Matt Black is a pianist, comedian, record producer, and radio presenter who’s been a professional musician for over 30 years. He’s as comfortable behind a piano as he is behind the mic — and what you see is very much what you get.

His mum thinks he’s in jail (she’s happier that way), but the truth is he’s been entertaining audiences for decades.

Matt first got into radio around 20 years ago, after successfully bidding at a charity auction to host a local show. He hasn’t looked back since, and today he brings that same mix of music, humour, and honesty to the airwaves.

Away from the studio, Matt runs his own recording studio, Hangover Hill, in Wimborne. He lives with his wife Mel and their two border collies, Tufty and Kira, aboard a narrowboat on the Kennet & Avon canal — proof that life for Matt is never boring.

One thing’s for sure: with Matt, if you’re a good person, you’ll get treated well. If you’re a git… well, you’ll get treated like one.

 

First album you bought?

👉 Tommy – The Who

Best gig you’ve ever been to?

👉 Prince, Wembley Arena, late eighties — mind-blowing!

Favourite artist of all time?

👉 Talk Talk — they completely ruled their record companies. Good on ’em.

Song you can’t resist singing along to?

👉 Don’t Let The Sun – Elton John (it literally saved my life).

Favourite place in BCP?

👉 Hengistbury Head — away from the bustle.

 

A snapshot that sums up Matt perfectly: part musician, part joker, always real. What you see is what you get.