Bethan Nia
Overview
- Solo harpist and singer
- Traditional Welsh music
- Covers of popular songs
- Can provide background instrumental music or harp and voice performance
Price Range
Prices range from £200 to £700
About
Bethan studied at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and worked extensively as an actress and musician in Welsh theatre and television before deciding to pursue a career as a full time harpist and singer. This has led to many amazing opportunities and adventures.
Songs of love, loss, and hiraeth. Bethan’s fresh and original arrangements of traditional Welsh song have captivated audiences far and wide. Her recent venture into song writing has created a beautiful and dynamic blend of the traditional and modern.
In 2008 Bethan won the coveted Danny Kyle award at Celtic Connections – the only Welsh musician to have won this. She has since performed at many festivals including the opening ceremony of Lorient Inter-Celtic Festival, Brittany and Llangollen International Eisteddfod where she performed to an audience of thousands.
After a chance meeting on a train with Michael Eavis, Glastonbury Festival organiser, Bethan was asked to play at the opening of Pilton Village Hall and impressed Mr Eavis enough to be booked two years running at Glastonbury Festival. Bethan’s music has been played on BBC Radio Wales, Radio Cymru and S4C.
“Vibrantly rhythmic harp together with a brightly fervent, forthright voice” – The Scotsman
“ A magic carpet ride of sheer Welsh musicianship” – Taplas magazine
Where are they based?
This act is based in Cardiff but regularly plays throughout Wales and England.
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Sample Set List
Large repertoire of solo harp and harp/voice renditions which includes:
Pachelbels Canon
Wedding March
Trumpet Voluntary
Handel's Harp Concerto
Ar Lan y Mor
Myfannwy
Calon Lan
Moon River
Make you Feel My Love
Songbird
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