Welsh harpist Ruth Elen Hicks is a talented background musician who has been playing the harp since the age of 9. Subsequently, she has competed and won several national competitions including first prize in the Urdd Eisteddfod as part of the harp ensemble, Glissandi.

During her time as a member of Glissandi, Ruth also had the opportunity to play in Dresden, Germany by invitation. Additionally, Ruth was appointed as the harpist in residence at the Great House Hotel, Bridgend, providing background music once a week for a period of more than three years.

Ruth has performed extensively in many different locations and events providing music for the likes of Lord Ellis Thomas and Neil Kinnock and more recently was invited to play at the Welsh Athletics Centenary Ball where Colin Jackson, Iwan Thomas and other sporting greats attended.

Ruth has played at locations include Cardiff Castle, The Liberty Stadium, Cwrt Bleddyn, Miskin Manor, The Bear Hotel, Coed-y-Mwstwr Hote, Margam Orangery, Vale of Glamorgan Hotel, and Clearwell Castle to name just a few.

Ruth enjoys and is experienced in providing music for weddings, receptions, social evenings, charity events and dinners with a repertoire ranging from the classics to the contemporary.