Loni Fitzpatrick Far North Queensland’s Premier Singing Harpist

Loni Fitzpatrick: Far North Queensland’s Premier Wedding Singing Harpist

Planning a wedding or event in Far North Queensland? Loni Fitzpatrick is a professional harpist and singer based in Port Douglas, offering premium live entertainment for weddings, corporate events and private functions across Cairns, Port Douglas, Mission Beach, the Atherton Tablelands and beyond.

About Loni Fitzpatrick

Loni Fitzpatrick is a classically trained harpist and vocalist with over 10 years of professional experience. Originally from Central Queensland, she studied at Griffith University’s Queensland Conservatorium of Music, completing a Bachelor of Music in harp performance under the tutelage of Sebastien Lipman.

Following her studies, Loni relocated to Sydney to continue training with renowned Australian harpist Alice Giles. She returned to Brisbane in 2018 before making the move to Far North Queensland in 2020, where she has since become one of the region’s most sought-after wedding and event musicians.

Loni’s career has taken her to stages across Australia and internationally, from the Sydney Opera House to Het Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and from Melbourne’s Hamer Hall to the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing.

Orchestral Experience

Loni has performed with some of Australia’s leading orchestras, including:

Queensland Symphony Orchestra (casual harpist since 2014)
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
Orchestra Victoria
Australian Youth Orchestra

She was a featured guest artist at the 2024 Australian Festival of Chamber Music in Townsville and has performed with artists including Kate Miller-Heidke, Mirusia, Felix Riebl and Katie Noonan. Her festival appearances include Gold Coast’s BLEACH* Festival and Woodford Folk Festival.

Wedding Entertainment

Loni has become a popular choice for weddings throughout Far North Queensland, known for creating an elegant and romantic atmosphere with her harp and voice performances.

She performs at wedding ceremonies, receptions and cocktail hours at venues across the region, including:

St Mary’s by the Sea, Port Douglas
Sugar Wharf, Port Douglas
Palm Cove beachfront venues
Mission Beach venues
Dunk Island
Atherton Tablelands locations

Weddings on Dunk Island

For couples seeking a truly unique tropical island wedding experience, Dunk Island offers an unforgettable setting. Located just a 15-minute ferry ride from Mission Beach, Dunk Island provides a stunning backdrop of palm-fringed beaches, turquoise waters and lush rainforest.

Loni has performed at weddings on Dunk Island, bringing the enchanting sound of the harp to this island paradise. The combination of live harp music with the natural beauty of Dunk Island creates an atmosphere that is both intimate and magical.

A recent Dunk Island wedding featuring Loni was captured by Cairns wedding photographer Matthew Evans (@matthew_evans_photography). Matthew is a highly experienced wedding photographer based in Cairns, covering weddings throughout Port Douglas, Palm Cove, Mission Beach, the Atherton Tablelands and island destinations. His candid, emotive style beautifully showcased the unique experience of having a harpist perform on this tropical island.

For couples considering a Dunk Island wedding, Loni can coordinate ferry transport for herself and her harp, ensuring seamless logistics for your special day.

Loni offers a diverse repertoire spanning classical, jazz, contemporary and modern genres. She works with couples to select music that reflects their personal style, and is happy to learn special songs for the occasion.

What Couples Say

Couples consistently praise Loni’s professionalism, musical talent and warm personality:

“We were incredibly fortunate to have the most enchanting and talented harpist and singer, Loni, perform at our wedding in Port Douglas. Her music added an ethereal and romantic ambiance to our special day, making it truly unforgettable. The harp melodies were beautifully delicate, and Loni’s voice was angelic, captivating everyone in attendance.”

“Thank you so much for helping to create the wedding of our dreams. We absolutely loved having Loni be a part of our big day at St Mary’s by the Sea. Your version of Arrival of the Birds will forever be our favourite song now! It felt like getting married in paradise with the harp and a voice of an angel to match!”

“Loni has been incredible. Hands down the person you want performing at your ceremony and the kind of energy you want around you on such a special day.”

Corporate Events

Loni provides entertainment for corporate functions, galas, awards nights and private celebrations. Her performances have been praised for creating sophisticated atmospheres that elevate any event.

“As the Events Officer at FNQ Legacy, I had the absolute pleasure of engaging Loni Fitzpatrick to perform at our annual Gala and what an incredible decision that was! Her talent is breathtaking, and her music added a touch of magic to our event that guests are still talking about. She read the room beautifully and created an atmosphere that was both sophisticated and deeply moving.” — Katherine Webber, Managing Australian Destinations

Loni is described as “the Swiss army knife of harpists” for her versatility and ability to adapt her performance to any theme or occasion.

ALONDRA: Duo and Trio Entertainment

For events requiring a fuller sound, Loni performs as part of ALONDRA, offering duo and trio configurations.

ALONDRA Duo features Loni on harp and vocals with Brody on double bass, creating a unique acoustic pairing that reinterprets well-loved songs with a gentle twist.

ALONDRA Trio adds jazz guitar to the mix, bringing a refined and distinctive sound to corporate events, private celebrations, galas and exclusive functions.

The unexpected combination of harp, double bass and jazz guitar offers something truly different from typical event entertainment, with a sophisticated sound that resonates with guests.

Solo Artist: Harp & Beats

Beyond traditional harp performance, Loni has developed a contemporary solo show incorporating live looping, organic percussion and effects pedals. Drawing inspiration from EDM, trip-hop, neoclassical and minimalism, she creates rhythmically driven performances that challenge expectations of what the harp can do.

Service Areas

Loni is based in Port Douglas and available for bookings throughout Far North Queensland and beyond:

Port Douglas
Cairns and Northern Beaches
Palm Cove
Mission Beach
Dunk Island
Atherton Tablelands
Townsville
Brisbane (travel available)
Interstate and destination weddings

FNQ Harp Connection

Loni is an active member of the Far North Queensland harp community, serving as a mentor and contributing to the FNQ Harp Connection. She offers masterclasses and workshops, sharing her expertise with students and teachers throughout the region.

Book Loni Fitzpatrick

Whether you’re planning an intimate beach ceremony, a grand resort wedding, a corporate gala or a private celebration, Loni Fitzpatrick offers premium live entertainment that creates lasting memories.

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