Harpists for Hire

 Harpists for Hire - Professionals

Artela Live Music Makers

Weddings, Corporate Functions, Birthdays, Private Events

Uniting both our classically trained backgrounds in music and our passion for a good party, Artela provides an intimate and timeless touch to any event/ Ranging from traditional ceremonial classical music to sing-along songs and songs to hit the dance floor to, we have your special day with entertainment. Solo harp or harp in any ensemble combination (harp/flute, harp/cello, harp/voice/cello, harp/violin to name a few combinations..)

Grace Kikuchi

BMus in Harp Performance (QCGU)

Australian born professional harpist Grace Kikuchi has extensive experience specializing in harp as a soloist, chamber and orchestral musician.

Grace has repertoire to cater to all events & functions, corporate or private - as a feature or background music - not only as a soloist, but in chamber group ensembles. Whilst predominantly a classical harpist, Grace has a variety of music from pop, contemporary and classical & considers requests.

Kim Kirkman

B. Mus

Grad. Dip. Mus

MLM

After originally training as a violist (B Mus), Kim moved to voice (Post Grad Dip) and became co-owner, musical director and member of The Ten Tenors. He taught strings, composition, conducting, music technology and voice at the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music, CQUniversity from 2004 to 2012.  

During this time Kim took up the harp and it became his primary musical focus. Kim has trained under the International Harp Therapy Program as a harp therapist, he has performed at many events including Woodford Folk Festival plus has recorded over ten CDs. 

Kim lives on the Sunshine Coast and provides lever harp for many weddings and events every year.  

Sharon Matheson

B. Mus. Ed. (Qld Conservatorium of Music)

A.Mus.A (Piano)

Whether it be Classical to Celtic, Pop to Rock, Folk to Jazz or Musicals to Movie music or virtually any other style, Sharon Matheson is a professional Pedal and Lever Harpist who can arrange music to suit your special occasion.  She has vast experience in playing for weddings, functions and special events as well as in orchestral and chamber music. Sharon is also a member of the Angelique Duo (Flute and Harp) which can be expanded to a trio or quartet. 

Performance regions include Toowoomba, the Darling Downs, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Other areas may also be possible.

Janice Preece

BMus, LTCL

Janice Preece is available for all elegant occasions and weddings in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba. Janice is a very experienced performer and an ABC Classics signed artist. She performs on a beautiful full size concert harp.

Lucy Reeves

Bachelor of Music (Honours), Master of Music Studies: B.Mus(Hons), M.Mus.St

  • Lucy@LucyReeves.com.au

  • 0403 835 560

Lucy has been playing the harp for over 30 years and enjoys a fascinating and varied life performing in concert halls around Australia as guest principal harpist for the major Symphony, Opera, Ballet and Chamber Orchestras. Lucy is happy to provide beautiful music for your wedding or special occasion. In the UK, she has performed on numerous occasions for HRH Princess Anne, in addition to regular dates at Harrods and the Mayfair and Park Lane Hotels in London.

Bart Seaton

B.Mus Hons (Class 1), BD Hons

Harpist Bart Seaton trained in Australia's leading harp class under Sebastien Lipman (former Solo harpist with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under the legendary Herbert von Karajan) at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. Bart received the Alva Memorial Award as the Conservatorium student with the best overall results in the third year of the Bachelor of Music as well as the highest result in Harp Pedagogy, after which he was recommended to begin teaching harp. Bart went on to complete his degree with First Class Honours (2015). A former chorister and soloist at St Paul's Cathedral Choir, London, Bart learnt from an early age the discipline of listening and performing daily within a world class ensemble. Settled in Brisbane, Bart is in high demand as a teacher and performer, nurturing students to success in their performance exams in both harp and piano and creating masterclass opportunities for them. Bart has performed successively as harp soloist in the Mozart Flute and Harp Concerto and in sell-out performances of shows including Les Miserables, Wizard of Oz, Anastasia, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Jekyll and Hyde, and Love Never Dies.

Cindy Shih

BMus (Harp Performance)

Brisbane based harpist Cindy is a professional musician with extensive experience in musical performance. Cindy has performed at numerous weddings and functions throughout South-East Queensland and the North Eastern Coast of NSW. She has performed for many prestigious events such as the Governor of Queensland's private functions at Government House, The Brisbane Luncheon for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Duke of Edinburgh Australia Awards Dinner, QLD Art Gallery event, Myer Centre Christmas Event, Hamilton Island event among others. Cindy's large repertoire includes the most popular wedding music, light classical music, wedding pop songs and Celtic music.

Jemma Telleman Harpist

BMus in Harp Performance with Distinction; AMusA (Harp)

ph: +614 9025 7768

e: jtelleman.harp@gmail.com

w: www.jemmatellemanharpist.com

Queensland and Northern NSW

An accomplished and experienced Brisbane-based harpist, Jemma deftly illustrates the beauty and vibrant resonance of the harp through her musicality. Adding to her years of performance experience, she graduated with distinction from the Queensland Conservatorium, has achieved a Harp Associate AMusA, and plays regularly across the Brisbane and South-East Queensland music scene. Seeking to create connection and memories through her music, Jemma is passionate about sharing the harp, and her repertoire includes a vast selection of pop, folk, classical and rock music suitable for any occasion. Playing solo or in duos that combine the harp and guitar, cello, violin and flute, Jemma seeks to create an atmosphere to suit all events and functions.

When away from the harp, Jemma can be found at her local farmer’s market with a Stanthorpe apple in hand, or out experiencing Australia’s natural beauty.

Siobhan

LTCL , ATCL AMus A, advanced performance certificates in harp

  • siobhanharpist@optusnet.com.au

  • 07 3389 9422

  • 0411 028 186

Siobhan has been playing harp at weddings and receptions , funerals, corporate events and private functions for several years - She plays a mixture of styles : classical, popular, some jazz, traditional ethnic /celtic, medieval and religious music.

Rowena Thomas & Graham Langdon

BEdst DipEd (UQ)

  • rowthms1@gmail.com

  • 0408 488 676

Harp Duo, located in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Classically trained, many years experience in music education and performance. Available for wide range of private functions.

Harpists for Hire - Amateur

 John Connolly

  • johnpatrickconnolly22@gmail.com

Available for orchestral opportunities and for hire of concert grand harp.

Kathryn Forster

  • kathrynforster@optusnet.com.au

  • 0427 525 748

Kathryn is available to play or sing with a 36-string lever harp which she has played for 10+ years. Events she has played for include high teas, receptions, christenings/naming ceremonies, funerals, birthday parties and charity events. Her harp and vocal music styles are influenced by the Celtic tradition as well as relaxation/ambient music, world, pop and sacred music.

Jahan Hassall - “Harpist John”

  • andrew.12@bigpond.com

  • 0417 592 206

Jahan is aged 19. Jahan has five + years experience as a solo harpist at weddings, funerals/memorials, celebrations, concerts, corporate events, volunteering, busking and aged care centres. Jahan can also play lever or pedal harp in duets, ensembles and orchestras. All events considered.

Remi Hirayama

Remi Hirayama is a university student with many years experience studying and playing harp. Remi is available as a solo performer for weddings, celebrations, concerts, aged care and other events. Remi is available to play pedal and lever harp in duets, ensembles and orchestra. All events considered.

Vienna

  • vpagehanify@gmail.com

Vienna is a year 12 student with many years experience studying and playing the harp in Australia and internationally. Vienna is available as a solo performer for weddings, celebrations, concerts, aged care and other events. Vienna is available to play pedal and lever harp in duets, ensembles and orchestra.

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