway

live gigs

Find out when Matthew is next playing at a venue near you.

store

Grab yourself some official merch, from CDs to books, from stickers to sheet music! New strumming book available now!

UKULELE ONLINE

New, in-depth and expertly taught ukulele courses covering a wide range of specialist topics. There’s something for everybody…

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Based in southern UK, 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 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

Matthew Quilliam - Ukulele Specialist on Last Minute Musicians

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