NEWS 2007 |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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.
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| Private Performance |
| 30th November 2007 - Matthew will be doing a private performance at the Small Holders Club, Springvale, Wigmore alongside Jimmy Cricket. |
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| 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. |
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| 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.
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| 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. |
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| The Hype magazine |
| 16th November 2007 - Matthew was interviewed about his X-Factor experience by the Gads Hill magazine called The Hype |
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| 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. |
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| Recording Studio |
| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| USA Label |
| 5th November 2007 - An American record label has expressed an interest in Matthew, so watch this space! |
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| Britain's Got Talent Audition |
| 3rd November 2007 - Matthew attended an audition for Britain's Got Talent at the Russell Hotel in London. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Woman Magazine |
| 8th October 2007 - Matthew appeared in 'Woman' magazine to talk about his X-Factor experience. |
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| Marbella Film Festival |
| 5th October 2007 - Matthew has been asked to take part in the Marbella Film Festival Classical Day in Marbella. |
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| 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. |
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| X-Factor |
| 29th September 2007 - Matthew appeared on ITV's X-Factor at Bootcamp at 6.05pm |
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| X-Factor |
| 22nd September 2007 - Matthew appeared on ITV's X-Factor at 6.25pm |
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| Upnor Castle |
| 15th September 2007 - Matthew sang at Upnor Castle, Kent at a private wedding function. |
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| Interview - X-Factor experience |
| 12th September 2007 - Interview with Barcroft Media/Jack Fletcher re X-Factor experience at home. |
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| Mount Pleasant |
| 9th September 2007 - Matthew was involved in an audition/pilot for a TV production company in London - Rival Media Ltd. |
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| X-Factor |
| 8th September 2007 - Matthew appeared on ITV's X-Factor at 6.20pm |
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| X-Factor |
| 1st September 2007 - Matthew's audition was shown on ITV's X-Factor. |
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| KM-FM Radio |
28th August 2007 - Matthew appeared on KMFM radio 8.15 am to 9.15 am. He talked 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.
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| X-Factor |
| 25th August 2007 - Matthew appeared on ITV's X-Factor at 7.40pm |
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| X-Factor |
| 18th August 2007 - Matthew appeared on ITV's X-Factor at 7.40pm |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| 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.
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| World Showcase of Talent |
| 30th June 2007 - Matthew has invited to attend a 'World Showcase of Talent' at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, USA. |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| Commons Club Semi-Final |
| 25th May 2007 - Matthew is through to the semi final of the Commons Club talent show at Plumstead, 8.30pm |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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.
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| Carlsberg & Tetley Talent Show |
16th April 2007 - Matthew is to appear in the Carlsberg and Tetley talent show as reigning champion where he will appearing as a guest singer and handing over his title to the new champion. It takes place at East Ham Working Mens Club at 8pm. Matthew also won the Peoples Champion Trophy last year.
He was also asked to be a guest judge. |
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| Grand Final Talent Show |
14th April 2007 - Grand Final Talent Show at The Guildhall, Ilford in Essex. Sponsored By Greene King. 8pm
**UPDATE** Matthew came third in this competition and won £200. |
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| Spanish TV |
| 11th April 2007 - Matthew has been approached to appear on the Spanish TV channel TVE1 during May in a show similar to the 'Let Me Entertain You', BBC show that he won here in the UK. (Details still to be confirmed). |
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| South Coast Idol Regional Final |
| 10th April 2007 - South Coast Regional Final at the The Ashcroft Theatre, Fairfield Halls, Croydon. 7pm |
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| The Actz Factor |
4th April 2007 - Matthew will be taking part in the regional semi final of the Actz Factor at The Crown in Benfleet, Essex at 8pm.
**UPDATE** Matthew is now through to the regional final on the 18th April and if he gets through this stage he will go to the grand final in November at the Circus Tavern, Purfleet.
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| Mayors Charity Meal |
| 3rd April 2007 - Matthew will be singing seven songs to help the Mayors Charities at the Mayors Charity Meal at Don Vincenzo's Restaurant, High Street, Rochester. 7.30pm. |
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| Showcase |
| 1st April 2007 - Matthew will be taking part in a Showcase in Dorset. It will be at Cobham Sports and Social Club in Wimborne and starts at 1pm. The event is being run by Cove Leisure Entertaiment |
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| The Actz Factor |
28th March 2007 - Matthew is taking part in the Actz Factor which is a new talent show in Essex with a first prize of £5000. This heat takes place in Hadleigh in Benfleet at 8pm.
**UPDATE** Matthew is through to the Regional Semi Final |
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| EXCITING NEWS!!!! |
| March 2007 - Matthew is to be entered into the Guinness Book Of Records as 'THE UKS YOUNGEST OPERATIC BARITONE'. (this is stil to be confirmed) |
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| UK Unsigned Launch of A Showcase of Talent |
| 25th March 2007 - Matthew has been asked to perform at the UK Unsigned Launch of A showcase of Talent at the Clapham Grand, Clapham Junction, London. 1pm - 1am. |
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| Pride of Medway Awards |
23rd March 2007 - Matthew has been nominated for a Pride in Medway award and the ceremony is to be held at the Corn Exchange in Rochester, 6pm.
**UPDATE** Matthew received a Pride in Medway certificate from Angela Prodger, the Mayor And Geoff Clark from BBC South East News. Also present was Neil Davies, Chief Executive of Medway Council, Paul Clark MP, and Christine Hubbard (Matthew's Vocal Tutor, who also received an award. |
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| Gads Hill Spring Music Festival |
22nd March 2007 - Matthew will be taking part in the Gads Hill Spring Music Festival which is at the Royal Historic Dockyard, Chatham at 7pm. Matthew won this event last year.
**UPDATE** Matthew gained first place in the male vocal solo with Tom Webzell. Tom's father is Paul James, the radio Kent presenter. Matthew's certificate can be seen on the awards page. |
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| Talent Show Audition |
18th March 2007 - Matthew is scheduled to take part in a Talent Show audition at The Guildhall, Ilford in at 8.30pm. It is sponsored by Greene King. Matthew came second in this competition last year and is looking forward to competing in this years competition as he was made to feel very welcome.
**UPDATE** Matthew is through to the final of this competition which takes place on 14th April 2007. |
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| Regional Semi Final South Coast Idol |
16th March 2007 - Matthew is in the regional semi final of the South Coast Idol competition at the Agincourt, Camberley.
He is in the last twenty in the region from over 10,000 entrants. |
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| Gravesham Festival Of Speech And Music Concert |
11th March 2007 - The Gravesham Festival of Music and Speech Concert at St Johns Catholic School, Gravesend at 3pm.
Matthew has been asked to compete in the Crooke Prix D'Excellence Competition. The winner will get a certificate and trophy and also £100 cash prize. |
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| Gravesham Festival Of Speech And Music |
3rd & 4th March 2007 - Matthew is taking part in The Gravesham Festival of Speech and Music at St Johns Catholic School, Gravesend.
**UPDATE** Matthew won five vocal competitions, five trophies/cups and five certificates. He was awarded three distinctions and two outstanding passes. Awards can be seen on the awards page.
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| Talent Show Audition |
| 27th February 2007 - Matthew will be auditioning in a talent show at 8pm. It is sponsored by the Rose & Crown, Welling. |
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| SABA/RHSP Productions Grand Talent Showcase |
25th February 2007 - Matthew is taking part in SABA/RHSP Productions Grand Talent Showcase at Osmington Hall, Weymouth, Dorset. 7.15pm. This competition offers great prizes to the winners such as a recording contract with 'What Next Productions', participation in UK UNSIGNED Nationwide Tour, recording time with 'Jet Star Records', showcase in Jamaica, plus the UK UNSIGNED (UKU) Trophy and £250 per category winner.
**UPDATE** Matthew has reached the semi finals of this UK Unsigned competition and they will be held in London in October. |
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| South Coast Idol National Competition |
| 24th February 2007 - Matthew will be taking part in the South Coast Idol UK Live And Unsigned Audition at the Albert Suite, South Parade Pier, Portsmouth at 2pm. This is a national competition for adults and has an under 17 years old category. The winner of the under 17's category will be able to record their own album and to perform at the grand final in Portsmouth on the 26th May 2007 at the Guildhall. The adult prize is worth over £20,000. |
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| Britain's Got Talent |
21st February 2007 - Matthew has an audition for the new Talent Show called 'Britains Got Talent' with Syco TV, ITV & Talkback Thames, to be televised on ITV in May. It will have celebrity judges, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden & Piers Morgan.
Matthew's audition is on 21st February in London. |
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| Harvey Goldsmith Entertainer of the Year Final |
16th February 2007 - The Grand Final Of The Harvey Goldsmith Entertainer Of The Year taking place at Deighton, West Yorkshire. 6.30pm. This final is being recorded by Channel Four.
Matthew was ill and had a very bad chest infection and cold but still managed to perform as he did not want to let people down even though Channel 4 were filming this.
The programme is to be televised from 27th March at 9pm on C4. There are six shows and Matthew will be shown on two of them.
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| Harvey Goldsmith Entertainer of the Year Audition |
| 13th February 2007 - Matthew will be appearing at The Harvey Goldsmith Entertainer Of The Year Audition at the Victoria Theatre in Halifax at 2pm. This is being recorded by Channel 4. |
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| Talent Show Audition |
| 9th February 2007 - Matthew is auditioning in a talent show sponsored by Courage Brewery at the Commons Club, Plumstead at 8pm |
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| Open Audition |
| 3rd February 2007 - Matthew has an open audition for a record label called AMR Music Entertainment (UK Division) at the Radisson Edwardian, Marlborough Hotel, West London at 2pm. |
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| H Factor National Talent Show |
| 12th January 2007 - The H Factor National Talent Show finals took place in Stevanage, Hertfordshire on Friday 12th January. Matthew was asked to appear as the reigning champion and to hand over his title to the new champion. |
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