Whistler BC Events with Alison Vardy, Harpist

"luscious round-the-world tour"

Rearranging folk music from around the world, this

highly skilled and whimsical woman pulls and twists

exotic rhythms from the strings

News Leader

Alison Vardy has always provided an exceptional level of live 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.

Sara Benson, Entertainment Planner,

Butchart Gardens

|The Wow Factor!

Of all the musical instruments, the harp has the largest "Wow Factor " for your guests. The harp bespeaks of something very, very special. The care, attention and professionalism that Alison puts into her presentation, lighting and artistic performance enhances the harp's visual effect to the point where it's just simply "Wow". This rubs off on your whole event and boosts your guest's overall positive impression.

|Why have Alison's harp music at your event?

Having Alison Vardy play her harp creates a relaxing, prestigious ambience for your special event, hospitality party or convention. She provides an enjoyable backdrop for private parties, social mixers and corporate receptions. Entertainment provides a focus for any event. The Wow Factor.

|When & Where to use the harp ?

Alison's solo harp music can be for background ambience or as an entertainer foreground feature act or mixture of both. When using carefully controlled and subtle amplification Alison's punchy rhythms and tuneful compositions can be a real attention grabber with much more presence than even a string quartet! Conversely her music can gently drift in and out of conversation.

Whether planning: indoors, outdoors - small functions, garden parties, ceremonies, large receptions - Alison's music and specialist set-up is very versatile with the possibility of her moving to various locations during an event. Event planning is very simple with Alison's harp music as her professionalism, depth of experience, versatility and her detailed preparation ensures a smooth, seamless performance throughout any event. Alison's main purpose is to lessen the workload of her client.

|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 or candles, harp and of course, the harpist! Professional Harpsound Audio amplification with an attendant sound technician is available. Alison's setup is totally self-contained for any event, only needing a 120V plug socket for powering amplification and lights.

Recorded dance music/ DJ services are available on request. Separate microphones for speech and event announcements are also available.

|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/ agreement letter will be sent including all the negotiated details and services for your special event.

|Where does Alison play?

Alison is centrally located in Sidney, British Columbia, Canada and has easy access to Vancouver BC and Whistler BC. Alison frequently travels up Vancouver Island and throughout the Gulf Islands. The new BC Ferries reservation system is making travel as a musician very convenient and cost effective from Sidney. Contact Alison for more detail on how she can help the planning of your private function, ceremony, party or convention event .

Having Alison Vardy at Your Whistler BC Event

the How, Why and Wow of having a Harpist

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