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Events Schedule
Events and Performances
Ben's schedule of performances are regularly updated - make sure you check back often to see the latest news and events. For events a full events listing pre 2021 see Ben's old website.
2024
August
21/08/24 - Jazz Performance - Glasbury Arts Summer School, Brecon
With Ashley John Long (bass).
June
20/06/24 - 02/07/24 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performances - USA
More details to follow
16/06/24 - 19/06/24 - American Harp Society National Conference - Renaissance Hotel, Seaworld, Florida
More details to follow
May
23/05/24 - Chube Performance - Bridport Arts Centre
With Ashley John Long (bass) and Jon Bradford-Jones (drums).
07/05/24 - Chube Performance - Pizza Express Live Club, Soho, London
With Ashley John Long (bass) and Jon Bradford-Jones (drums).
05/05/24 - Jazz Performance - TBA
04/05/24 - Workshop - TBA
April
27/04/24 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - TBA
With Adrien Chevalier (violin), Ashley John Long (bass).
25/04/24 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - TBA
With Adrien Chevalier (violin).
24/04/24 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Aberjazz, Pepper's Gallery, Fishguard
With Adrien Chevalier (violin), Ashley John Long (bass)
21/04/24 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Black Mountain Jazz Club
With Adrien Chevalier (violin), Ashley John Long (bass). Featuring Tara Minton on vocals. Club website
20/04/24 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Insole Court, Cardiff
With Adrien Chevalier (violin), Ashley John Long (bass). Featuring Tara Minton on vocals. Tickets here
19/04/24 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Pavillions, Teignmouth
With Adrien Chevalier (violin), Ashley John Long (bass).
18/04/24 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - TBA
With Adrien Chevalier (violin), Ashley John Long (bass). Featuring Tara Minton on vocals.
06/04/24 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Corsica TBA
With Adrien Chevalier (violin), Ashley John Long (bass), and Jeremy Lohier (accordion). Details TBA.
01/04/24 - 05/04/24 - Transatlantic Hot Club Residency - Corsica
With Adrien Chevalier (violin), Ashley John Long (bass), and Jeremy Lohier (accordion). Details TBA.
March
16/03/24 - Orchestral Recital - Orchestra de Cymru - Hereford Cathedral
Orchestra de Cymru website
09/03/24 - Concerto Recital - Trowbridge Symphony Orchestra - Wiltshire Music Centre
A performance of Ben's Concerto for Jazz Harp and Symphony Orchestra. TSO website
February
29/02/24 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. Maison website
22/02/24 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. Maison website
08/02/24 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with James Chadwick on guitar. Maison website
03/02/24 - Classical Performance - All Saints Church, Clifton, Bristol
A solo recital of classical harp music as part of All Saint's Concert series. Venue Website
01/02/24 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Xenia Porteous on violin. Maison website
January
25/01/24 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Mike Frost on guitar. Maison website
18/01/24 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Don Sweeney on guitar. Maison website
14/01/24 - Online Jazz Workshop - How to Harp
Private online jazz workshop for members of the How to Harp Online school. How to Harp Website
11/01/24 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Ashley John Long on bass. Maison website
07/01/24 - Online Jazz Concert - How to Harp
Private online concert for members of the How to Harp Online school. How to Harp Website
04/01/24 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Cameron Saint on bass. Maison website
21/08/24 - Jazz Performance - Glasbury Arts Summer School, Brecon
With Ashley John Long (bass).
June
20/06/24 - 02/07/24 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performances - USA
More details to follow
16/06/24 - 19/06/24 - American Harp Society National Conference - Renaissance Hotel, Seaworld, Florida
More details to follow
May
23/05/24 - Chube Performance - Bridport Arts Centre
With Ashley John Long (bass) and Jon Bradford-Jones (drums).
07/05/24 - Chube Performance - Pizza Express Live Club, Soho, London
With Ashley John Long (bass) and Jon Bradford-Jones (drums).
05/05/24 - Jazz Performance - TBA
04/05/24 - Workshop - TBA
April
27/04/24 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - TBA
With Adrien Chevalier (violin), Ashley John Long (bass).
25/04/24 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - TBA
With Adrien Chevalier (violin).
24/04/24 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Aberjazz, Pepper's Gallery, Fishguard
With Adrien Chevalier (violin), Ashley John Long (bass)
21/04/24 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Black Mountain Jazz Club
With Adrien Chevalier (violin), Ashley John Long (bass). Featuring Tara Minton on vocals. Club website
20/04/24 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Insole Court, Cardiff
With Adrien Chevalier (violin), Ashley John Long (bass). Featuring Tara Minton on vocals. Tickets here
19/04/24 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Pavillions, Teignmouth
With Adrien Chevalier (violin), Ashley John Long (bass).
18/04/24 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - TBA
With Adrien Chevalier (violin), Ashley John Long (bass). Featuring Tara Minton on vocals.
06/04/24 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Corsica TBA
With Adrien Chevalier (violin), Ashley John Long (bass), and Jeremy Lohier (accordion). Details TBA.
01/04/24 - 05/04/24 - Transatlantic Hot Club Residency - Corsica
With Adrien Chevalier (violin), Ashley John Long (bass), and Jeremy Lohier (accordion). Details TBA.
March
16/03/24 - Orchestral Recital - Orchestra de Cymru - Hereford Cathedral
Orchestra de Cymru website
09/03/24 - Concerto Recital - Trowbridge Symphony Orchestra - Wiltshire Music Centre
A performance of Ben's Concerto for Jazz Harp and Symphony Orchestra. TSO website
February
29/02/24 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. Maison website
22/02/24 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. Maison website
08/02/24 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with James Chadwick on guitar. Maison website
03/02/24 - Classical Performance - All Saints Church, Clifton, Bristol
A solo recital of classical harp music as part of All Saint's Concert series. Venue Website
01/02/24 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Xenia Porteous on violin. Maison website
January
25/01/24 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Mike Frost on guitar. Maison website
18/01/24 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Don Sweeney on guitar. Maison website
14/01/24 - Online Jazz Workshop - How to Harp
Private online jazz workshop for members of the How to Harp Online school. How to Harp Website
11/01/24 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Ashley John Long on bass. Maison website
07/01/24 - Online Jazz Concert - How to Harp
Private online concert for members of the How to Harp Online school. How to Harp Website
04/01/24 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Cameron Saint on bass. Maison website
2023
December
21/12/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Ashley John Long on bass. Maison website
14/12/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Mike Frost on guitar. Maison website
10/12/23 - Charity Event - Christmas in Bute Park - RWCMD, Cardiff
Performing in aid of City Hospice at their Christmas event at the music college in Cardiff. City Hospice website.
08/12/23 - TBA
07/12/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with James Chadwick on guitar. Maison website.
02/12/23 - Chamber Recital - Welsh Camerata - Church of the Resurrection, Cardiff
Welsh Camerata website.
November
30/11/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Don Sweeney on bass. Maison website
28/11/23 - Private Event
27/11/23 - Private Event
26/11/23 - Concerto Recital - Swindon Symphony Orchestra - St Joseph's College, Swindon
A performance of Ben's Concerto for Jazz Harp and Symphony Orchestra. SSO website
25/11/23 - Orchestral Recital - Katherine Jenkins, Home for Christmas - Swansea Arena
With the Welsh Pops Orchestra. Featuring Katherine Jenkins, Jack Savoretti, Wynne Evans and Chloe Flower. Tickets
23/11/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Richard Jones on guitar. Maison website
19/11/23 - Orchestral Recital - Trowbridge Symphony Orchestra - Wiltshire Music Centre
TSO website
16/11/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. Beaujolais Day Special - music all day from midday! This week with Xenia Porteous on violin. Maison website
12/11/23 - Orchestral Recital - Chandos Symphony Orchestra - Malvern Theatres
Chandos website
09/11/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Xenia Porteous on violin. Maison website
October
26/10/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with James Chadwick on guitar. Maison website
19/10/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Don Sweeney on bass. Maison website
12/10/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Cameron Saint on bass. Maison website
11/10/23 - Online Jazz Harmony Workshop - How to Harp
Private online harmony workshop for members of the How to Harp Online school. How to Harp Website
05/10/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Xenia Porteous on violin. Maison website
September
28/09/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Ashley John Long on bass. Maison website
21/09/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Mike Frost on guitar. Maison website
17/09/23 - Orchestral Recital - Chandos Symphony Orchestra - Pershore Abbey, Pershore
Chandos website
14/09/23 - Chube Performance - The OCC, Malvern
With Ashley John Long (bass) and Jon Bradford-Jones (drums). Tickets
10/09/23 - Transatlantic Hot Club Workshops - Nuffield Health Club, Milngavie
Jazz harp workshops. Organised by the Glasgow branch of the Clarsach Society, contact them for details.
09/09/23 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - St Bride’s Scottish Episcopal Church, Hyndland, Glasgow
With Adrien Chevalier (violin). Organised by the Glasgow branch of the Clarsach Society. Tickets
08/09/23 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Speakeasy Jazz, Clarence House, Portishead
With Adrien Chevalier (violin) and Ashley John Long (bass). Club details here
07/09/23 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Adrien Chevalier on violin. Maison website
August
26/08/23 - Chube Performance - Aberjazz Festival
With Jon Bradford-Jones (drums) and Ashley John Long (bass). Festival Website
24/08/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Mike Frost on guitar. Maison website
24/08/23 - Workshop - Glasbury Arts Summer School, Brecon
Workshop on composition and improvisation.
17/08/23 - Chube Performance - Tiny Rebel, Cardiff
With J4. With Jon Bradford-Jones (drums) and Cameron Saint (bass). Tickets
10/08/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Cameron Saint on bass. Maison website
03/08/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Xenia Porteous on violin. Maison website
July
27/07/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with James Chadwick on guitar. Maison website
20/07/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Cameron Saint on bass. Maison website
15/07/23 - Orchestral Recital - Orchestra de Cymru - Coleg Gwent Sports Hall, Risca Road
Orchestra de Cymru website
13/07/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Don Sweeney on guitar. Maison website
08/07/23 - Private Event
06/07/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Cameron Saint on bass. Maison website
01/07/23 - Orchestral Recital - Trowbridge Symphony Orchestra - Wiltshire Music Centre
TSO website
June
29/06/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Don Sweeney on bass. Maison website
22/06/23 - Private Event
11/06/23 - Private Transatlantic Hot Club Performance
10/06/23 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Elsing Hall, Dereham, Norwich, UK
With Adrien Chevalier (violin), Ashley John Long (bass), and Jeremy Lohier (accordion). Tickets
08/06/23 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Camac Harps Space, Paris
With Adrien Chevalier (violin) and Alex Gilson (bass). Camac's website here.
05/06/23 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Le Piano Vache, Paris, France
With Adrien Chevalier (violin), John Dufosse (bass), and Vincent Simonelli (guitar)
04/06/23 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Le Lido, St Raphael, France
With Adrien Chevalier (violin)
03/06/23 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Conservatoire Zino Franscescatti, La Ciotat, France
With Adrien Chevalier (violin)
May
31/05/23 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Town Hall, Stokesley
With Adrien Chevalier (violin).Tickets here
31/05/23 - Transatlantic Hot Club Workshops - Town Hall, Stokesley
An afternoon of harp and violin wokshops led by Ben Creighton Griffiths and Adrien Chevalier. Tickets for the violin workshops are here. Tickets for the harp workshops are here.
29/05/23 (Evening) - Transatlantic Hot Club Workshops - Telynau Vining Harps, Cardiff
Evening violin workshop with Adrien Chevalier, supported by Ben Creighton Griffiths. Tickets here
29/05/23 (Afternoon) - Transatlantic Hot Club Workshops - Telynau Vining Harps, Cardiff
Afternoon violin workshop with Adrien Chevalier, supported by Ben Creighton Griffiths. Tickets here
28/05/23 (Afternoon) - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Insole Court, Cardiff
With Adrien Chevalier (violin) and Don Sweeney (bass). Tickets here.
26/05/23 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Django in the Bay, Rutland Water
With Adrien Chevalier (violin) and Don Sweeney (bass). Festival Facebook Page
11/05/23 - Chamber Recital - Camenae de Cymru - Acapela Studios, Pentyrch
With Juryi Savkin (violin), Sion Dawson (cello), and Kristina Bitina (voice). Compared by Nichola Bojczuk. Camenae website
10/05/23 - Chamber Recital - Camenae de Cymru - All Saints Church, Clifton, Bristol
With Juryi Savkin (violin), Tabitha Selley (cello), and Kristina Bitina (voice). Compared by Nichola Bojczuk. Camenae website
08/05/23 - Chamber Recital - Camenae de Cymru - Insole Court, Cardiff
With Juryi Savkin (violin), Tabitha Selley (cello), and Kristina Bitina (voice). Compared by Nichola Bojczuk. Camenae website
April
24/04/23 - Private Event
06/04/23 - Jazz Performance - Wales International Harp Festival - Galeri, Caernarfon
Solo set. Festival website.
March
23/03/23 - Orchestral Recital - Howell's School, Llandaff
Performance of Faure's Requiem.
19/03/23 - Concerto Recital - Chandos Symphony Orchestra - Malvern Theatres
The premiere of Ben's new Concerto for Jazz Harp and Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are available here. Chandos website
03/03/23 - Private Event
February
17/02/23 - Private Event
16/02/23 - Orchestral Recital - City of Cardiff Symphony Orchestra - Church of the Resurrection, Cardiff
CCSO website
11/02/23 - Solo Recital - Llandaff Cathedral
For the Cathedral School Llandaff alongside Claire Jones, Chris Marshall, Shelley Fairplay, and the Gwent Youth Harp Ensemble.
21/12/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Ashley John Long on bass. Maison website
14/12/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Mike Frost on guitar. Maison website
10/12/23 - Charity Event - Christmas in Bute Park - RWCMD, Cardiff
Performing in aid of City Hospice at their Christmas event at the music college in Cardiff. City Hospice website.
08/12/23 - TBA
07/12/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with James Chadwick on guitar. Maison website.
02/12/23 - Chamber Recital - Welsh Camerata - Church of the Resurrection, Cardiff
Welsh Camerata website.
November
30/11/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Don Sweeney on bass. Maison website
28/11/23 - Private Event
27/11/23 - Private Event
26/11/23 - Concerto Recital - Swindon Symphony Orchestra - St Joseph's College, Swindon
A performance of Ben's Concerto for Jazz Harp and Symphony Orchestra. SSO website
25/11/23 - Orchestral Recital - Katherine Jenkins, Home for Christmas - Swansea Arena
With the Welsh Pops Orchestra. Featuring Katherine Jenkins, Jack Savoretti, Wynne Evans and Chloe Flower. Tickets
23/11/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Richard Jones on guitar. Maison website
19/11/23 - Orchestral Recital - Trowbridge Symphony Orchestra - Wiltshire Music Centre
TSO website
16/11/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. Beaujolais Day Special - music all day from midday! This week with Xenia Porteous on violin. Maison website
12/11/23 - Orchestral Recital - Chandos Symphony Orchestra - Malvern Theatres
Chandos website
09/11/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Xenia Porteous on violin. Maison website
October
26/10/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with James Chadwick on guitar. Maison website
19/10/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Don Sweeney on bass. Maison website
12/10/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Cameron Saint on bass. Maison website
11/10/23 - Online Jazz Harmony Workshop - How to Harp
Private online harmony workshop for members of the How to Harp Online school. How to Harp Website
05/10/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Xenia Porteous on violin. Maison website
September
28/09/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Ashley John Long on bass. Maison website
21/09/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Mike Frost on guitar. Maison website
17/09/23 - Orchestral Recital - Chandos Symphony Orchestra - Pershore Abbey, Pershore
Chandos website
14/09/23 - Chube Performance - The OCC, Malvern
With Ashley John Long (bass) and Jon Bradford-Jones (drums). Tickets
10/09/23 - Transatlantic Hot Club Workshops - Nuffield Health Club, Milngavie
Jazz harp workshops. Organised by the Glasgow branch of the Clarsach Society, contact them for details.
09/09/23 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - St Bride’s Scottish Episcopal Church, Hyndland, Glasgow
With Adrien Chevalier (violin). Organised by the Glasgow branch of the Clarsach Society. Tickets
08/09/23 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Speakeasy Jazz, Clarence House, Portishead
With Adrien Chevalier (violin) and Ashley John Long (bass). Club details here
07/09/23 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Adrien Chevalier on violin. Maison website
August
26/08/23 - Chube Performance - Aberjazz Festival
With Jon Bradford-Jones (drums) and Ashley John Long (bass). Festival Website
24/08/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Mike Frost on guitar. Maison website
24/08/23 - Workshop - Glasbury Arts Summer School, Brecon
Workshop on composition and improvisation.
17/08/23 - Chube Performance - Tiny Rebel, Cardiff
With J4. With Jon Bradford-Jones (drums) and Cameron Saint (bass). Tickets
10/08/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Cameron Saint on bass. Maison website
03/08/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Xenia Porteous on violin. Maison website
July
27/07/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with James Chadwick on guitar. Maison website
20/07/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Cameron Saint on bass. Maison website
15/07/23 - Orchestral Recital - Orchestra de Cymru - Coleg Gwent Sports Hall, Risca Road
Orchestra de Cymru website
13/07/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Don Sweeney on guitar. Maison website
08/07/23 - Private Event
06/07/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Cameron Saint on bass. Maison website
01/07/23 - Orchestral Recital - Trowbridge Symphony Orchestra - Wiltshire Music Centre
TSO website
June
29/06/23 - Jazz Performance - Maison De Boeuf, Cardiff
Ben's weekly residency. This week with Don Sweeney on bass. Maison website
22/06/23 - Private Event
11/06/23 - Private Transatlantic Hot Club Performance
10/06/23 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Elsing Hall, Dereham, Norwich, UK
With Adrien Chevalier (violin), Ashley John Long (bass), and Jeremy Lohier (accordion). Tickets
08/06/23 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Camac Harps Space, Paris
With Adrien Chevalier (violin) and Alex Gilson (bass). Camac's website here.
05/06/23 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Le Piano Vache, Paris, France
With Adrien Chevalier (violin), John Dufosse (bass), and Vincent Simonelli (guitar)
04/06/23 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Le Lido, St Raphael, France
With Adrien Chevalier (violin)
03/06/23 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Conservatoire Zino Franscescatti, La Ciotat, France
With Adrien Chevalier (violin)
May
31/05/23 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Town Hall, Stokesley
With Adrien Chevalier (violin).Tickets here
31/05/23 - Transatlantic Hot Club Workshops - Town Hall, Stokesley
An afternoon of harp and violin wokshops led by Ben Creighton Griffiths and Adrien Chevalier. Tickets for the violin workshops are here. Tickets for the harp workshops are here.
29/05/23 (Evening) - Transatlantic Hot Club Workshops - Telynau Vining Harps, Cardiff
Evening violin workshop with Adrien Chevalier, supported by Ben Creighton Griffiths. Tickets here
29/05/23 (Afternoon) - Transatlantic Hot Club Workshops - Telynau Vining Harps, Cardiff
Afternoon violin workshop with Adrien Chevalier, supported by Ben Creighton Griffiths. Tickets here
28/05/23 (Afternoon) - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Insole Court, Cardiff
With Adrien Chevalier (violin) and Don Sweeney (bass). Tickets here.
26/05/23 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Django in the Bay, Rutland Water
With Adrien Chevalier (violin) and Don Sweeney (bass). Festival Facebook Page
11/05/23 - Chamber Recital - Camenae de Cymru - Acapela Studios, Pentyrch
With Juryi Savkin (violin), Sion Dawson (cello), and Kristina Bitina (voice). Compared by Nichola Bojczuk. Camenae website
10/05/23 - Chamber Recital - Camenae de Cymru - All Saints Church, Clifton, Bristol
With Juryi Savkin (violin), Tabitha Selley (cello), and Kristina Bitina (voice). Compared by Nichola Bojczuk. Camenae website
08/05/23 - Chamber Recital - Camenae de Cymru - Insole Court, Cardiff
With Juryi Savkin (violin), Tabitha Selley (cello), and Kristina Bitina (voice). Compared by Nichola Bojczuk. Camenae website
April
24/04/23 - Private Event
06/04/23 - Jazz Performance - Wales International Harp Festival - Galeri, Caernarfon
Solo set. Festival website.
March
23/03/23 - Orchestral Recital - Howell's School, Llandaff
Performance of Faure's Requiem.
19/03/23 - Concerto Recital - Chandos Symphony Orchestra - Malvern Theatres
The premiere of Ben's new Concerto for Jazz Harp and Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are available here. Chandos website
03/03/23 - Private Event
February
17/02/23 - Private Event
16/02/23 - Orchestral Recital - City of Cardiff Symphony Orchestra - Church of the Resurrection, Cardiff
CCSO website
11/02/23 - Solo Recital - Llandaff Cathedral
For the Cathedral School Llandaff alongside Claire Jones, Chris Marshall, Shelley Fairplay, and the Gwent Youth Harp Ensemble.
2022
December
11/12/22 - Charity Event - City Hospice Christmas at Bute Park - RWCMD, Cardiff
Performing in aid of City Hospice at their Christmas event at the music college in Cardiff. Performing alongside Cardiff Male Voice Choir and the Rock Choir. City Hospice website.
07/12/22 - Private Event
03/12/22 - Orchestral Recital - St Woolos Sinfonia - Newport Cathedral
Orchestra Website
November
25/11/22 - Chamber Recital - Camenae de Cymru - All Saints Church, Clifton, Bristol
With Juryi Savkin (violin), Tabitha Selley (cello), and Kristina Bitina (voice). Compared by Nichola Bojczuk. Camenae website
19/11/22 - Orchestral Recital - Hereford Choral Society - Hereford Cathedral
Hereford Choral Society website
03/11/22 - 06/11/22 - Tour - Journees de la Harpe (Martinique)
Tour of Martinique performing with Les Alizes, Claire Le Fur, and other musicians. Festival Site
6th November - Jazz Performance - Sainte Anne, Ponton du Centre Ville
Jazz performance by the sea for the Route du Rhum 2022.
5th November - Jazz and Classical Performance - Le Precheur, Front du Mer, Martinique CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER
Jazz and Classical performance with Les Alizes and Claire le Fur.
4th November - Jazz Performance - Centre Cultural Saint Jacques, Martinique
Solo Jazz performance
3rd Novermber - Hommage a Guy Louiset - Le Robert, Martinique
A celebration of noted Martinique Steel Pan player Guy Louiset, who Ben performed with in 2013 and 2016. Performers to include Claire le Fur, Les Alizes, Eddy Gustave, Sissi Percussion, and many other musicians from across the Caribbean.
October
28/10/22 - 30/11/22 - Tour - Journees de la Harpe (Guadeloupe)
Tour of Guadeloupe performing with Les Alizes, Adrien Chevalier, and the Transatlantic Hot Club. Festival Site
30th October - Jazz and Classical Performance - Chapelle Sainte Therese, Basse Terre
Jazz and Classical performance with Les Alizes, Geber Fernandez, Claire Le Fur, and Adrien Chevalier
30th October - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Habitation La Manon, Pointe Noir
Duo edition of the Transatlantic Hot Club with Adrien Chevalier
29th October - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Cafe Philosophie, Guadeloupe
Duo edition of the Transatlantic Hot Club with Adrien Chevalier
28th October - Jazz and Classical Performance - Salle Remi Nainsota, Pointe a Pitre
Jazz and Classical performance with Les Alizes, Geber Fernandez, and Adrien Chevalier
17/10/22 - 28/10/22 - Tour - Journees de la Harpe (Guyana)
Tour of Guyana performing with Les Alizes, Adrien Chevalier, and the Transatlantic Hot Club. Festival Site
25th October – Jazz and Classical Performance - Transportation Camp, Saint Laurent du Maroni
Gala Concert with Adrien Chevalier, Geber Fernandez, Glissando Harp Trio, Les Alizes, and local musicians
24th – 27th October –Artistic Residency - School of Music, Saint Laurent du Maroni
Tuition and masterclasses for classical harp, jazz harp, jazz violin, viola, clarinet, improvisation, and more
23rd October – Jazz Performance - Mundo Loco, Kourou
Evening Latin and Jazz performance with Adrien Chevalier, Claire le Fur, Geber Fernandez, and Franck Bilot
23rd October – Jazz Performance - Hotel Mercure Ariatel, Kourou
Lunchtime Classical and Jazz performance with Adrien Chevalier, Claire le Fur, Geber Fernandez, and Franck Bilot
22nd October – Chamber Recital - ENCRE, Cayenne
Performance with students from the Artists Residency featuring music from Wales, Ireland, Venezuela, West Indies, as well as classical and jazz music
21st October – Jazz Performance - Hotel Grand Montabo, Cayenne
Jazz and Latin performance with Adrien Chevalier, Claire le Fur, Geber Fernandez, and Franck Bilot
19th – 22nd October - Artistic Residency – ENCRE, Cayenne
Tuition and masterclasses for classical harp, jazz harp, jazz violin, viola, clarinet, improvisation, and more
18th October - Classical Recital – Church of Matoury, Matoury
with Glissando Harp Trio, Cecile de Rocca Serra, and Raymond Gratien
17th October – Jazz Performance - Hotel Grand Montabo, Cayenne
Solo jazz performance.
September
11/09/22 - Orchestral Recital - Chandos Symphony Orchestra - Malvern Theatres
Chandos website
05/09/22 - Private Event
August
14/08/22 - Jazz Performance - Brecon Jazz Festival - St Mary's
Solo set. Festival website.
14/08/22 - Jazz Performance - Brecon Jazz Festival - Found Gallery, Brecon
With Ashley John Long (bass). Festival website.
13/08/22 - Private Event
04/08/22 - Charity Event - City Hospice Garden Party - Cardiff Castle, Cardiff
Performing in aid of City Hospice at their Forever Flowers event at Cardiff Castle. City Hospice website.
July
30/07/22 - Private Transatlantic Hot Club Performance
28/07/22 - Private Transatlantic Hot Club Performance
26/07/22 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - World Harp Congress Cardiff
With Adrien Chevalier (violin) and Don Sweeney (bass). Congress Website
24/07/22 - Camac Party Jazz Performance - Camac Exhibition Stand, World Harp Congress Cardiff
An impromptu Jazz performance at the Camac Stand in the exhibition on their new Jubile model. Congress Website
24/07/22 - Classical Recital - A Tribute to Ann Griffiths - World Harp Congress Cardiff
A tribute to Welsh harp legend, and Ben's mentor, Ann Griffiths. Curated by Helen Davies. Congress Website
16/07/22 POSTPONED - Jazz Performance - Wall2Wall Jazz Festival - Melville Arts Centre, Abergavenny
Solo set. Festival Website
16/07/22 - Charity Event - City Hospice Garden Party - City Hospice, Cardiff
Performing in aid of City Hospice at their Garden Party, held at the Hospice in the Whitchurch Hospital Grounds. City Hospice website.
02/07/22 - Orchestral Recital - Trowbridge Symphony Orchestra - Wiltshire Music Centre
TSO website
June
27/06/22 - Private Event
May
21/05/22 - Private Event
04/05/22 - Private Event
02/05/22 - Workshop Tuition - Lady Llanover Hands on Harp Day - Llanfoist Village Hall
Society website
April
19/04/22 - Transatlantic Hot Club performance - Oxnead Hall, Norwich
With Adrien Chevalier (violin). Tickets available here
17/04/22 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Brecon Jazz Club - The Muse, Brecon
With Adrien Chevalier (violin) and Ashley John Long (bass). BJC Website
16/04/22 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Insole Court, Cardiff
With Adrien Chevalier (violin) and Ashley John Long (bass). Tickets available here
14/04/22 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Aberjazz - Pepper's Gallery, Fishguard
With Adrien Chevalier (violin) and Ashley John Long (bass). Aberjazz website
13/04/22 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Wales Harp Festival - Galeri, Caernarfon
With Adrien Chevalier (violin) and Ashley John Long (bass). Festival Website
09/04/22 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Edinburgh International Harp Festival - George Watson's College, Edinburgh
With Adrien Chevalier (violin) and Ashley John Long (bass). Festival Website
09/04/22 - 11/04/22 - Workshops - Edinburgh International Harp Festival - George Watson's College, Edinburgh
In person and online jazz workshops at the EIHF. Festival Website
March
27/03/22 - Chamber Recital - Camenae de Cymru - Church of All Saints, Clifton, Bristol
With Juryi Savkin (violin), Tabitah Selley (cello), and Kristina Bitina (voice). Compared by Nichola Bojczuk. Camenae website
26/03/22 - Orchestral Recital - Wessex Concert Orchestra - Malmesbury Abbey
WCO website
25/03/22 - Chamber Recital - Camenae de Cymru - United Reform Church, Cardiff
With Juryi Savkin (violin), Sion Dawson (cello), and Kristina Bitina (voice). Compared by Nichola Bojczuk. Camenae website
20/03/22 - Orchestral Recital - Swindon Symphony Orchestra - St Joseph's College, Swindon
SSO website
19/03/22 - Orchestral Recital - Trowbridge Symphony Orchestra - Holy Trinity Church, Bradford Upon Avon
TSO website
18/03/22 - Chamber Recital - Camenae de Cymru - Parish Hall, Dinas Powys
With Juryi Savkin (violin), Sion Dawson (cello), and Kristina Bitina (voice). Compared by Nichola Bojczuk. Camenae website
13/03/22 - Orchestral Recital - Chandos Symphony Orchestra - Malvern Theatres
Chandos website
11/12/22 - Charity Event - City Hospice Christmas at Bute Park - RWCMD, Cardiff
Performing in aid of City Hospice at their Christmas event at the music college in Cardiff. Performing alongside Cardiff Male Voice Choir and the Rock Choir. City Hospice website.
07/12/22 - Private Event
03/12/22 - Orchestral Recital - St Woolos Sinfonia - Newport Cathedral
Orchestra Website
November
25/11/22 - Chamber Recital - Camenae de Cymru - All Saints Church, Clifton, Bristol
With Juryi Savkin (violin), Tabitha Selley (cello), and Kristina Bitina (voice). Compared by Nichola Bojczuk. Camenae website
19/11/22 - Orchestral Recital - Hereford Choral Society - Hereford Cathedral
Hereford Choral Society website
03/11/22 - 06/11/22 - Tour - Journees de la Harpe (Martinique)
Tour of Martinique performing with Les Alizes, Claire Le Fur, and other musicians. Festival Site
6th November - Jazz Performance - Sainte Anne, Ponton du Centre Ville
Jazz performance by the sea for the Route du Rhum 2022.
5th November - Jazz and Classical Performance - Le Precheur, Front du Mer, Martinique CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER
Jazz and Classical performance with Les Alizes and Claire le Fur.
4th November - Jazz Performance - Centre Cultural Saint Jacques, Martinique
Solo Jazz performance
3rd Novermber - Hommage a Guy Louiset - Le Robert, Martinique
A celebration of noted Martinique Steel Pan player Guy Louiset, who Ben performed with in 2013 and 2016. Performers to include Claire le Fur, Les Alizes, Eddy Gustave, Sissi Percussion, and many other musicians from across the Caribbean.
October
28/10/22 - 30/11/22 - Tour - Journees de la Harpe (Guadeloupe)
Tour of Guadeloupe performing with Les Alizes, Adrien Chevalier, and the Transatlantic Hot Club. Festival Site
30th October - Jazz and Classical Performance - Chapelle Sainte Therese, Basse Terre
Jazz and Classical performance with Les Alizes, Geber Fernandez, Claire Le Fur, and Adrien Chevalier
30th October - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Habitation La Manon, Pointe Noir
Duo edition of the Transatlantic Hot Club with Adrien Chevalier
29th October - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Cafe Philosophie, Guadeloupe
Duo edition of the Transatlantic Hot Club with Adrien Chevalier
28th October - Jazz and Classical Performance - Salle Remi Nainsota, Pointe a Pitre
Jazz and Classical performance with Les Alizes, Geber Fernandez, and Adrien Chevalier
17/10/22 - 28/10/22 - Tour - Journees de la Harpe (Guyana)
Tour of Guyana performing with Les Alizes, Adrien Chevalier, and the Transatlantic Hot Club. Festival Site
25th October – Jazz and Classical Performance - Transportation Camp, Saint Laurent du Maroni
Gala Concert with Adrien Chevalier, Geber Fernandez, Glissando Harp Trio, Les Alizes, and local musicians
24th – 27th October –Artistic Residency - School of Music, Saint Laurent du Maroni
Tuition and masterclasses for classical harp, jazz harp, jazz violin, viola, clarinet, improvisation, and more
23rd October – Jazz Performance - Mundo Loco, Kourou
Evening Latin and Jazz performance with Adrien Chevalier, Claire le Fur, Geber Fernandez, and Franck Bilot
23rd October – Jazz Performance - Hotel Mercure Ariatel, Kourou
Lunchtime Classical and Jazz performance with Adrien Chevalier, Claire le Fur, Geber Fernandez, and Franck Bilot
22nd October – Chamber Recital - ENCRE, Cayenne
Performance with students from the Artists Residency featuring music from Wales, Ireland, Venezuela, West Indies, as well as classical and jazz music
21st October – Jazz Performance - Hotel Grand Montabo, Cayenne
Jazz and Latin performance with Adrien Chevalier, Claire le Fur, Geber Fernandez, and Franck Bilot
19th – 22nd October - Artistic Residency – ENCRE, Cayenne
Tuition and masterclasses for classical harp, jazz harp, jazz violin, viola, clarinet, improvisation, and more
18th October - Classical Recital – Church of Matoury, Matoury
with Glissando Harp Trio, Cecile de Rocca Serra, and Raymond Gratien
17th October – Jazz Performance - Hotel Grand Montabo, Cayenne
Solo jazz performance.
September
11/09/22 - Orchestral Recital - Chandos Symphony Orchestra - Malvern Theatres
Chandos website
05/09/22 - Private Event
August
14/08/22 - Jazz Performance - Brecon Jazz Festival - St Mary's
Solo set. Festival website.
14/08/22 - Jazz Performance - Brecon Jazz Festival - Found Gallery, Brecon
With Ashley John Long (bass). Festival website.
13/08/22 - Private Event
04/08/22 - Charity Event - City Hospice Garden Party - Cardiff Castle, Cardiff
Performing in aid of City Hospice at their Forever Flowers event at Cardiff Castle. City Hospice website.
July
30/07/22 - Private Transatlantic Hot Club Performance
28/07/22 - Private Transatlantic Hot Club Performance
26/07/22 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - World Harp Congress Cardiff
With Adrien Chevalier (violin) and Don Sweeney (bass). Congress Website
24/07/22 - Camac Party Jazz Performance - Camac Exhibition Stand, World Harp Congress Cardiff
An impromptu Jazz performance at the Camac Stand in the exhibition on their new Jubile model. Congress Website
24/07/22 - Classical Recital - A Tribute to Ann Griffiths - World Harp Congress Cardiff
A tribute to Welsh harp legend, and Ben's mentor, Ann Griffiths. Curated by Helen Davies. Congress Website
16/07/22 POSTPONED - Jazz Performance - Wall2Wall Jazz Festival - Melville Arts Centre, Abergavenny
Solo set. Festival Website
16/07/22 - Charity Event - City Hospice Garden Party - City Hospice, Cardiff
Performing in aid of City Hospice at their Garden Party, held at the Hospice in the Whitchurch Hospital Grounds. City Hospice website.
02/07/22 - Orchestral Recital - Trowbridge Symphony Orchestra - Wiltshire Music Centre
TSO website
June
27/06/22 - Private Event
May
21/05/22 - Private Event
04/05/22 - Private Event
02/05/22 - Workshop Tuition - Lady Llanover Hands on Harp Day - Llanfoist Village Hall
Society website
April
19/04/22 - Transatlantic Hot Club performance - Oxnead Hall, Norwich
With Adrien Chevalier (violin). Tickets available here
17/04/22 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Brecon Jazz Club - The Muse, Brecon
With Adrien Chevalier (violin) and Ashley John Long (bass). BJC Website
16/04/22 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Insole Court, Cardiff
With Adrien Chevalier (violin) and Ashley John Long (bass). Tickets available here
14/04/22 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Aberjazz - Pepper's Gallery, Fishguard
With Adrien Chevalier (violin) and Ashley John Long (bass). Aberjazz website
13/04/22 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Wales Harp Festival - Galeri, Caernarfon
With Adrien Chevalier (violin) and Ashley John Long (bass). Festival Website
09/04/22 - Transatlantic Hot Club Performance - Edinburgh International Harp Festival - George Watson's College, Edinburgh
With Adrien Chevalier (violin) and Ashley John Long (bass). Festival Website
09/04/22 - 11/04/22 - Workshops - Edinburgh International Harp Festival - George Watson's College, Edinburgh
In person and online jazz workshops at the EIHF. Festival Website
March
27/03/22 - Chamber Recital - Camenae de Cymru - Church of All Saints, Clifton, Bristol
With Juryi Savkin (violin), Tabitah Selley (cello), and Kristina Bitina (voice). Compared by Nichola Bojczuk. Camenae website
26/03/22 - Orchestral Recital - Wessex Concert Orchestra - Malmesbury Abbey
WCO website
25/03/22 - Chamber Recital - Camenae de Cymru - United Reform Church, Cardiff
With Juryi Savkin (violin), Sion Dawson (cello), and Kristina Bitina (voice). Compared by Nichola Bojczuk. Camenae website
20/03/22 - Orchestral Recital - Swindon Symphony Orchestra - St Joseph's College, Swindon
SSO website
19/03/22 - Orchestral Recital - Trowbridge Symphony Orchestra - Holy Trinity Church, Bradford Upon Avon
TSO website
18/03/22 - Chamber Recital - Camenae de Cymru - Parish Hall, Dinas Powys
With Juryi Savkin (violin), Sion Dawson (cello), and Kristina Bitina (voice). Compared by Nichola Bojczuk. Camenae website
13/03/22 - Orchestral Recital - Chandos Symphony Orchestra - Malvern Theatres
Chandos website
2021
November
27/11/21 - Chamber Recital - Camenae de Cymru - United Reform Church, Cardiff
With Sion Dawson (cello), Yongen Dai (violin), and Kristina Bitina (voice). Compared by Nichola Bojczuk. Camenae website
18/11/21 - Jazz Performance - CAMAC: Les Jeudis de la Harpe, Season IV - Recorded in Paris
Watch the performance on YouTube here.
13/11/21 - Orchestral Recital - Trowbridge Symphony Orchestra - Wiltshire Music Centre
Orchestral website
October
30/10/21 - Chamber Recital - Camenae de Cymru - Kings Road Dance Hall, Cardiff
With Sam Baxter (Oboe), Yongen Dai (violin), and Kristina Bitina (voice). Compared by Nichola Bojczuk. Camenae website
September
25/09/21 - Chamber Recital - Camenae de Cymru - St Martin's Church, Cardiff
With Sion Dawson (cello), Yongen Dai (violin), and Kristina Bitina (voice). Compared by Nichola Bojczuk. Camenae website
August
22/08/21 - Jazz Performance - Brecon Jazz Festival - The Castle Hotel
With Xenia Porteous (violin) and Ashley John Long (Bass). Festival website.
05/08/21 - Private Event
July
28/07/21 - Jazz Performance - Gig Y Pafiliwn - Pontio Arts Centre, Bangor
Watch the performance on YouTube
24/07/21 - Private Event
10/07/21 - Orchestral Recital - Trowbridge Symphony Orchestra - Holy Trinity Church, Bradford Upon Avon
Orchestral website
27/11/21 - Chamber Recital - Camenae de Cymru - United Reform Church, Cardiff
With Sion Dawson (cello), Yongen Dai (violin), and Kristina Bitina (voice). Compared by Nichola Bojczuk. Camenae website
18/11/21 - Jazz Performance - CAMAC: Les Jeudis de la Harpe, Season IV - Recorded in Paris
Watch the performance on YouTube here.
13/11/21 - Orchestral Recital - Trowbridge Symphony Orchestra - Wiltshire Music Centre
Orchestral website
October
30/10/21 - Chamber Recital - Camenae de Cymru - Kings Road Dance Hall, Cardiff
With Sam Baxter (Oboe), Yongen Dai (violin), and Kristina Bitina (voice). Compared by Nichola Bojczuk. Camenae website
September
25/09/21 - Chamber Recital - Camenae de Cymru - St Martin's Church, Cardiff
With Sion Dawson (cello), Yongen Dai (violin), and Kristina Bitina (voice). Compared by Nichola Bojczuk. Camenae website
August
22/08/21 - Jazz Performance - Brecon Jazz Festival - The Castle Hotel
With Xenia Porteous (violin) and Ashley John Long (Bass). Festival website.
05/08/21 - Private Event
July
28/07/21 - Jazz Performance - Gig Y Pafiliwn - Pontio Arts Centre, Bangor
Watch the performance on YouTube
24/07/21 - Private Event
10/07/21 - Orchestral Recital - Trowbridge Symphony Orchestra - Holy Trinity Church, Bradford Upon Avon
Orchestral website
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