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The music you choose for your wedding should be personal to you and reflective of the mood and ambiance you wish to create. Based between Market Harborough and Corby and covering the East Midlands and beyond, Harpist Rebecca Barnes can provide a sophisticated and unique addition to your upcoming wedding celebration with her personally tailored harp music.

Experience

Rebecca played for her first wedding at 16 years old and has played at hundreds of beautiful and unique events since then. She has performed for a wide range of events as well as many solo recitals and orchestral concerts. Previous clients include the RAF, Mills and Reeve, and Cambridge University.

Services offered

The harp can be surprisingly versatile and flexible. Rebecca offers all styles of music from classical to current chart music and is available to perform ceremony and cocktail/banquet music.

Other services

Rebecca has previously taught at several prestigious schools as well as privately but now specialises in adding that special touch to weddings and other events.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music

What is included in the wedding package?

I usually play through the ceremony, drinks reception, and wedding breakfast, or any combination of the three. However, other options are available

How far in advance should I contact you?

Please enquire as early as possible as I get booked up quite far in advance, often up to two years in advance

What style of music do you offer?

Classical
Lounge
Jazz
Regional
Latest hits
Pop

Type of musical group:

Duet
Solo

Size of group:

Soloist
Small (2 - 3 musicians)

Repertoire:

I offer a wide repertoire covering classical, folk, jazz, film, pop, and more

Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?

Yes! I am always open to learning new repertoire for individual occassions

What's your experience?

I have been performing regularly as a professional harpist for over ten years. I have played at almost all of the wedding venues accross Norfolk and Suffolk, and many further afield

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, mainly East Anglia but I am happy to travel further if required

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, travel within Norfolk and North Suffolk is free. Outside this area a small charge is applicable

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

What is the length of time of the act?

I am happy to to play for any length of time from 30 minutes to 5 or 6 hours

How much time do you need to prepare for an act?

30-45 minutes

Do you do open-air acts?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

Per hour

What are the forms of payment?

Cash, cheque, bank transfer, Paypal

Reviews for Rebecca Barnes Harpist

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Neil Sent on 06/07/2025
1 out of 5 rating

Rebecca Barnes did not turn up despite having been paid in full

We booked Rebecca Barnes, harpist, for our wedding in June 2025 at Rothley Court. We had confirmation from her of receipt of both the deposit and final payments. The wedding coordinator at Rothley Court contacted her on the morning of the wedding, as she had not turned up. Her response was that we did not have a booking. The next day we sent this evidence, along with the fact we'd seen her a few weeks before at another wedding fair at Rothley Court and she'd played our music selection to us, so she obviously knew we had a booking with her. We wanted refund. Only then did she say she'd got the date wrong and apologise, over 24 hours after the wedding. We got the refund, but consider her actions unprofessional and unreliable.
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