Six in Sixty Mathew Barley

Early bird or night owl? 

Both—I’m often tired!

One routine you swear by? 

This changes all the time, but at the moment, Qi Gong, first thing in the morning, just before my cold shower and bulletproof coffee. 

Can’t travel without…?

Headphones.

Who or what has influenced you most in your career? 

The Beatles.

Favourite city to perform in and why? 

Tokyo: the best food, concert halls, audiences and concert organisation.

Guilty pleasure/indulgence?

Sea Salt Caramel chocolates from Melt.

Matthew Barley’s Light Stories is out now on Signum Classics, with more live performances to be announced.

To learn more about the project and about the Matthew Barley Arts Foundation, visit matthewbarley.com