Matthew Crane - Young Maestro

News

This page will contain news of all of Matthew's events and performances.

Charity Gala Dinner

21st March 2009 - Matthew will be appearing at a charity gala dinner at the East Cliff Pavilion in Folkestone in aid of the 'Dave Lees Happy Holidays Charity'. To be confirmed.

Mayor's concert

6th February 2009 - Matthew has been asked to perform at the Mayor's Concert at the Acacia Hall in Dartford. Details to be confirmed.

Kent and Medway Police Force Officers Ball

23rd December 2008 - Matthew has been asked to perform at The Corn Exchange Rochester for the Kent and Medway Police Force. He will be performing two sets, approximately 30 mins per set. The first set will be at around 8.30pm and then the second set at 10pm. Each set will consist of five songs. The Ball will also be attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of Medway, Council Officials and VIPS. 7pm.

Private Function - Essex

6th December 2008 - Matthew has been asked to perform at a private function at the East Thurrock Community Centre in Essex.

Young, Gifted and Gravesham

15th November 2008 - Matthew will be performing at a showcase of talented youngsters called 'Young, Gifted and Gravesham' at 7pm. This is being supported by Gravesham Borough Council and Kent Youth Service.

Tickets will be on sale at £5.00 each and can be purchased from Woodville Halls Box Office on 01474 337774 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Saturday. Alternatively tickets can be purchased from Jodie Hamilton (Senior Youth Worker) at The Grand on 01474 320123.

Dartford Christmas Lights

15th November 2008 - Matthew has been asked to turn on the Christmas lights in Dartford at One Bell Corner. To be confirmed.

Actz Factor Final

14th November 2008 - Matthew has been invited to judge the final of the Actz Factor 2008 Junior Competition. Matthew won the adult competition last year in November.

Cerebral Palsy Care Sapphire Charity Ball

18th October 2008 - Matthew has been asked to appear at the Cerebral Palsy Care Sapphire Charity Ball which will be held at Gillingham Football Club at 6.15pm. He will be performing four songs, details of those to follow later.

Matthew has been asked by the Chairman and Trustees of the CPC (Cerebral Palsy Care) to become a Patron. The charity works with children and adults with cerebral palsy and is based locally. Matthew is very proud to represent the charity and will be attending some events when his commitments allow him to do so.
For more information about the CPC please visit www.cpcare4u.co.uk . Other patrons include Pat Marsh from Radio Kent, Phil Luderman (manager of The Drifters), Ron Lobeck, Simon Rawlings and ex Gillingham Football Club footballer Andy Hessenthaler, also Joe Pasquale and Chris Simmons from 'The Bill'.

Gads Hill Autumn Concert

9th October 2008 - Matthew will be performing at his schools autumn concert which takes place at the Royal Dockyard Church, Chatham Dockyard.

Concert in Sittingbourne

4th October 2008 - Matthew has been asked to perform with the Celestine Singers in a concert with performances from the opera 'Carmen'. The concert is called 'Another evening of musical delight with the Celestine Singers'. This is in aid of the Wormshill Childrens Childrens Playground. The tickets are priced at £10 each which includes a buffet supper and are available on the door. The concert also features the works of Gilbert and Sullivan and takes place at St Giles Church, The Street, Wormshill in Sittingbourne at 7pm.

Sportsmans Dinner

2nd October 2008 - Matthew has been asked to perform at a Sportsmans Dinner at Gillingham Football Club. Amongst the guests will be the legendary footballer Jack Charlton, former Leeds United football manager and Ireland international manager. Also appearing will be comedian Dave Lee.

Concert Rehearsal

30th September 2008 - Matthew to rehearse with Celestine Singers for the concert in Sittingbourne in October.

H-Factor

23rd September 2008 7.30pm. Matthew has been invited to participate in the H-Factor competition in Laindon, Essex, in the adult competition. Matthew won the Junior competition in May 2006 when he was 13 years old. 7.30pm.

Wedding TV

22nd September 2008 - Matthew attended a private audition for Wedding TV. He auditioned in front of four judges who were Sophie Anderton, Mikey and Grace from Big Brother 7 and a family friend. The winner will get the opportunity to perform at a celebrity couples wedding next year and possible coverage in a magazine.

Concert Rehearsal

15th September 2008 - Matthew met with the Celestine Singers for a concert rehearsal in Sittingbourne which takes place in October.

Gifted Young Gravesham

10th September 2008 - Matthew is to audition for 'Gifted Young Gravesham' at St Georges C of E school in Gravesend at 5.20pm. If he is successful he will appear at The Woodville Hallls in a Showcase on the 15th November 2008 .

Bluewater

30th August 2008 - Matthew will be performing at the Winter Garden at Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent at the request of the Bar Wizards and Damon Scott from Britain's Got Talent, finalists 2007.

Matthew performed four songs at Bluewater. Other artists performing were Lauren Ives (X-Factor contestant 2008) and Fil Straughan (winner of Bluewater's Got Talent), Avenue (a new boyband who were on X-Factor 2006) and Raen (an Australian girl group). Also appearing were Hoop Lala from Britain's Got Talent.

Matthew with Avenue

Matthew with Raen

Bluewater's Got Talent Final

26th August 2008 - Matthew has reached the Grand Final of Bluewaters Got Talent at Bluewater Shopping Centre,The Winter Garden. Matthew's performance is at 12.20pm.

The competition was judged by Damon Scott and Bubbles, Damon was runner up in Britains Got Talent 2007. The other judges were Neil and The Bar Wizards who were Britains Got Talent Finalists 2007. The competition was won by Fil Straughan from London.

The Bar Wizards with Matthew

Matthew, Bubbles the Monkey and Damon Scott

Hoo Outdoor Concert

24th August 2008 - Matthew will be appearing at a local outdoor concert in Hoo. It takes place at the BAE Sports and Social Club. He is due on stage at 1.45pm and will be selling and signing CD's after at approx 2.30pm.

Patron of CPC

22nd August 2008 - Matthew has been asked by the Chairman and Trustees of the CPC (Cerebral Palsy Care) to become a Patron. The charity works with children and adults with cerebral palsy and is based locally. Matthew graciously accepted and is very proud to represent the charity and will be attending some events when his commitments allow him to do so.
For more information about the CPC please visit www.cpcare4u.co.uk. Other patrons include Pat Marsh from Radio Kent, Phil Luderman (manager of The Drifters), Ron Lobeck, Simon Rawlings and ex Gillingham Football Club footballer Andy Hessenthaler.

Filming of video

21st August 2008 - Matthew will be filming his brand new video for his three new songs at The Parish Hall in Chobham, Surrey. 11am to 5pm.

Gillingham Football Club Appearance

16th August 2008 - Matthew was invited to Gillingham Football Club by Paul Scally, Chairman, to perform pre match. He sang the club song 'The Last Waltz' to approx 5000 supporters. He was then invited to watch the match from the Directors Box and to go to the boardroom for hospitality at half time and full time.

Bluewater Shopping Centre Talent Show

12th August 2008 - Matthew entered the Bluewater Shopping Centre Talent Show at the Winter Garden and got through the heat to reach the Grand Final.

Recording Studios

11th August 2008 - Matthew will be at the recording studio in Surrey with Mark Taylor and Barry Murray. They are the song writers finalising the three tracks writtten specially for Matthew. It is classical music with a celtic twist. The songs are titled:
1. When We Were Timeless
2. When You Have Love
3. The Christmas Heart

Official Press Launch

5th August 2008 - IT'S OFFICIAL! At 2pm Matthew will be attending a press launch at Priestfields Stadium, Gillingham, to announce that he is to be sponsored by Gillingham Football Club and Paul Scally.

Private Function

3rd August 2008 - Matthew is to perform at the banqueting suite at Priestfield Stadium home of Gillingham Football Club for a golden wedding celebration of Mr & Mrs Paulley, GFC Director

Song final edits

29th July 2008 - Matthew is to return to the recording studios in Surrey to do the final edits of 'When You Have Love' and 'The Christmas Heart'.

Meeting with Paul Scally

28th July 2008 - Matthew met Paul Scally, Chairman of Gillingham Football Club, again to finalise details regarding sponsorship of Matthew's career.

The Christmas Heart

22nd July 2008 - Matthew returned to the recording studios in Surrey to work on his third song 'The Christmas Heart'.

Dartford Festival

20th July 2008 - Matthew appeared at the Dartford Festival at the Central Park, Princes Road. He performed alongside Chas and Dave and from Britains Got Talent, Kate and Gin the dancing dog, Sophie Mae (belly dancer) and the martial arts boys Strike.

Matthew with Kate and Gin from
Britains Got Talent

Matthew with the boys from
'Strike'
Britains Got Talent

Matthew with Sophie Mae
(Belly Dancer)
Britains Got Talent

On this day he also appeared and performed at a private function in Uxbridge to Brandon Block celebrity DJ, Vanessa Feltz and partner Ben Ofoedu as well as Jess Conrad (singer). Matthew received overwhelming praise and a rapturous response from all the guests. He also met Charlotte Kelly who is a gifted blind singer/songwriter and Sylence an American singer/songwriter who thought Matthew had an amazing voice and talent.

Matthew with Vanessa Feltz, Ben Ofoedu and Jess Conrad

Matthew with Vanessa and Ben

When You Have Love

15th July 2008 - Matthew was back in the recording studios in Surrey, this time to record the second new song called 'When You Have Love'.

Dartford Festival promotion

12th July 2008 - Matthew was asked to appear on Radio Kent's, Paul James show to promote the Dartford Festival on the 20th july 2008 with local band 'The Sound Casters'. 9am. He also performed to local shoppers in Dartford with the band at 1pm.

Gads Hill Senior Prize Giving

11th July 2008 - Matthew attended the Gads Hill Senior Prize Giving ceremony and he received half house colours for his contribution to music at school. His award was presented to him by Brigadier Ad Harking OBE and the mayor and mayoress of Medway, David and Kirstine Carr. This ceremony took place at the Royal Historic Dockyard church in Chatham.

New CD

10th July 2008 - 1000 copies of Matthew's new cd 'Onwards and Upwards' were collected.

Whizz Kids

24th June 2008 - Matthew was filmed by Whizz Kids entertainment production company at home for the Channel Five programme 'Help I've Got A High Maintenance Child' to be televised soon. Dates to be confirmed.

Meeting re album

23rd June 2008 - Matthew attended a meeting with the manufacturer regarding his new album. The art work, copyright and mastering were all arranged for collection in July 2008.

Meeting with Saba

18th June 2008 - Matthew had a meeting with John Downie from Saba, 'UK unsigned the talent show'. Matthew won this at the Hackney Empire in March 2008 for possible business support/sponsorship from the local arts council. After discussion bids were placed.

New cd recording

16th and 17th June 2008 - Matthew went into the recording studios at the Sunlight Centre in Gillingham to record his new album which is titled 'Onwards and Upwards'. It is a mixture of classical/sacred/ballads and songs from the shows. You can buy Matthew's cd here.

High Halstows Got Talent

13th June 2008 - Matthew was asked to be a judge at the High Halstows Got Talent show at High Halstow primary school. Matthew used to be a pupil at this school. He signed autographs and gave cds to the children after the show. The winner of the competition was Patrick and the runners up were Georgia Horsley and Scarlett.

When We Were Timeless

10th June 2008 - Matthew was at a recording studio in Surrey working on the 'When We Were Timeless' final edit.

Love Music Hate Racism Festival

7th June 2008 - Matthew was asked to perform at the Love Music Hate Racism festival at The Command House, Chatham 1pm to 10pm. This was a multi cultural festival.

Drifters

31st May 2008 - Matthew has been asked by Phil Luderman (manager of the soul group The Drifters) if he would perform with the Drifters in a charity concert for the cerebral palsy unit at View Road, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, Kent. 8pm

Matthew and The Drifters

Matthew meets fans

Matthew signs cd for fans

Matthew with Rohan from the Drifters
and Frances Penny

Promo record

27th May 2008 - Matthew was at recording studios in Surrey, working on a promo record with Barry Murray and Mark Taylor.

A Family Variety Show

26th May 2008 - Matthew will be appearing at Dickens World Victoria Theatre in 'A Family Variety Show' alongside Take That 2 and Girls R Aloud. To book tickets contact Dickens World on 01634 890421 or visit Dickens World website.

Performing at Dickens World

With Girls R Aloud

UK Unsigned Winners Showcase

24th May 2008 - Matthew is to perform in the UK Unsigned Winners Showcase for the chance to become the Best UK Performer of the Year at Stanley Hall, 12 South Norwood Hill, London SE25. The overall best performer will represent UK unsigned in a major national competition at the end of the year. Hosted by George Kay & Abrante from Choice FM. Live guest performance by GI JOE. Tickets £8.00 in advance available from www.ukunsigned.net or telephone 0208 776 6776.

This showcase is to be recorded for digital TV and radio broadcast by the digital network including www.btenetwork.com , www.gmqex.com and Youth Radio Network.

Dartford Festival

21st May 2008 - Matthew has been asked to attend the officiall launch of the Dartford Festival between 12noon and 2pm at the Acacia Hall, Dartford, Kent. he will perform to VIP Guests, The Mayor, Press etc.

Mayor of Medway Charity Concert

2nd May 2008 - Matthew has been asked to appear at this concert taking place at The Corn Exchange, Rochester, Kent. He will be performing a showcase of six songs. The tickets are £7.50 and available from joanne.canty@medway.gov.uk or on telephone number 01634 332404. They are also from the Visitors Information Centre in Rochester High Street, Rochester, Kent.

	The Mayor Tony and Val Goulden with Matthew
	Shane Hampsheir and Matthew

Grand Final Mad Tiger Talent Show

1st May 2008 - Matthew has reached the grand final of The Mad Tiger Talent Show. It has a 1st prize of £1000, 2nd Prize of £300 and a 3rd Prize of £200 and your song played on the radio.

Showcase songs

28th April 2008 - Matthew had a meeting at some recording studios in Surrey. He met with Barry Murray and Mark Taylor who are two famous songwriters. They wrote 'In the Summertime' for Mungo Jerry and many more. They were asked by Tony Clayman (Matthew's agent) to write three or four original songs for Matthew to showcase to the major record labels. The first song is called 'When We Were Timeless'.

Gala Dinner

27th April 2008 - Matthew will be performing at a Gala dinner for
the Dave Lee's Happy Holidays Charity at Gillingham FC,
Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham, Kent.
There will also be a Live Auction. 7pm.

This picture is of Matthew and Jess Conrad, a very famous singer from the '60s who is still very popular today. Jess was captain of the celebrity football team and attended the gala dinner in aid of Dave Lees Happy Holidays charity at Gillingham Football Club on 27th April 2008.

Matthew performed a showcase of songs.

Matthew with John Altman (Nasty Nick-Eastenders)

Matthew with Paul and Sara Scally

Gillingham FC Player of the Year Awards

26th April 2008 - Matthew has been asked to perform at the Player of the Year Awards for Gillingham Football Club at Priestfield Stadium on Saturday 26th April 2008 by the chairman, Paul Scally.

Matthew and the Mayor Val Goulden

Matthew and Sara Scally

Sponsorship?

11th April 2008 - Matthew had a meeting with chairman of Gillingham FC, Paul Scally about possible sponsorship.

Mad Tiger Talent Show

10th April 2008 - Matthew will be taking part in the Mad Tiger talent show at Dartford Social Club. 7.30pm.

Dave Lee Annual Show

6th April 2008 - Matthew appeared as a special guest performer on The Dave Lee MBE Annual Show for charity at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury, Kent. Dave is a comedian, compere, singer and Director of Gillingham Football Club.

Also appearing were:

Dave Lee MBE (comedian/director Gillingham FC), The Tiller Girls, Shaun Williamson (Barry from Eastenders), Paul James from Radio Kent, Barbara Sturgeon from Radio Kent, Stephen Mulhern from Britain's got Talent 'the aftershow', The Drifters (soul group), Neil James (comedian), Lloyd Hollett (comedian), Tony Dibben from Capital Radio formerley of KMFM, Brian Conley (comedian), Barry Mason (song writer - the man who wrote 'Delilah' for Tom Jones and 'There Goes My First Love' for the Drifters), Tony Gerrard (comedian), Victoria (violinist), Don Mescall (singer), The Odd Balls (entertainment act), PH Moriarty (actor - Harry the Hatchett in 'Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels'), Gary Bushell (journalist and comedian) and Paul Scally Chairman of Gillingham FC unfortunately could not attend.

Matthew received a standing ovation from over 1000 people. He signed autographs and cds and had photos with many fans in the foyer after the show. The show was in aid of Dave Lee's Happy Holidays, a charity which provides holidays for the disabled, sick and underprivileged children of Kent and their immediate families.

Matthew with Dave Lee - Director Gillingham Football Club

Matthew and Brian Conley	Matthew and Shaun Williamson	Matthew and Stephen Mulhern

Matthew with The Drifters (Victor Bynoe and Rohan Delano)	Matthew with P H Moriarty	Matthew with Tony Dibben


Matthew performing at the Dave Lee Show	Matthew performing at the Dave Lee Show	Matthew performing at the Dave Lee Show

Matthew performing at the Dave Lee Show	Matthew performing at the Dave Lee Show	Matthew performing at the Dave Lee Show

Matthew performing at the Dave Lee Show	Victoria and Matthew Dave Lee Show

Grand Final Search for a Star 2008

5th April 2008 - Matthew has reached the final of Search for a Star 2008, the Midlands top talent show which takes place in Longbridge, Birmingham. 7pm - 11pm.

Matthew with Jeanne (friend/fan) at Search for a Star

Grand Final UK Unsigned

30th March 2008 - Matthew has reached the Grand Final of The UK Unsigned national talent competition which takes place at Hackney Empire, London. Tickets are available for the final by calling 0208 776 6776 or Hackney Empire direct on 0208 985 2424. They are priced at £15.00 & £12.50. Live performances on the night also by Jai Amore, Mizz Teejah,Torcharah and GI Joe new release 'Kracking Up'. 7pm - 11pm.
Judges and presenters confirmed for this event include Kanya King from MOBO Awards, Jay Shaun, Nathan and NDubz, plus executives from Sony BMG, Universal, and Shalit Global Management.

**UPDATE** Matthew is the UK UNSIGNED NATIONAL WINNER TEEN VOCALS 2008. He received a glass trophy and certificate and will now compete in an all winners final to be confirmed soon.

Gillingham Football Club

29th March 2008 - Matthew was invited to Gillingham Football Club by the chairman Paul Scally, as a special guest to have dinner in the boardroom pre-match and to watch Gillingham play Carlisle United from the directors box with Paul Scally and his wife Sara, Dave Lee MBE and Paul Clark MP.

Matthew with Dave Lee

Gads Hill Spring Music Festival

27th March 2008 - Gads Hill Spring Music Festival at the Royal Historic Dockyard Church, Chatham. Matthew will be competing in the festival and singing a vocal solo, a duet with Abigail Meade, and a piano composition. 7pm.

**UPDATE** Matthew was the outright winner of the Spring Music Festival 2008 repeating his win of 2006. He also came 1st in the senior vocal solo section, class 11 singing 'Toreador' and 1st in the senior duet section, class 13 with Abigail Meade singing 'All I ask Of You' from the Phantom Of The Opera.

The adjudicator was Mr Simon Lock, the area manager for Kent Music, who studied violin at the Wells Cathedral Music School and the Royal Academy of Music in London.


Matthew with Mr Simon Lock (adjudicator)	Matthew with Mr David Craggs (headmaster)

Gillingham Football Club

22nd March 2008 - Matthew was invited as a special guest to Gillingham Football Club by the Chairman, Paul Scally to have dinner in the boardroom pre-match and to watch Gillingham play Bournemouth from the directors box with Paul Scally, Dave Lee MBE and Paul Clark MP.

Paul Clark MP, Matthew, Paul Scally GFC Chairman

Search for a Star

15th March 2008 - Matthew will be competing in the Semi Finals of the Midland's top talent show SEARCH FOR A STAR 2008 at the Austin Sports and Social Club, Longbridge, Birmingham. 7pm.

Crystal, Tasha and Matthew

Festival for Stars

9th March 2008 - Matthew to take part in the 'Festival For Stars' competition at the Grange City Hotel, London.10am


Matthew at Festival for Stars 2008	Matthew at Festival for Stars 2008

Rochester Cathedral

6th March 2008 - Matthew performed at the Business Guild Dinner in the Crypt at Rochester Cathedral for The Dean Adrian Newman and The Chambers Of Commerce. 8.30pm. It was here Matthew was spotted by Paul Scally (Chairman of Gillingham Football Club) and his wife Sara. They were so impressed with Matthew's performance and obvious talent that he was invited to dinner as a special guest pre match at Priestfield Stadium. He was also asked to perform at the Player of the Year Awards at the end of April 2008.

Semi Final UK Unsigned

2nd March 2008 - Matthew is competing in the semi finals of a teen talent show for UK Unsigned. He entered this competition originally in February 2007. It is run by SABA (Society for the Advancement of British Arts)

Fresh Blood Talent Showcase

1st March 2008 - Matthew will be performing at the Fresh Blood talent showcase 2008. It will take place at Laban, Creekside, London. This will be supporting the blood transfusion unit. The event will be attended by Island Records, Urban TV and hosted by Choice FM. Doors open 5.15pm. Special appearances by Doctor, NRG, Osirus, Andre (saxophonist), Kajo and more. 6pm - 10pm.


Matthew's poster on stage Fresh Blood Talent Showcase	Matthew and Kate (Student Events Team) Fresh Blood Talent Showcase	Matthew and Andre (Dreus) singer/songwriter Fresh Blood Talent Showcase

Matthew at the Fresh Blood talent show
1st March 2008

Matthew at the Fresh Blood talent show
1st March 2008

Matthew at the Fresh Blood talent show
1st March 2008

Ilford Talent Show

17th February 2008 - Matthew to take part in the Ilford Talent Show at The Guildhall, Ilford, Essex. 7.30pm

Charity Night

15th February 2008 - Matthew will be appearing at a charity night in aid of Cancer Research in a private members club in Rochester, Kent.

Rap and Opera CD

3rd February 2007 - Matthew is scheduled to be in the recording studio in London working on a new rap and opera CD with Big Narstie and manager Steve Long.

Birmingham Talent Show

2nd February 2008 - Matthew is entering a top talent show in Birmingham with a £5000 prize at Austin Sports and Social Club, Longbridge. It takes place at 6.30pm.

TV Appearance - Maddie's Got Talent

24th January 2008 - Matthew appearing on Red TV, SKY channel 186, Maddies Got Talent Show 7.30pm to 8.30pm. He is also appearing on this show on 26th January at 5pm and on the 27th January at 12 noon and 7.30pm.

Channel U VIP Album VOL 2 launch

24th January 2008 - Matthew invited to attend the Channel U VIP Album VOL 2 launch.

This was Channel U's 5th birthday party in a club called 'Dust' in London. Matthew's song 'Memories' is on the album as Young Maestro, The Firm & Ozmosis and it is track number 19 on CD 2. Available on cd and download from 28th Jan 2008.

The party featured live performances from N-DUBZ, DJ IRONIK, DARREN B, YOUNG MAESTRO and OZMOSIS.

Matthew got to meet Dappy from N DUBZ, DJ IRONIK, DARREN B, BIG NARSTIE and Louise Glover (playboy model)

Matthew is currently working with Big Narstie on another CD to bring rap and opera together.

Matthew was interviewed by Channel U supported by his manager Steve Long.


The Firm/Young Maestro/Ozmosis	Young Maestro & Dappy from N-Dubz	Young Maestro and Big Narstie

DJ Ironik and Young Maestro	Matthew and Darren B	Matthew and Louise Glover (model)


Matthew with Tulisa from N-Dubz	Matthew performing at Channel U VIP album launch party

Recording Studios

20th January and 27th January 2008 - Matthew at recording studios in London working on another opera and hip hop single.

Fresh Blood

19th January 2008 - Matthew auditioned for 'FRESH BLOOD' talent showcase at Greenwich University, Old Royal Naval College, Park Row, London.This event is supporting the Blood Transfusion Service and is a multi cultural show. 4.10pm.

Red TV

10th January 2008 - Matthew was filmed by RED TV sky channel 186 in their Birmingham studios for a new tv show called 'Maddie's Got Talent Show'. Date to be shown on TV yet to be confirmed.

The photo shows Matthew with Madeleine Roberts who works for RED TVand is the presenter of this talent show.

Ampersand Residential Home

2nd January 2008 - Matthew has been asked to sing the residents of Ampersand Residential Home, as part of their monthy entertainment rota. 2.15pm

Private Function

16th December 2007 - Private function at Chart Sutton Village Hall, Maidstone. Matthew has been asked to sing to approximately eighty retired people at a private gathering.

Gads Hill Christmas Carol Service

13th December 2007 - Gads Hill Christmas Carol Service, Rochester Cathedral. Matthew will be performing with his school. He will be singing 'Oh Holy Night' at 7pm.

Twin Palace

10th December 2007 - Matthew invited to attend the grand opening of a new Chinese restaurant called 'Twin Palace' in Bexleyheath. It is part owned by Matthew's father's friends, Michael and Nick. Matthew peformed 2 songs to a crowded restaurant.
Nick, Matthew and Michael

Xmas Concert

7th December 2007 - B/Tech Xmas Concert, Gads Hill School. Matthew and his classmates are responsible for the running and organization of this concert as part of their B/Tech GCSE Course.

Matthew with Abbie Meade

Jacob Lee, Alex Relf, George Craggs, Abbie Meade, Matthew Crane,
Joe Spree and Ronnie Woods.

Private Performance

30th November 2007 - Matthew will be doing a private performance at the Small Holders Club, Springvale, Wigmore alongside Jimmy Cricket.

Matthew with Jimmy Cricket and John Humphries

Matthew with Jimmy Cricket

Piano Exam

26th November 2007 - Matthew sits his Grade One piano exam in Rochester at 12.45pm. It will be adjudicated by Mrs Margaret Cowling.

Actz Factor Grand Final

23rd November 2007 - Matthew will be appearing in the Actz Factor Grand Final at the Circus Tavern, Purfleet in Essex.
**UPDATE** 500 people entered this competition and Matthew was in the Grand Final against 25 adults and won. His prize was £2000 and he received a trophy and certificate.

Matthew with Dennis Roberts (Compere from Actz Factor)

Sign advertising the competition

Matthew performing

Ticket


	Matthew at Actz Factor

Take Five Magazine

18th November 2007 - Matthew will be appearing in the Daily Star's Take Five magazine on their Slice of Life page.

Hiphopera CD

18th Nov 2007 - Matthew in private recording studio in North London preparing another Hiphopera CD with a rapper called The Big Nasty. A video shoot will follow soon and then to be featured on Channel U and the single will be released through Factor 15 record label.

The Hype magazine

16th November 2007 - Matthew was interviewed about his X-Factor experience by the Gads Hill magazine called The Hype

Gads Hill Autumn Concert

13th November 2007 - Gads Hill Autumn Concert takes place at the Historic Dockyard Church, Chatham. Matthew is to sing and play a piano piece in the concert.

11th Nov 2007 - Matthew in private recording studio in North London preparing another Hiphopera CD with a rapper called The Big Nasty. A video shoot will follow soon and then to be featured on Channel U and the single will be released through Factor 15 record label.

Dartford Football Ground

10th November 2007 - Matthew will be appearing in front of a crowd of 1,400 at Dartford football ground at 3pm to celebrate Dartford's first anniversary of their new ground.

Matthew with the Mayor of Dartford, Sheila East and Terry Hollands 'Britains Strongest Man'	Matthew performing at Dartford FC

Matthew at Dartford FC Tunnel	Matthew with the leader of Dartford Borough Council - Jeremy Kite

USA Label

5th Novemer 2007 - An American record label has expressed an interest in Matthew, so watch this space!

Britain's Got Talent Audition

3rd November 2007 - Matthew attended an audition for Britain's Got Talent at the Russell Hotel in London.

Matthew outside the Russell Hotel in London

Matthew signs up with Jim Tay for vocal tutition

28th October 2007 - Matthew has signed up with a new vocal coach - Jim Tay (also known as Tay Cheng-Jim).
Tay Cheng-Jim was born in Singapore and studied at the Guildhall school of Music and Drama winning the counter-tenor prize and awards from the arts council and the Vaughan Williams Trust.
He studied with the celebrated Hungarian Teacher 'Vera Rozsa'. He has appeared at the Royal Albert Hall/Purcell Rooms and Royal Festival Hall and had many engagements in Europe. He also has toured in the Far East, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore. He has performed to the Queen and also for the Dutch Royal Famiy. He has also played many leading roles in opera.

Matthew's 15th Birthday

17th October 2007 - Matthew's 15th Birthday. Matthew attended a private professional vocal assessment with Tay Cheng Jim a male counter Tenor/Operatic vocal teacher in London.

Woman Magazine

8th October 2007 - Matthew appeared in 'Woman' magazine to talk about his X-Factor experience.

Marbella Film Festival

5th October 2007 - Matthew has been asked to take part in the Marbella Film Festival Classical Day in Marbella.

Sony BMG

4th October 2007 - Matthew had a private audition at Sony BMG in the boardroom, Bedford House, London with Chris Craker, General Manager and Senior Vice President of Sony BMG and Pollyana Gunning from Sanctury Records. He received very positive feedback, advice and various suggestions /recommendations which after careful consideration has acted on. They will be watching Matthew with great interest and want to be kept informed of his progress.

X-Factor

29th September 2007 - Matthew appeared on ITV's X-Factor at Bootcamp at 6.05pm

Matthew at bootcamp, Heythrop Hall

Louis Walsh

X-Factor

22nd September 2007 - Matthew appeared on ITV's X-Factor at 6.25pm

Upnor Castle

15th September 2007 - Matthew sang at Upnor Castle, Kent at a private wedding function.

Interview - X-Factor experience

12th September 2007 - Interview with Barcroft Media/Jack Fletcher re X-Factor experience at home.

Mount Pleasant

9th September 2007 - Matthew was involved in an audition/pilot for a TV production company in London - Rival Media Ltd.

X-Factor

8th September 2007 - Matthew appeared on ITV's X-Factor at 6.20pm

X-Factor

1st September 2007 - Matthew's audition was shown on ITV's X-Factor.

KM-FM Radio

28th August 2007 - Matthew is going to appear on KMFM radio 8.15 am to 9.15 am. He will be talking about his X-Factor experience, his recent concert with Katherine Jenkins and his new CD, 'Memories' on Channel U and Channel Fizz on Sky tv and his plans for the future.

Matthew with Richard from KMFM

X-Factor

25th August 2007 - Matthew appeared on ITV's X-Factor at 7.40pm

X-Factor

18th August 2007 - Matthew appeared on ITV's X-Factor at 7.40pm

X-Factor Bootcamp

5th August 2007 - Matthew went to X- Factor's bootcamp at Heythrop Hall in Oxfordshire with his dad Mark. Matthew got down to the last 50 boys aged 14 to 24 out of 200,000 applicants. The show is to be televised on the 29th September 2007, so please watch to see how Matthew gets on.

Matthew at bootcamp, Heythrop Hall

Matthew with Tony (Simon Cowell's bodyguard) at bootcamp

Jigsaw Entertainment Competition

11th August 2007 - Matthew took part in the Jigsaw Entertainment Competition/Talent Quest at The Buckingham Hotel, Buckingham which supported Kidscan, and they help to cure children with cancer.
** UPDATE ** Matthew got through to the Grand Final to be held in Blackpool on the 27th and 28th October at Norbeck Castle in Blackpool.

Channel U Video - Memories

16th July 2007 -Matthew was invited to Channel U to see a preview of the video of 'Memories' prior to launch on the tv channel. The song and video features Young Maestro/The Firm and Ozmosis (hiphopera)

Matthew at Channel U

Matthew with Darren (owner of Channel U) and Dan (video)

Open Air Concert

14th July 2007 - 11am: Matthew will be visiting Martin House Hospice for Children and young people in Wetherby, Yorkshire prior to his concert at Womersley Park with Katherine Jenkins in the evening. The Hospice is one of the charities that the concert is representing. Matthew will meet the staff and children and will be presenting them with a cheque and money raised privately by himself and his father. He will also be donating signed CDs to the children and the families he meets. There will be some press coverage.

Matthew has been asked to perform alongside Katherine Jenkins with the Band Of Her Majestys Royal Marines, Scotland and Emer McParland at an open air concert in Womersley Park, Doncaster to an audience of 5000 people.

Gates open 4pm, concert starts 7pm. For further information about this event please go to www.womersleypark.co.uk

Matthew with Stuart Evison (event organiser and Womersley Park owner)	Matthew performing at Womersley Park	Matthew with Katherine Jenkins


Video Shoot - Memories
1st July 2007 - The video for the hipopera song 'Memories' with Ozmosis and The Firm was shot at the Mary Datchelor Close housing estate in Camberwell, SE London. The video can be seen on Channel U which can be found on Sky 360. TEXT 559 TO 81700 to see video. It is now also on Channel Fizz which is on Sky 361. TEXT 890 to 80900.		Matthew with Ozmosis

World Showcase of Talent

30th June 2007 - Matthew has invited to attend a 'World Showcase of Talent' at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, USA.

Live Grand Final of Let Me Entertain You

22nd June 2007 - Matthew has been approached to appear in the BBC Live Grand Final of Let Me Entertain You, BBC2 6.30PM

Matthew with Christine Bleakley and Brian Conley

Hungry Horse Restaurant

11th June 2007 - Matthew was requested to perform at a Managers award ceremony for the Hungry Horse chain of restaurants at The Farmhouse, Portsmouth at 8pm.

X-Factor 2007

10th June 2007 - Matthew auditioned again at Arsenal Football Ground for X-Factor 2007 in front of Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne, Brian Freidman, and Danni Minogue. Afterwards he was interviewed by Dermot O'Leary for ITV 1 and also Ferne Cotton for ITV2.
** UPDATE ** Matthew got through to bootcamp on the 5th August after receiving 3 judges votes. They were from Brian Friedman, Sharon Osbourne and Simon Cowell.

Matthew with Dermot O'Leary

Matthew with Fearne Cotton

X-Factor 2007

7th June 2007 - Matthew will be taking part in the second round of auditions at Arsenal Football Ground, Drayton Park, London at 6pm.

Commons Club Semi-Final

25th May 2007 - Matthew is through to the semi final of the Commons Club talent show at Plumstead 8.30pm

Mayors Charity Concert

12th May 2007 - Matthew will be appearing in The Mayors Charity Concert called 'Medway Cultural Collage' featuring music, dance and drama at Rainham School For Girls, Derwent Way, Rainham at 7pm. Tickets cost £7.50 for adults and concessions £5.00 call 01634 332404 for more details.

Mayor of Medway Farewell Party

10th May 2007 - Matthew has been invited to the Mayors Of Medway, Angela and Brian Prodger's farewell party at The Corn Exchange in Rochester at 7pm.

Talent Showcase 'Homegrown'

6th May 2007 - Matthew will be taking part in a Talent showcase called 'Homegrown' at the Woodville Halls, Gravesend hosted by Paul James from Radio Kent. 6pm.

Get Your Act Together

1st May 2007 - Matthew will be appearing on the Channel 4 Harvey Goldsmith documentary titled 'Get Your Act Together' at 11.35pm.

Talent Show Quarter Finals

27th April 2007 - Matthew is in the quarter finals of a talent competition sponsored by Courage Brewery. it takes place at the Commons Club in Plumstead, Kent at 8pm.

X Factor Audition

23rd April 2007 - Matthew is going to audition for the X Factor at Arsenal Football Ground, Drayton Park, London at 2.15pm

**UPDATE** Matthew is through to the next round on 7th June at Arsenal Football Ground.

The Actz Factor

18th April 2007 - Matthew is through to the regional final of this competition. 8pm, 18th April. The winner of this will go through to the final which takes place in November.

**UPDATE** Matthew is through to the grand final which takes place in November