Workshops and Presentations at Harp Fest NZ 2026
We are going to give you a sneaky peak at the workshops and presentations we have lined up as well as our wonderful presenters - this page will keep growing as we fill out the pieces of our huge Harp Fest NZ puzzle. Keep checking back!
Robbin Gordon Cartier presents 'All that Jazz', 'The Icing on the Cake', 'Let the Spirit Move You' and an afternoon concert
Noël Wan presents an evening concert, 'Lost in Transcription', 'The Art of Interpretation', and is a Masterclass Teacher
Harrison Chau presents 'The Art of the Ensemble', 'Pedal Focus', 'Musicians Toolbox' and a 'Harp and Flute' afternoon concert
Anne-Marie O'Farrell will be a Harp Competition Judge, and present an evening concert, and two workshops on 'Modal Music' and 'Spot checking/Troubleshooting'
Kevin Le Pennec presents 3 Breton focussed workshops on Breton dance, accompanying techniques and Breton melodies and arranging, and perform an evening concert.
Ailie Robertson performs an evening concert and a talk on 'Amplifying the Harp' plus two Scottish themed workshops.
Noël Wan presents an evening concert, 'Lost in Transcription', 'The Art of Interpretation', and is a Masterclass Teacher
Harrison Chau presents 'The Art of the Ensemble', 'Pedal Focus', 'Musicians Toolbox' and a 'Harp and Flute' afternoon concert
Anne-Marie O'Farrell will be a Harp Competition Judge, and present an evening concert, and two workshops on 'Modal Music' and 'Spot checking/Troubleshooting'
Kevin Le Pennec presents 3 Breton focussed workshops on Breton dance, accompanying techniques and Breton melodies and arranging, and perform an evening concert.
Ailie Robertson performs an evening concert and a talk on 'Amplifying the Harp' plus two Scottish themed workshops.
Erika Lieberman (USA) The Gigging Harpist (presentation) Renaissance Tunes (workshop) Jewish Songs of Joy (workshop) Harp Fest NZ Fundraising Book Arranger |
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Clíona Molins (Australia) Music and the Brain (Presentation) Composer of the Intermediate Ensemble piece 'Golden Kelp' |
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Carolyn Mills (NZ) Practising for Success (Presentation) Harp Therapy Concert Performance Harp Fest NZ Fundraising Book Composer |
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Michelle Velvin (NZ) Advanced Pedal Ensemble Composer and Tutor. Harp Fest NZ Fundraising Book Composer |
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Louise Bell (Australia) Modal Musings Intermediate Harp Ensemble Tutor. Harp Fest NZ Fundraising Book Composer |
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Moira Pagan (Australia)
Harp Art Designer of all our beautiful graphics Harp Fest NZ Fundraising Book Artist |
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More coming:
Adele Coles (NZ) 'English Songs for the Harp'
Kim Webby and Jo Baee (NZ/Australia) 'Harpmakers Chat' and 'Harp Maintenance'
Mandipa Mhuka and Joelle Ireland (NZ) Elementary Lever Harp Ensemble
Ashley Taylor and Quinn McClean (USA) 'Music for the Joy of It', 'Pedal Harp 101', 'What's in my Gig Bag?'
Helen Webby (NZ) concert performer
Adele Coles (NZ) 'English Songs for the Harp'
Kim Webby and Jo Baee (NZ/Australia) 'Harpmakers Chat' and 'Harp Maintenance'
Mandipa Mhuka and Joelle Ireland (NZ) Elementary Lever Harp Ensemble
Ashley Taylor and Quinn McClean (USA) 'Music for the Joy of It', 'Pedal Harp 101', 'What's in my Gig Bag?'
Helen Webby (NZ) concert performer