By giving competitors space to be creative, we hope to get harpists thinking about what makes a compelling performance and how best to connect with their audience", said competition director Elizabeth Jaxon.
She is also one of the board member for the Dutch Harp Festival along with Remy van Kesteren, Gert Wijnalda and Paul Hooijmans.
[7] Volunteers help to make the event possible by supporting as guides, harp movers, drivers, and roles in the restaurant, ticketing desk and information areas.
[1] [9][10] [3] [4] [13] [14] The 2024 jury members were Catrin Finch (Chair), Brandee Younger, Deborah Henson-Conant, Guido van Oorschot, Joost Neelemans, Martin Fondse, and Maya Fridman.
[9] The 2022 jury members were Gavriel Lipkind (Chair), Jana Boušková, Maryna Krut, Nikolaz Cadoret, Masumi Nagasawa, Sophie Nzayisenga, and Vasile Nedea.