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Matthew Dunn

@matthewdunn

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I am a music graduate and hip-hop artist specializing in performance and production.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking roles that let me grow as a hip-hop artist and producer, perform live, collaborate with industry stakeholders, and develop research-led creative projects within supportive, growth-focused teams.

I am a passionate music graduate and artist focusing on hip-hop performance, production, and creative research. I am completing an MA in Creative Industry Futures with expected completion in July 2025, achieving a Class 2 Division 1.

During my master's I led a research project on anonymous artists and engaged with stakeholders across artists, management teams, and record labels to deepen industry understanding. I apply creative frameworks and design thinking to problem solving and project development.

I have substantial live performance experience at venues including ChipShop Brixton, BOXPARK Shoreditch, and The Boilerroom Guildford, and I completed a BA in Music (Live Performance and Presentation) with a Class 2 Division 1.

Alongside music work I have practical experience in logistics and retail roles, which strengthened my time management, customer service and operational skills. I am committed to continued professional and artistic growth and collaborative industry work.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Sales Assistant

JD Sports

Dec 2019 - May 2022 (2 years 5 months)

Provided customer service and sales support, processed deliveries and returns, and managed stock and shop floor merchandising to improve product visibility and drive sales.

Customer Service Stock Management Merchandising Inventory Management Point of Sale Returns Processing Visual Merchandising

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Academy of Contemporary Music

Master of Arts, Creative Industry Futures

2021 - 2025

Grade: Class 2 Division 1

Activities and societies: Research project on anonymous artists; engaged with artists, management and record label employees; developed creative frameworks, design thinking, performance and production practice (Hip-Hop).

Master of Arts in Creative Industry Futures with research on anonymous artists, stakeholder engagement, and development of creative frameworks; expected to complete in 2025.

North Hertfordshire College

BTEC Extended Diploma, Applied Science

2018 - 2020

Activities and societies: Leaders in Science Silver Award; Head of Class 2019–2020; developed data analysis, time management and independent/team working skills.

Completed a BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science at North Hertfordshire College from 2018 to 2020, awarded Leaders in Science Silver Award and served as Head of Class.

Academy of Contemporary Music

Bachelor of Arts, Music (Live Performance and Presentation)

Grade: Class 2 Division 1

Activities and societies: Live performances at venues including ChipShop Brixton, BOXPARK Shoreditch and The Boilerroom Guildford; performance specialism in Hip-Hop/Rap; participated in industry workshops and showcases.

Completed BA Music (Live Performance and Presentation, Industry Practice) with Class 2 Division 1, specializing in Rap/MC and live performance.

Da Vinci Studio School of Science and Engineering

GCSEs, Science and Engineering

2015 - 2017

Grade: English Language 5; English Literature 5; Mathematics 5; Biology C; Chemistry C; Physics C

Activities and societies: Project development on anonymous artists within the music industry (presented at ACM 2025 ACMIES).

Completed GCSEs at Da Vinci Studio School of Science and Engineering from 2015 to 2017 and developed a project on anonymous artists that was later presented at ACM 2025 ACMIES.