Matthew Quek

Matthew Quek is a prolific and versatile local singer and composer. Matthew has obtained an ABRSM Grade 8 in singing with Distinction and a Trinity College ATCL Diploma in singing. Matthew also has an impressive track record in competitions. He was the runner up in the ESSO Campus Discovery competition 2000 held in NUS and the winner of the solo English category in both the NTU Impresario 2001 and Rhapsody 2001 competitions, which were organised on a nation wide basis. His original composition also was one of the three compositions selected for the finals in the Rhapsody 2001 competition. In December 2004, Matthew was crowned the first MOE (Ministry of Education) Idol. In February 2008, Matthew participated in the AA (Automobile Association) Singfest competition and won the first prize in the Open category (18 to 49 years old).

Matthew is also a seasoned and engaging stage performer; having sang solo at several concerts. Matthew held a solo concert recital at the Victoria Concert Hall in March 2000. In February 2001, he performed a sold out solo concert entitled “Music of the Night” which was held in NUS under the EXXON MOBIL Campus concert scheme. This was followed up with another solo concert in January 2002 called “This is the Moment”. In addition, Matthew has been invited to both Borders and Library @ Orchard in June 2001 and December 2001 to promote his songs. Matthew was also invited to sing solo at the SCI (Singapore Confederation of Industries) 70th anniversary in October 2002 when Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong was the special guest of honour. Matthew also is a regular singer for the Singapore Rotary Club. In addition, Matthew also performed rather extensively for the “Heartland Shopping surprise” events in November and December 2003, singing popular English and Mandarin hits of different genres. Matthew was also invited to sing in the Singapore Arts Festival South West CDC outdoor event at West Coast Park. In July 2005, Matthew was invited to sing a solo item from “The Phantom of the Opera” during a farewell ceremony for Dr Ng Eng Hean. Matthew was also asked to present a solo item (Reach our for the skies) for the National Day Observance Ceremony in August 2005. In May 2006, Matthew was appointed to sing and record the theme song for the annual MOE Teachers conference.

Matthew has five albums under his belt. Together with his sister, Dorcas Quek, he produced two albums- “If I Loved You” and “Someone like you”; featuring favorite songs from the musicals; and two more albums-“Treasures of the Heart” and “ You are the One.

Matthew has just produced his latest album entitled "My Romance" in 2009. This album contains a wonderful mix of jazz standards, musical theater and love song numbers. Produced by internationally renowned jazz artiste Jeremy Monteiro, Matthew hopes this album will be a platform for him to share his passion and love for music both on the local and international music arena.

Matthew is also an avid singer with a heart for the community. In October 2002, he performed in a project that was organised by the Southeast CDC for the inmates. The purpose was to help re-integrate the Kaki Bukit prisoners into society through music and composition. Matthew also was requested to sing solo for Mr Lim Swee Say (Minister for the Environment) at a “Young PAP” organised event aimed at promoting racial harmony.

Matthew has also been featured frequently in the media. He was interviewed by Belinda Sunshine (Radio Singapore International) in the programme “Youth Beat” and “Limelight. Also, Chris Ho (Radio Singapore International) has featured Matthew in the programme “Singapop”. Matthew was also featured on Radio 93.8 F.M- “The Living Room”, a programme hosted by Stanley Leong.