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Fiona Katie Roberts (harpist)
Harpists / Wedding Entertainment
A spell-binding tripleharpist using exquisite hand-made harps. Performing contemporary, classical, folk, jazz, Latin & Celtic ‘rock’ plus pop & opera, she can include bells & tapping for added interest or wear period costume for special events
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Profile
Fiona-Katie Roberts is not your ordinary harpist!
She is self taught and plays by ear with a delicate and innovative touch using a selection of harps providing varied sounds depending on the occasion all with the sonorous full orchestral 'bassy' sound of the triple harp. With rave reviews from concerts and private bookings alike she is bringing the art and history of the harp to a new level in the UK making her own instruments and even performing with bells on her ankles and rings on her fingers as well as tapping & drumming the instrument's sound board to complete the effect for more folky tunes. She can also add to all this by performing her own compositions if required!
Wedding package
For weddings she uses a sit-down traditional harp and will add the bells rings and tapping at your request only of course if the sound would be right for the event.
The wedding package is adaptable but the price generally includes playing guests into the venue, the bridal entrance, signing of the register, the couple leaving, playing outside (so long as not in direct sunlight and not in rain) or inside during drinks and playing during the meal for 90 minutes or up until speeches. The total performance time is usually for 3 hours with breaks in between.
Parties etc
Fiona uses a larger stand-up harp for corporates and cocktail parties, which has a more modern image and is ideal for events such as art gallery openings etc.
Recitals, school visits & public speaking
For historical recitals Fiona has a selection of crinolines and Elizabethan costumes which she can perform in, adding an even more authentic feel to events such as the many National Trust functions which she has appeared at. She is also an informed public speaker about the history of the harp and will speak at your event or attend schools and colleges for lectures etc.
Recent venues include:
Eclectic jazz & cafe bars - both in the UK and USA, Fiona-Katie plays her own compositions and adaptations of folk.
World folk/folk festivals - most recently MusicPort (Whitby) - “ASTOUNDING!!”
Rock venues - (yes really!!) sometimes to chill-out and/or on main stage whilst bands are swapped over. - Support and good luck wishes received from; Led Zeppelin, Guns ’n’ Roses, Terrorvision and NRBQ!
Weddings - Her vast repertoire and versatility make her very popular at top venues around the North of England.
Speaking - Katie’s intros have become popular in the field of entertainment and her research into harp history is widely appreciated (and you get great music as well!)
Schools - workshops on the history and music of the harp through the ages with costumes for primary age groups. Every group can be tailored to suit many aspects of the national curriculum.
Community centres and hospices - the therapeutic and inspirational effect of the harp is well-known and combined with Katie’s innovative approach makes her regular visitor to local help centres etc. She encourages ‘hands-on’ and takes some small cymbals for public participation of any age. She is also involved in a project to bring music to the bereaved, following in the footsteps of one of the historical uses of the harp. Lady at ‘Help the Aged’ workshop - “You took the mystery out of music for me”
What they say about Fiona
"Sheer magic" - National Trust
"You really must go and see this amazing Harper"- Musician's Union
"Hard to imagine its just one woman and her harp making that sound” - Jenny Murray (BBC Radio 4)
“A unique and delicious sound… stirring and wild… a heady brew… fascinating and enjoyable” - Manchester Evening News
“I don’t think there’s anyone in the world playing like you… I don’t think there ever has been” - International Harp Journal (Claus Huttel)
“She doesn’t simply pluck the strings; she hammers them, strums them and drums her fingers on the harps sound board” - Telegraph & Argus
Additional written references are available on request from Alive Network - please ask your agent
Please note: Fiona Katie Roberts is available to play for up to 3 x 60 minutes, provided this fits within a time slot which does not have long breaks between, before, or after each 60 minute slot.
Set
list
Wedding ceremony favourites
Bridal March by Wagner
Wedding March by Mendelssohn
Pachelbel’s Canon
Intermezzo from Rusticana by Mascagny
Ave Maria by Bach/Gounod
Ave Maria by Schubert
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba by Handel
Air from Water Music by Handel
Largo from Serse by Handel
Morning from Peer Gynt by Grieg
Panis Angelicus by Cesar Franck
Pavane by Faure
Trumpet Voluntary by Jeremiah Clarke
Trumpet Air by Henry Purcell
Maid Marian by Clannad
Morfarenhines - traditional Welsh popular celtic entrance tune
Classical:
includes well known favourites by Mozart Saint Saens Schubert Vivaldi Corelli & Beethoven amongst others
Opera:
includes favourite themes and Neapolitan
Shows:
favourites from Lloyd Webber and well known show favourites
Popular:
includes theme tunes such as the Titanic and well known melodies from the 50's to date plus some light jazz
Folk:
Welsh, Scottish and Irish favourites
Background music:
As a general plan the music starts formally with classical pieces and develops into well known tunes
Other:
Also a set of fast and rhythmical Flamenco & South American/Latin and ‘World' folk tunes with maracas and bells as well as drumming on the sound board. Fiona has 'drummed' a Bride into the ceremony with an irish jig with bells, and played a Japanese tune for a Bride from Japan (Furusato).
She will learn pieces especially for your event, given enough notice
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 Listen
to Fiona Katie Roberts (harpist)
Songs will play on any PC with Windows Media
player.
Song title |
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| Irish Jig |
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| Lambs in the fold |
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| Spanish trad |
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| Caitlin trial |
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| Canon |
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Line-up & instrumentation
Solo musician: triple harp
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Travel availability
This band are only available in the regions
listed below.
The North
Booking options
You can also choose to have any of the
following options added to your booking.
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Wedding package (see profile for full details), add approx £120 |
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History group/public speaking approx £0 |
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School appearances approx £0 |
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Cocktail party package (see profile for details) approx £0 |
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Concerts/recitals, add from approx £120 |
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Reviews & references
Client
name: Les Cutler
Client
artist rating: 
Comments: Hi Rebecca.
Firstly thank you for taking the time to contact us regarding the harpist, and your kind good wishes for our daughter and her new husband. Yes we all had a great time and everything went to plan, the day was as near perfect as you could hope for. The harpist, Fiona Katie Roberts was a great success and the happy couple were, as planned, both surprised and pleased with her, she was very well received and we found her to be very professional and accommodating. Whilst the weather was not all it could have been Katie did her best to provide some entertainment both indoors and outside and really was a credit to all of you. I have left your details with the wedding coordinator at the venue as she did not have any contact details for harpist or less usual types of entertainment for weddings and as my experience with you was so enjoyable I had no hesitation in recommending you to her.
Once again thank you for your best wishes and all your help, you did us proud.
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name: Jackie Daniel
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artist rating:
Comments: Dear James
We enjoyed the entertainment very much. Fiona Katie helped us to choose just the right mix of music for all parts of our day. She was a real star and really put the finishing touches to what was a very special day. Thank you.
We would recommend her to anyone having a ceremony like ours
Jackie Daniel
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Client
name: Karen
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artist rating:
Comments: Dear Paul,
Fiona was fantastic and she made the event special and a great success, All of the guests and Staff were impressed and Fiona herself was lovely.
I want to thank you for all your help with this and be assured if we ever require your services in any other events we run we will be in contact.
Kind Regards
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Client
name: Jacqueline Hawkes (nee Taylor)
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artist rating:
Comments: Hi Pete,
Fiona-K was brilliant. All of our guests thought she was tremendous and I have emailed her directly. It was a perfect day and the sun shone non-stop.
Fiona-K was able to play outside in the beautiful gardens and inside during our ceremony. I would not hesitate to use her again for any event we plan.
Thank you for all your assistance.
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Client
name: Jacqueline and Tim Hawkes
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artist rating:
Comments: Dear Fiona-Katie
Just to say a huge 'thank you' for your wonderful harp playing at our wedding on Thursday 31 May at Crab Manor. All of our guests were simply enchanted with you and the joy you gave. It was absolutely tremendous.
Our kindest regards to you.
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Client
name: Kelly & Michael Salisbury
Client
artist rating:
Comments: Hi Fiona-Katie
Thank you for attending our wedding, we all thought your music was brilliant.
I was so pleased that everything went well and you didn’t have the rain to contend with.
All our guests said they really enjoyed the music & were amazed & haven’t stoped talking about you.
I will definitely be recommending you.
Thanks again
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Client
name: Lee Spink
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artist rating:
Comments: We found the experience to be wonderful and have since kept in contact with Fiona-Katie as a strong musical link for our school.
Many thanks again for your help.
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Client
name: Kelly Salisbury
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artist rating:
Comments: James
Fiona-Katie was absolutely brilliant I have had lots of comments on how
great she was.
Alive Network was very easy to deal with which made everything run
smoothly and I wasn't worried that anything would go wrong and it
didn't.
Thank you very much and please thank Fiaona0Katie for me as well.
Regards
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Client
name: Tariq Khan
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artist rating:
Comments: Hi Pete ,
Just a note to let you know that the night was a great success and that Fiona contributed to a lovely night.
She played throughout the night and the guests commented how beautiful the music was and we were more than happy with how everything was planned.
Thankyou for helping us organise the night at such short notice. We shall definitely be using you again in the near future and we would recommend Fiona to anyone who enquires.
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Client
name: Angela & Mike Bailey
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artist rating:
Comments: We had a ball at the wedding everything went beautifully even the weather
did us proud, the entertainment was fantastic, the harpist was absolutely
mind blowing, all the guests were amazed at the wonderful sounds, truly
memorable. The magician kept the guests laughing and clapping, everyone was
captivated by him and he was a gentleman. As for the DJ well he was top DJ
what a party we had, the right music at the right time and kept the night
going with his talents. All in all a fabulous experience, and one we may in
time repeat as we have another daughter helen!! not yet though!! We would
like to thank you for your help over the past months. Our daughter and
husband flew out to Mexico on honeymoon Monday morning still running on
adrelanin i would say from the ore of the day. She made a beautiful bride. Thank you and we know were to come next time.
All our best wishes Kindest Regards
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Client
name: Mrs R Lander
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Comments: Thanks so much for getting in touch, we had a wonderful day and Katie was just brilliant. She played beautifully for us and everything that we had asked for.
Katie even stayed on for a couple of shots over her time so we were so grateful to her.
I think without Katie the day wouldn't have been half as much of a success as it was.
All the guests were highly impressed with her talent not only for her playing but also for her professionalism and ability to accommodate questions from adults and children alike. She was also only too willing to accommodate the photographer and his requests (which on the day seemed endless to us!!).
All said and done Mark, thanks to everyone involved at Alive Network for your assistance in making our special day so very much extra special.
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name: Natalie
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Comments: Just to say that the whole experience of booking an artist with yourselves went very smoothly and efficiently, which was much appreciated. You were also very helpful when I requested CDs of the artists to listen to them before making a decision.
On the day Fiona was great. Everyone commented on how lovely it was to hear her play too.
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Client
name: Madelaine Brookes
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Comments: Check out the undoubtedly outstanding performer, Fiona-Katie Roberts. Book her before she goes global big style! This woman is the Tori Amos of the harp and I've seen her (and whats more heard her) bring a crowded venue firstly to its feet in overwhelming appraisal and then she knocked them to their knees begging for an encore!
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Client
name: Susan Lipson
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Comments: Lara sorry its taken me awhile to reply i have not been back in work untill today firstly thank you so much for all your help your company was so efficiant with my booking (even though it was last minute) everyone i spoke to was helpful and kind and i will recommend using alive network to everyone i know what can i say about fiona katie she is one of the nicest people i have ever met and so so talented she brought the reception to life her music was beautiful and so right for the setting everyone there enjoyed her very much we will be calling her to thank her personally overall the wedding went like a dream so once again thank you very much for your part in that and have a really lovely christmas
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name: Mr G Watson
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Comments: We were very pleased with Katie Roberts and we have had excellent feedback from the public. We were particularly impressed with the range and diversity of Katie's music which was delightful to listen to.
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Client
name: Michelle
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artist rating:
Comments: Thank you for your help in arranging for Katie to play at my wedding. We had a bit of a blip as the celebrant got the time of the service work and was an hour late, but Katie was fantastic and kept all our guests entertained. She is a lovely person and a great harpist. We were both very pleased with her. She helped to make our wedding day a perfect day that we will never forget.
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