From primary school teacher to co-founder of one Barry's biggest summer events, Matt Blumberg is celebrating the tenth anniversary of GlastonBARRY this year. He says this year is "critical" after Covid-19 almost bankrupted the company, Mack Events Ltd, that he created with his cousin to set up the festival.
Matt, 39, grew up in Barry and is still a proud resident of his hometown, but went to school in Cardiff. He found his love for music at a young age, learning to play guitar and singing in school. He always enjoyed live music, attending multiple concerts and gigs when he was younger. He now sings at corporate events, performing at Wales rugby games and Cardiff Blues matches.
Whilst working as a primary school teacher in Ely, Matt and his cousin Ross Mackintosh set up Mack Events and founded GlastonBARRY in 2013. Speaking about the decision he said: "It was a little idea I had 'one day I'll put GlastonBARRY on, it'll be a laugh.'" When his cousin returned to Wales after working abroad, they decided to make that idea a reality.
