“Matthew made a great impression on everyone. His energy and passion kept the main stage alive throughout the entire weekend.”

Georgina Mitchell, RunFestRun for News UK.

Live Compere, Matthew Walker, hosts #ARCHDAY2023 in Newcastle.
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Live Compere, Matthew Walker, hosts #ARCHDAY2023 in Newcastle.

In Juky 2023, the team and I at Connect In Events (connectinevents.co.uk | @connectinevents) delivered the third annual #ARCHDAY event where they transformed an empty arch unit in Newcastle into a multi-faceted fun house in line with #ARCHDAY2023 🧡

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TV Presenter & Live Compere, Matthew Walker appears as a guest on Presenterly Presents Podcast.
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TV Presenter & Live Compere, Matthew Walker appears as a guest on Presenterly Presents Podcast.

It was a real pleasure to talk all things presenting on the Presenterly Presents Podcast (presenterly.com | @presenterly_jobs). For aspiring presenters, it's hands down the best platform for jobs, support, advice & guidance.

You can also check out Its founder and host, the wonderful Emily Rose Adams (@emily.rose.adams) doing her thing every day over at Talk TV (talk.tv | @TalkTV).

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Live Compere, Matthew Walker hosts inaugural Snap Fitness EMEA Convention 2023.
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Live Compere, Matthew Walker hosts inaugural Snap Fitness EMEA Convention 2023.

Snap Fitness pride itself on offering the most open, inclusive, empathetic and supportive fitness experience to every member at every level. Whether you are an absolute beginner or workout regularly, their gyms are spaces that you will feel comfortable in. Having spent time with them, it's easy to see how this passionate, committed, driven team is able to deliver on this promise.

It was a real honour and privilege to host such a special event - introducing industry experts, guest speakers and senior management amongst others - as well as, coordinating the highly anticipated Snap Fitness Gala Awards Ceremony, celebrating the accomplishments of outstanding franchisees, trainers, and staff members who work tirelessly to promote health and fitness in their communities.

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Live Host, Matthew Walker presents Nasco Queens Award Dinner 2022.
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Live Host, Matthew Walker presents Nasco Queens Award Dinner 2022.

On Friday 21st October 2022, it was a privilege to host the Nasco Queens Award Dinner at Hilton London Syon Park, in celebration of Nasco's 5th Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade. The award is the most prestigious accolade for businesses and individuals in the United Kingdom, recognizing and celebrating those who have made outstanding achievements within enterprise.

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TV Presenter, Matthew Walker hosts Charity Boxing Nights 2022
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TV Presenter, Matthew Walker hosts Charity Boxing Nights 2022

Saturday 1st October marked the eighth and biggest year to date at Charity Boxing Nights as #CBN22 played to a sell-out crowd at The Hilton Manchester Deansgate (@hiltonmanchester).

Charity Boxing Nights (@charityboxingnights) is a real highlight of the year in the work calendar - the atmosphere, the ambition, the determination, the work ethic and of course, the thousands of pounds raised for 2 incredible charities. This year, CBN22 featured 7 fights, live and silent charity auctions, 3-course meals, live entertainment and over £65,000 raised for The Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at St Mary's Hospital.

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TV Presenter, Matthew Walker set to appear in new Amazon Studios; Red, White & Royal Blue Movie
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TV Presenter, Matthew Walker set to appear in new Amazon Studios; Red, White & Royal Blue Movie

It was a beautiful day in Valletta, Malta. I was about to walk on stage for a sound check when my phone rang. It was my friend and agent, the brilliant Corrie McGuire of Corrie McGuire Management. A few weeks previously, we'd self-taped for a role in the new Amazon Studios adaptation of Casey McQuiston, LGBT romance novel, Red, White & Royal Blue. Corrie was phoning to say that we'd been offered the role and were due to start filming in the coming months.

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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Premiere hosted by Matthew Walker
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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Premiere hosted by Matthew Walker

With the third instalment of the Fantastic Beasts franchise, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, ready to hit cinemas on 8th April 2022, the production team and I headed to Stoke-on-Trent to unveil a week-long installation of nine 15 feet tall replica wands - representing those belonging to some of the favourite characters in the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films.

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TV Presenter, Matthew Walker presents Dunnhumby LIVE 2021
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TV Presenter, Matthew Walker presents Dunnhumby LIVE 2021

The next morning at 3.45am, my alarm went off and it was time for DunnHumby LIVE 2021. Shower, coffee and a deserted drive around the North Circular later and we're on set ready to go. At 5.59am, Christine began the countdown in my earpiece, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1....and we're live!

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TV Presenter, Matthew Walker hosts Charity Boxing Nights Live 2021
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TV Presenter, Matthew Walker hosts Charity Boxing Nights Live 2021

Against the backdrop of Covid which sadly meant Charity Boxing Nights Live could not go ahead in 2020, this year, the event was destined to be bigger and better than ever. Ric, Jordan and the team had worked tirelessly for months the ensure every last detail was perfect, so stepping out into the ring for the first time in 2 years, the pressure was on and the adrenaline pumping. I needn’t have worried. As soon as the words, ‘Welcome to Charity Boxing Nights Live’ left my lips and reverberated through the speakers at Vermilon, Manchester (@vermilion.uk), the 500 strong crowd erupted with support and love for this incredible event.

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Live Compere, Matthew Walker hosts main stage at Run Fest Run 2021
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Live Compere, Matthew Walker hosts main stage at Run Fest Run 2021

RunFestRun (@runfestrun) is the UK's biggest running party, taking place at Laverstoke Park Farm. Over a 3 day weekend, it boasts races including 5km runs, 10km runs, family fun runs and a half marathon, all designed by Steve Cram MBE and Events of the North.

In 2016, I was brought on board by the team at CarFest (@carfestevent) as one of 2 lead presenters. Between 2016-2019, I hosted multiple stages at CarFest, including ‘The Dance Stage’ featuring celebrity guests including Karen Hauer (@karenhauer) and Kevin Clifton (@keviclifton) of Strictly Come Dancing Fame and ‘The Tent of Inspiration’, where inspirational guests including Paralympic athlete, Ade Adepitan (@adeadepitan); Adventurer, Sean Conway (@seanconwayadventure) and Skipper, Dan Monk from Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust would hold inspirational talks about the incredible journey’s that life has taken them on.

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