The act
The harp does most of the persuading. Janita Billingham has over a decade of professional playing behind her, moving between classical, contemporary and Celtic material with a bright, expressive tone that fills a room without any help. Weddings, funerals, corporate events and morning melodies all sit within her range, and she'll tailor the performance to whatever the day needs, right down to the costume. On request she performs as a duo, harp against the guitar of Brisbane jazz player Rory Dollard. For weddings there's a list of popular choices available. The harp needs shade and dry, stable ground, and a hand on site if the only way in is up a flight of stairs. She can amplify, though the instrument usually carries a space on its own.
See Janita Billingham play
Watch Janita Billingham perform and get a feel for their sound, style and fit for your wedding.
What it costs
Pricing
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What to expect
Janita Billingham fits the harp to the day rather than playing a fixed set at it. Song choices get worked out with you beforehand, and she'll match her costume to the occasion if that matters for your photos or your theme. Weddings, funerals, corporate events and morning melodies all sit inside what she does, and the tone she gets is bright enough to hold a room without amplification. Ask and she'll perform as a duo instead, harp against guitar, which gives you a fuller sound for a reception or a longer set.
On the day
The harp sets the terms here. It needs shade and can't sit out in extreme weather, so an outdoor spot has to be covered, on ground that's dry and stable underneath. If the only route to the performance area is up stairs, someone from your side needs to be there to help Janita Billingham move the instrument. Amplification is available if the space calls for it, though the harp is resonant enough to fill most rooms on its own.
