Matt McGinn

Irish Songwriter and Producer Matt McGinn hails from the Mourne Mountains in Co. Down. Hotpress Magazine labelled him as‘1 to Watch’ in 2020. His 2019 single Bubblegum with Ciara O’Neill was one of the most played songs on BBC Radio Ulster and was played extensively on RTE Radio, BBC Radio 6, and many other stations throughout Ireland and the UK. His latest single release, Annie (Many Moons Ago) has been described as one of the best you'll hear this year. “Now, isn't that just extraordinary?!” Tom Robinson BBC 6. In 2020 Matt released his 4th album LESSONS OF WAR. It includes songs Matt penned with some of Ireland’s finest writers and features artists from areas around the world affected by conflict like the Citizens of theWorld Choir, made up refugees and their carers; Anthony Seydu from Siera Leone; and Yazan Ibrahim, a young virtuoso flamenco guitarist from Golan Heights. Throughout lockdown, Matt, along with friend and singer Cormac Neeson, launched a virtual ‘In the Round’ platform through Facebook called ‘COCOONS’. Now approaching its 40th week, Cocoons has seen performances from over 100 established artists from around the world and raised over £10,000 for various charities. "Matt, your album is superb... I've seen Matt play live and he's fantastic!" Bob Harris “Just keeps getting better and better” Ralph McLean BBC Radio Ulster