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Ada Grace│Vocalist, Harpist and Pianist│Solo Wedding and Corporate Events Music Showreel│

About Ada

Singing harpist and pianist playing contemporary songs, adding a unique twist to the traditional wedding instrument!

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Manchester

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Ada Grace has been playing weddings for over 10 years and has experience playing a huge range different functions, large and small, all over the UK. Being trained in harp and piano from the age of 6 and then later discovering her love of singing jazz and soul, Ada brings together the traditional wedding instrument of the harp and combines it with her soulful voice to create a truly unique live music experience for your wedding. Ada can tailor her skills to whatever you envisage for your special day and will beautifully capture the emotion of your wedding whether that be the more traditional instrumental harp, traditional with a twist; harp and vocals, instrumental piano or piano and vocals.

Ada

5 out of 5

26 verified reviews

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5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

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Punctuality

5.0

Ada's Reviews

5 out of 5

Ada sang and played beautifully. Everything was perfect. We cannot thank you enough. Bella & Mark x

Reply from Ada

2 months ago

Thank you so much, it was so lovely to get to be part of your day! Xx

5 out of 5

Ada was amazing at our wedding. Our only gripe was that we didn’t have her for longer (our fault - we should have gotten you to perform at the wedding breakfast as well). She was amazing and all of our guests commented about how talented she was. Thank you so much for being part of our special day.

Reply from Ada

2 months ago

Thank you so much Anthony, it was a pleasure getting to be part of your day. Xx

5 out of 5

Ada was absolutely as promised. Beautiful harp playing, really lovely to work with and really flexible when we hit some bad weather. Cannot recommend enough!

Reply from Ada

2 months ago

Thank you so much Holly! Xx

5 out of 5

Ada played at our ceremony on 30th May 2024 and was absolutely fantastic. All of our guests said she was fabulous and has got an amazing voice. The harp is such a lovely instrument to have for the ceremony. Thank you so much Ada!

Reply from Ada

2 months ago

Thank you so much Charlotte xxx

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5 out of 5

Ada played recently at a family birthday party and her set was absolutely perfect. Her repertoire was combination of traditional, popular and requested material, all of which was delivered beautifully. She was punctual and brilliant at communicating throughout the booking process, making her set perfectly catered for our event, it felt like she really cared about delivering a personal service. I would recommend her for any event and we’d love to book her again in the future. She is the perfect feature to make any of your events special and memorable.

5 out of 5

It was lovely to meet you and I'm pleased you were happy to play here. The guests were very impressed! I will certainly be in touch when we need a harpist.

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Ada's Song list

ABBA - I've Been Waiting For You

ABBA - Slipping Through My Fingers

Adele - Make You Feel My Love

Adele - One and Only

Al Green - Lets Stay Together

Amy Winehouse - Back To Black

Amy Winehouse - Valerie

Angels and Airways - Breathe

Angie Stone - Wish I Didnt Miss You

Audrey Hepburn - Moon River

Ben E. King - Stand By Me

Ben Howard - Only Love

Beyonce - Halo

Beyonce - XO

Bill Withers - Aint No Sunshine

Bill Withers - Lean On Me

Billie Eilish - Ocean Eyes

Blame Jones - You're All I Need To Get By

Blink 182 - First Date

Bon Iver - Skinny Love

Bruno Mars - Just the Way You Are

Bruno Mars - Marry You

Canon in D

Carole King - Youve Got A Friend

Celine Dion - Beauty And The Beast

Christina Perri - A Thousand Years

Chrvches - Love (Triple J Like a Version)

Coldplay - Sky Full of Stars

Coldplay - Yellow

Coldplay - feelslikei'mfallinginlove

Corinne Bailey Rae - Is This Love

Corinne Bailey Rae - Trouble Sleeping

Corinne Bailey Rae - Like A Star

Curtis Mayfield - People Get Ready

Cyndi Lauper - Time After Time

Damien Jurado - Kola

Daniel Caesar feat. H.E.R. - Best Part

Daniela Andrade - La Vie En Rose

Donnie And Joe Emerson - Baby

Drake - Passionfruit

Duffy - Mercy

Ed Sheeran - Perfect

Ed Sheeran - Tenerife Sea

Ella Henderson - Yours

Ellie Goulding - How Long Will I Love You

Elton John - Can You Feel the Love Tonight

Elton John - Your Song

Elvis Presley - Cant Help Falling In Love

Etta James - At Last

Eva Cassidy - Fields Of Gold

Eva Cassidy - Over The Rainbow

Father John Misty - Real Love Baby

Fleetwood Mac - Dreams

Fleetwood Mac - Everywhere

Fleetwood Mac - Songbird

Fleetwood Mac - You Make Loving Fun

Florence and the Machine - You’ve Got the Love

Frank Sinatra - Fly Me to the Moon

Frank Sinatra - The Way You Look Tonight

Freya Ridings - Lost Without You

Gabby Barett - One of the Good Ones

George Gershwin - Summertime

Hannah Boleyn - DNA (Loving You)

Hans Zimmer - You're So Cool (true romance theme)

Hollow Coves - Evermore

Jack Johnson - Better Together

James Arthur - Say You Won't Let Go

James Morrison - You Make It Real

Jason Mraz - I Won't Give Up

Jason Mraz - I'm Yours

Jess Glynne - Rather Be

John Legend - All of Me

Johnny Flynn - Detectorists

Joni Mitchell - A Case Of You

Jordan Davies - Next Thing You Know

Joy Crookes - Dont Let Me Down

Katie Melua - Nine Million Bicycles

Kina Grannis - Kiss Me

King Harvest - Dancing in the Moonlight

Kodaline - The One

Lana Del Rey - Video Games

Leon Bridges - River

Lianne La Havas - Say A Little Prayer

London Grammar - Baby It's You

Lonestar - Amazed

Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World

Loving Caliber - You Set My World On Fire

Mamas and Papas - Dream a Little Dream of Me

Mark Ambor - Belong Together

Mark Ronson feat. Amy Winehouse - Valerie

Maroon 5 - She Will Be Loved

Married Life - From the movie UP

Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine

Minnie Riperton - Lovin You

Moana - How Far I'll Go

Mumford and Sons - The Cave

N Trance - Set You Free (acoustic version)

Nat King Cole - L-O-V-E

Neil Young - Harvest Moon

Norah Jones - Come Away With Me

Norah Jones - Dont Know Why

Norah Jones - Lonestar

Norah Jones - Love Me Tender

Norah Jones - Sunrise

Norah Jones - The Nearness Of You

Norah Jones - Turn Me On

Oasis - Half the World Away

Oasis - Wonderwall

Oh Wonder - Ultralife

Olivia Dean - Dive

Otis Redding - Sittin On The Dock Of The Bay

PJ Morton - How Deep Is Your Love

Paolo Nutini - Last Request

Paolo Nutini - Loving You

Queen - You're my Best Friend

Randy Newman - Feels Like Home

Randy Newman - You've Got a Friend in Me

Roberta Flack - Feel Like Making Love

Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

Ruelle - I Get To Love You

Sam Cooke - Wonderful World

Savage Garden - Truly Madly Deeply

Shania Twain - You're Still the One

Sleeping At Last - Turning Page

Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars

Some Day My Prince Will Come

Sophie Ellis Bextor - Murder on the Dancefloor

Stevie Wonder - Isn't She Lovely

Stevie Wonder - Signed Sealed Delivered

Taylor Swift - Enchanted

Taylor Swift - Love Story

The Beatles - A Little Help From My Friends

The Beatles - All You Need Is Love

The Beatles - Come Together

The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun

The Beatles - Hey Jude

The Beatles - Golden Slumbers

The Cranberries - Dreams

The Cranberries - Linger

The Cure - Friday Im In Love

The Cure - Love Song

The Flamingos - I Only Have Eyes For You

The Greatest Showman - A Million Dreams

The Macabees - Toothpaste Kisses

The National - I Need My Girl

The Paper Kites - Bloom

The Smiths - There Is a Light That Never Goes Out

The Temptations - My Girl

Tom Odell - Grow Old With Me

Tom Waits - Picture In A Frame

Tom Walker - Better Half of Me

Xavier Rudd - Follow the Sun

Ada's Prices

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Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£250
Up to 1 hour	£350
Up to 2 hours	£450
Up to 3 hours	£550

Wedding ceremony

This includes music before the service begins, the bridal entrance, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£380

Ceremony + Drinks reception

Music of your choice before, during and as guests leave ceremony and 2x 45 minute sets during drinks reception

£480

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner

- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.

£550

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

The ambience that the harp creates at weddings and functions is unparalleled. It creates atmosphere and the perfect setting for your special day.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Barn on the Bay Caledonian Hotel (Waldorf Astoria) Charlton Hall Crathorne Hall Hotel Danby Castle Edinburgh Castle Healey Barn Lartington House Le Petit Chateau Manor House Lindley Middleton Lodge Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh Royal Scots Club Runa Farm St Mary's Church, Bowdon Stanley House Hotel The Little Fox Yorebridge House Hotel

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Norah Jones, Lianne La Havas, Joanna Newsom, Dorothy Ashby

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

I have played multiple times at Edinburgh Castle for various different functions as well as provided music for private members clubs such as the Royal Scots Club and large fashion department store Selfridges.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I always plan to be as flexible as possible so that your event runs smoothly. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let me know.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually aim to set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time. If I am playing for your ceremony, I will play as your guests enter the ceremony room around 15 minutes before the ceremony start time.

Is the transport of your harp included in your quote?

Yes absolutely, I transport the harp by car. I play the celtic harp (clarsach) so it is much easier to be transported than the larger pedal harps.

Do you need any equipment provided to play outdoors?

I will provide everything needed for indoor and outdoor events. For outdoor events specifically I have a wireless amp so that I can set up anywhere without needing power nearby. If it's raining or if there's a chance of rain I will need full cover or to perform indoors as my instrument is valuable and could be damaged.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

You can pick anything from my setlist and you can choose up to 3 songs not on my setlist for your ceremony, drinks reception or wedding breakfast. Alternatively if you find choosing songs overwhelming I can give you options that I think would work well.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Of course, you can request up to 3 songs not included on my setlist for your ceremony, drinks reception or wedding breakfast. Please keep in mind that not every piece if able to be played on the harp, a good way of checking is to find a video of a harpist playing it on youtube, or just ask if you're not sure.

Musicianship

Genres:

Pop, Acoustic, Traditional Scottish folk, Covers, Folk, Jazz

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Instruments:

Harp, Singer, Singing pianist

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Event types:

Wedding, Private event, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Corporate event, Recording session, Burns night, New Year's Eve, Funeral / Memorial service

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Other skills:

Instrumental teaching, Singing teaching, Fluent improviser, Accompanist

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