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Maddy Hurlstone - UK-based harpist available for weddings and corporate events.

About Maddy

A beautiful and elegant addition to any event, guaranteed to bring your event's vision to life.

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Harpist

Alton

Maddy Hurlstone is an up-and-coming young harpist with extensive experience, based in Hampshire, UK. Having previously studied at the Royal Welsh College of Music in Cardiff and receiving a first-class honours undergraduate degree at Royal Holloway, University of London, she is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Music Therapy. Having previously studied under esteemed harpist Claire Jones, former Royal Harpist to HRH the Prince of Wales, Maddy is now a leading professional harpist in the South-East, performing in many prestigious locations in the UK, including St, David’s Hall in Cardiff at the Welsh Proms, Aberystwyth Music Festival and St. John’s Smith Square. “I have always been in awe of the power of live music; it can be so transformative, communal and evoke such emotion. I work closely with clients to bring their vision of their event to life, and it is always a privilege to be a part of such special moments. Weddings, in particular, are always such a joy to be privy to. I always work in partnership with clients to create repertoire lists that are customised and individually suited to each event. I love taking requests and being able to perform pieces that have so much emotional value to people is always an honour.”

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Musicianship

Genres:

Classical crossover, Pop, Christmas, Traditional church music, Contemporary Christian, Classical, Baroque, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Opera, Renaissance, Early music, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, Folk, Traditional English folk, Welsh folk, Country, Jazz, Easy listening, Avant garde, Light music, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Americana, Covers, Motown, Top 40, Vintage, Soul, Pop rock, Britpop

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Instruments:

Harp

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Concert, Corporate event, Private event, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Arranger, Accompanist, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Singing teaching, Music therapy, Community music worker

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Song list

Repertoire List

(Can also take requests)

Popular Classical

Canon in D J. Pachelbel

Clair de Lune Claude Debussy

Down by the Sally Gardens Trad.

I Giorni Ludovico Einaudi

If Ye Love Me Thomas Tallis

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring J. S. Bach

Moonlight Sonata L. V. Beethoven

Prelude No. 1 In C J. S. Bach

Prelude (from Te Deum) M. Charpentier

River Flows in You Yiruma

Suo Gan Trad.

Musicals

A Million Dreams (from The Greatest Showman) Benj Pasek

Beauty and the Beast Alan Menken

Bring Him Home (from Les Misérables) C. M. Schonberg

Can you Feel the Love Tonight (The Lion King) Elton John

Castle on a Cloud (from Les Misérables) C. M. Schonberg

Edelweiss (from The Sound of Music) R. Rogers

Let It Go (from Frozen) K. Anderson-Lopez

Moon River (from Breakfast at Tiffany’s) Audrey Hepburn

My Favourite Things (from Sound of Music) R. Rodgers

I Dreamed a Dream (from Les Misérables) C. M. Schonberg

On My Own (from Les Misérables) C. M. Schonberg

Shallow (from A Star is Born) Lady Gaga / Bradley Cooper

Popular Music

Adore You Harry Styles

All of Me John Legend

All You Need is Love The Beatles

A Thousand Years Christina Perri

Can’t Help Falling in Love with You Elvis Presley

Chasing Cars Snow Patrol

Count on Me Bruno Mars

Easy on Me Adele

Fly Me to the Moon Frank Sinatra

Gravity Sara Bareilles

Hallelujah Leonard Cohen

Here Comes the Sun The Beatles

Home Edith Whiskers

How to Save a Life The Fray

Imagine John Lennon

It Must Be Love Madness

It’s Not Unusual Tom Jones

Jar of Hearts Christina Perri

Let It Be The Beetles

Mad World Tears for Fears

Make you feel my Love Adele

Nothing Compares 2 U Sinead O’Connor

Paradise Coldplay

Perfect Ed Sheeran

Piano Man Billy Joel

Pompeii Bastille

Set Fire to the Rain Adele

Slow Burn Kasey Musgraves

Skinny Love Bon Iver

Someone like You Adele

Someone you Loved Lewis Capaldi

Stay with Me Sam Smith

The First Time ever I Saw Your Face Roberta Flack

The Joker and The Queen Ed Sheeran

The Power of Love Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Thinking Out Loud Ed Sheeran

Turning Tables Adele

Yesterday The Beetles

Your Song Elton John

Festive

Angels we have heard on high Trad.

Away in a Manger Trad.

Carol of the Bells Trad.

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire Torme and Wells

Coventry Carol Trad.

Deck the Halls Trad.

God rest you merry gentlemen Trad.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas Ralph Blane

Happy Christmas (war is over) John Lennon

Hark! The Herald angels sing Felix Mendelssohn

I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus Connor

In the Bleak Midwinter Gustav Holst

It came upon the midnight clear Trad.

Joy to the World Trad.

Let it Snow! Styne

O Christmas Tree Trad.

O Come, All ye faithful Trad.

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Trad.

O Holy Night Trad.

O little town of Bethlehem Trad.

Once in Royal David’s city Trad.

Santa baby Eartha Kitt

Santa Claus is coming to town Cook

Silent Night Trad.

Silver Bells Livingston and Evans

Sleigh ride Anderson

Sussex Carol Trad.

The First Noel Trad.

The little drummer boy Davis, Onorati and Simeone

Walking in the Air Aled Jones

We wish you a Merry Christmas Trad.

What Child is this Trad.

Winter Wonderland Bernard

Customer questions

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

I will always try my best to be flexible to help ensure your events runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run-up to your events, just let me know.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually arrive 30-40 mins prior to the performance to allow time to set up.

Is the transport of your harp included in your quote?

Yes! Transport and travel costs are all included in the quotes.

Do you need any equipment provided to play outdoors?

I'm more than happy to play outside - weather prevailing! I would require a flat and stable surface to play on and cover for if it rains as my instrument is valuable and could be damaged.

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

My set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what sounds best on the harp. However, I'm definitely happy to chat through music ideas with you and together we can make sure we find what works for your event.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If there is a special song that you'd like me to learn I'd be very happy to accommodate your ideas and see whether it works well on the harp. If you have more than 3 songs that you'd like me to learn then a fee of £30 will apply to take into account rehearsal times etc.

Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£100
Up to 1 hour	£160
Up to 2 hours	£250
Up to 3 hours	£375

Drinks reception

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception

£200

Wedding ceremony

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

£250

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.

£750

Maddy

5 out of 5

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5 out of 5

Maddy provided the music for our anniversary celebration. It goes without saying that the performance was superb. What’s more, Maddy was a delight to work with. She was responsive, helped us to find a singer to accompany the music, was punctual and the soul of professionalism.

5 out of 5

Maddy is a wonderful harpist. We so enjoyed having her play at our event, and our visitors absolutely loved it – so evocative and beautiful. She’s also a complete professional and a pleasure to work with!

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