| Description | Price |
| Short performance (up to 20 mins) | £150 |
| Up to 1 hour | £175 |
| Up to 2 hours | £275 |
| Up to 3 hours | £375 |
| DJ playlist - music before or after for up to 2 hours | £115 |
Why not consider an appearance from Matthew at your wedding, venue or private event? Perfect for those looking for something different, Matthew blends the sweet sound of the ukulele with all of your favourite songs, with guitar, banjo or bass also available.
With a range of configurations and themes available, you can fully tailor the music to suit your preferences and create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.
Predominantly based in Hampshire, Matthew is well situated for performances across the south of England.
With fully PAT tested and insured equipment, he prides himself on being flexible and adaptive to suit the needs of any client.
A fresh new talent on the ukulele, already making a huge impression. Matthew’s primary instrument has always been the ukulele which has allowed him to grow a life-long connection and virtuosic expertise with the instrument, showing no signs of slowing down.
2023 saw Matthew’s graduation from Chichester Conservatoire with the UK’s second ever ukulele degree where he specialised in performance and teaching. In 2019 he embarked on his first solo UK tour, thrilling audiences at public and private venues in London, Manchester, Liverpool, Derby and more. His prominence on the ukulele scene has been increasing exponentially as he in demand at some of the top festivals such as GNUF (2022), Shrewkfest (2018-2023), Bracklesham Ukulele Weekends (2020-2023), Yeovil Ukulele Festival (2023) to name a few.
Whatever he performs, wherever he plays, Matthew’s professionalism makes him easy to work with and high entertainment factor leaves audiences wanting more.
“The future of the ukulele” - Giovanni Albini, Professor of Ukulele, Conservatorio Antonio Vivaldi, Italy, 2022
“One day soon, you’ll be up there with the greats of the ukulele” - Peter Moss, international professional ukulele player, 2021
“You’re going to be the top guy” - Aaron Crowell, Hawaii Music School, 2020
“Slick, professional and entertaining…he won’t disappoint with his great mastery of the ukulele and banjolele – go see his shows!” - Vic Cracknell, live music journalist, performer and events organiser, 2019
Based in Yateley, Hampshire
= areas covered (up to 200 miles)
= free travel (up to 20 miles)
House of Gold 21 Pilots
Somewhere Over the Rainbow Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
I Can't Help Falling in Love With You Elvis Presley
Come On Eileen Dexy's Midnight Runners
It Must Be Love Madness
Let It Be The Beatles
Wake Me Up Avicci
Space Oddity David Bowie
Johnny B. Goode Chuck Berry
Never Gonna Give You Up Rick Astley
September Earth, Wind & Fire
Hound Dog Elvis Presley
Take On Me Ah-ha!
Blame it on the Boogie Jackson Five
As Lights Fall Alan Parsons
You Should Be Dancing Bee Gees
Agadoo Black Lace
Brown Eyed Girl Van Morrison
King of the Swingers Jungle Book/Disney
Fly Me to the Moon Frank Sinatra
Don't You Want Me Baby Human League
The Room Where It Happened Hamilton
Don't Look Back in Anger Oasis
I'm Yours Jason Mraz
Can't Take My Eyes Off of You Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons
La Bamba Ritchie Vallens
Everyday Buddy Holly
Imagine John Lennon
Pure Imagination Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
Pencil Full of Lead Paolo Nutini
Copacabana Barry Manilow
House of Fun Madness
Reet Petite Jackie Wilson
Isn't She Lovely Stevie Wonder
Hey Jude The Beatles
Piano Man Billy Joel
Don't Stop Me Now Queen
Mr Blue Sky ELO
Red Red Wine UB40
I'm Still Standing Elton John
Something Got Me Started Simply Red
Baggy Trousers Madness
Sweet Caroline Neil Diamond
In the Summertime Mungo Jerry
Dance the Night Away The Mavericks
Riptide Vance Joy
Dancing in the Moonlight Toploader
Under the Sea Little Mermaid/Disney
Dreadlock Holiday 10cc
Walk Like an Egyptian The Bangles
I'm a Believer The Monkees
Little Bit of Love Jack Johnson
Hotel California The Eagles
Murder on the Dance Floor Sophie Ellis-Baxter
Wuthering Heights Kate Bush
Crazy Little Thing Called Love Queen
Waterloo ABBA
Thank You for the Music ABBA
Staying Alive Bee Gees
Perfect Ed Sheeran
A Team Ed Sheeran
I Saw Her Stranding There The Beatles
Twist and Shout The Beatles
Yellow Submarine The Beatles
Stand By Me Ben E King
L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N Noah and the Whale
Mr Brightside The Killers
Gold Spandau Ballet
High Lighthouse Family
Don't Stop Believin' Journey
I Only Wanna Be With You Bay City Rollers
Happy Talk Captain Sensible
How Long Will I Love The Waterboys
Your Love is Lifting Me Higher Jackie Wilson
Let It Be The Beatles
Sanremo Mika
Grace Kelly Mika
Rotterdam The Beautiful South
Better Together Jack Johnson
Take Me Home Country Roads John Denver
Good Vibrations Beach Boys
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Can't Hurry Love Phil Collins
Crocodile Rock Elton John
Top of the World The Carpenters
9 to 5 Dolly Parton
You Really Got Me The Kinks
Mrs Robinson Simon and Garfunkel
Wake Me Up Before You Go Go Wham
Africa TOTO
Every Breath You Take The Police
I Wanna Dance With Somebody Whitney Houston
Skyfall Adele
Shine Take That
The Chain Fleetwood Mac
Could You Be Loved Bob Marley
I Know I'm Not the Only One Sam Smith
Love Yourself Justin Bieber
Locomotion Kylie Monogue
Vienna Billy Joel
Always a Woman to Me Billy Joel
Daydream Believer The Monkees
Wonderful Oasis
Rocket Man Elton John
You're the One That I Want Grease
You Are My Sunshine Johnny Cash
Just the Two of Us Bill Withers
Life On Mars David Bowie
Don't Worry About a Thing Bobby Marlin
Careless Whisper Wham/George Michael
Billie Jean Michael Jackson
All Star Smash Mouth
HAWAIIAN
Guava Jelly Ka'au Crater Boys
Hanalei Moon Dennis Pavao
Palolo Ka'au Crater Boys
Hula Breeze Kahauanu Lake Trio
I Wonder Where My Hula Girl Has Gone? Kahauanu Lake Trio
Come and Here My Ukulele Matthew Quilliam
Do the Hula Lau Kahauanu Lake Trio
Hanelei Moon
The Hukilau Song Don Ho
Haele Ernest Ka'ai
Banjo Schottishe Ernest Ka'ai
Aloha O'e Queen Lili
Somewhere Over the Rainbow Israel Kamakawiwa'ole
Guava Jam Ka'au Crater Boys
Guava Jelly Ka'au Crater Boys
JAZZ
Mack the Knife Ella Fitzgerald
What a Wonderful World Louis Armstrong
All of Me Louis Armstrong
It's Only a Paper Moon Ella Fitzgerald
There Will Never Do Another You Chet Baker
Ain't Misbehavin' Fats Waller
Autumn Leaves Frank Sintra
Cheek to Cheek Louis Armstrong
L.O.V.E. Nat King Cole
Pennies From Heaven Louis Prima
Girl from Ipanema Jobim
Chattanooga Choo Choo Glenn Miller
On the Sunny Side of the Street Dorothy Fields
Honeysuckle Rose Fats Waller
Take the A Train Duke Ellington
Satin Doll Duke Ellington
Del Sasser Cannonball Adderley
It Don't Mean a Thing Duke Ellington
Beautiful Love Anita Day
Peanut Vendor Syd Lawrence Orchestra
O Pato Stan Getz
And more!
I will need access to a plug socket if using the larger set up, as well as approximately 1.5x1.5m2 of space to operate in. The closer I can park to the venue and performance area, the quicker and easier it will be for me to set up.
I can provide a flexible amplification set up. I can use a battery powered mini speaker for tight spots, or I can fill a large room too.
Please let me know as much about it as possible, especially if parking is tricky or if there are any specific directions I will need to follow in order to reach it.
I am happy to play music up to 15 minutes before and after my sets, as well as in between during breaks. I can provide a longer service for an additional fee where I will carefully curate a playlist just for you.
I have three favourites. The most recent was my first cruise ship contract, onboard P&O Arvia in their 700+ seat theatre. The shows were a great time, as was sailing the world and seeing the sights! My biggest audience was to over 2000 people at Swindon Oktoberfest 2018, for which I had less than 24 hours' notice! Finally, I have good memories of a lounge concert I did to 4 people on Christmas day, to people with nowhere to be for the holiday season. To share a special moment with them was joyous, you could see how much they appreciated the music.
Lots! This changes all the time, especially as I play in lots of styles. I love Louis Prima's boundless energy and creativity, Louis Armstrong's classic voice and style, George Formby's cheeky lyrics and awesome ukulele skills, Hawaiian ukulele masters Lyle Ritz and Ohta San for their considered and unique approaches to the ukulele. I could go on...
Sometime in mid-2011, a young boy picked up his first ukulele, quickly becoming fascinated with the instrument. 12 years later and I became the first person to use the ukulele for an entire music degree, graduating in 2023 with first class honours.
Thanks to a life-long connection and expertise with the instrument, I have developed a wide skill set and a popular range of shows, whilst showing no signs of slowing down.
My first public performance was 2014 at a local festival stage, which was followed by more and more gigs until it somehow spiraled into a full-time profession. I love every minute of it and have been blessed to perform at some great venues to wonderful audiences.
I love all performances, be it in a lounge to four people to a huge festival stage to over 2000 people. I can adapt my performance style to suit the event and we always have a great time singing and laughing!
I like to arrive before any guests do, so that I can get set up quickly and out of anybody's way. The set up can take anywhere between 30-60 minutes, depending on the amount of amplification needed and the ease of access to my car.
Yes, but only if cover is able to be provided to fully ensure that everything of mine is under dry shelter.
I am always open to suggestions, requests and any other way that I can make my shows more enjoyable for my clients. Please let me know if you have an idea and I will do my best to accommodate. There may be constraints on how many requests I can take.
Usually, nobody knows what to expect when I arrive. Yet, by the end, they are blown away by the variety, spectacle and versatility that I can display. My shows aim to bring a bit of nostalgia to peoples' minds, as well provide something modern and fun for all to enjoy.
I am a ukulele specialist, meaning I have studied many different areas of the instrument throughout history. I have been fortunate enough to be able to turn these into fully fledged acts, offering a wide range of styles from cabaret to classical, jazz to vintage, Hawaiian to originals.
Countless private events and functions
Bracklesham Ukulele Weekends
Grand Northern Ukulele Festival
Yeovil Ukulele Festival
Concorde Club, Eastleigh
Chichester Jazz Club
Chichester Festival Theatre, as performer and composer
WEYFEST
Didcot Railway Centre
Princess Hall, Aldershot
London College of Music
London Ukulele Project
Syd Lawrence Orchestra
Concorde Club, Eastleigh
Abbey Road Studios
Didcot Railway Centre
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