For Australian-born singer-songwriter Matthew James, music has always been a way to process life’s highs and lows. Now based in Toronto, Ontario, and influenced by artists like Matt Maeson and Sam Fender, he’s found his voice in alternative and indie-pop/rock, crafting songs that explore themes of resilience and self-discovery. His emotive delivery and raw storytelling create songs that feel both deeply personal and universally relatable, music that lingers long after the final note. “I do my best to create honest, emotionally resonant songs that connect with my audience,” says James.
“Matthew graced The Nick stage in March 2024 as part of the Write On program. His commanding stage presence and wonderful voice brought his music to life and he was an immediate hit with our audience. I look forward to seeing Matthew’s career develop!”
— Peter May - Artistic Director, The Nickelodeon Music Club
Shows
January 2nd 2026 Block Three Brewing, St Jacobs ON
November 15th, The Winchester Arms Dundas, ON
November 7th, Nickelbrook Brewing, Burlington, ON
October 24th, The Taproom, Hamilton, ON
October 17, The Taproom, Hamilton, ON
October 11th, Nickelbrook Brewing, Burlington, ON
October 4th, The Taproom, Hamilton, ON
October 2nd, Boston pizza, Waterdown, ON
September 26th, The Taproom, Hamilton, ON
September 24th, Willibald Brewery,
September 20th, Dyments Market, Dundas ON
September 20th, The Taproom, Hamilton, ON
September 13th Teddies, Grimsby, ON
September 12th, The Taproom, Hamilton, ON
September 9th, Canadas Music Incubator Artist Entrepreneurship Final Showcase, Burdock Music Hall, Toronto, ON
August 30th, CMI, Clarence Square, Toronto, ON
August 29th, The Taproom, Hamilton, ON
August 28th, The Lager Shed in Dundas, ON
August 15th Private Event
August 16th, Shy's Place, Waterdown, ON
August 24th Dyments Market Dundas, ON
August 3rd, Canmore Folk Fest Writers Round at Miners Hall, Canmore, AB
August 2nd Canmore Folk Fest, Sauvage, Canmore AB
August 2nd, 3 Bears Banff, AB
August 1st, 3 BearsBanfff, AB
July 30th Turtle Jacks Waterdown, ON
July 27th Dyments Market Dundas, ON
July 25th Taproom, Hamilton, ON
July 23rd, Willibald Music Series, Farm and Brewery, Ayr, ON
July 19th, Boston Pizza, Waterdown, ON
July 19th Private Event
July 13th Downtown Market, Dundas, ON
July 12, Winchester Arms, Dundas, ON
June 21st, Ridge Road Estate Winery, Stoney Creek
June 25th Turtle jacks, Waterdown, ON
June 27th Taproom, Hamilton, ON
July 1st, Dyments with Grain and Grit Brewery, Dundas, ON
June 15th Dyments 12-30-230 Dundas ON
June 13th, The taproom 7-9, Hamilton, ON
June 12th, The lager shed in Dundas, ON
June 7th, Dymants Dunda,s ON
May 31, Teddy's Grimsby, ON
May 30th Taproom Hamilton, ON
May 29th, 7-930, Merrit Brewing, Hamilton, ON
May 28th, Willibald Brewery music series, Ayr, ON
May 16th Taproom 7-9, Hamilton, ON
May 10th Dyments Market, Dundas, ON
May 3rd, Chedoke estate, Hamilton, ON
April 25th Taproom, Hamilton, ON
April 26th, Winchester Arms, Dundas, ON
May 2nd Taproom, Hamilton, ON
April 11th Taproom, Hamilton, ON
March 29th Taproom Hamilton, ON
March 6th Teddies, Grimsby, ON
January 18th Cafe Gravity, Calgary
Jan 17th, Calgary Folk Club, Calgary, AB
Jan 15th The banquet in London, ON