Matt is a passionate advocate for those experiencing and in recovery from addiction and mental health issues. He has worked in and around the music industry since 1991 with 16 years in major labels followed by five years co-managing Squeeze and various other artists.

In parallel to his own experiences as an individual in long-term recovery, he is an active engineer for change in reducing stigma and increasing prevention, accessible long-term help and building resilience, improved communication and education. 

Matt now provides speciality services to the industry as a mediator and holistic recovery practitioner and is also a Communications and Marketing consultant to The Forward Trust, working predominantly on their national Taking Action on Addiction campaign.