Matthew Dennett

OCI JAZZ JAM
2024-12-18 06:30 - 21:30 UTC | Old Canberra Inn, 195 Mouat St, Lyneham, ACT, 2602, Australia
This will be the last Jazz Jam at OCI (Old Canberra Inn). Matt will be on Hammond organ with Ben O’Loghlin on guitar. Come bring your instrument for a jam over the standards!

Matt Dennett plays the Hyatt grand piano
2024-12-15 10:30 - 16:00, 2024-12-07 10:30 - 16:00 | Hyatt Canberra, 120 Commonwealth Ave, Canberra, ACT, 2600, Australia
Come enjoy high tea at The Hyatt Canberra 10:30am – 12:30pm & 2pm – 4pm.
Matt will be playing his solo piano repertoire which includes composers: Chopin, Satie, Sakamoto, Gershwin, Queen, Billy Joel, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Fats Waller, Scott Joplin and many more.
Bookings essential.

Private event
2024-12-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-29 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-11 08:00 - 17:00 | ACT

Organ Trio @Molly
2024-11-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Molly, Wooden Door, Odgers Ln, Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia
I am excited to join Chris Johnstone (Canberra’s Wes Montgomery) on organ in trio format for one of his last Canberra gigs before he leaves us for Melbourne. Chris is one of the few players who uses the thumb technique instead of a plectrum, which is exactly what Wes did. More than that, he is a dedicated and fun professional with whom I very much enjoy working. Join us for a night of organ trio at Molly.

Richard Ashby & The Tonewheels @ Yazzbar - Yass, NSW
2024-10-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Yazzbar, 81 Comur St, Yass, NSW, 2582, Australia
Richard:
“Very excited to announce this run of dates next month to support my latest album release ‘Charlton Road’. Coming to some fantastic venues across NSW, hope to see you there!”

High Tea at The Hyatt Canberra + Solo Piano
2024-10-26 10:30 - 16:00 | Hyatt Canberra, 120 Commonwealth Ave, Canberra, ACT, 2600, Australia
Matt will play solo piano for hight tea at The Hyatt – Canberra 10:30am – 12:30pm and 2pm – 4pm.
$85 per person.
Booking in advanced essential.

High Tea at The Hyatt Canberra + Solo Piano
2024-10-05 10:30 - 16:00 | Hyatt Canberra, 120 Commonwealth Ave, Canberra, ACT, 2600, Australia
Matt will play the hotel’s grand piano for hight tea 10:30am – 12:30pm and 2pm – 4pm. Come enjoy a variety of genres and Matt’s originals. Requests are always welcome.
$85 per person.
Bookings in advance are essential.

The Prime Ministers Literary Awards
2024-09-12 18:00 - 21:30 | The National Library, Parkes Pl W, Canberra, ACT, 2600, Australia
A private event on the National Library’s Yamaha C7 grand piano in the foyer with Muhamed Mehmedbasic on double bass.

The Belco Jazz Band - Gang Gang Downer
2024-08-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Gang Gang Cafe Downer, Shop4/2 Frencham Pl, Canberra, ACT, 2602, Australia
Piano trio
𝄞 Matt Dennett – pianist/bandleader
𝄡 Stephen Barrett – drums
𝄢 Ben O’Loghlin – double bass
🎼 Bookings essential
This was one of the first venues in Canberra where I performed. I am so glad to be back playing for Sam, Max and Riley. I will be joined by multi-instrumentalist and die-hard drummer Stephen Barrett who works with me in education and The Belco Jazz Band. The music is always fresh and energetic with Steve, and I feel completely relaxed playing alongside him. Joining us is the inimitable Ben O’Loghlin, longtime Canberra bassist and jazz jam host at OCI (The Old Canberra Inn), Ben was one of the first people to welcome me to the scene. Everytime I play with Ben, I learn something new and have an absolute ball. Ben is also an accredited Alexander Technician who is offering classes currently for discounted rates for course feedback. So come badger him in the break for more information. We can’t wait to play Gang Gang, so book ahead and we will see you there 🎵

Matt on the Hyatt grand piano
2024-08-24 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-03 11:00 - 16:00 | Hyatt Canberra, 120 Commonwealth Ave, Canberra, ACT, 2600, Australia
Book high tea between 11am-4pm and enjoy solo piano and a fine dining experience.

Matt on the Hyatt grand piano
2024-08-24 10:30 - 16:00 | Hyatt Canberra, 120 Commonwealth Ave, Canberra, ACT, 2600, Australia
Book high tea between 10:30am-4pm and enjoy solo piano and a fine dining experience.

80's Night at Old Parliament House - Enlighten
2024-03-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Old Parliament House, 18 King George Terrace, Parkes, ACT, 2600, Australia
Matt will join Phillip “The Martini Whisperer” for a night of cocktails, martinis inspired by the 1980s. The Martini Whisperer & Matt have collaborated before at MOAD/Old Parliament House with great success. Phillip is a master of his craft and each drink has a captivating story, often with hints of local, bygone-era memories.
Tickets are available via the Enlighten Website provided below. This is an 18+ event. Bookings are essential and limited.

Hyatt Canberra - High Tea
2023-12-23 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Hyatt Canberra, 120 Commonwealth Ave, Canberra, ACT, 2600, Australia
Matt plays his solo piano repertoire on the Yamaha grand piano for High Tea. Bookings necessary.

Old Parliament House - private event
2023-12-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Old Parliament House, 18 King George Terrace, Parkes, ACT, 2600, Australia

Old Parliament House - CASA
2023-12-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Old Parliament House, 18 King George Terrace, Parkes, ACT, 2600, Australia
Matt will perform solo on the Old Parliament House grand piano.

National Arboretum - Group 10
2023-12-14 18:30 - 22:30 | National Arboretum, Forest Dr, Molonglo Valley, ACT, 2611, Australia
Matt Dennett (piano) and Muhamed Mehmedbasic (double bass) will perform jazz standards, originals and requests at the stunning Arboretum’s Margaret Whitlam Pavilion.

Matt Dennett & Gerard Willems - Admiralty House
2023-12-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Admiralty House, 109 Kirribilli Ave, Kirribilli, NSW, 2061, Australia
Matt Dennett has been invited to perform at Admiralty House alongside renowned concert pianist and Beethoven specialist Gerard Willems. We will perform for the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley.

Power Housing Australia - Old Parliament House
2023-11-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Old Parliament House, 18 King George Terrace, Parkes, ACT, 2600, Australia
Solo piano

Hyatt Canberra - High Tea
2023-11-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Hyatt Canberra, 120 Commonwealth Ave, Canberra, ACT, 2600, Australia
Matt plays his solo piano repertoire on the Yamaha Grand for High Tea. Everything from classical, jazz, rock, pop and musical theatre.

Prime Ministers Literary Awards - The National Library
2023-11-16 18:00 - 21:30 | National Library of Australia, Parkes Pl W, Canberra, ACT, 2600, Australia
Pianist – Matt Dennett
Double Bassist – Muhamed Mehmedbasic

ACCI Business Leaders Summit & Gala Dinner - QT Canberra
2023-11-15 18:00 - 22:30 | QT, 1 London Circuit, Canberra, ACT, Australia
The Belco Jazz Band will be in quartet form featuring:
Matt Dennett – pianist/leader
Chris Pound – double bass
Andreo Esguerra – violin
Stephen Barrett – drums

Viasat - Old Parliament House
2023-11-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Old Parliament House, 18 King George Terrace, Parkes, ACT, 2600, Australia
Solo piano – Matt Dennett
