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 2026 he appeared as cover star of UKE Magazine Issue 47, having previously been nominated for the ‘Best UK Ukulele Player’ award at the ‘Ukies’. He has headlined the Pembrokeshire Ukulele Weekend 2025 and Tuke Fest 2026, and performed his own ticketed shows and made other appearances in many other prominent venues such as the Parkdean Resorts, Chichester Festival Theatre, South Hill Park, Bracknell, Princes Hall, Aldershot, Guilfest, Weyfest, and the Shanklin Hotel, Isle of Wight. Other clients include the BBC and Fred. Olsen Cruises.
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.
MUSICAL COMEDY TOUR
Multi-instrumental, feel-good music & comedy show. Matthew’s flagship show, featuring upbeat sing-alongs, cheeky humour and show-stopping playing skills.
Weddings, Parties, Pubs & Events
Perfect for those looking for something different and fun, Matthew performs all of your favourite hits from throughout the decades on a variety of stringed instruments.
UKULELE ONLINE cOURSES
New, in-depth and expertly taught ukulele courses covering a wide range of specialist topics. There’s something for everybody…
“Brilliant”
Matt Chorley, BBC Radio 5 Live, 2026
“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
“A force to be reckoned with”
UKE Magazine, 2020
“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!
store
Grab yourself some official merch, from CDs to books, from stickers to sheet music! New strumming book available now!
Tour Dates
10th February
Summertime Holiday Club, Ashtead
Tickets TBA
“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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