About Me

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I started playing harp 20 years ago and hold a Bachelor of Contemporary Music from Southern Cross University, NSW. I've been a wedding entertainer for many weddings, as well as performing for functions, concerts and on various CDs.

Much of my compositions are inspired by Celtic music, which I studied in Australia and Ireland.  I particularly love Irish music as well as classical music, particularly from the Baroque period.

When I lived in the Northern Rivers, I was the main wedding harpist for the area. I also performed for other events such as birthday parties, concerts and presentation nights for the Ballina Chamber of Commerce.

I taught harp at the Northern Rivers Conservatorium while studying music composition at uni.  I also taught many harp-playing groups and organised harp-making workshops.

Past projects include composing and recording music for plays, radio and television documentaries, and a 20 minute piece for a dance group.

Now living in Melbourne, I perform at weddings, special occasions and corporate events.  I am also pursuing therapeutic music as a performer, composer and recording artist.

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Newspaper Articles About Me
Border Mail
The Echo

Music Awards
2003    Tune Writing Award, National Folk Festival, Canberra, ACT
1995    Dolphin Award, Folk Category, Lismore, NSW
1993    Tune Writing Award, Port Fairy Folk Festival, VIC

Esembles
The Joe Paolacci Band - folk band
Hither & Thither - folk trio
Tane’– folk/rock band