“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.
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.
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!
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.
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.