Events

Alison performs at many public, private and corporate events. The following is a list of her more notable engagement locations since starting to play professionally in New Zealand and her more recent move to Sidney, BC .

First Australian Harp Festival, New South Wales, Australia

International Folk Harp Conference, Olympia, Washington

Television New Zealand Nature Productions

Whare Flat Folk Festival- Dunedin, NZ

Whitestone Folk Festival- Oamaru, NZ

The Winery Cave- Cromwell, NZ

The Dunedin Club- Dunedin, NZ

University of Otago Faculty Club- Dunedin, NZ

Concert Tour, South Island, NZ

Seattle Northwest Folklife Festival

Filberg Festival - Courtenay

Kingfisher Resort- Courtenay

Wickaninnish Inn- Tofino

Hornby Island Arts Festival

Dancing Man Festival - Gabriola Island

Island Folk Festival - Cowichan

Latin and Caribbean Festival - Victoria

Victoria Folkfest

Victoria and B.C. Festival of the Arts

Shaw and Delta Cable Productions - BC

BC Summer Games- Victoria

Christchurch Cathedral Concert - Victoria

Gulf Islands, Sunshine Coast Concert Tours

Butchart Gardens

Empress Hotel

Greater Victoria Art Gallery

Royal B.C. Museum

Crystal Gardens of Victoria

Conference Centre of Victoria

Dunsmuir Lodge

Union Club of Victoria

University of Victoria Faculty Club

Royal Roads University

Laurel Point Inn

Holiday Inn - Victoria

Ocean Pointe Resort Hotel

Oak Bay Beach Hotel

Mc Morran's Beach House

Gorge on Art (Saanich Arts Council)

Victoria, Deep Cove and Sooke Folk Clubs

Victoria Flower and Garden Show

Women's Wealth and Wellness Show

Bastion Square Festival of the Arts

Starbucks - Victoria

Chapters Bookstore - Victoria

School Workshops and Performances - Victoria, Gulf Islands

Why have Alison's harp music at your event?

Having Alison play her harp creates a relaxing, prestigious ambience for your special event. She provides an enjoyable backdrop for social mixers and receptions. Entertainment can provide a focus for an event.

When to use the harp & Where?

Alison's harp music can be for background ambience or as a foreground feature act or mixture of both. When using carefully controlled amplification Alison's punchy rhythms and tuneful compositions can be a real attention grabber! Conversely her music can gently drift in and out of conversation. Indoors, outdoors - small gatherings, large receptions - Alison's music and setup is very versatile with the possibility of her moving to various locations during an event.

What Alison provides.

Alison has a large, varied repertoire of instrumental harp music from diverse cultures to suit every mood. Attractive presentation with spotlights, linen, flowers, candle and harp and harpist! Professional Harpsound Audio amplification with an attendant sound technician is available. Alison's setup is totally self-contained, only needing a 3-point socket for powering amplification .

DJ services are available on request. Separate microphones for event speakers are also available on request.

How can I get Alison to play for me?

Contact Alison for a detailed discussion about how her harp music can provide for your event and needs. An exact quote will be given. Upon receipt of a deposit to secure the date, a full confirmation letter will be sent including all the negotiated details and services for your special event.

Alice Sims, Administrator,

Central Care Home, Victoria, B.C.

….thank you for providing musical entertainment with your harp for our 20th Anniversary. This special music added to everyone's enjoyment.

Pat Sembaliuk, President

St. George's Ukrainian Orthodox Parish

...thank you very much for creating the wonderful musical ambience at our opening reception of the "Flowers of the Bible" International Touring Art Exhibition...It was felt by many, that no instrument other than the harp would have been appropriate for the evening.

Effie Henry, Chair, Conference Planning Team,

Health Assoc. of B.C. and Women's Health Bureau,

B.C. Ministry of Health

...thank you for the excellent service give to the "Building Bridges: Creating an Integrated Approach to Women's Health Conference" held April 29 - May 01, 2000. It was a pleasure meeting you.

Everyone enjoyed the lovely music being played by you and the selection was delightful. It was such a soothing and relaxing experience during the registration period which could have been hectic. Thank you for your contribution and support.

Sara Benson, Entertainment Coordinator,

Butchart Gardens

Ms Vardy has always provided an exceptional level of entertainment for our guests. She is very professional and her music is appropriate in a multitude of settings. We have received many positive comments from visitors and staff about Alison's work and we look forward to having her entertain our guests again in the near future.