Online Theory Masterclass Coming Soon

Matthew will be producing a series of video tutorials looking at how theory works from a ukulele player’s perspective. This will cover the basics of melody and harmony before going to more advanced chords, textures and looking at how prolific composers through history have written music. All demonstrations will be done on the ukulele. This […]

Gig: From the Artist's Living Room to Yours

Graham Steel Music Company presents a series of online concerts to be live streamed online. More details on where to watch coming soon. Matthew will be presenting around an hour of favourites to entertain you and to help keep like music going. Where: TBAWhen: Friday 27th March 8pmMore info: http://www.grahamsteelmusiccompany.com/events/2020/3/27/matthew-quilliam-online-music-concert

Gig: CoronaGig – Facebook Live Stream

CoronaGig is drawing artists and audiences together to produce a series of online live concerts, to be streamed on Facebook. The goal is to support live music and to try and help musicians who have lost so many gigs and work due to the outbreak of coronavirus. Matthew, in the first of hopefully many live […]

Teaching: Bracklesham Ukulele Weekend October 2020

Back by popular demand, Matthew Quilliam will be attending 2020’s second Bracklesham Ukulele Weekend, this time in Eastbourne October 2020. Matthew will be delivering two advanced players’ workshops, one on Formby-style strumming techniques and the other on chord-melody playing. These workshops will have very limited numbers, so book early to avoid disappointment. 30th October – […]

German Article

Rediscovered this article a German music store did on me a couple of years back! It’s short but reminds me of a great school trip I had to the Black Forest on my first international tour in 2016. http://www.musicus-freiburg.de/junges-ukulelentalent-aus-e…/ Translation: Young ukulele talent from England visiting! On a school trip through the Black Forest we […]

Gig: VE Day 75

Matthew has a busy schedule planned for the commemorative 2020 VE Day Weekend which runs Friday 8th May (bank holiday) to Sunday 10th May. See a complete run-down of Matthew’s activities for the weekend where he will perform his Vintage Tribute act. Unfortunately the events that are crossed out below are cancelled due to the […]

Gig: Funtington Music Competition

UNFORTUNATELY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS. IT WILL BE POSTPONED TO A FUTURE DATE Join Matthew and a line-up of 5 other musicians and bands to compete in this year’s Funtington Music Group competition for young musicians, competing for the Robert Headly Memorial Fund. This prestigious musical concert will feature Matthew playing […]

Matthew on the BBC

Monday 24th February saw Matthew’s radio debut as his original song, “What Does a Poundshop Sell?”, was broadcast on BBC Surrey and Sussex. The show was BBC’s ‘Upload’ where young creators can have their work featured on the show no matter what the format. Presenter Anthony Martin described Matthew’s style and lyrics as “the perfect […]

Gig: Film Night

Unfortunately due to circumstances, production on the film has ceased until further notice. I am hoping that it will pass in time to still make the film and be ready for 29th December, but no guarantees. Thank you to everybody who has already helped and offered to help. I will be in touch when we […]

Gig: Classical Concert at St Mary of Bethany

UNFORTUNATELY THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED AND WILL HOPEFULLY BE RESCHEDULED TO LATER IN THE YEAR Matthew Quilliam will be joining a a great line-up of young classical musicians, headlined by concert pianist Max Pemberton. The night will feature musicians from Farnborough Sixth Form College and others. Where: St Mary of Bethany Church, Mount Hermon Road, […]