FindaHarpist
Celtic
Peter - ID534
Styles Celtic
Counties East Sussex • Essex • Greater London • Kent
Biography
Peter is a harpist who is available for weddings in Kent and the south east of England.
Born and raised in Wolverhampton, England, Peter is much influenced by his Irish heritage. His mother comes from Cahirciveen on the Ring of Kerry, and his father is from Killala Bay, Co. Mayo. As a boy he spent many holidays in Co. Kerry hearing the traditional music and poetry of relatives and friends.
At the age of 15, he began classical guitar lessons with Michael Raven, a hobby which developed into playing at weddings.
Music took a back seat after Peter joined a leading firm of City accountants and then the taxation department of a UK merchant bank When he was offered the position of company accountant for a London-based civil engineering firm, his longing for playing music returned.
In 1989 he launched his career in music and began harp lessons with Keith Bray, a multi-instrumentalist. Since then he has dedicated himself to playing the celtic harp, playing regularly at weddings, functions and corporate events in London and the South East.
In May 2003 he released his first solo harp CD recording titled "Just Harp."
As a result of fundraising activities in aid of The Children's Trust during December 2003, he was appointed to play for Queen Anne-Marie of Greece.
Peter was featured in a new series of the South Bank Show on ITV 1 in August 2004.
"His name is Peter and he used to be a City accountant with a company car, pension scheme and a career mapped out for life. But 15 years ago he quit the rat race to live his dream of being a musician..." Andrew Viner The Guardian, 8 February 2005
RECOMMENDATIONS
"Many thanks for playing for us on our wedding day - we felt privileged that you could be part of our big day. Many of the guests said how beautiful your performance was on the day and we've had lots of other positive comments since.
In addition, your efficient and professional manner meant that agreeing and arranging your performance was very straightforward and it was a pleasure to deal with you throughout."
"Thanks again for an excellent and very much appreciated performance, adding a dignified tone to our night. We really enjoyed it and very much hope that you will be able to play for us again.
Major Brown, Royal Engineers
"Just a quick email to thank you so so much for playing at our wedding on 28th July at Hempstead House, Sittingbourne. Your music was beautiful and it made our day complete.
We will be highly recommending you to anyone that we know is getting married." Katie and Sam
VENUES PERFORMED IN:
Alby Hall, Norfolk
Alexandra Palace
Amadeus Centre
Archbishop's Palace, Maidstone
Berkeley Hotel, Knightsbridge
Bromley Court Hotel
Brompton Barracks
Bulgarian Embassy, South Kensington
Burgh House, Hampstead
Cafe Royal
Caledonian Club
Cambridge Cottage, Kew Gardens
Cannizaro House
Channels Golf Club
Chiddingstone Castle
Chilston Park Hotel
Cobham Hall
Copt Hall
Crowne Plaza, Belgravia
Earl's Court Exhibition Centre
East India Club
Eastwell Manor
Excel Exhibition Centre
Explorers Club, Manhattan
Fanhams Hall Hotel, Hertfordshire
Forty Hall, Enfield
Four Regions Restaurant, London County Hall
Four Seasons Hotel, Mayfair
Garrick Club
Garston Manor
Geological Society, Royal Academy
Glaziers Hall
Grange White Hall Hotel
Grays Inn Gardens
Great Fosters Hotel, Royal Windsor Forest
Guildhall Windsor
Guoman Hotel, St Katherine's Dock
Haveli Restaurant, Slough
Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone
Hempstead House, Sittingbourne
Hendon Hall
Hickstead Showjumping Course
Hilton Hotel, Maids
WHY BOOK WITH THE AGENCY?
- Founder, Geoff Robb is a full time musician and agent with over 15 years professional experience and is extremely knowledgeable about both the industry and the artists he represents.
- All our acts are hand picked from the very best musicians available in the UK.
- Competitive quotes
- We provide a high level of customer service and are always available to answer your questions.