Matt Gibson, now known professionally as MATTY G ROCK, is an independent Australian recording artist based in Tasmania, performing musician, and member of the Australasian Performing Rights Association (APRA). Originally from Auckland, New Zealand, Matt moved to Australia in 2004 to pursue a new direction in his life.

Matt's passion for music began in his teenage years during the late 1980s, which laid the foundation for his future career. Inspired by legendary rock groups such as Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Guns N' Roses, Metallica, Megadeth, Motley Crue, Pink Floyd, and The Doors, Matt developed an interest in playing the guitar at age 15.

In 2006, Matt established his music experience by founding the legendary Townsville rock band, The Blessed Outlaws. With this band, he recorded his own original music and performed a combination of iconic cover songs and his original music regularly around the Townsville region for 11 consecutive years. Despite changes in the band's lineup during this time, Matt continued to write and record songs during his time in the band and as a solo artist.

Throughout his career, Matt has had the honor of supporting many of Australia's finest musicians. His impressive list of supporting acts includes Leo Sayer, Joe Camilleri & The Black Sorrows, Kasey Chambers, Diesel, Baby Animals, Pseudo Echo, The Radiators, Phil Jamieson (Grinspoon) Sarah McLeod (The Superjesus) and Australian country rock legends The Wolfe Brothers. Matt and his band also opened for several well-known Australian tribute bands, including those paying homage to KISS, Queen, The Rolling Stones, and ABBA.

Notable performances in Matt's career include a grand stand performance during an NRL match in 2012 . These experiences remain fond memories for Matt and his former band members. In addition, Matt also was extremely fortunate to have had the honor of meeting one of the world's most ledgendary iconic rock musicians Angus Young from AC/DC in 2017. A memory that will remain with Matt forever.

After retiring his former band The Blessed Outlaws in early 2017, Matt moved to Tasmania, where he quickly established himself among many other great local music artists. Matt Gibson continues to write, compose and record his own music in Tasmania and continues to perform at live music venues as MATTY G ROCK