Hello
Welcome to the October edition of my monthly newsletter. Coming up I have my latest news, videos, Christmas and performance information and more!
My main event this time is the Halloween Beer Festival at the Rose & Crown in Sandhurst. I will be officially debuting my live backing band. Come along for two hours of live music and comedy, and of course: beer!
The reason I am taking a band with me now whenever I do large shows is that they are raising money for a trip to Cambodia. The trip will involve four weeks of projects in order to enrich the lives of those in poverty in a Cambodian community. There will hopefully be a collection bucket out for donations so please give generously.
Since the last newsletter I have been going to Farnborough Sixth Form and I am enjoying every minute. I am studying music, film and geography and I’m having an amazing time. Almost a month after we started the first concert for the music scholars is on Tuesday 10th October and will feature a line-up of classical and contemporary performers. Tickets are available at this address:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/FDEJJL
Other performances for this month are:
- Facebook Live Stream Every last Sunday of the month
- 7th October 2:15pm Yateley Music Marathon, Yateley St Peter’s Church
- 7th October 8:30pm Our Lady of Peace Social Club Real Ale Festival
- 24th October 8pm Acoustic Couch Showcase Sessions, Bracknell*
- 28th October 9pm Rose & Crown, Sandhurst, Halloween Beer Festival*
- 24th November 10pm West End Social Club Children in Need Event
*featuring band
I am looking to get myself a few Christmas gigs as well, so stay tuned for information on the seasonal period.
If you are looking for a ukulele teacher, or know somebody who is considering learning to play, I now offer ukulele lessons in my home in Yateley. This is an exciting announcement and I look forward to meeting lots of new faces. For more information on prices and offers please visit:
https://matthewquilliamukulele.wordpress.com/teaching/
I am glad to be announcing that I will be doing a monthly livestream on Facebook. The first one was a success so I will be making it a regular thing. This is a platform for you to come and enjoy my music for an hour or so free of charge and get a personal performance tailored to what you suggest in the comments section. It also gives me the opportunity to play some songs I wouldn’t normally play live at a gig so do make sure you are there every last Sunday of the month.
Finally, every newsletter coincides with the release of a brand new video. Be the first to see this month’s which can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX1mOTKfAgg
Thank you for reading and for supporting me in my music
Yours faithfully
Matthew Quilliam
