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…
A harpist spends half their life tuning…
February 2, 2018
...and the other half playing out of tune. Nicolas Lynch-Aird and Jim Woodhouse have published two research papers on the question of how to keep a harp in tune while it is being played. Read more…
‘Madame Scotia, Madame Scrap’
February 1, 2018
A new life of Celtic revivalist Héloïse Russell-Fergusson provides food for thought about musical authenticity. Read more…
Clarsach for Communities
January 29, 2018
Is music hopelessly middle-class? No, but music lessons can be. Extended outreach programmes are vital in making music for everyone. Read more…
