Pushing the boundaries of the human voice. MATCH delivers high-energy beatbox performances and captivates audiences with his heavy beats and comedic touch. During a MATCH set, you'll experience a world of sound coming from a single person, begin to understand how a full musical composition can be created with just one voice, and maybe even learn a sound or two yourself. Whether you want an educational-forward beatbox demonstration or just some sick beats, your event will be hotter with MATCH.
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Write a reviewPrice range: Starts at $200
Languages: English
Gig length: 10 - 40 minutes
The audience can expect an exciting performance that showcases what the human body can truly do. From basic percussion sounds to advanced vocal bass techniques, Match will be sure to leave the crowd in awe. If audience participation is required, there can be an impromptu lesson on the spot, or if a groovy and exhilarating show is all that's needed, you'll be in good hands!
MATCH (a.k.a. Michael Wingate) is an NYC-based beatboxer delivering high-energy beatbox performances and pushing the boundaries of what the human voice is capable of. MATCH is a USA and North American Beatbox Tag Team Champion with his beatbox duo, Forest Fire. He holds a B.A. in Music with a concentration in Vocal Performance from Delaware State University; he teaches beatbox lessons to students of all ages, vocal percussion workshops with high school and college students, and beatbox classes at A Cappella festivals across the United States. In the past, MATCH completed a seven-month stint in the beatbox and tap dance-infused show, Noiseboys (from the creators of Choir of Man), onboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s ‘Prima’. MATCH was also a member of the Baltimore-based A Cappella ensemble, ember. With ember, MATCH took first place in the Mid-Atlantic Semifinal at the 2018 Varsity Vocals A Cappella Open, as well as Outstanding Vocal Percussion, and competed in the A Cappella Open finals at Carnegie Hall in NYC. No stranger to the competitive beatbox scene, MATCH is currently ranked 3rd in the United States of America and 2nd in North America in the solo category, and remains a top contender on the international stage, having picked up multiple top 4 placements among major international competitors, including national champions from France, Canada, Austria, and more.
As of late, MATCH has been focused on recording and releasing music with Forest Fire, beatboxing with a cappella ensembles, MO5AIC, The Magnets, and BLACKOUT, as well as preparing to compete in the World Beatbox Championships.
Sound: Mixer w/ XLR input (proper EQ - high/mid/low, reverb, etc) and XLR cable of appropriate length (microphone can be provided by Match - Mackie EM-89D)
Staging: Anything from a riser of some sort to a floor will suffice
Lighting: Encouraged but certainly not needed
Mixer w/ XLR input (proper EQ - high/mid/low, reverb, etc)
XLR cable of appropriate length
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