Bethan studied at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and worked extensively as an actress in theatre and Welsh language television before deciding to pursue a career as a full time harpist and singer.

“I’m a big fan of Bethan Nia. She brings a delightful freshness to every performance, with a superb mixture of traditional and contemporary material. Her harp–playing perfectly matching a gorgeous voice. Guaranteed to charm any audience.” - Frank Hennessy, BBC Radio Wales.

In 2008 Bethan won the coveted Danny Kyle award at Celtic Connections. She is the only Welsh musician to have won the award. She has since performed at many festivals including the opening ceremony of Lorient Inter-Celtic Festival, Brittany and Llangollen International Eisteddfod where she performed to an audience of thousands.

After a chance meeting on a train with Michael Eavis, Glastonbury Festival organiser, Bethan was asked to play at the opening of Pilton Village Hall and impressed Mr Eavis enough to be booked two years running at Glastonbury Festival.

Concerts include performances with Heather Jones and Frank Hennessy and support for Julie Fowlis, Malinky, Marie Ni Chathasaigh, Ffynnon and Bella Hardy. Collaborations include Stacey Blythe, Helina Rees and Gillian Stevens. Bethan's music has been played on BBC Radio Wales, Radio Cymru and S4C. She has recently played harp with acclaimed Welsh band 9bach and is currently working on material for her forthcoming album.

Weddings

The beautiful sound of the Celtic harp can add a touch of magic to your wedding day. A favourite song played during the signing of the register can make the ceremony extra special and personal to you both. The ambient and soothing strings are an excellent accompaniment to the drinks reception or wedding breakfast.

Bethan is an experienced wedding harpist and her repertoire contains a wide variety of music - traditional, classical and popular.

If you live within driving distance of Pontypridd, Bethan offers a one-hour, no obligation consultation. This is an opportunity for you to meet Bethan, hear her play the harp and discuss your musical ideas and requirements.

If you are interested please contact Bethan to arrange a suitable date.

Please e-mail details of the wedding to info@bethannia.co.uk stating whether you are interested in prices for the ceremony, drinks reception or wedding breakfast (or a combination of all three).

A recent returnee from London writes:

From: Rebecca McGrath [mailto:rebeccamcgrath2010@gmail.com]
Sent: 05 January 2012 12:56
Subject: Harpist

Dear Melissa

I hope that you are well.

Please forgive me for emailing you out of the blue, but I have recently moved back to Wales, and was a Professional Harpist in London.

Many years ago, I used to work at Craig Y Nos, for Noson Lawen's and weddings, and wondered if it would be at all possible to be on your list of preferred suppliers for musicians for weddings?

I look forward to hearing from you

With all good wishes and kind regards

Rebecca

Rebecca McGrath
07961 378462

Popular & Easy Listening

My Heart Will Go On (Titanic)
Moon River
Unchained Melody (Ghost)
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Scarborough Fair
The Rose
Theme from Love Story
Everything I Do, I Do It For You (Robin Hood)
You Are the Wind Beneath My Wings
Love Theme (The Godfather)
Summertime (Gershwin)
Basin Street Blues
You Raise Me Up
Can't Help Falling In Love
When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever


A selection from Lloyd Webber Shows including;

Joseph
Jesus Christ Superstar
Evita
Cats
Requiem
Starlight Express
Phantom of the Opera


A selection of Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals including;

Eidelweiss
Oh What a Beautiful Morning
Some Enchanted Evening

Plus 76 Disney Tunes from the 1930s to present day

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Classical Music

Moonlight Sonata   Beethoven
Serenade   Schubert
Concerto No.21 (2nd movement)   Mozart
Romeo and Juliet   Tchaikovsky
Softly Awakes My Heart (Samson and Delilah)   Saint-Saens
Pearl Fishers' Duet   Bizet
Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves   Verdi
Barcarolle   Offenbach
Oh my Beloved Father   Puccini
Una Furtiva Lagrima   Donizetti
Where'er You Walk   Handel
Musetta's Waltz Song   Puccini
Love Unspoken   Lehar
Oh Star of Eve   Wagner


Welsh Melodies

Hen Wlad fy Nhadau / Land of My Fathers
Myfanwy
Dafydd y Garreg Wen / David of the White Rock
Ar Hyd y Nos / All Through the Night
Bugeilio'r Gwenith Gwyn / Watching the Night
Cwm Rhondda
Men of Harlech / Rhyfelgyrch Gwyr Harlech
Suo Gân
Ffarwel y Telynor
Beth yw'r Haf i mi?
Gwenni Aeth i Ffair Pwllheli
Pant Corlan yr Wyn
Ton Alarch
Merch Megan
Serch Hudol
Dau Gi Bach
Migldi Magldi
Marwnad yr Ehedydd
Hen Fenyw Fach Cidweli
Rhyfelgrwch Capten Morgan
Y Fwyalchen
Tros y Garreg
Y Ferch o Blwy Penderyn
Y Deryn Pur
Si Hei Lwli
My Little Welsh Home
Codiad yr Ehedydd
Cader Idris
Llywn Onn
Morfa Rhuddlan
Y Ferch o Sger
Y Bardd yn ei Awen
Delilah
Sosban Fach