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Iona Thomas is a London based Singing Harpist from Wales. While specialising in pop and contemporary music, Iona has also been classically trained making her set suitable for any occasion.
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£300
Iona Thomas Details

Primary Instrument(s)

Female Vocals
Harp
Iona Thomas Full Description
Iona Thomas is a London based Singing Harpist from Carmarthenshire, Wales who has gone on to become one of the UKs top unsigned cover artists. Iona has had a love for music from a young age, taking up the harp aged 7. She spent her teenage years taking part in various performances both as a soloist and as a member of various choirs and ensembles, as well as competing in competitions including the Welsh National Eisteddfod and the Young Ensemble of Dyfed. On starting university in 2008 , Iona began to pursue her ambition to become a musician by working as a semi professional singer in various pubs, clubs and events in Leicestershire. After graduating University in 2011 Iona became a full time performer and within a year had won Sternberg Clarke’s 'Next Big Thing' Competition. Iona went on to perform at various events including the National Students TV Awards, Scarlet FM Awards and the Official Opening Event for the 2012 Olympic Games as well as having a resident performing spot at the Park Plaza Hotel Westminster. In late 2012 Iona was invited to join artist Laura Mvula's band as a harpist/backing vocalist. From 2012 to 2016 Iona toured internationally with Laura where she performed on TV shows including Jonathan Ross, Graham Norton, Jools Holland Jimmy Kimmel and The Late Late Show as well as on some of the world’s biggest stages such as Glastonbury Main Stage, Coachella, The Nobel Peace Prize Concert, V Festival Main Stage, the O2 Arena and the Birmingham LG arena. Iona is now concentrating on her own path as a solo artist, once again performing a resident gig at the Park Plaza Westminster and Park Plaza Southbank as well as traveling the UK for various function gigs and writing her own original material. While Iona specialises in pop and contemporary covers she has also been classically trained making her set suitable for any occasion.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Iona
Hello, please take a look at my page and if you have any questions at all then please feel free to pop me an email :), thanks! Iona.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2012
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Iona Thomas Location & Contact Details

Address

Hounslow, Greater London, England

Travel Notes

I will happily travel anywhere to perform! Inside London travel costs are included in the price and if it's out of London then you would just need to cover the expense for me to get there :)

Nearest Town

London

Nearest Airport

Heathrow

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Frequently Asked Questions
(5)

What is your most memorable wedding?

I was invited to perform at a wedding in a little rural village in Luca, Italy a few years ago. The drive to the venue which was at the top of a hill in the Italian countryside overlooking some beautiful scenery, combined with the sun was so beautiful.

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Traditional, Original, Unique, Exciting, Cherry on the cake! :)

What about your business are you most proud of?

I guess the fact that I am following my passion in being a performer!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Book in advance if you can! I've had people ask if they can book up to 3 years in advance before!

Which band from the past would you most like to have been part of?

I think Bjork is great - She was one of the first females to write and produce her own music on a big scale - also I like the use of harp in her music!