Tony Collins - Highland & Irish Bagpiper Elite Highland & Irisbagpiper to make your occasion extra special

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Description Price
Wedding Package - ceremony & venue£220
Funeral£120
Other events, like birthdays or concerts (starting price)£80
Video messages - happy birthday to a relative abroad for example!£50
When travel is a further than 10 miles from my catchment area of Glasgow, costs will be considered and added to the quote.

About / Biography

Multi-award winning Highland piper with 20 years experience performing around Scotland and across the world - I've performed on MTV to millions, at festivals all over the world and for famous people!

providing top quality professional bagpiping services for all your occasions.

I'm also a proficient Irish (uilleann) piper - if you're looking for a softer sound for your event! Check out my videos and audio clips to hear me play!

Get in touch for a quick quote!

Reviews (12)

There are currently 12 user ratings for Tony Collins - Highland & Irish Bagpiper

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Glasgow, Lanarkshire

Will travel up to 65 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 65 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 10 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

I play mostly traditional Scottish and Irish tunes but am also happy to consider requests and have played alongside the Bootleg Beatles on 'Mull of Kintyre' for example.

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Most gigs like weddings, funerals, parties etc. are very straightforward and I will arrive ready to play. usually I just need a few minutes to tune up and I'm good to go!


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

n/a


What information do you require about a venue?

a postcode is ideal and a clear venue name - if the venue is outwith a 'normal' location it's best you give me as much info as possible


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

n/a

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

This year played with my band at the Roman amphitheatre in Carthage, Tunisa!


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Fred Morrison, Michael McGoldrick, Lunasa, Gordon Duncan


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

Been playing at piping gigs almost 25 years now!


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

Weddings in the sunshine or festivals also in sunshine are the best !


Do. you play any other instruments?

Yes, I also play Irish (Uilleann) bagpipes and whistles and am happy to incorporate these into performances on request

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Normally will arrive around 30 mins prior to a performance. My requirements are quite simple - just a space where I can tune up for around 5-10 mins.


Are you happy to perform outside?

yes, weather depending


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

I'm happy to take requests, within reason!


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Depending on the event, I tend to tailor a performance for the clients requirements. I often play at weddings and funerals which call for a specific respect to the occasion and I have also regularly played at large concerts with rock and jazz bands. I am also at home playing solo recital which can exhibit the music and tradition I come from.

Recent Clients

Tony Collins - Highland & Irish Bagpiper has performed for these clients:

The Istanbul Whiskey Festival

Festival Interceltique Lorient

'Journée Musical de Carthage' - the music festival of Carthage in Tunisia

Venues

Tony Collins - Highland & Irish Bagpiper has performed at these venues:

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Times Square New York, St Giles Cathedral Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle,

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