Camac Blog
‘Dasson an Delenn’ 2026: Registration is now open!
January 5, 2026
As of today, January 5, 2026, applications are now open for the 'Dasson an Delenn' Celtic harp competition! Organised by Camac, the competition is designed for harp students under 21 of any nationality. It signals our ongoing commitment to fostering a culture of appreciation and admiration for the Celtic harp in all its guises. Whereas our Camac Trophy, awarded each year as part of the Festival Interceltique de Lorient, recognises lever harpists at the highest professional level, we created the event in 2014 to provide opportunities to budding lever harpists to demonstrate their talent. It is a chance to perform publicly before a distinguished panel, showcasing repertoire for the lever harp—whether original compositions or arrangements. Read more…
Live Life in Colour
October 23, 2019
Who has ever had to wait while their parents, siblings, or even partners and friends...talk about harps? Camac has the answer! Read more…
Fabulous Fluorocarbon
October 14, 2019
You’ve probably seen the words “fluorocarbon”, “composite”, “carbon” and “synthetic” applied to various types of harp strings. Confused? Read on! Camac President Jakez François explains what fluorocarbon strings are, why they’re good, and how we came to string much of our lever harp range with them. Read more…
London Competitions 2020
October 3, 2019
At the end of May 2020, we'll be in London for the annual competitions we have sponsored for over a decade. Our collaboration with the excellent music and literary festival, the Proms at St Jude's, also continues; a lunchtime recital will be offered to the winner of the U30 Camac prize. Read more…
