“The client is still raving about Matthew and the event this week. It was a real success.”
Rhiannon Maskell, MGN Events
Matthew Walker - Live Events Host & Compere
Matthew Walker is one of the UK's most experienced live event hosts and comperes, with over 15 years on stage at some of the world's most prestigious events and venues. He has hosted for Formula 1, Chelsea FC, News UK, Deloitte, Warner Brothers, and the Olympics, bringing the same broadcast-quality professionalism to every stage, from intimate high-profile gatherings to productions exceeding 1,000 guests.
Whether the event calls for energy and spectacle or authority and precision, Matthew reads the room and delivers accordingly. His experience spans corporate conferences, awards ceremonies, sporting events, product launches, gala dinners, and charity fundraisers, across the UK, Europe, and internationally.
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Live interviews and panel moderation
Matthew is an experienced live interviewer, equally comfortable with world-class athletes, business leaders, and public figures. His interview credits include Formula 1 driver George Russell, Olympic gold medallist Tara Lipinski, Jenson Button, Paula Radcliffe, Chris Evans, Everton legend Peter Reid, and former SAS operative Ollie Ollerton, among others.
Sporting events
Sport demands a host who understands the atmosphere and can match it. Matthew has hosted charity boxing nights, football events for Chelsea FC and Everton FC, and sporting productions at venues including Inter Miami FC's stadium in Miami. He brings genuine sporting knowledge and authentic energy to every event.
International and hybrid events
Matthew is an experienced host for international and hybrid productions, capable of engaging both live audiences and remote viewers simultaneously. Recent international events have taken him to Las Vegas, Miami, Oslo, Milan, and Barcelona, working for clients who demand the same standard of professionalism wherever in the world the event takes place.
Testimonials
“Matthew made a great impression on everyone. His energy and passion kept the main stage alive throughout the entire weekend.”
Georgina Mitchell, News UK
“Matthew is fantastic. Passionate, energetic and certainly knows how to work a crowd.”
Ric Moylan, Charity Boxing Nights
Contact Matthew
Matthew is based in the UK and available for live events across London, Manchester, and nationally, as well as internationally. He works across all event scales and formats, from high-profile intimate evenings to major multi-day productions.
To discuss your event or check availability, contact matthew@thestandoutcompany.com or call +44 (0)207 088 8085.
Why Matthew Walker
Over 15 years hosting live events for global brands, broadcasters, and organisations
Hosted at venues including the Bellagio Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Inter Miami FC stadium, The Shard, Odeon Leicester Square, and CarFest
Experienced interviewer of world-class talent including Formula 1 driver George Russell, Olympic gold medallist Tara Lipinski, Jenson Button, Paula Radcliffe, Chris Evans, Colin Jackson, and Olympian Iwan Thomas
Equally at home hosting audiences of 50 or 5,000, adjusting tone and energy to suit the occasion
Broadcast-trained professionalism that keeps even the most complex live schedules running seamlessly
Available across the UK and internationally, with recent events in Las Vegas, Miami, Oslo, Milan, Barcelona, Malta, and the Maldives
Making Your Event Unforgettable
Main Stage Hosting
From headline corporate productions to major public events, Matthew brings presence, control, and momentum to any main stage. He manages transitions, energises audiences, and keeps the event on schedule without ever losing its spark. His credits include main stage appearances at CarFest alongside Chris Evans, Formula 1 events, and large-scale corporate productions for some of the world's most recognised brands.
Awards ceremonies
A well-hosted awards ceremony does more than announce winners. It creates an atmosphere that makes every person in the room feel the occasion. Matthew brings warmth, timing, and authority to awards nights of every scale, ensuring the evening flows naturally and every achievement receives the recognition it deserves.
Corporate conferences and summits
Matthew works closely with production and events teams to ensure corporate conferences land with the impact they deserve. He connects with delegate audiences, delivers key messages with clarity, and brings the kind of on-stage ease that makes even the most complex running order feel effortless.
