Workshops and Presentations at Harp Fest NZ 2026
We're giving you a sneaky peak at the workshops and presentations we have lined up as well as our wonderful presenters -
Workshop bookings can be made after 15 February for weekend day pass ticket holders.
Workshop bookings can be made after 15 February for weekend day pass ticket holders.
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 Harp Melodies from Ireland' and 'Spot Clean Those Pesky Corners'
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 'Echoes From Torloisk - Exploring The Maclean Clephane Manuscripts' and workshops on Scottish tunes and Scottish ornamentation.
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 Harp Melodies from Ireland' and 'Spot Clean Those Pesky Corners'
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 'Echoes From Torloisk - Exploring The Maclean Clephane Manuscripts' and workshops on Scottish tunes and Scottish ornamentation.
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 (workshop) Intermediate Harp Ensemble Tutor. Harp Fest NZ Fundraising Book Composer |
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Moira Pagan (Australia)
Harp Art (workshop) Designer of all our beautiful graphics Harp Fest NZ Fundraising Book Artist |
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Mandipa Mhuka (NZ) Tutor for the Elementary Lever Harp Ensemble |
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Joelle Ireland (NZ) Tutor for the Elementary Lever Harp Ensemble |
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Ashley Taylor (USA) The Joy of Music (workshop) Pedal Harp 101 (Talk) What's in My Gig Bag (Talk) |
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Quinn McLean (USA) The Joy of Music (workshop) Pedal Harp 101 (Talk) What's in My Gig Bag (Talk) |
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Keeson Perkins-Treacher(NZ) Flute Concert Performer |
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Pepe Becker (NZ) Soprano Concert Performer |
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Adele Coles (NZ)
English Dance Music for the Harp (workshop) To help get the tune we will learn into your ears, have a look at the following video of Gog Magog Molly: |