musician
About
Welsh musician Phoebe Niamh is an experimental multi-instrumentalist based in Sheffield. Captivated by the soundworlds of the harp, Phoebe trained in contemporary, folk and classical styles. She delves into free improvisation on the harp that is influenced by her upbringing surrounded by nature in North Wales. Her self-produced debut solo EP Serendipity is a collection of harp improvisations with electronics. Creating dreamy soundscapes influenced by the sounds of shoegaze, ambient music and minimalism, Phoebe uses her harp and effects pedals to enchant listeners and live audiences. Collaboration and connection has led her to form experimental rock band River Ruby based in Sheffield. Phoebe brings her lever harp and FX pedals in the band and invites the harp into mainstream contexts.
Since 2019, Phoebe has performed at the St George’s Hotel, Llandudno at multiple holiday celebrations and events providing elegant background piano and harp music. As a community musician, Phoebe has a passion for musical outreach. From a young age she has performed in care homes and now performs and provides musical workshops in mainstream and SEND schools around Sheffield. The future of music education and community is at the heart of Phoebe’s musical beliefs with her teaching career beginning with piano tutoring in her teenage years.
