Matthew began his musical training in Bristol with Jane Griffiths at the age of seven. His first professional role came at the age of 10, appearing as 'Tommy' in the national tour of Tommy at the Bristol Hippodrome in 1997. This led to several appearances over a six year period in numerous stage productions and choral concerts at venues including the Bristol Old Vic, the Royal Albert Hall and Colston Hall.

Matthew studied as a Bass-Baritone with Soprano Yvonne Seymour at the University of York, graduating with a BA(Hons) in Music in July 2007. He performed as singer and accompanist in workshops with Professor Peter Seymour, Stephen Varcoe and Emma Kirkby. Matthew has performed as a Bass soloist in performances of Bach's St Matthew Passion, Magnificat and B Minor Mass, Purcell's Fairy Queen and Venus & Adonis, Blow's Dido & Aeneas and LeFanu's The Three Strangers under the direction of several eminent academics. He developed an interest in English Song, particularly the work of Ivor Gurney. This led to a series of public recitals presenting war poetry settings in Yorkshire. Matthew joined the Blossom Street Singers as a Baritone in 2006 and with the group, performs numerous concert and corporate engagements in and around London. Visit www.blossomstreetsingers.com for further information on the ensemble's upcoming events.

Matthew, now based in London, studies with RCM Professor Roderick Earle, following repertoire coaching with Richard Jackson and technical coaching with Russell Smythe. Matthew is in his fifth year as a full-time member of the sucessful vocal octet 'Blossom Street Singers' (now based at Trinity College of Music). Matthew is the Bass Choral Scholar at St Martin in the Fields, under the direction of Andrew Earis. He was previously Choral Scholar at Rochester Cathedral, under the direction of Scott Farrell. Matthew also sings as a Deputy Bass at Chapel Royal, Hampton Court, All Saint's Margaret Street (London), St George's Hannover Square and Southwark Cathedral. Matthew teaches singing with the Arts Academy, London and coaches several choirs in and around London, including Sonitus Chamber Choir and Shalford Choral Society. Information about upcoming singing engagements can be found on the 'Events' page of this website.

Recently, Matthew has been given a place as a Bass-Baritone with the Philharmonia Chorus Professional Singers Scheme which includes concert performances of Mahler 2 (Royal Festival Hall), Beethoven 9 at the Barbican and then a tour of Beethoven 9 in Valladoid (Madrid). Recent solo projects have included a bass soloist appearance with the Bernwode Singers, directed by John Gibbons and the UK premiere of 'Paix a Peresq' at the Lighthouse (Poole, Doreset) by Graham Stansfield, directed by David Owen Norris, a concert which will be shared with Dame Felicity Lott.