Meet The Team
Matt – General Manager
Matt is the founder and operator of Matt Black Entertainment. He started playing guitar when he was nine years old and never looked back. Later he took up vocals, began composing and arranging music, working as a session guitarist, playing in various Melbourne bands, and performing as a DJ.
Lexe – Singer/Multi-instrumentalist
At just 22, Lexe already has a wealth of experience. She sings, plays piano, guitar, clarinet, ukulele, and produces music. She’s currently completing a Bachelor of Music at QUT while fronting and managing a girl band. Outside of music Lexe is into painting, content creation, fashion, nature walks, and animals.
Simon – Singer/Guitarist
Hailing from Perth, Simon and his music have been featured in The Herald Sun, and on 3AW Melbourne, ABC Melbourne 774, Triple R, Triple J, and Rage. He enjoys producing and composing music (he owns and operates a professional recording studio), spending time with his family, and playing tennis.
Kat – Singer/Saxophonist
Kat sings and plays sax with our DJs, duo, trio, and band lineups. She’s completed a Bachelor of Music, and performed at the Melbourne Women’s International Jazz Festival, NGV Friday Nights, Melbourne Fringe Festival, St Kilda Festival, Melbourne Cup Carnival, and the AFL Grand Final. She brings warm, energetic vocals, lively sax, and good vibes to any event.
Clare – Singer/Guitarist
Clare began studying flute at the age of 10, and singing professionally at 21. She went on to front many Melbourne bands. She plays guitar and piano. She’s also an experienced MC. She spends her days running a music school where she teaches voice.
Jones – Bass Guitar
Jones spent 20 years playing live and in studios overseas, and working as a composer and arranger in the Indian film industry. He’s also an accomplished piano player. Since coming to Australia he’s played extensively at weddings, corporate events, pubs, and music festivals.
Michael – Drums
Michael has been playing the drums since the age of 10. He’s performed in many original and covers bands as a drummer/vocalist over the past 25 years, as well as working as a studio session drummer. He enjoys sound engineering, songwriting, and playing guitar (badly).
Lewis – DJ
Lewis moved to Melbourne from Brisbane with his girlfriend and their two cats in 2025. He’s been DJing for over 10 years, with residencies at major venues, performing alongside Bonka, DJ Brooklyn, Big Moo, Chevy Baby, Ribby 427, Jai Waterhouse, Ben Jones, & Savage. He’s into video games, is a keen foodie, and runs an eBay business selling collectibles.
Scott – DJ & MC
Based in Echuca/Moama, our DJ and MC Scott services Northern Victoria for us, though he’s also happy to travel anywhere in the state. With over 30 years’ experience, he has done around a thousand weddings alone. He’s an energetic, friendly, engaging, and fun entertainer.
James – Saxophone
Meet human dynamo and sax machine James. An engaging and friendly musician, he’s a regular on some of the country’s most illustrious stages, including Hamer Hall, the Melbourne Recital Centre, and the Paris Cat Jazz Club. His day job is Head of Music at the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School. He’s also pursuing his passion as an orchestral conductor.
Stuart – Saxophone
Stuart regularly performs in music theatre, having played at Disney’s Frozen, Aladdin, Matilda, and Jersey Boys. He was a member of Channel 7’s Dancing With The Stars orchestra, and has performed with Delta Goodrem, Jessica Mauboy, Hugh Jackman, Kate Ceberano, Leo Sayer, and Geoffrey Rush.
Cam – Trombone
Cam has played with symphony orchestras, theatre show bands, rock bands, and jazz ensembles, and also worked on cruise ships for five years. He currently plays with the JC Little Big Band and the Northside Jazz Orchestra.