ABOUT ME

Ey up! Thanks for checking out my page. This page is a bit of a portal to my various acts, bands, writings and stuff. I might split it up into sections with a menu and all that at some point, but for now it's all in one big long line, so you can just scroll up and down.

 

Anyway, let's get the basics out of the way, then we can crack on. Here's a recent interview I did with myself just now, which will explain a few things:

Me: So, Mat, who are you?

Also Me: I'm Mat Howlett; professional entertainer, singer, songwriter, musician, author, producer, app developer, artist, poet, pole vaulter, rad dancer and self proclaimed idiot. I have purple hair, ride a BMX and I'm fluent in Worzelese and Pig Latin. Osay at thay is oodgay (I won't do the Worzelese translation because it takes too long to type out and I witter on enough as it is).

Me: Are you completely daft?

Also Me: No, I'm not completely daft and do have a degree in Computer Science, just like that talking tree in The Young Ones, but I don't use it much these days. I used to do "computer stuff" for a job... for like... AGES... back in the olden days, but now I don't really do that very much. Instead I drive around the region, singing and dancing! I do park the car and get out first though. DON'T DANCE AND DRIVE KIDS!! CLUNK CLICK and all that.. anyway, most people like what I do, so I'll keep doing it until they stop liking it or I can't do it any more because me head fell off or whatever. For now though, enjoy! :)

 

Me: How come you like 80's stuff and all different types of music?

Also Me: I grew up in the 80's, listening to a massive range of music. My sister listened to pop music like Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Erasure, Yazoo, OMD, Culture Club and everything else that you'd find on a Now That's What I Call Music album from the 80s. My brother listened to Queen, Motörhead, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Kiss, Sex Pistols, Blondie and all things rock and alternative. My dad listened to Don Williams, Merle Haggar, Johnny Cash, Abba, Rolling Stones, Queen, Barbara Dixon, Dire Straits and Renée & Renato (true!!). My mum mostly listened to Tom Jones & Cliff Richard. Me? I loved Shakin' Stevens, Adam & The Ants, Queen, Madness then became obsessed with Rap & Hip Hop, before sliding into the world of rock and metal! Needless to say, my musical influences came from a very, very diverse pool....


Me: That's nice. How is that relevant to what you do now like... mate?
 

Also Me: Fast forward to the present day and that music that coloured my life early on is now part of my every day life as I perform songs from pretty much all the acts mentioned above, plus many, many more that I've picked up and enjoyed along the way. All my solo acts pull influences from my past, which I perform as authentically as I can. Why did you call me mate? Bit weird...

Me: I dunno... probably a typo. Stop going on about being your own weird mate and and get on with the interview! Are you happy now you're singing and dancing about all the time?

Also Me: I'm delighted to be able to perform the songs I love for a living and I intend to continue growing the repertoire and singing to as many people as I possibly can for as long as I can!!


Me: Ok, so how do people get in touch with you / me?
 

Also Me: Contact me via email on mathowlett@gmail.com or you can contact me via Facebook at fb.com/mat.howlett or drop me a WhatsApp / call me on 07590 767748. Oh yeah, you can click on that flowery shaped badge thing down there too... that'll take you to my FB page!

Thanks for that Mats. Very informative! The three of us are off for a bit of breakfast now, so I'll see you soon!! xxx

CONTACT ME

SOLO SHOWS

Below is my current line up of solo acts. I cover everything from golden oldies to contemporary alternative rock, reggae and ska to country and western and a huge slab of 80's classics! I also perform a solo Take That / Robbie tribute act and an unplugged acoustic show, where I take parts of my other shows and perform them in a raw stripped back way. I also offer bespoke nights, tailorded to suit a particular event, occassion or audience. Being a big kid myself helps me to also deliver a fun packed children's party show as MatMoo too! There's definitely something for everyone...

An lively authentic sounding 80's multi-tribute act, featuring the biggest hits of the decade! It's a big, bold and fun packed show with classics from Erasure, Duran Duran, Yazoo, Spandau Ballet, Depeche Mode and many many more!!! 

From my childhood love of all things Madness, through decades of performing ska and reggae with Squash Reggae, Rootz & Bootz is a full Ska & Reggae show. This show is available as a solo act and a duo, featuring Squash and DJ sets!

I strap on the acoustic guitar and perform a lively selection of songs from multiple acts, genres and styles. From oldies to present day, from country & to rock and metal! I also perform original songs from Fallen Fields and my own solo albums.

A fresh, lively performance of a whole host of golden oldies! Perfect for care homes or special nostalgic events. I perform hits from Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Dr. Hook and many more in this ever changing show!

We go fully retro with this show as I perform massive pop hits from the most formative decades in pop music! Classics from The Beatles, Bay City Rollers, The Everley Brothers Showaddywaddy, David Bowie, Queen, UB40, Soft Cell and more!

I'm Gary, I'm Mark, I'm Jason, I'm Howard and I'm Robbie! Take Mat is a unique solo tribute show, spanning the entire Take That & Robbie Williams catalogue. Performed in an uncanny, authentic vocal style! I don't look like them all though...

A selection of rock, goth and alternative songs from bands like Sisters Of Mercy, Metallica, The Cure, Ghost, Slipknot, Depeche Mode, New Order and Type-O-Negative. PLUS original songs from my band Fallen Fields and original solo work.

Drawing heavily from my childhood and my passion for the trucking movies of the 70's and 80's, I perform songs by Merle Haggard, Don Williams, Garth Brooks, Waylon Jennings, Dave Dudley, John Denver and more. Hat, shirt & old guitar..

A specially written show for children, featuring original songs, dancing and simple activities aimed at helping children explore the joy of music! As MatMoo (me!) I encourages kid to join in, take part, have fun and not to be shy!

Original hard rock, performing original material from our debut album "One", our EP "Oedipussy" and several of our one off singles! We're all a bit busy with other stuff, but we do come out to make noise together here and there!

Squash began back in 1994 by myself and Andy Robinson. 30 years later and still going strong, we perform as a duo and trio we play classic reggae songs from Bob Marley, Toots & The Maytals, Judge Dread & more..

Myself and Neil Chatterton have performed together for almost 15 years in Shine Over Babylon, Fallen Fields and Gabrael. H&C is a stripped back acoustic act where we perform some of our favourite songs from all genres.

Myself and Max Howlett playing songs we love, from all genres, but with powerful gritty alternative rock swagger! Original songs, plus covers from Weezer, Sex Pistols, Ramones, Green Day, Black Sabbath and more!

The fabulous Chris Marshall and myself tackle the Take That & Robbie Williams back catalogue, performing their greatest hits, with a polished and professional show featuring tight harmonies and accurate vocals. NEW FOR 2025

Andy Sneaks Robinson and myself peform as MC's Sneaki Z & Matti D. Classic Hip Hop, Rap and House music with a comedy twist! A fun, madcap trip through the breakdance era. We're both too heavy to spin on our heads though.

In 2007 I created a monster. Happy Welly is a truly disturbing experimental pile up of sound. Taking the well trodden rules of songwriting and music, then throwing them in the bin, witness true discordant horror and bewildering songs.

2007 also saw the birth of ZiBiR, an electro instrumental project, drawing on my experience as a video game music and audio producer, coupled with my love of retro synth sounds and experimental rhythms.

My darkest, deepest and heaviest material to date. Tearmill is a powerful, haunting slab of gothic doom metal, tackling the life's biggest challenges with thick crunching guitars and harrowing vocal performances. Coming soon...

GIG SCHEDULE

August 2024

Thursday 1st - Walton Club, Charity Night, 9pm - Take Two

Friday 2nd- Halfway Hessle Road, Hull, 4pm - 80's Guy

Friday 2nd - George & Dragon, Aldbrough, 9pm - 80's Guy / Variety

Saturday 3rd - Cross Keys, Hull, 9pm - Take Mat

Friday 9th - Hornsea Ex-serv-club, 8:30pm - Take Mat

Saturday 10th - Anlaby Park, Hull, 9pm - 80's Guy

Wednesday 14th - Ozone Club, Withernsea, 2pm - 80's Guy

Thursday 15th - Salthouse Haven, 11am - Pure Gold

Friday 16th - Swan Inn, Seaton, 9pm - 80's Guy

Saturday 17th - Charity Event, Hedon, 12pm - 80's Guy

Sunday 18th - Skipsea Beach Club, 4pm - Variety

Friday 23rd - Star Inn, Cayton, 9pm - 80's Guy

Saturday 24th - King Edward, Hull, 2pm - 80's Guy

Saturday 24th - Sellwood Arms, Aldbrough, 9pm - 80's Guy

Sunday 25th - Telegraph, Bridlington, 5pm - 80's Guy

Wednesday 28th - Rose & Crown, Hornsea, 3pm - 80's Guy

Friday 30th - Parkers, Hull, 9pm - Retro CT / Take Mat

Saturday 31st - Bull & Sun, Bridlington, 9pm - 80's Guy

 

September 2024

Sunday 1st - Clarendon, Hull, 3pm - 80's Guy / Variety

Friday 6th - Rose & Crown, Hornsea, 9pm - 80's Guy

Saturday 7th - Riley's Playing Field Fundraiser, Hull,  2pm - 80's Guy

Saturday 7th - Stirling Castle, Bridlington, 9pm - Unplugged

Saturday 14th - The Albert, Scarborough, 9pm - 80's Guy

Sunday 15th - Anlaby Park, Hull, 4pm - 80's Guy

Saturday 21st - Crown Tavern, Scarborough, 9pm - 80's Guy

Sunday 22nd - Imp, Filey, 4pm - Squash

Wednesday 25th - Rose & Crown, Hornsea 3pm - 80's Guy

Thursday 26th - Sycamore House, Hull, 2pm - Pure Gold

Friday 27th - The Bank, Hull, 9pm - 80's Guy

Saturday 28th - Station Hotel, Filey, 8pm - 80's Guy

Sunday 29th - JNJs Bar, Hull, 9pm - 80's Guy

 

October 2024

Friday 4th - Halfway Hessle Road, Hull, 4pm - 80's Guy

Saturday 5th - Chaplin's Bar, Scarborough, 10pm - 80's Guy

Sunday 6th - The Alma, Withernsea, 4pm - Squash

Friday 11th - Bull & Sun, Bridlington, 9pm - Darker Side

Saturday 12th - Station Hotel, Hedon - 2pm - 80’s Guy

Saturday 12th - Howden Social Club, 9pm - 80's Guy

Friday 18th - Springhead, Hull, 9pm - Take Mat

Sunday 20th - Sutton Arms, Bransholme, 4pm - 80's Guy

Friday 25th - O'Riley’s / Rammlied, Hull, 8pm - Darker Side

Saturday 26th - Telegraph, Bridlington, 9pm - 80's Guy

Sunday 27th - Anlaby Park, Hull, 4pm - 80's Guy

Wednesday 30th - Rose & Crown, Hornsea, 3pm - 80's Guy

 

November 2024

Friday 1st - Original Keys, Driffield, 9pm - 80's Guy

Saturday 2nd - Station Hotel, Filey, 8pm - 80's Guy

Friday 8th - The Falcon, Withernwick, 9pm - 80's Guy

Friday 15th - Lucien's, Hornsea, 9pm - 80's Guy

Saturday 16th - Salthouse Tavern, Hull, 9pm - 80's Guy

Wednesday 20th - Priory View, Bridlington, 1pm - 80's Guy / Variety

Friday 22nd - Star Inn, Cayton, 9pm - 80's Guy

Saturday 23rd - The Providence Inn, Yedingham, 8:30 - 80's Guy

Sunday 24th - Old Goole Club, Google, 3pm - 80's Guy / Variety

Wednesday 27th - Rose & Crown, Hornsea, 3pm - 80's Guy

Thursday 28th - Halfway Hessle Road, Hull, 2pm - 80's Guy + Games

Saturday 30th - The Buck, Driffield, 9pm - 80's Guy

 

December 2024

Sunday 1st - The Alma, Withernsea, 4pm - Variety

Friday 6th - Bull & Sun, Bridlington, 9pm - 80's Guy

Saturday 7th - Service Station, Hull, 9pm - 80's Guy

Sunday 8th - Anlaby Park, Hull, 4pm - 80's Guy

Friday 13th - West Bulls, Hull, 9pm - 80's Guy

Saturday 14th - Albies Bar, Beverley, 9pm - Take Mat

Wednesday 18th - Rose & Crown, Hornsea, 3pm - 80's Guy

Friday 20th - JNJ's Bar, Hull, 9pm - 80's Guy

Saturday 21st - Telegraph, Bridlington, 9pm - 80's Guy

Sunday 22nd - George & Dragon, Aldborough, 8pm - Variety / Party

Friday 27th - The Bank, Hull, 9pm - 80's Guy

Saturday 28th - Grosvenor Club, Beverley, 9pm - 80's Guy

APPS, CRAFTS, PHOTOGRAPHY & BOOKS

As well as all this music malarky, I'm also the director of Voodhu Creative Ltd. Bespoke app development, arts and crafts, written work, photography and audio production. Please click on the Voodhu logo below to visit the website!