About
Hire Professional harpist Brighton & Hire Professional Harpist Sussex:
Starting out learning piano at age 7, Alex had already passed her Grade 8 with a high merit when she began her studies on the harp. She went on to study piano at Trinity College of Music before gaining a scholarship to study harp at Huddersfield University, where she obtained her BMus Honours degree. After graduating, Alex resumed her harp studies with Helen Arnold, achieving a high distinction for her final Grade 8 and the ABRSM Diploma in Performance.
She has enjoyed a varied career so far performing all over the country for international corporations, MP's, celebrities, private functions and royalty. Previous engagements include performances for HRH Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to the University of Huddersfield, live on television for Channel 4's popular cooking and chat show Sunday Brunch, and at a party hosted by Robert Smith (The Cure).
Corporate bookings have included numerous performances for RBS, the Football Association and also PRS for Music where she played alongside Rick Wakeman for guests including Jon Lord (Deep Purple), Sir John Tavener and John Rutter.
She has worked at many prestigious venues such as The Houses of Parliament, Wembley Stadium, St Alban's Cathedral, Glyndebourne Opera House and Hampton Court Palace, as well as many stunning locations along the South Coast.
Primarily a soloist, Alex has played for hundreds of corporate events, weddings and recitals. With her varied repertoire she can provide music as a background artist or as the main feature of an event.
From popular classics, through modern favourites, and even the avante garde, her range of musical styles is vast and yet, whatever the genre, her musical ability is exceptional.
She is available to work throughout the UK and abroad, however being based on the South Coast, she regularly appears in the following locations:
Brighton, Hove, Eastbourne, Worthing, Crawley, Polegate, Shoreham, Lancing, Saltdean. Peacehaven, Newhaven, Telscombe, Southwick, Lewes, Rottingdean, Woodingdean, Hollingbury, London, East Sussex, West Sussex and beyond!
Alex is available to play for your wedding, civil ceremony, private party, corporate event or drinks reception. Contact us now to check her availability and to obtain a no obligation quotation.