UK Wedding Singer - Wedding Entertainment

Meet Matt Johnson, at age 23 years old, having already achieved goals way beyond his years. Starting his career at the tender age of 11 years old, Matt’s first string to his bow was musical theatre. Highlights include playing the Artful Dodger alongside Russ Abbott & Gary Wilmot in Cameron Mackintosh’s West End production of Oliver Twist & the worlds most famous West End musical ‘Les Miserables’.

At age 16 years old, Matt had an experience that would change his life and perception of music forever. Entering into a TV talent show called ‘Popstars The Rivals’ presented by Davina McCall and judged by Pete Waterman, Louis Walsh and (former Spice Girl) - Geri Haliwell. The shows aim was to put together a 5 piece boy band ‘One True Voice’ and a girl band ‘Girls Aloud’.

Matt auditioned along with 130,000 other applicants. His success in the auditions led to him singing live on ITV1 & ITV2, to an audience of over 12 million. After three months on TV and receiving more than 6 million public votes Matt went onto win a place in the winning group ‘One True Voice’.

Matt released his first single with the band in 2002 ‘Sacred Trust’ which went on to sell over half a million copies and reached number 2 in the UK official charts, earning Matt his first Gold Disc.

Matt has also appeared on some of the UK’s top TV shows such as, GMTV, This Morning, CDUK, Top Of The Pops, Jonathan Ross, Des & Mel and many more.

In June 2003 Matt went onto achieve a further UK top ten hit.

When Matt reached 19 years old he wanted to try something new and formed a Pop/Rock band called State Warning. The band was a huge hit with audiences across the UK, and at their peak supported musical legends ‘The Who’ and multi platinum album selling band KEANE.

Over the past 5 years Matt has performed over 1000 gigs in the UK and internationally, he has worked for the biggest holiday companies in the United Kingdom. from Haven to Butlins, Ponitns to Park Resorts and has had the privilege of performing for many now happily married couples across the UK.

In 2008 Matt met hit record producer Jay Reynolds who has had outstanding success in the business, working on Albums for mega stars such as Kylie Minogue. Jay recognised Matt’s passion for success and wanted to work with Matt to get together a new album which they would start working on in spring 2009.

Matt was also lucky enough to support boy band legends Westlife on part of their 2008 UK arena tour. Also in March 2009 he was privileged to be asked to support the Sugababes on one of their spring shows.

This September will see Matt make some of his new music material available to download through the worlds biggest online retailer itunes.

This is only a fraction of what Matt has done in his career. Matt has the experience to make your day and wedding more special than you ever imagined.

wedding entertainment & wedding singer