Matthew has been performing on pipe and electronic organs since 1994, making his solo debut in Hadlow Down in East Sussex. Following completing a degree in Music and Education at The University of Reading, he combined a teaching and performing career, before turning full-time to music in 2005.
His concert programmes - irrespective of the type of instrument - have a diverse range of music from classical to contemporary. He believes that the "King of Instruments" is capable of playing anything, and that the instrument can reach-out to a wider audience, not just "organ enthusiasts".
He explores all of the tonal colours available on every instrument he performs on, and he has been frequently described as "a breath of fresh air" by audiences and concert promotors.
He explores all of the tonal colours available on every instrument he performs on, and he has been frequently described as "a breath of fresh air" by audiences and concert promotors.
He is a popular performer on Roland Atelier electronic organ, and travels with a "One Man Musical Variety Show" featuring the Atelier, Yamaha Piano, Weltmeister Accordion and his powerful vocals. Where a venue also has a pipe organ (be it a theatre or classical instrument), this is incorporated too.
Matthew is also an established performer on theatre pipe organs, and is known for using his excellent improvisation skills to accompany classic silent films, such as Laurel and Hardy comedy shorts through to full feature-length films such as "Phantom of the Opera" and "Wings".
He has held the post of Resident Organist at:
Ashorne Hall, Warwick (1999-2003), performing shows 3 to 5 times per week in-season on the Wurlitzer and Compton Theatre Organs;
Scarborough Fair Collection, Filey, Yorkshire (2014 to 2018) as one of the team of organists playing the Wurlitzer for shows and dances;
Also an experienced church musician and music co-ordinator, he is currently organist at St. Andrews Church in Cherry Hinton, Cambridgeshire and Christ Faith Tabernacle Cathedral in Woolwich, London.
Ashorne Hall, Warwick (1999-2003), performing shows 3 to 5 times per week in-season on the Wurlitzer and Compton Theatre Organs;
Scarborough Fair Collection, Filey, Yorkshire (2014 to 2018) as one of the team of organists playing the Wurlitzer for shows and dances;
Also an experienced church musician and music co-ordinator, he is currently organist at St. Andrews Church in Cherry Hinton, Cambridgeshire and Christ Faith Tabernacle Cathedral in Woolwich, London.
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