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Contemporary Harpist

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Act Profile

Contemporary Harpist

Mark our Contemporary Harpist has taken bookings across the UK for the past 5 years.

As well as numerous weddings, private functions and corporate events, Mark has also played at Glastonbury Festival, Latitude Festival, a live session for BBC Radio 2 and press events for MTV UK, Addias and The Guardian/Observer.

Mark's solo harp sets blend laid back harp arrangements of Rock, Pop and Indie classics with melodic grooves in Jazz, Latin, and Contemporary Classical styles that create a unique and contemporary backdrop to any event.

Mark is also a member of the Music in Hospitals charity and can booked in a duo with female vocals.

Act Information

Line-up

Solo harpist.

Extra Line-up(s)

Can also be booked as a duo, trio and full band to supply a harp centred Jazz/Funk ensemble.

Also included

Mark is self-contained with a discreet and portable PA that is suitable for any mid-sized hall.
It's an AER acoustic amp along with a specialised harp Mic.

Location

South East based and will travel to these areas: South East, South West, Midlands, North East, Wales.

Previous Clients

Glastonbury 2008, Latitude 2008 (Festival republic), BBC Radio 2, MTV UK, Raindance Film Festival.

Testimonials

Mark was great.

-Show House Event Sept 2018


We love Marks Harp

-The Harpis (fans of Mark)


"Thanks again for playing on Wednesday - you did a great job and there were lots of positive comments from the attendees. All round a very successful evening."

Alistair Thompson, Events & Partnerships Manager MTV Networks Europe

"Well done Mark, your performances were lovely"

Tania Harrison, Booking Agent Festival Republic / Latitude Festival 2008

"Thanks again Mark it sounded fantastic"

Greg Roberts, Married 29th August 2008

"Thank you very much, Lemuel and I really enjoy listening to the sound of the harp. May the Lord Bless you and all the best in the future."

Betty Jimenez, married May 31st 2008

Repertoire

Repertoire

I play medleys of modern arrangements, mixing the songs in and out of contemporary classical styles. Songs in my sets include:

Guns n Roses Sweet Child O Mine
The La's There She Goes
White Stripes 7 Nation Army
Lady Gaga Paparazi
Outkast Hey Ya
Rihanna Umbrella
Justin Timberlake Cry Me A River
Kings of Leon Sex on Fire
The Pixies Where Is My Mind?
The Beatles Here comes the sun
Radiohead Street Spirit
Coldplay Don't Panic
The Stranglers Golden Brown
MGMT Kids
Daft Punk Around The World
DJ Shadow Organ Donor
Unkle Rabbit In Your Headlights
Klaxons It's Not Over Yet
Snow Patrol Chasing Cars
The Killers Mr Brightside
Faithless Insomnia
Prodigy No Good
Michael Jackson Billie Jean
Muse Plug In Baby
Bill Whithers Ain't No Sunshine
Louis Armstrong WOnderfall world
Oasis Wonderwall
Red Hot Chili Peppers Scar Tissue
Jeff Buckley/Leonard Cohen Hallelujah
B. Bacharach Raindrops Keep Fallin
Deep Purple Smoke on The Water
Metallica Nothing Else Matters
Black Sabbath Iron Man
Disney Whole new World

Extra Costs

The price brackets above should be used as a guide only as all quotes are bespoke.


Performance times for most acts except Tributes and some other Unique performers are usually 2 x 60 minute sets or 3 x 40 min sets.

(If you require the act to perform longer than these times you may incur extra costs.)

Travel costs vary depending on the act and will be included to the quote given to you by our agents.

Our acts would usually expect to arrive around 6pm and to be finished around midnight.

(If you need the act to arrive earlier or finish later there may be extra costs but these can be negotiated.)