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Alex ~ Professional Harpist

Alex is an incredibly talented harpist, who is in great demand for weddings, corporate events and private functions. Professional to the core, she will enhance any event.

About

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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.

Key Facts

Member of Musician's Union
Public Liability Insurance Yes
Equipment PAT Certified Yes
Power Required If Amp Is Required
Price Guide P.O.A. Contact First & Foremost Entertainment Ltd (Agent)
Space Required 2m x 2m
Band Size Solo Performer
Line-up Solo Harpist
Own PA Yes
Repertoire Description From Classical to Modern.
Christmas songs Yes

Area Served

Central London
East Central London
East London
East Sussex
Greater London
Hampshire
Kent
North London
North West London
South East London
South West London
Surrey
West Central London
West London
West Sussex

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Alex ~ Professional Harpist
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Contact

Chris Neilson

90 Longridge Ave,
Brighton & Hove
East Sussex
BN2 8RB

Tel: 0800 2707 567
Mobile: 07505 56 56 35
Email: [javascript protected email address]

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