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Hero Douglas

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Harpist and singer offering calm, intimate music for weddings and events, blending voice and harp to enhance each moment beautifully.
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Betws-y-Coed
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Music has been at the heart of my life for as long as I can remember, not just as a profession, but as a way of connecting with people at meaningful moments. I perform because music has the ability to hold emotion, shape atmosphere and say what words sometimes can’t. Being trusted with such important occasions is something I approach with great care and sensitivity. I am a classically trained harpist and vocalist, with a background that spans performance, composition and academic research. I studied at Chetham’s School of Music between the ages of 11 and 16, where I developed a strong technical foundation and began performing at a professional level. During this time, I sang at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, became a finalist at the International Harp Festival and composed a piece that reached number five in the iTunes Classical Charts. I later studied Music at the University of Oxford, graduating with an MA (Oxon) and holding a Crankstart Scholarship. I have since completed a PhD in Composition at Bangor University, where my research explored music as a powerful tool for communication and storytelling, an approach that continues to shape my performances today. My performance career has included appearances at venues such as the Royal Festival Hall, Bridgewater Hall and Wembley Arena, as well as work with the National Theatre and BBC. Alongside this, I regularly perform as a harpist and singer for weddings and private events, bringing the same level of professionalism and attention to detail to every setting. My style is calm and emotionally resonant. The combination of harp and voice creates a timeless sound that works beautifully for ceremonies and receptions alike. I pride myself on being organised, reliable and easy to work with and my aim is always to create music that feels personal, thoughtful, and quietly unforgettable.

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Hero's Reviews

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Laura P
5 months ago
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5 out of 5

I'd have no qualms in recommending Hero to anyone looking for a harpist to play at their event. She catered to special requests I had for my wedding. All of the guests commented on how beautiful both her playing and singing were. She helped make the day truly special. Thank you so much, you were wonderful ❤️

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Catherine N
6 months ago
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5 out of 5

Hero played during our wedding ceremony and drinks reception and we were so glad to have her there! Having her lead the hymns really encouraged people to join in, and her playing was divine. We teared up when she started playing for me to walk down the aisle. Thank you so much, Hero!

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Abdussalam A
10 months ago
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5 out of 5

Hero was an absolute delight to work with! She arrived early, was extremely professional, and performed beautifully—even at short notice. Her harp playing was stunning and was exactly what we needed. Highly recommend!

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Louise J
1 year ago, for a Private event in Royal Oak
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5 out of 5

Hero Douglas from Quaestio Productions runs workshop performances with our visitors from the US a couple of times a week in the summer. She plays the harp, sings in English and Welsh, talks to them about her instrument, work as a composer and also the local area and teaches them a few Welsh phrases. The experience of her playing the harp and singing is an enchanting experience. She really brings the Welsh culture to life for our travellers and is a truly inspiring young woman.

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Kate V
1 year ago, for a Hotel / Restaurant event in Royal Oak
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5 out of 5

We were looking for a harpist to play in our restaurant for certain special events we had coming up. Hero was recommended and as she is local we were keen to host her at the hotel. We were blown away with her talents and even more so when she started singing! we weren't expecting it but it was a fantastic Suprise for our guests. We have since booked her for multiple dates- she is always reliable and conducts herself in a professional manner. We look forward to working with her for many years to come and would not hesitate to recommend.

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Hero's Song list

✧ Classical & Instrumental
Clair de Lune
La Source
Handel’s Concerto for Harp
Mathias: Improvisations for the Harp
✧ Traditional & Folk
Calon Lân
Danny Boy
Ar Lan y Môr
Watching the Wheat
✧ Hymns & Spiritual
Amazing Grace
Hallelujah
✧ Contemporary & Popular Songs
Can’t Help Falling in Love
Fly Me to the Moon
Fields of Gold
Someone Like You
The Rose
Songbird
What a Wonderful World
Better Together
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Yesterday
Golden Years
From This Moment On
Send in the Clowns
This is not an exhaustive list, please feel free to ask for my full repertoire.
Each wedding booking includes learning up to two additional songs especially for your day.

Hero's Prices

Last updated: 2026

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£187.50
Up to 1 hour£312.50
Up to 2 hours£437.50
Up to 3 hours£562.50
Musicianship
Genres:
Classical, Musical theatre, Film / TV music, Folk, Welsh folk, Acoustic, Pop, Easy listening, Light music, Covers
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party
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Other skills:
Arranger, Composer, Lyricist, Songwriter, Orchestrator, Transcription, Actor, Accompanist, Fluent sight-reader, Singing teaching, Instrumental teaching, Composition teaching, Music therapy, Musicologist
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