NEWS
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and Medway Police Force Officers Ball |
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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. |
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| Private
Function - Essex |
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6th
December 2008 - Matthew has been asked to perform at
a private function at the East Thurrock Community Centre
in Essex. |
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Gifted Young Gravesham |
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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.
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| Dartford
Christmas Lights |
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| 15th
November 2008 - Matthew has been asked to turn on
the Christmas lights in Dartford at One Bell Corner. To
be confirmed. |
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| Actz
Factor Final |
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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.
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| 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
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Copperfields Residential Home |
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| 12th
October 2008 - Matthew has been asked to perform at the
Copperfields Residential Home in Higham at 2.30pm.
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| Gads
Hill Autumn Concert |
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| 9th
October 2008 - Matthew will be performing at his schools
autumn concert which takes place at the Royal Dockyard
Church, Chatham Dockyard. |
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| Concert
in Sittingbourne |
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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 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. |
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| Sportsmans
Dinner |
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2nd October 2008 - Matthew has been asked to perform
at a Sportsmans Dinner at Gillingham Football
Club. Guest Speaker for the evening will be Jack Charlton
OBE, former Leeds United Player and coveted 1966
England world cup player and Republic of Ireland
International Manager. Jack has had a glittering career
which earned him 774 club appearances and 96 goals to
his name. He was awarded honorary Irish Citizenship and
Freedom of The City of Dublin in 1994. In 2005 Jack Charlton
was inducted into the English Football Hall Of Fame in
recognition of his contribution to the game of football,
a true footballing Legend. Also appearing will be Gary
Kemsley, a first class comedian and host, known for his
professional delivery and sassy material. |
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| Matthew
performing at the sportmans dinner GFC
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| Concert
Rehearsal |
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30th September 2008 - Matthew to rehearse with Celestine
Singers for the concert in Sittingbourne in October. |
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| H-Factor |
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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. |
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| Wedding
TV |
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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. |
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| Concert
Rehearsal |
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15th September 2008 - Matthew met with the Celestine
Singers for a concert rehearsal in Sittingbourne which
takes place in October. |
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| Gifted
Young Gravesham |
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| 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 .
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| Bluewater |
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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. |
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Matthew with Raen |
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| Bluewater's
Got Talent Final |
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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. |
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The Bar Wizards with Matthew
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Matthew, Bubbles the Monkey
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| Hoo
Outdoor Concert |
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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.
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| Patron
of CPC |
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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. |
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| Filming
of video |
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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. |
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| Gillingham
Football Club Appearance |
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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. |
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Bluewater Shopping Centre Talent Show |
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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.
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| Recording
Studios |
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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 |
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| Official
Press Launch |
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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. |
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| Private
Function |
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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
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| Song
final edits |
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29th
July 2008 - Matthew is to return to the recording studios
in Surrey to do the final edits of 'When You Have Love'
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| Meeting
with Paul Scally |
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28th
July 2008 - Matthew met Paul Scally, Chairman of Gillingham
Football Club, again to finalise details regarding sponsorship
of Matthew's career. |
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| The
Christmas Heart |
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22nd
July 2008 - Matthew returned to the recording studios
in Surrey to work on his third song 'The Christmas Heart'.
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| Dartford
Festival |
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| 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. |
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Matthew with Kate and Gin
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Matthew with the boys
from
'Strike'
Britains Got Talent
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Matthew with Sophie Mae
(Belly Dancer)
Britains Got Talent
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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. |
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Matthew with Vanessa Feltz,
Ben Ofoedu and Jess Conrad |
Matthew with Vanessa and
Ben |
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| When
You Have Love |
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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'. |
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| Dartford
Festival promotion |
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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. |
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| Gads
Hill Senior Prize Giving |
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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.
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| New
CD |
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10th
July 2008 - 1000 copies of Matthew's new cd 'Onwards
and Upwards' were collected. |
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| Whizz
Kids |
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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. |
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| Meeting
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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.
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| Meeting
with Saba |
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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. |
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| New
CD recording |
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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.
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| High
Halstows Got Talent |
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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. |
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| When
We Were Timeless |
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10th
June 2008 - Matthew was at a recording studio in Surrey
working on the 'When We Were Timeless' final edit. |
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Love Music Hate Racism Festival |
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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. |
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| Drifters |
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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 |
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Matthew and The Drifters
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Matthew meets fans
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Matthew signs cd for
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Matthew with Rohan
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| Promo
record |
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| 27th
May 2008 - Matthew was at recording studios in Surrey,
working on a promo record with Barry Murray and Mark Taylor. |
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Family Variety Show |
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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.
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Performing at Dickens World
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| UK
Unsigned Winners Showcase |
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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.
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showcase is to be recorded for digital TV and radio
broadcast by the digital network including www.btenetwork.com
, www.gmqex.com
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| Dartford
Festival |
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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. |
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| Mayor
of Medway Charity Concert |
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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.
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Shane Hampsheir and Matthew
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| Grand
Final Mad Tiger Talent Show |
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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. |
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| Showcase
songs |
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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.
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| Gala
Dinner |
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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.
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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.
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Matthew with Paul and Sara Scally
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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. |
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Matthew and Sara Scally
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Matthew performing
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| Sponsorship? |
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April 2008 - Matthew had a meeting with chairman of Gillingham
FC, Paul Scally about possible sponsorship. |
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| Mad
Tiger Talent Show |
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April 2008 - Matthew will be taking part in the Mad Tiger
talent show at Dartford Social Club. 7.30pm. |
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| Dave
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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.
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Matthew and Brian Conley |
Matthew and Shaun
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Matthew and Stephen Mulhern |
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Dave Lee Show |
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Final Search for a Star 2008 |
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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
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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
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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
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| Gads
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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
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Matthew with Mr David Craggs
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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 |
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| Search
for a Star |
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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 |
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| Festival
for Stars |
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March 2008 - Matthew to take part in the 'Festival For
Stars' competition at the Grange City Hotel, London.10am
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Matthew
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Matthew
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Cathedral |
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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
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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)
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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. |
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Matthew's
poster on stage
Fresh Blood Talent Showcase
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Matthew
and Kate (Student Events Team)
Fresh Blood Talent Showcase
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Matthew and Andre (Dreus)
singer/songwriter
Fresh Blood Talent Showcase |
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Matthew at the Fresh Blood
talent show
1st March 2008 |
Matthew at the Fresh Blood
talent show
1st March 2008
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Matthew at the Fresh Blood
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1st March 2008 |
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| Ilford
Talent Show |
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February 2008 - Matthew to take part in the Ilford Talent
Show at The Guildhall, Ilford, Essex. 7.30pm |
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February 2008 - Matthew will be appearing at a charity
night in aid of Cancer Research in a private members club
in Rochester, Kent. |
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| Rap
and Opera CD |
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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. |
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| Birmingham
Talent Show |
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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.
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Appearance - Maddie's Got Talent |
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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. |
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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. |
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The
Firm/Young Maestro/Ozmosis |
Young
Maestro & Dappy from N-Dubz |
Young
Maestro and Big Narstie |
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Ironik and Young Maestro |
Matthew
and Darren B |
Matthew
and Louise Glover (model) |
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Matthew
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Matthew
performing at Channel U
VIP album launch party |
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| Recording
Studios |
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January and 27th January 2008 - Matthew at recording studios
in London working on another opera and hip hop
single. |
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| Fresh
Blood |
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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. |
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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. |
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| Ampersand
Residential Home |
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January 2008 - Matthew has been asked to sing the residents
of Ampersand Residential Home, as part of their monthy
entertainment rota. 2.15pm |
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