BIOGRAPHY - Matthew Rowan | music . words
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MATTHEW ROWAN (PhD) is an award-winning Northern Irish composer, lyricist and guitarist celebrated for a distinctive voice that seamlessly blends classical and popular music traditions. His innovative works have been featured in the major multimedia exhibitions Graphic Cities and Resonance—Sadaa, where he collaborated closely with graphic artists from the MENA region. His scores have seen success in numerous competitions, including the Peter Rosser Composition Award, the JAM call for music, the Red Note Ensemble Noisy Nights series, and the Kate Halsall Maché commission. In 2026 he was invited to join the prestigious Cambiata Arts artist roster following the Phantomnesis international call for works. His research and creative output have received significant backing from the AHRC, UKRI, and the Catherine Cookson Foundation. Represented by the Contemporary Music Centre Ireland and a member of PRS for Music, Matthew’s music is performed internationally and available on several commercial releases
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