The East of England Bagpiper Professional Highland Bagpiper

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Description Price
Wedding from£210
Funeral from£175
Per extra half hour over quoted period£40
Full No1 Dress Uniform Add£25
Vouchers from£25
A completed online booking form is required for each performance, a link will be provided on agreement of Date, Time & Price (don't worry its very easy to do, I'll talk you through it over the phone).

About / Biography

With years of experience performing across Essex, London, and the Home Counties, Mike brings the soul-stirring tradition of the bagpipes to every performance. Whether playing as a soloist or alongside premier pipe bands, his expertise ensures a performance of the highest caliber.

From the solemnity of a funeral to the joyful celebration of a wedding, birthday, or corporate gala, the unique skirl of the pipes creates an unforgettable atmosphere. Mike prides himself on a bespoke approach, working closely with you to tailor his repertoire to your specific needs.

I can provide the following services

  • Weddings
  • Birthdays
  • Burns Nights
  • Funerals
  • Corporate Events
  • BBQ's & Garden Parties
  • Anything else you may wish

Reviews (12)

There are currently 12 user ratings for The East of England Bagpiper

AVERAGE RATING

9.92 / 101

Location

Based in Braintree, Essex

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 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.

Auld lang syne

Amazing grace

Balmoral

Battle of the Somme

Brown haired maiden

Battles o're

Bonnie Dundee

Ben Guillion

Bonnie lass of Fyvie'o

Castle dangerous

Collins cattle

Erins green shore

Flower of Scotland

Flowers of the forest

Green hills

Going home

Hadleigh Castle

Hector the Hero

Highland laddie

Highland cathedral

The Heights of Dargai

I see mull

I love a lassie

Killiecrankie

La Baum

Loch lomond

Orange and blue

Sweet maid of Glendaruel

Marine corps hymn

Marie's wedding

Morag of Dunvegan

Mac n Irish

Murdo's wedding

My land

Rowan tree

Skyboat

Stop your tickling jock

The Gael

Tipperary

The Mermaid song

Teribus

Rainbow country

Rose of kelvingrove

When the pipers play

Wings

You raised me up (chorus only)

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

If you have tunes in mind please let me know in advance.
Just light refreshments, cup of tea, coffee, soft drink.
No power required.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Not required


What information do you require about a venue?

Location
Contact information


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

No

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Best gig Lorelei Germany
Best venue The Waldorf


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

Royal Scots guards


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

With Colchester city pipe band


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

Wedding
Birthday
Funeral

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

A place to get changed.
Somewhere to tune up (out of earshot if my presence is a secret).


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes absolutely.


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

I have a repertoire


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Moving
Spectacular
Emotional

Recent Clients

The East of England Bagpiper has performed for these clients:

Sonnet Care Homes. Burns Supper.

The Fleece Hotel, Boxford, Suffolk. Burns Supper.

Lowestoft Royal British Legion.

Ystad Tattoo (Sweden)

Giostra (jousting festival) Sulmona, Italy

Birmingham Tattoo.

Ypres, Last post at the Menin gate.

Tabour school, Braintree.

Queens College Cambridge.

Harwich Masonic Hall.

The Downside Fisher Boxing Dinner, Millennium Hotel, Grosvenor Square, Mayfair, London

Venues

The East of England Bagpiper has performed at these venues:

The Waldorf London

The Cenotaph London

Lorelei Germany

Savoy London

Birmingham tattoo

Sulmona Italy

Sugny Belgium

Availability Guide

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More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Religious Event

Burns Night

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Traditional Scottish Folk

Features:

Instrumental

100% acoustic (no power)

Will travel internationally

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