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Matt McChlery

His presence is my passion, His glory is my goal!

About Me


You can no longer buy Mp3's from the player below on MySpace, however you can still hear them. If you want to buy an Mp3 you will need to go to my website www.mattmcchlery.com .
Matt McChlery was born in Zimbabwe. From an early age, it was apparent that he had natural musical ability which saw him take starring roles in his primary and secondary school plays and choirs. Shortly after his 13th birthday, at a Christian rock concert, he committed his life to the Lord. Following this, Matt started getting involved in his school youth group. With a little guidance, Matt taught himself how to play guitar and started leading worship at the age of 15. It was at Rhodes University, South Africa, where Matt's songwriting really started to show sign of maturity and were increasingly used to bless his local church. Since then God has been directing his life towards musical ministry. He has appeared on South African cable television (TBN South Africa), as well as on local and national radio in both South Africa and Zimbabwe. In 2002, he released an independent single 'Jewel of Africa' which reached the top 10 on the Zimbabwean chart. At the beginning of 2006, he has released his debut album 'FLY' (also independent) and so far, the title track has reached number 13 on the Christian Euro Chart. Songwriting runs in the family as Matt's great, great grabdfather, Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould wrote the classic hymn 'Onward Christian Soldiers'. Matt believes that some of the anointing he carries is part of a generational blessing as well as an individual mantle and calling upon his own life. Matt now lives in the UK, teaching at a primary school. At the same time, he is leading worship at his local church and continuing to write songs that he hopes will be a blessing to the body of Christ throughout the world.
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/5/2006
Band Website: mattmcchlery.com
Band Members:
Matt McChlery is a solo artist but does have a support band who he play gigs with. At the moment they are: Franek Smith, Mike Forrest, Dave Nurney, Jane Gathercole

Influences: James Blunt, Delirious,DC Talk,Matt Redman,Third Day,Newsboys,Tim Hughes,Chris Tomlin,David Grey,Jack Johnson,Damien Rice,Jason Upton,Hillsong
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Sounds Like:

Matt Redman, Tim Hughes, Chris Tomlin, David Crowder Band, Vineyard
Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

New EP ’Miscellaneous’ out in July

Just ot let you know, if you have been puzzled by the new profile pic, I am releaseing a new EP in July at the Wisbech Rose Fair.Check out my website for more details - or to buy yourself a copy!www.m...
Posted by Matt McChlery on Tue, 27 May 2008 08:08:00 PST

Awarded NCM Worship Leader, UK 2008

Thanks to all those at NCM (New Christian Music) for the award.  It is trully humbling.Keep praising HIM.  As I always say, it's not about the awards 'His presence is my passion - His glory ...
Posted by Matt McChlery on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:34:00 PST

New Blogging Site

I have recently been overwhelmed by the volume of social networking sites and blogging opportunities that are available to me.  I can't keep up and do a good job of it at the same time, so I have...
Posted by Matt McChlery on Thu, 07 Jun 2007 02:13:00 PST