Matt Roberts

About Matt

Matt is a dedicated and enthusiastic educator, holding a professorial position at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance, where he lectures in Orchestration and Composition. Additionally, he serves as an Associate Lecturer at Goldsmiths University (University of London), where he teaches Jazz Composition, Jazz History, and Performance.

Teaching Positions

Throughout his career, Matt has held visiting tutor positions at prestigious institutions, including Leeds Conservatoire, National Youth Jazz Orchestra, Julian Joseph Jazz Academy, and the Royal Academy of Music’s Junior department.

As an Arranger and Orchestrator

As a prolific arranger and orchestrator, Matt’s work has been performed at concert halls and festivals across the globe. Some of his recent projects include:

• Cleo Sol: Headline show featuring Little Simz and Chronixx, London 2022
• Dizzee Rascal & The Outlook Orchestra: South Facing Festival, Crystal Palace Bowl, London 2021
• Giorgio Moroder: Celebration of the 80’s World Tour 2019
• Blue: Colours of Blue UK Tour
• Mala & The Outlook Orchestra: Royal Festival Hall, Pula Amphitheatre (Croatia), We Out Here Festival
• David Rodigan & The Outlook Orchestra: Royal Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Somerset House, Love Box, Rototom Sunsplash (Spain)
• Submotion Orchestra with the Ligeti String Quartet: Barbican, London Jazz Festival

Matt’s Own Ensembles

In addition to his work as an arranger and orchestrator, Matt leads a Big Band and a BigISH Band under his own name. These ensembles regularly perform at London’s renowned Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, as well as making annual appearances at the London Jazz Festival. Both bands exclusively showcase Matt’s original compositions and arrangements.