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| Just
some of the events Benjamin has or is about to take part
in:
If you have a charity event at which you would like Benjamin to perform please send details by e-mail. |
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| April
2008
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| 13/04/2008 7.00pm | Concert. Details to be confirmed later but Benjamin will be performing solos in concert. |
Rooke
Lane Arts Centre Frome |
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| 06/04/2008 2-5pm | National
Gardens Scheme. Ty Uchaf Gardens open. 2.00-5.00pm in
Aid of NGS, Extensive collection of Magnolias, spring bulbs and
Camellias. Home made Teas. Welsh Folk Dancing & some harp playing
from Benjamin. |
Ty
Uchaf, Llanover Entrance Fee in aid of NGS |
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| 05/04/2008 7.30pm |
Can
You Sing? Benjamin will be performing while the judges deliberate
the Grand Finals of the National Competition (Wales), the search
for a young singer which is the brain child of International Soprano Patricia
O’Neil. She and her enthusiastic panel of professionals
have listened to hundreds of children in 20 centres in Wales. Now
come and hear the cream of the crop, the best singers in Wales….
the stars of the future. |
Weston Studio Wales Millennium Centre Cardiff |
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| March
2008
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| 15/03/2008 7.30pm |
Leukaemia Research Concert. Benjamin will be performing solos during this gala concert along with Morriston Phoenix Choir and Cellist Ben Tarlton. Concert Review |
Bethany Baptist Church Rhiwbina, Cardiff | |||
| 07/03/2008 7.30pm |
Music at the Manor. Benjamin will be performing with Opera Singers Iona Jones, Beverley Humphreys and Richard Allen, accompanist Bryan Davies at this evening of opera and musical favourites in the woderful setting of Miskin Manor. Hosted by and in aid of George Thomas Hospice Care. |
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| 06/03/2008 | Penarth & District
Stroke Support Group. Benjamin is delighted to have been
asked back to play for the association for a St. David's Day Celebration. |
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| 01/03/2008 | Benjamin will be performing during the judging of The Great Welsh Cake Challenge at Bar One, The Wales Millennium Centre on 1st March from 11am in aid of George Thomas Hospice Care. Bar One, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff |
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Monday 18th February
until Saturday 1st March 2008. BE PART OF OUR PARTY IT'S A PIECE OF CAKE - "THE BIG TEA PARTY" Why not have a Tea Party with friends, family or colleagues at home, work place or any venue in the community. Why not enter The Great Welsh Cake Challenge and enter Cardiff and The Vale's best Welsh Cake Competition in aid of George Thomas Hospice. It's not too late too enter please contact Sharon Owen for a Fundraising Pack ........ George Thomas Hospice Care "Your Hospice, Your Care" Whitchurch Hospital Grounds Park Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 7BQ. |
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| January
2008
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| 24/01/2008 7.00pm |
Santes
Dwynwen. Benjamin will
be performing as couples enjoy a romantic night dinner to celebrate
the feast of Santes Dwynwen, the Welsh patron saint of lovers at
La Boheme. In aid of George
Thomas Hospice. |
La
Boheme Restaurant Wesley Lane Cardiff |
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| 19/01/2008 7.00pm |
Can
You Sing? Benjamin
will be performing while the judges deliberate the semi-final of the
National Competition (Wales), the search for a young singer which is
the brain child of International Soprano Patricia
O’Neil.
She and her enthusiastic panel of professionals have listened to hundreds
of children in 20 centres in Wales. Now come and hear the cream of the
crop, the best singers in Wales…. the
stars of the future. |
The Grand Pavilion Porthcawl |
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| December
2007
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| 23/12/2007 3.00pm |
Christmas
on the Waterfront with Mwynion
Mai Flute & Harp Duo. Benjamin will be a guest artist
at Mwynion Mai's 15 Annual Christmas Concert. Tickets £9/£7 Box office 029 2039 7711 or online from Creighton's Collection |
Norwegian
Church Arts Centre Cardiff Bay |
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| 03/12/2007 7.30pm |
Christmas
With The Stars In
aid of George Thomas Hospice. Benjamin will be joining the Llandaff
Cathedral Choir & Opera
and special guest stars Dennis O’Neill for a truly wonderful
night of Christmas Magic. |
St John’s Church, Cardiff Tickets £10 Concession £8 |
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PAST
EVENTS |
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| 16/09/2007 | Cancer Research UK Relay for life. Benjamin went along to play his harp for those taking part in the 24 hour event at the Filton WISE Campus, Nr Bristol. Relay For Life - the community event to celebrate survival and pay tribute to those touched by cancer. Twenty four hours of fun, friendship and fundraising to beat cancer. There are many ways to get involved in Relay For Life - just like Ben found out. Find out more about the event. Together we will beat cancer |
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| 15/09/2007 |
LATCH Candlelit Concert. At Llandaff Cathedral in aid of LATCH the Welsh Children's Cancer Charity. The performers at this event were the Treorchy Male Choir, Singer song writer Rob Allen, Piers Kennedy (piano), The Cathedral School Girl Choristers, The Cathedral School Senior Choir and Benjamin. Please visit the LATCH web site |
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| July
2007
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| 28/07/2007 |
Macmillan
Cancer Relief. Gala Concert in aid of
Macmillan Cancer Relief and St. Teilo's Church. Benjamin was delighted
to again share the stage with The Dunvant Male Choir in a
wonderful concert at Bishopton Comprehensive School in the Gower. |
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| June
2007
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| 20/06/2007 | George Thomas Hospice. Benjamin performed for the pre-dinner drinks reception for a Ladies Acscot Night in aid of the George Thomas Hospice. | The Hilton Cardiff |
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| 09/06/2007 | The Samaritans. Benjamin performed background music and a short recital during the 40th Anniversary Celebration Reception for the Swansea branch of the Samaritans | The Guildhall Swansea |
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| May
2007
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| 13/05/2007 | Friends
of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Benjamin was delighted
to be asked to perform for the Friends for the third time and is
looking forward to meeting some old friends. |
Private
Event Wantage |
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| 05/05/2007 | Cirencester Choral Society. As well as playing solos Benjamin also performed in the Ensemble version of the Rutter Requiem with the Choir. | Bingham Hall Cirencester |
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| April
2007
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28/04/2007 |
National Harp
Day: HANDS ON HARP organised by the Lady Llanover Society. Price for the whole day £10.00 to
include tea or coffee and inclusive of closing concert. Lunch available
mid-day, but must be ordered and paid for in advance. |
St Michael’s Centre |
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| 20/04/2007 6.30pm |
The Mayor's Appeal 2007 in aid of Ty Hafan. Benjamin loves performing in Gala Variety Shows, especially when in aid of an organisation as important as Ty Hafen Children's Hospice. Performers include Cwmaman Institute Silver Band, Suzie's Urban Dance Crew, Cardinal Newman School, Terelsa School of Dance, Retro Youth Theatre, Showcase & Gary Neal. Please visit the Ty Hafen web site to see the wonderful work they do |
Cwmaman
Institute |
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| 30/03/2007
- 04/04/2007 |
Edinburgh
International Harp Festival. The festival combines a unique
blend of harp courses for all ages and stages, a diverse range
of workshops, a large harp maker's exhibition, and a concert series
showcasing artists from around the world. If you have always dreamed
about playing a harp, the festival offers 'complete beginner' classes
for both adults and children with harps provided. |
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| March
2007
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| 01/03/2007 | Penarth & District
Stroke Support Group. Benjamin is delighted to have been
asked back to play for the association for a St. David's Day Celebration. |
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| January
2007
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| 27/01/2007 7.00pm |
Welsh Sinfonia Annual Charity Concert. In aid of the Wallich Clifford Community. Benjamin is performing as First Harp for the The Polovtsian Dances by Borodin. Tickets £10,
Children 16 and under £5 |
Llandaff
Cathedral Llandaff Cardiff |
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| 25/01/2007 7.00pm |
Santes
Dwynwen. Benjamin will be performing as couples enjoy
a romantic night dinner to celebrate the feast of Santes Dwynwen,
the Welsh patron saint of lovers at La Boheme. The event is in
aid of Teenage Cancer Trust Wales. |
La
Boheme Restaurant Wesley Lane Cardiff |
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| December
2006
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| 17/12/2006 3.00pm |
Christmas on the Waterfront with Mwynion
Mai Flute & Harp Duo. Benjamin
will be a guest artist at Mwynion
Mai's 14 Annual Christmas Concert. Tickets £8/£6 Box office 029 2039 7711 or online from Creighton's Collection |
Norwegian
Church Arts Centre Cardiff Bay |
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| 12/12/2006 1.30pm |
BBC Radio 4: "Master Harper” Radio programme presented by Catrin Finch about the Welsh Harpers and the Wales International Harp Festival held in Caernarvon earlier this year. Includes an interview with Benjamin and two clips from music he performed in the finals of the Under 13 Competition. Please note the repeat on 16 December previously detailed has been postponed. |  |
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| 09/12/2006 7.30pm |
Côr
Godre'r Aran Annual Concert Benjamin and the opera trio Diamond Divas will be joining Côr Godre'r Aran for their Annual Christmas concert. Tickets £12.00 Available from any members of the choir, the venue or telephone Eirian Owen on 01341 423 076 |
Canolfan
Hamdden Penllyn Lon Pensarn BALA Gwynedd LL23 7SR Tel: 01678 521 222 |
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| 08/12/2006 7.30pm |
CAROL
CERDD A CHÂN Benjamin will be joining Côr Marched Canna, Iona Jones, Rhian Owen, Rhian Huws Williams, Frank Lincoln, Elen Rhys and performers from various local schools for an evening of music, poetry and carols. Proceeds towards the Cardiff and District National Eisteddfod 2008. Entry by Programme £7.00, Concessions £5.00 Available on the door |
Llandaff Cathedral Llandaff |
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| November
2006
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| 17/11/2006 7.30pm |
Invesco
Perpetual Series Benjamin
was absolutely thrilled to have been asked to play a
piece in support of the BBC Children in Need Appeal during the half
time interval. The stadium holds over 74,000
spectators!! |
Wales Millennium
Stadium
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| 01/11/2006 7.30pm |
Dean
Music Club -
"Star Concert" The Three Harps - A Concert for Lady Llanover The performers will be Ann Griffiths, Angharad Evans & Benjamin. A concert with solos, duets & trios on both pedal and triple harps in a programme of music associated with Lady Llanover (1802-1896) Tickets Members/Students £3.50, Non-members £5.00 |
Baptist
Church Newland Street COLEFORD |
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| October
2006
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| 24/10/2006 | Take a Bow Benjamin had a great day filming a short programme for BBC TV at the Wales Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. The programme is due for broadcast in early 2007. See photo gallery Other harp photos & It's not all harp |
Wales Millennium Stadium | |||
| 14/10/2006 |
The
Lady Llanover Society - Study Day As part of the study day there will be a harp concert. The performers will be Ann Griffiths, Angharad Evans & Benjamin. A concert with solos, duets & trios on both pedal and triple harps in a programme of music associated with Lady Llanover (1802-1896) For further details, contact Robin Davies on 01459 563172 or Abergavenny Museum on 01873 854282 |
The Priory
Centre ABERGAVENNY |
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| September
2006
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| 30/09/2006 | Dunvant
Male Choir - Annual Patrons Concert. Benjamin was invited to perform in the concert after sharing the stage with the choir at a concert for The British Heart Foundation in February 2006. Tickets: £14, £10, £9 & £7 Buy Online |
Brangwyn Hall Swansea SA1 4PE |
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| 16/09/2006 7.00pm |
Concert
in aid of Ty Hafan - a hospice in Wales
for children with life threatening conditions. Benjamin is joining
The Caldicot Male Voice Choir, Ysgol Gymraeg Casnewydd and
Ysgol Gyfun Gwynlly in this concert organised by Newyddion Gwent
in association with "Cymraeg
Casnewydd" Tickets £7.00 are Available from: Elin Maher 01633 243700 Rebecca Camplin-Jones 01633 414748 Christine Chandler 01495 231808 Robin Davies 01594 563172 |
St.Paul's Church Commercial Street Newport |
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| 02/09/2006 | Chandos
Symphony Orchestra - Workshop Benjamin will join the CSO for the day in a workshop and play through of the Concerto for Orchestra by Béla Bartók (1881-1945) |
Ledbury | |||
August 2006 |
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| 25/08/2006 | Cardiff
Clipper Reception - Cardiff
Bay Visitor Centre Benjamin will perform at the civic reception for the Cardiff Clipper & Crew from the Round the World Yacht Race as she returns to Cardiff Bay to a hero’s welcome, after a journey of 35,000 miles for the start of the Cardiff Harbour Festival 2006. |
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| May
2006
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| 29/05/2006 |
Urdd Eisteddfod 2006. Prelim & Finals at Ruthin. Benjamin was delighted to win the Year 6 (previously Under 12) Solo Harp Competition for the second consecutive year. | ||||
| April
2006
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| 28/04/2006 |
Resolven
Church Hall. Following the huge success of last years
concert on 15 April Benjamin and other artists will again be appearing
with Eleanor Harries (Soprano)
to
help raise
funds for local charities. |
Resolven Church Hall |
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| 23/04/2006 | Friends
of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Benjamin
was delighted to be asked to perform for the Friends for the second
time and is looking
forward to meeting some old friends. Benjamin's harp teacher, Eluned
Pierce, is principal Harp of the BSO. |
Private
Event Wantage |
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| 16/04/2006
- 23/04/2006 |
Wales
International Harp Festival. A new competitive festival,
with concerts and workshops as well as the competitions, sponsored
by Camac Harps and Telynau Vining Harps. Benjamin won the Under
13 Harp Competition. See News section of this site |
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| 07/04/2006
- 12/04/2006 |
Edinburgh
International Harp Festival. The festival combines a unique
blend of harp courses for all ages and stages, a diverse range
of workshops, a large harp maker's exhibition, and a concert series
showcasing artists from around the world. If you have always dreamed
about playing a harp, the festival offers 'complete beginner' classes
for both adults and children with harps provided. |
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| March
2006
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| 26/03/2006 2.00-5.00pm |
National
Gardens Scheme. Ty Uchaf Gardens open. 2.00-5.00pm in
Aid of NGS, Extensive collection of Magnolias, spring bulbs and
Camellias. Home made Teas. Welsh Folk Dancing & some harp playing from Benjamin. |
Ty
Uchaf, Llanover Entrance Fee in aid of NGS |
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| 04/03/2006 |
Stars
at Your Service. Benjamin will be performing during the
reception at the Park Plaza in aid of Bobath Children's
Therapy Centre Wales. Further details to be posted shortly ....... |
The
Park Plaza Greyfriars Road Cardiff |
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| 02/03/2006 | Penarth & District
Stroke Support Group. Benjamin is delighted to have been
asked back to play for the association for a St. David's
Day Celebration. |
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| February
2006
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| 11/02/2006 7.30pm |
Gala
Evening of Music & Poetry for Lovers of All Ages. The
Borough Theatre,
Abergavenny. Presented
by Jeanette Massochi, the concert was hosted by singer
and broadcaster
Beverley Humphreys. Artists included Kate
Woolveridge (Mezzo Soprano),
Richard Allen (Tenor), Alison
Pope (Music
Theatre), Oliver Galletta (Bassoon),
Jennifer Mu (Violin) and Benjamin (Harp).
The evening was held to raise raise funds for the Abergavenny Eisteddfod,
which
takes place annually in the middle of June, and to give a flavour
of the quality of competitors who take part in the Eisteddfod's
evening concert. |
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| 04/02/2006 7.00pm |
Music
For Music Lovers. British Heart Foundation. Benjamin will
be performing as a soloist in the concert featuring The
Dunvant Male Choir (Côr Meibion Dyfnant). Tickets £8.00
are available from 029 2061 6230. All proceeds to The British Heart
Foundation. |
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Lecture
Theatre University Hospital Cardiff |
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| January 2006
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| 26/01/2006 |
Holocaust
Memorial Day National Commemoration Event. "One Person Can make a Difference" Benjamin has been invited to take part in the national commemoration event in 2006 which will take place at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff. For the first time since 27 January was designated as the UK's Holocaust Memorial Day, this date falls on a Friday which has implications for a number of faiths. Consequently the national event will take place on the evening of Thursday 26 January 2006. Please visit the Holocaust Memorial Day Website |
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| 25/01/2006 7.00pm |
Santes
Dwynwen. Benjamin
was performing as couples enjoyed a romantic night dinner to
celebrate the feast of Santes Dwynwen, the Welsh patron saint
of lovers at La Boheme. The event was in aid of Bobath Children's
Therapy Centre Wales. Also performing were husband and wife opera
singers Gwyn Hugh Jones and Stacey Wheeler. |
La
Boheme Restaurant Wesley Lane Cardiff |
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| December
2005
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| 18/12/2005 4.00pm |
Christmas
on the Waterfront with Mwynion Mai Flute & Harp Duo. Benjamin
and Eleanor Harries (soprano) will be guest artists at Mwynion Mai's
13 Annual Christmas Concert. Tickets £8/£6 |
Norwegian
Church Arts Centre Cardiff Bay |
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| 11/12/2005 7.00pm |
Carolau Llangollen 2005. Benjamin was invited to perform two pieces Nataliana and Take Five during this concert at the Llangollen International Pavilion - a night of celebration which is now an important event in the North Wales music calendar and an integral part of S4C’s Christmas celebrations, Carolau o Langollen: Miloedd o Leisiau’r Nadolig (Carols from Llangollen: A Thousand Christmas Voices)" The concert, sponsored by the Daily Post, is in aid of the North Wales Hope House/Ty Gobaith yng Nghymru appeal for terminally ill children Highlights
televised on S4C |
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Photograph
by Stacey Roberts reproduced by kind permission of The Daily Post © 2005 The Daily Post |
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| 03/12/2005 8.00pm |
Carols,
Candles & Mulled Wine. Benjamin
is one of the guest artists joining Talgarth for a Christmas Concert
in aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind. Tickets £7.50. Click
here for poster & details (opens in new window) |
St Augustine's
Church Hall Whitehall Parade Rumney CARDIFF |
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| November
2005
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| 12/11/2005 |
Gala Evening in aid of the Sparkle Appeal. Benjamin was so delighted to be able to offer his services perform at this wonderful venue for an event which raised thousands of pounds for Sparkle. | The Celtic Manor Resort Newport |
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October 2005 |
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| 24/10/2005 10.30-11.00am & 11.30-Noon |
24
to 26 October - Sea Britain 2005 - Battle of Trafalgar Commemorative
Exhibition at St Augustine's Church. Benjamin providing
entertainment during the first day of the exhibition. |
St Augustine’s
Church PENARTH |
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September 2005 |
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| 25/09/2005 7:30pm |
Macmillan
Cancer Relief. Gala Concert
in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief South and West Wales Appeal at Glynneath
Town Hall, Glynneath. Presented by
Beverley Humphreys with Cantorion Bro Nedd, Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg
Cwmnedd, Eleanor
Harries
(Soprano)
and
Benjamin |
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| 18/09/2005 2.00-5.00pm |
National
Gardens Scheme. Ty Uchaf, Llanover. Gardens open 2.00-5.00pm
in Aid of St Michaels in Abergavenny. A chance to view the extensive
garden.
Home made Teas & some
harp playing from Benjamin. This event raised £1,400 for St.
Michael's |
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| August
2005
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10/08/2005 |
Romilly
Nursing Home. Benjamin performed and chatted to the Residents,
who thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon's entertainment. |
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| June
2005
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| 25/06/2005 7:30pm |
The
Cavatina Singers - Summer Concert Conductor, Tony Edwards, present a programme of Mid-Summer Music. Other soloists on Cello and Oboe. Accompanist, Kate Burnett. Concert is in St Augustine’s Church, Penarth Electrical Refurbishment Fund. Cavatina Singers web site |
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| 18/06/2005 |
Abergavenny
Eisteddfod. Benjamin won
the Under 25 Solo Instrument Class at the
Abergavenny
Eisteddfod. Harpist Ann Griffiths, Chairman of the Lady Llanover Society,
which had sponsored the competition, reminded the audience of the 19th
century harpist John Thomas, who won the silver harp at the Abergavenny
Eisteddfod in 1838 at the tender age of 12 and went on to become harpist
to Queen Victoria. "I think history was made tonight" said
Ann Griffiths. "We have seen a star of the future." Other
finalists, in their 20's, included bassoon, piano and xylophone players. |
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| 04/06/2005 | Benjamin was 9 years old today! | ||||
May 2005 |
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| 30/05/2005 1.30pm |
Urdd Eisteddfod 2005. Prelim & Finals at The Wales Millennium Centre. Cardiff. Benjamin was delighted to win the Under 12 Solo Harp Competition | ||||
| 19/05/2005 7.30pm |
Café Charity Concert. Benjamin is amongst the guest joining Café for this Annual Musical Soiree at All Saint's Church Hall, Rhiwibina | ||||
| 07/05/2005 7.30pm |
John
Prior & Friends.
Llanbedr
Village Hall,
Crickhowell Benjamin, along
with Huw Chidgey & Catherine Handley (folk duo) will be joining John
for a Miscellany of Words
and Music This concert is part of the Arts Council of Wales "Night
Out" scheme and is supported by Powys County Council |
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April 2005 |
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| 15/04/2005 7.00pm |
Resolven
Church Hall. Benjamin was invited to join Eleanor
Harries
(Soprano) and others for this very enjoyable evening
to
help raise over £475 for improved disabled access
to
the local church. As well as performing some solos, Benjamin also
performed some voice and harp duets with Miss Harries. |
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| 01/04/2005 - 05/04/2005 |
Edinburgh
International Harp Festival. The festival combines a unique
blend of harp courses for all ages and stages, a diverse range of
workshops,
a large
harp maker's exhibition, and a concert series showcasing artists from
around the world. If you have always dreamed about playing a harp,
the festival offers 'complete beginner' classes for both adults and
children
with harps provided. |
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| March
2005
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| 22/03/2005 7.30pm |
Centenary
Concert. Bristol Festival of Music Speech & Drama. This year Benjamin was invited to perform at the annual winners concert, hosted by Rotary Club of Bristol Severnside at Red Maid's School in aid of St Peter's Hospice and Rotary Charities |
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| 20/03/2005 2.00-5.00pm |
National Gardens Scheme. Ty Uchaf Gardens open. 2.00-5.00pm in Aid of NGS, Extensive collection of Magnolias, spring bulbs and Camellias. Home made Teas. Welsh Folk Dancing performed by Gwerinwyr Gwent & some harp playing from Benjamin. |
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| 14/03/2005 15/03/2005 7.00pm |
Cardiff
County and Vale of Glamorgan Junior Schools' Festival. St
David's Hall Cardiff Featuring Junior Schools’ Brass Band, Junior Schools’ Orchestra, Junior Schools’ Choir and Steel Orchestra. Benjamin is playing in the Harp Ensemble. |
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| 13/03/2005 6.30pm |
Cymanfa
Ganu. Compere Robert Gwyn-Davin. Hymns conducted by Mary
Lloyd and musical interludes from Benjamin (harp), Rev Louise &
Peter Stanton
(flutes),
Paul Weston
(guitar)
and Roger
Yeo (organ). The concert is to help raise funds for improved disabled
access to Conway Road Methodist. |
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| 12/03/2005 | Bristol
Festival of Music Speech & Drama. Benjamin took part in the the competition for the fourth year. Winning the advanced pedal harp, advanced lever harp and the duet classes. |
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| 03/03/2005 | Penarth
& District Stroke Support Group. Benjamin is delighted
to have been asked back to play for the association - this time
for a St. David's Day Celebration. |
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| January
2005
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23/01/2005
Concert in aid of Tsunami Earthquake Appeal. Benjamin was
been invited to join the Welsh Sinfonia to perform Handel's Concerto
for Harp and Strings in a concert that also featured Faure's
Requiem sung by members of the Crickhowell Choral Society and The
Gwent Bach Society. ......more |
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15/01/2005 Concert in aid of Tsunami Earthquake Appeal. Benjamin was invited to join Evensong in a wonderful evening of entertainment at St Augusta Church Hall, Rumney, Cardiff. Also taking part were The Cardiff Ardwyn Singers, Mwynion Mai Flute & Harp Duo and Len Westbrook. Entry was free but there was a collection which raised over £300 for the DEC. Picture to the right shows Benjamin & members of Evensong. ......more |
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| 2004
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20/12/2004 Young Musicians Platform - Benjamin's first performance in the Foyer at the New Wales Millennium Centre, Benjamin performed a 1/2 hour programme from his repertoire. Admission was free and he was able to sell copies of Ben Jamming. |
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19/12/2004 Christmas
on the Waterfront - Benjamin performed a solo slot in
Mwynion Mai Flute & Harp
Duo's 12 Annual Christmas Concert at The Norwegian Church Arts Centre,
Cardiff Bay. |
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08/12/2004 Friends of Velindre Hospital - Benjamin performed at this annual Fund-Raising concert along with legendary Welsh folk singer Swisann George and harpists Eluned Pierce and Eluned Scourfield at The Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. Velindre Hospital, in Cardiff is one of the foremost hospitals in Wales involved in the treatment of cancer. The Friends of Velindre Hospital give their time and effort to raise funds to assist in the purchase of equipment and services designed to make the patients time in hospital and their subsequent treatment, easier. Friends of Velindre are a Registered Charity No.512831 |
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BBC Children in Need. On three Saturday's in November Benjamin played his Camac Electric Harp in the show rooms of Telynau Vining Harps between 1.00pm & 5.00pm, lots of people stopped, listened and bought copies of Ben Jamming. |
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BBC
Children in Need: National
Conference of the Association of Anaesthetists - Benjamin
was invited to perform for the delegates during the opening drinks
reception at the CIA Cardiff. The delegates not only bought 91 CDs but
also gave Benjamin a further £350 for BBC Children in Need Appeal. |
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| Sparkle Appeal at The National Eisteddfod, Newport .Benjamin spent three days performing on the Sparkle Appeal stand at various times during the day helping to raise money for the Appeal and also selling copies of Ben Jamming. | |||||
| 06/07/2004 Café Charity Concert. Benjamin and a trio he plays in - Triawd Telyn Táf (Taff Harp Trio) were amongst the guest joining Café for their 3rd Annual Musical Soiree at All Saints Church, Cyncoed, Cardiff. In aid of St Edeyrn's Church Fund. | |||||
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| 2003
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| 21/12/2003 Christmas on the Waterfront - Benjamin performed a solo slot in Mwynion Mai Flute & Harp Duo's Annual Christmas Concert at The Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. | |||||
| 16/11/2003 Benjamin, his harp and some friends - Benjamin's concert in aid of BBC Children in Need. Click here for further details | |||||
| 19/06/2003 Café Charity Concert - Benjamin was amongst the guest joining Café for a fund raising concert at Conway Road Methodist Church. | |||||
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2002
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| 22/12/2002 Christmas on the Waterfront - Benjamin performed a solo slot in Mwynion Mai Flute & Harp Duo's Annual Christmas Concert at The Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. | |||||
| 13/11/2002 Benjamin, his harp and some friends - Benjamin's concert in aid of BBC Children in Need. Click here for further details | |||||
| 02/07/2002 Café Charity Concert. Benjamin was amongst the guest joining Café for their 1st Annual Musical Soiree at All Saints Church, Cyncoed, Cardiff. In aid of St Edeyrn's Church Fund. | |||||
| 13/02/2002 Music from the Heart. St. Valentine's Day concert at Cyfarthfa Castle. Benjamin performed alongside Mwynion Mai Flute & Harp Duo, Sarah Belsey Wood (mezzo soprano) and poet Robert King. | |||||
| 2001
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| 23/12/2001 Christmas on the Waterfront - Benjamin performed a solo slot in Mwynion Mai Flute & Harp Duo's Annual Christmas Concert at The Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. | |||||
| 16-18/11/2002 BBC Children in Need - Benjamin performed at a number of venues to raise money for BBC Children in Need. Click here for further details | |||||
| Benjamin's first public performance! | |||||
02/11/2001
The Welsh Flute Trio. The trio - Jane Groves (flute),
Emma Collins (flute & piccolo) and Elizabeth May (flute, alto flute
&
piano) invited Benjamin as a special guest for this fund raising
concert in aid of Radyr Methodist Church Building Fund, also the
venue. Benjamin was 5 1/2 at the time and the three pieces he performed
included My Love is like a Red Red Rose which is about Grade 5
standard. The
piece he would perform later that month at the Gwyl Cerdd Dant. |
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| Updated 26 March, 2008 | |||||
