Melbourne Wedding Music

I started playing harp in Australia 14 years ago and have been a wedding entertainer at many weddings, as well as performing at lots of functions, concerts and folk festivals.  I have also been featured on various CDs.

Much of my music is inspired by traditional Irish music, which I studied in Australia and Ireland. 

When I lived in the Northern Rivers, I was the main wedding harpist in 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 and have a degree in music composition from Southern Cross University.  I have 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 various events.  I am also pursuing therapeutic music as a performer, composer and recording artist.

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

Ensembles
The Joe Paolacci Band - folk band
Hither & Thither - folk trio
Tane’– folk/rock band
Labyrinth - Celtic storytelling, songs and harp

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