PoppyHarp Competitive Online ​Harp Festival
Saturday 5th March 2023

Submission deadline 31st January 2023 (Midnight) 

Each year we run a friendly harp festival designed to be a great way to gain experience of performing and competitive playing, eat cake and make awesome friends! Due to Covid-19 we put our festival online and were thrilled with the amazing music sent in.
(You can catch up on last years videos here!)
We have opportunities to compete for all ages and abilities. Anyone from anywhere around the world can apply. (Please see the categories below.) 
You can apply from 1st December 2022 and you must enter your video before the deadline of 31st January 2023. This video will then be released on Youtube at the time scheduled below. It will then be judged by our incredibly adjudicator Amy Turk.
The results of the competition will be released at the end of all the videos being published.
​For more information about how to submit your video please look below.
​You will receive a competition participation sheet through the post/email (were working out the finer details) as well as some awesome prize for each category - sponsored by PoppyHarp, The Harp Studio, Jack Hayward Musical Instrument Insurance, and Accusound Microphone Systems.
Submissions are £3 each. You can submit as many videos to as many categories as you like but you must pay separately for each submission.

Adjudicator:
Amy Turk

Sponsored by:

Classes

Fledgling Harpists
Pieces up to grade 2 and grade 2 inclusive.
5 minute time limit. 
These do not have to be on an exam syllabus just at the standard. Type ABRSM or Trinity harp syllabus into google for a list of examples pieces or you can take a look at our previous festival videos online. or you can email us a copy of your music at info@pooppyharp.com and we will guide you to the correct class.
PRIZE: 
£30 Voucher for the Harp Studio
​Wild Strings UKHA Jazz and Pop Collection 2018 Book (download or paperback) 
Accusound 10% off
One month free harp insurance with Jack Hayward Musical Instrument Insurance
One month free membership to the PoppyHarp Online Harp School (launching in March 2023)

Budding Harpists
(Pieces at a Grade 3-5 standard.
5 minute time limit. 
These do not have to be on an exam syllabus just at the standard. Type ABRSM or Trinity harp syllabus into google for a list of examples pieces or you can take a look at our previous festival videos online. or you can email us a copy of your music at info@pooppyharp.com and we will guide you to the correct class.PRIZE: 
£40 Voucher for the Harp Studio
​Wild Strings UKHA Jazz and Pop Collection 2018 Book (download or paperback) 
Accusound 10% off
One month free harp insurance with Jack Hayward Musical Instrument Insurance
One month free membership to the PoppyHarp Online Harp School (launching in March 2023)

Flourishing harpists
(Pieces at a Grade 6-8 standard. 
5 minute time limit. 
These do not have to be on an exam syllabus just at the standard. Type ABRSM or Trinity harp syllabus into google for a list of examples pieces or you can take a look at our previous festival videos online. or you can email us a copy of your music at info@pooppyharp.com and we will guide you to the correct class.
​PRIZE: 
£50 Voucher for the Harp Studio
​Wild Strings UKHA Jazz and Pop Collection 2018 Book (download or paperback) 
Accusound 10% off
One month free harp insurance with Jack Hayward Musical Instrument Insurance
One month free membership to the PoppyHarp Online Harp School (launching in March 2023)

The Professionals
(Any piece of any style. This class is completely musically open and you must be a professional harpist,
diploma or studying at conservatoire/university. 
8 minutes time limit.
PRIZE: 
£60 Voucher for the Harp Studio
​Wild Strings UKHA Jazz and Pop Collection 2018 Book (download or paperback) 
Accusound 10% off
One month free harp insurance with Jack Hayward Musical Instrument Insurance

Pop Covers
All ages and abilities welcome, any pop cover arrangement allowed, including your own! 
5minute time limit.
PRIZE: 
One hour online masterclass with our incredible Adjudicator Amy Turk on arranging music, percussion and more!
£20 Voucher for the Harp Studio
​Wild Strings UKHA Jazz and Pop Collection 2018 Book (download or paperback) ​
Accusound 10% off
One month free harp insurance with Jack Hayward Musical Instrument Insurance
One month free membership to the PoppyHarp Online Harp School (launching in March 2023)

How to enter the festival.

1. Choose a catagory
2. Record a video
- each video should be recorded horizontally (see right)
- There should be only one piece performed in each video submitted
-each video should last for a maximum of 6 minutes from start to finish.
- each video should have at least head and hands in the video. Ideally the entire harp where possible
- ensure the background where possible is plain.
- announce your piece and name before you start as you would playing a performance. 
- (helpful hint! make sure to damp at the end! :) )
3. Email info@poppyharp.com with your name, the class you would like to enter.
4. WeTransfer your video to us https://wetransfer.com or WhatsApp your video to +447713907808. 
5. Pay the £3 submission fee per video. 
​5. You will receive a confirmation of payment. We will then be in contact to confirm your submission by February 4th 2023
6. Good luck!!!!

How to Make an appointment

​PoppyHarp is run by harpist Fran Barsby.
​We pride ourselves in offering an individual and exclusive experience where we are able to give you our undivided attention whilst you find your perfect harp. 
Location: West Sussex
Address is confirmed on appointment booking.
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