Artists 78 - Hire Artists throughou Wales, UK

providing artists for your events.
Our artist manager has over 10 years experience working with the UK’s leading performers and musician’s and only books the best talent for your events. Providing classically trained opera singers and instrumentalists to urban folk and jazz ensembles and instrumentalists.

Our Artist Management Team led by Rhiannon Morgan-Bell can help you in selecting the right accompaniment for your special occassion, whether you require a world-class artist or high quality corporate entertainment Artists 78 is here to help.

World class artists are just a phonecall away.
Artists 78 has access to a number of well known performing artists and ensembles - all of whom are available to perform at your event. Call General Manager Rhiannon Morgan-Bell on 07553 358958.

CATRIN FINCH

Described as “The Queen of Harps”, Catrin has delighted audiences worldwide. Catrin is the former Royal Harpist to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. Her recording of J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations was released by Deutsche Grammophon in January 2009 and entered the UK Classical charts at number 1. 2009 highlights include a UK tour of the Goldberg Variations, a UK tour with Cimarron from Colombia followed by a USA concert tour with the North Carolina Symphony Orchestra, performances at Le Domaine Forget and Lanaudiere Festivals in Canada, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington and the Gödöllo Harp Festival in Hungary. Catrin has appeared on all the major television and radio networks in the UK and many abroad, including a TV documentary about herself which she presented entitled ‘Charlie’s Angel’ which was awarded a BAFTA Cymru/Wales award. Known for her work within the community and with the younger generation, Catrin is committed to promoting the harp and classical music in general to a new and wider audience.

JONATHAN POWELL

Jonathan Powell aged 22 from Cardiff, launched his debut album 'Forgive this Day' in August 2009 on the label 'Still Small Voice' a company set up by Jonathan and producer Gethin John Jonathan began his musical career at a young age and showed great potential as a viola player, winning the National Chamber Music Competition five times and consequently, at the age of 16, he moved to London to study viola at the Royal Academy of Music. During his time at the Academy, Jonathan wrote "Moonlight Lament' a track that was recently selected by BBC Radio 6 to appear on their 'Introducing New Talent' show, he also wrote a carol that was performed at Westminster Abbey and scored music for numberous theatre productions. In 2005, Powell co-wrote and scored a play, 'Haloboy and the Village of Death' which was hugely successful at the Edinburgh Fringe with the final week being sold out and extra shows being added to meet demands, this production won the 'Tap Water Award' and 'Fest Best'. Since moving back to Cardiff, Powell has been in demand as an acoustic artist and helped start the 'Dirty Skanky Buskers' music network, it was through this work that he met his label co-partner Gethin John. Jonathan is also in demand as a producer and songwriter and is working for several high profile artists including Welsh singer Charlotte Church. “I think he could be one of Wales' greatest successes… a very talented lad” Alan Thompson, BBC Radio Wales.

TOP SHELF JAZZ

Prohibition jazz played as it should be: Fast and Louche! That's right, dear reader! Top Shelf Jazz restore the era of the monocle, correspondent shoes and PG Wodehouse; followed by a wild romp in the back house with the boys. A heady mix of crooning melodies, filthy swing and rakish banter served up with an exhilarating cocktail of kazoo solos, anarchist misconduct and safari suits. Hailing from Wales, and now inciting bedlam in London and Europe, the band have left their mark on many a venue (and not a few swooning ladies!) with their delicious Art Decodence! Imagine, if you dare, a tea party laced with bootleg gin and wild abandon! Lock up your liquor and put your dance shoes on - it's Top Shelf Jazz!

KISS & TELL CABARET

Soprano Melinda Hughes is a consummate classical and comic cabaret performer. She has sung many times at London's Pizza on the Park to a sell-out success. She has also performed her own cabaret at The Chelsea Arts Club, The Waldorf Astoria, New York and The Al-Bustan Festival, Lebanon 2008. Her repertoire includes Gershwin, Sondheim, Kurt Weil, Dave Frishberg, Britten and Cole Porter. She has worked with Dominic Aldiss, John Altman, Charlie Bicknell and regularly appears with her jazz trio at private parties and functions. In 2007 she formed Kiss & Tell with the poet Lloyd Evans, the musician and the composer Jeremy Limb and the glamourous and witty Petronella Wyatt as special guest. They had a sell-out success at Volstead Nightclub in London as well as private parties. Newly written songs included "Im a D List Celebrity", "Smoker's Lament" & "Carbon Footprints in my Jimmy Choos!" and "My Guru"

CAMBRIAN STRING QUARTET

Established in 2002 by professional musicians, the Cambria String Quartet has gained wide experience in performing at corporate events, functions, concerts and weddings. We mainly cover South Wales (East and West), but are also more than happy to travel to South West England and parts of Mid Wales too. Our repertoire has many different styles, something to suit all tastes including classical, opera, musical comedy, folk, jazz and pop music (Abba, Sting, The Verve and many more), as seen in our play list section. This list is continuously expanding and we will always endeavour to meet any special requests with new musical arrangements. Each player involved has a wealth of musical experience including the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Royal Academy Opera Orchestra, English National Ballet, West Of England Philharmonic, Welsh Chamber Orchestra, Sinfonia Cymru, Welsh National Opera and the Jeff Hooper Big Band. We have also had the pleasure to work with many artists including Bryn Terfel, Sian Cothi, Ryland Teifi, Charlotte Church, Carreg Lafar, Peter Karrie and Lesley Garret.

MELINDA HUGHES

Soprano Melinda Hughes is a consummate classical and comic cabaret performer. She has sung many times at London's Pizza on the Park to a sell-out success. She has also performed her own cabaret at The Chelsea Arts Club, The Waldorf Astoria, New York and The Al-Bustan Festival, Lebanon 2008. Her repertoire includes Gershwin, Sondheim, Kurt Weil, Dave Frishberg, Britten and Cole Porter. She has worked with Dominic Aldiss, John Altman, Charlie Bicknell and regularly appears with her jazz trio at private parties and functions. In 2007 she formed Kiss & Tell with the poet Lloyd Evans, the musician and the composer Jeremy Limb and the glamourous and witty Petronella Wyatt as special guest. They had a sell-out success at Volstead Nightclub in London as well as private parties. Newly written songs included "Im a D List Celebrity", "Smoker's Lament" & "Carbon Footprints in my Jimmy Choos!" and "My Guru".

with over 10 years of experience - we can deliver.
Our client list includes the highly popular and fantastic Top Shelf Jazz and local singer/songwriter Jonathan Powell. Call General Manager Rhiannon Morgan-Bell on 07553 358958 who will be more than happy to suggest some of our other artist including background harpists and pianists as well as more unusual entertainment such as fire eaters, trapeze artists and lots more.

Artists 78 can also help with any event requirements through putting you in touch with our events team at Production 78. If you need some help with planning your wedding, festival or corporate event call Stephen Burkitt-Harrington on 0845 230 0278. Let us help you make your event memorable - We look forward to working with you!

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Artists 78 is a division of Production 78.
Production 78 was registered as a limited company in 2001 by its two Executive Directors, Duncan Thompson and Stephen Burkitt-Harrington. Each with over fifteen years events experience, they lead a professional team of individuals to create high quality, innovative and unique events for their clients.

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Production 78 will design a personalised set for your event. The set will contain your company images and branding and you will be able to see a computer generated image or artist's impression before consultation begins. Production 78 will oversee the construction to ensure your vision is realised completely.

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These are possibly the most expensive elements of your event. Production 78 ensures that you truly get value for money. Our relationships with the best event caterers ensures that you and your guests always eat and drink well.

Every event needs entertainment in some form. Whether you want an after dinner speaker or a 30 piece jazz band, Production 78 can source the best acts and artists to ensure that your event will be one to remember. For more information on our full range of artists and entertainment click here.