Matthew Barker

Biography

If you are looking for a great master of ceremonies then look no further than Matthew Barker. He is an experienced MC and actor who is not only a great formal M.C, but who also creates comical characters to M.C many major corporate functions around Australia.

Matthew has been a professional actor/singer since 1978 when he first appeared in "The Sullivans" as a soldier and began appearing in regular speaking roles on nearly every TV show made out of Melbourne; including "Neighbours", "Skyways", "Cop Shop", "Prisoner", "Carson's Law" etc. Matthew also appeared in a number of movies and TV commercials.

From 1985 - 1989 Matthew was part of Australia's Number 1 Acappella group "The Phones" and travelled the country performing at major events, corporate functions, comedy clubs and festivals. In 1987 he appeared on Melbourne's Carols by Candlelight at the Myer music bowl and made regular appearances on shows like "Good Morning Australia" "Good Morning Melbourne" "The midday show" and 6 appearances on "Hey, Hey It's Saturday"

From 1990 to now Matthew has run his own entertainment company and continues to sing with his own groups, "The Singing Waiters" and "The Harmoniacs" and is in constant demand as a character actor for corporate functions and as a MC.