Matt Regan is a composer, theatre maker, solo artist, music producer and musical director known for his diverse range of accomplishments. His work is characterised by an innovative style that defies traditional labels. His music makes “a mockery of all the old boundary-defining labels such as 'gig,' 'theatre,' and 'spoken word,' or indeed 'pop' and 'classical music'." The Guardian

As a composer, Matt's work has appeared in venues including The National Theatre, The National Theatre of Scotland, The Traverse Theatre, Tron Theatre in Glasgow, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Dublin Fringe Festival, London's Southwark Playhouse, Cannes Film Festival, Tron Theatre, NST, Nottingham Playhouse, Royal & Derngate, and Northampton & West Yorkshire Playhouse.

His notable productions include 'Privilege! The Musical' (Composer, Musical Director, Co-Maker), 'The Swansong Of Steam' (Writer, Producer, Performer), 'The Outsider' (Composer and Sound Designer), 'Why Is The Sky Blue' (Co-Author, Composer, Musical Director), 'Orson Welles: A Portrait Of The Artist' (Composer), 'Brothers Karamazov', 'Grapes Of Wrath' (Composer, Music Director), 'Greater Belfast' (Composer, Writer, Performer), 'Swim Team' (Creative Director), 'Enormous Yes' (Composer, Performer), and 'Stoirm Og's Spectre Town' (Music Director, Performer).

Matt's achievements include receiving Summerhall's Lustrum 'Fringe Highlight' Award, was Associated Artist at Summerhall with ‘Swansong Of Steam‘, nominated for Total Theatre Best Emerging Company award, Scottish Arts Club Theatre Award, Carol Tambor Award, Bright Spark Award, Critics Award for Theatre in Scotland - Best Music and Sound for 'Theology', Creative Scotland funding for Little King's first project 'Greater Belfast', National Theatre of Scotland funding with 'Starter for Ten' for 'At The Barbers', TronLab residency for 'Greater Belfast', and IdeasTap Young Innovators Award for Swim Team's show at Glasgow Green.

Under the name "The Midges," Matt has established himself as a compelling recording/solo artist. His music resonates with audiences, offering emotive and thought-provoking compositions that transcend boundaries. With a dedicated following, his solo career showcases his versatility and creative vision. The Midges first release is ‘Not Knowing The Words’, a trip through life in the Yorkshire Moors.

With his expertise as a musical director, Matt has elevated numerous theatre productions, shaping the musical landscape with his meticulous attention to detail and artistic vision. His collaborative nature and ability to create captivating soundscapes make him an invaluable asset to any project.

As a music producer, Matt has scored for stage, television and film. Matt has lent his expertise to scoring numerous theatre productions, creating captivating soundscapes that enhance the storytelling. His audio productions and compositions have been featured on BBC Two, BBC four, BBC Sheffield, BBC Radio 3. Matt’s first feature film was ‘The Eyes Of Orson Welles’ which debuted at Cannes Film Festival and was directed by international acclaimed filmmaker Mark Cousins. Matt has skilfully crafted immersive soundtracks that complement visual narratives. As a music producer, Matt has successfully collaborated with artists to bring their visions to life, while maintaining a high level of professionalism and technical excellence. With an acute attention to detail and a deep understanding of the nuances of sound, Matt consistently delivers outstanding audio productions that resonate with audiences.