I am an innovative music producer and songwriter with over five years of experience in creating successful pop and electronic music. I have collaborated on notable artist projects including Birdy, Julia Michaels, Cassian and more achieving millions of streams. I excel at managing end-to-end creative processes, release ready track and live event delivery at major festivals. I bring strong problem-solving and communication skills developed through roles in touring logistics and client relations, delivering exceptional results. I am driven by creativity and collaboration, building lasting relationships across the international music industry and major label economies to deliver outstanding results for artists, labels, and audiences.

Matt Ham

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I am an innovative music producer and songwriter with over five years of experience in creating successful pop and electronic music. I have collaborated on notable artist projects including Birdy, Julia Michaels, Cassian and more achieving millions of streams. I excel at managing end-to-end creative processes, release ready track and live event delivery at major festivals. I bring strong problem-solving and communication skills developed through roles in touring logistics and client relations, delivering exceptional results. I am driven by creativity and collaboration, building lasting relationships across the international music industry and major label economies to deliver outstanding results for artists, labels, and audiences.

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I am an innovative music producer and songwriter with over five years of experience in creating successful pop and electronic music. I have collaborated on notable artist projects including Birdy, Julia Michaels, Cassian and more achieving millions of streams. I excel at managing end-to-end creative processes, release ready track and live event delivery at major festivals. I bring strong problem-solving and communication skills developed through roles in touring logistics and client relations, delivering exceptional results.

I am driven by creativity and collaboration, building lasting relationships across the international music industry and major label economies to deliver outstanding results for artists, labels, and audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Producer & Songwriter at Self-employed / Independent
January 1, 2019 - Present
Independent music producer and songwriter collaborating on commercially successful pop and electronic releases; partnered with artists including Birdy, Issey Cross, Cassian, and Julia Michaels. Facilitated in-person studio sessions in London over five years, orchestrated end-to-end creative processes from writing and production to final release delivery, and showcased music at international festivals including Ultra and Tomorrowland; developed strong industry relationships across labels, management, and live sectors.
Tour Manager at Issey Cross
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Oversee UK and European touring logistics for a major-label artist. Coordinate shows and travel across regions including Ibiza, Estonia, and the UK. Execute live events at prestigious festivals such as Boardmasters and Glastonbury; develop organizational and problem-solving skills in high-pressure live environments.
Client Relations at Hampton Architecture
January 1, 2020 - Present
Manage client communications and handle project-related inquiries. Develop strong organizational and professional communications skills; act as primary liaison between service providers and clients to ensure clear, confident communication throughout contract management and project completion.
Retail Assistant at Next
September 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Deliver exceptional customer service in a high-volume retail environment; facilitate transactions and support daily store operations; process warehouse returns with precision and efficiency; collaborate effectively under pressure as part of a team.

Education

BTEC Level 2+3, Music Performance & Business at Birmingham Ormiston Academy
September 1, 2017 - August 1, 2021

Qualifications

BTEC Level 2+3 - Music Performance & Business
September 1, 2017 - August 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
    paper Ongoing Collaborations – Electronic Artists (Unreleased Projects)

    Currently involved in a number of ongoing collaborations with established electronic artists, contributing across writing, production, and mix development.

    Work spans melodic techno and electronic releases, with a focus on delivering clean, impactful records suited for both club and streaming environments.

    Early versions of these projects are already being played at major venues and festivals including Tomorrowland, Ultra, Fabric London, and other globally recognised events.

    Highlights continued industry engagement and high-level collaborative workflow within the international electronic music scene.

    paper A Feeling I Miss – Cassian & Matt Ryder | (Via TSRZ)

    Co-wrote, produced, and delivered final vocals for A Feeling I Miss alongside Cassian, with a focus on creating a clean, emotionally driven record that translates across both club systems and streaming platforms.

    Travelled to LA To create social media campaign for the project in collaboration with Cassian’s team.

    Handled vocal production and mix-ready preparation, ensuring clarity, balance, and impact within a melodic techno framework.

    The record achieved strong international support, charting at #4 on Beatport Melodic Techno and #37 on the Beatport Global Chart, as well as reaching #1 on the 1001Tracklists Global Chart for two consecutive weeks. It has been played across major festivals and clubs worldwide by leading DJs.
    Demonstrates high-level collaboration and the ability to deliver industry-standard, release-ready music.

    paper Riverbed – Birdy & Matt Ryder | Production & Collaboration

    Collaborated with Birdy on Riverbed, contributing to the production and development of the record with a focus on creating a clean, emotive sound that supports the vocal and overall atmosphere.

    Worked on shaping the arrangement and sonic direction, ensuring balance between instrumentation and vocal presence while maintaining clarity and depth throughout the mix.

    Developed in collaboration with the Atlantic Records team, aligning the production and final sound with a professional, release-ready standard.

    This project highlights my ability to work within more stripped-back, vocal-led music, delivering a polished and emotionally impactful result.

    paper Issey Cross – Festival Performances (Glastonbury & Boardmasters) | Assistant Tour Manager

    Assistant Tour Manager for Issey Cross across major festival performances including Glastonbury and Boardmasters.

    Managed logistics, scheduling, and team communication to ensure seamless show delivery in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

    Demonstrates reliability, organisation, and the ability to execute at a professional level within large-scale live settings.

    paper Issey Cross – Bittersweet Goodbye (Acoustic) | Production, Recording & Mixing

    Produced, recorded, and mixed the acoustic version of Bittersweet Goodbye for Issey Cross, released via Atlantic Records UK.

    Led the full creative and technical process, shaping the arrangement and capturing performances while ensuring a clean, intimate sound throughout the record.

    Focused on vocal clarity, warmth, and dynamic control, alongside detailed mix work to retain emotion while achieving a polished, release-ready result.

    This project highlights my ability to deliver high-quality production and mixing within a major label context, balancing technical precision with emotional impact.

    paper Independent Artist Release – Mixing & Mastering (Released via AWAL)

    Mixed and mastered a release for an independent artist distributed via AWAL, focusing on delivering a clean, commercially competitive sound across all elements of the track.

    Worked in detail on vocal clarity, low-end control, and overall tonal balance to ensure strong translation across both streaming platforms and larger sound systems.

    Delivered final masters optimised for Spotify and Apple Music, balancing loudness and dynamics to achieve a polished, release-ready result.

    This project highlights my ability to take artist productions from raw stems through to final master, elevating them into a professional standard suitable for commercial release.