Matthew Ryan Thomas Live @ The Ivy House Nunhead

With support from Altara

Presented by: Matthew Ryan Thomas

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0	LONDON: The Ivy House Nunhead
P	Thursday 18th September, 2025
N	7:30pm

Event information

Join Matthew Ryan Thomas for his first ever headline gig, in one of South East London's most loved venues, 'The Ivy House Nunhead'.
Matthew Ryan Thomas’s knack for kitsch indie pop and poignant songwriting creates an inviting world where the sarcastic and the earnest coexist in harmony: both merely vehicles for sharp-witted storytelling. Growing up in a small Irish village, Matthew’s experience of queerness and the threat of divinity’s hatred are focal points of his art, communicated through the lens of a 25-year-old reconciling himself to London’s city lights. Inspired by the lyricism of Sufjan Stevens and the pop sensibility of artists like MUNA and The 1975 , fans of emotive indie pop will resonate with what Matthew Ryan Thomas has to say. Matthew will be bringing his kitschy Irish Indie-pop to life on the 18th September, bringing the audience on his journey of self acceptance.

“A slice of undiscovered pop perfection”- BBC Introducing on Radio Ulster


WITH SUPPORT FROM: ALTARA
Born in Dublin and raised in the small town of Westport, Altara brings a rich blend of Irish roots and modern artistry to his music. Despite only launching at the end of last summer, Altara has already made a significant mark as an artist to watch. In March, Altara showcased his versatility as an artist with the side project - ‘asp’. Having always held a flame for EDM, it leant into Altara’s love for electronica, moving his sound in a brand new direction and kicking off 2025 fully charged. Clash magazine described the sound as ‘Merging future-pop with widescreen EDM production aspects’ whilst Nialler9 described Altara as
‘the closest we’ve come to an Irish newcomer sounding like brat-era Charli XCX ‘.