The act
Harp for the parts of a day that need to be quiet and still. Melbourne Harp Collective supplies harpists for weddings, funerals and smaller events, and can build out to a classical duo, trio, ensemble or string quartet where a solo instrument isn't enough. Players arrive early, often up to an hour ahead, and bring their own instruments and equipment. Space and power needs depend entirely on the size of the group, so that gets sorted once the format is settled. Tell them the room and the moment you're scoring, and they'll match a player to it.
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What it costs
Pricing
Quote on enquiry
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Pricing is confirmed before anything is booked. GST and travel are shown clearly on the quote.
Good to know
What to expect
A harp changes the temperature of a room, which is why it turns up at the moments that need to be still. This is a group of professional harpists, matched to the event rather than allocated at random. Expect them well ahead of the first note, sometimes a full hour, setting up without any fuss, and bring their own instrument and equipment with them. Tell them the room and the moment you're scoring, and they'll suggest who fits. Weddings and funerals are the bulk of it, but smaller events are just as welcome.
On the day
It depends on the format. A solo harpist takes up a certain amount of floor and a string quartet takes up considerably more, and power access varies with it. So the requirements get pinned down once you know which one you're booking. Their team will guide you through what your player needs from the space.
Performance options
Solo harp is the starting point, and for many weddings and funerals it's all you need. Where a single instrument isn't enough, the group extends into classical duos and trios, string quartets and larger ensembles. Weddings, funerals and smaller events are all covered, and the right shape usually comes out of a short conversation about the room.
Insurance and paperwork
Public liability insured.
